Spokane Metabolic Therapy provides specialized counseling that integrates therapeutic ketogenic nutrition with counseling that supports behavior change & maintenance.

Mission
Spokane Metabolic Therapy exists to give people in Spokane and Eastern Washington access to therapeutic ketogenic nutrition as a meaningful option for mental health. We support individuals who feel stuck, over-medicated, or without hope by offering a structured, evidence-informed approach that can improve quality of life, reduce suffering, and help people re-engage with their lives and community.

Vision
We envision a Spokane and Eastern Washington where people living with psychiatric conditions know there is another path available—one that prioritizes brain energy, recovery, and restored dignity. We work toward a community in which fewer people are disabled by mental illness, more individuals regain independence and purpose, and those who have felt discarded find a place to belong and contribute again.

My Role

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Nutritionist, I provide specialized guidance in therapeutic ketogenic nutrition alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support sustainable change and address the emotional aspects of the process.

My background includes nearly 20 years specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and I never expected to become a proponent of any particular dietary approach. That changed after my husband developed a seizure disorder following an adverse reaction to antibiotics. Remembering that the ketogenic diet was developed in the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy, we sought support and we both adopted the diet. It brought significant relief for his seizures, improved my own mental health, and benefited both of our overall health. Since then, I have delved into the research on metabolic therapy and completed specialized training in its clinical implementation.

My experience treating disordered eating gives me a thoughtful perspective on this work. I pay careful attention to each client’s relationship with food and body image while supporting the practical and emotional aspects of dietary change.

Medical and psychiatric care remains fully with the client’s physician or psychiatrist. I work in close coordination with the existing care team so that counseling support and medical oversight stay aligned.

A Collaborative Model

The strongest outcomes often occur when counseling, nutrition support, and medical care work together. I welcome partnership with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other clinicians, and I prioritize clear communication throughout the process.

Support people—partners, family members, or close friends—can also play an important role. When appropriate and with the client’s consent, I offer guidance and education for caregivers so they can better understand the process and provide informed support.