Welcome
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and stars; you have a right to be here.
Desiderata.
Therapeutic Eating™ is a permission slip & an invitation.
I created Therapeutic Eating to bridge “best practices” – ie. foundational self care, daily ritual and commitment to honesty which are the launching pads to self awareness, increased confidence and ultimately, access to deeper healing.
We’re in this together, let’s make it delicious.
“With so many people in the health and wellness industry it can be overwhelming and hard to trust anyone. Katie is as genuine and authentic as they come and I love how she supports her clients (and everyone) into coming into a relationship with themselves. Eating is a way to honor and love yourself. Movement is a way to love and honor ourselves. Through Katie’s support, guidance and suggestions I’ve been able to cultivate a deeper sense of self love resulting in better health, more energy and just feeling better all around. Even on my bad days!” – Lauren Adelman
Honesty is the Root of Recovery
Be HonestRecovery is not the Destination, it's the path
Peace & Freedom await
What it means to Redefine Your Hunger:
No amount of kale will purify your life. Being well fed is simply one way to combat its inherent ups and downs. If you identify as someone with a poor relationship to food and your body I want you to know that redefining yourself is a privilege and a permission slip – it’s yours.
␥ You can control what you put into your mouth, who you surround yourself with and how you respond to triggers. Self awareness is key.
␥ You can create safety in your body by ensuring that you eat regularly and balanced. Binging happens out of deprivation or due to undiagnosed ADHD
␥ Health is wealth. If you want to live a rich life and “pay less” later, learn to fill your cup now.
␥ You are not a victim to your genetics, with careful attention you can rewrite your blueprint
The latest research advocates that we consume 1g of protein per pound of body weight or at least 1g of protein for every pound of your goal weight – I don’t suggest you weigh, measure or count calories and macros unless that gives you more freedom than imprisonment. I’ve had my own personal journey with food which lead me through many years of plant based eating to a more holistic approach of animal foods. Regardless of what I eat to support my body and goals, a peaceful relationship to food is one that omits “food noise” and promotes autonomy.
July Detox – Reset & Surprising Myself
Becoming omnivore after years of being vegan was fun for a minute and that minute really didn't last. There's something about closing the window on food options that helps me focus. Call it restriction, or reducing decision fatigue - narrowing the lens expands the scope. If there's one loud noise [...]
Easiest juicy chicken recipe
Chicken is super easy to make and easy to make delicious. Try this the next time you have a few breasts and want a simple way to feed the fam - without fail. Heat your skillet, add olive oil to coat add 3 rinsed and patted dry chicken breasts - [...]
Befriend your Cycle – it’s the language of your hunger.
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Poached Salmon – the lazy (easy) way
Wild Sockeye Salmon was $8 a pound at Costco the other day - $8 A POUND! I couldn't get over how, despite this insanely good price, that folks were still scoring through the farmed section: farmed salmon has been found to contain toxic chemicals methylmercury and dioxins, and farms have [...]
Sacred Self/Life Check List
- Laundry
- Kitchen & dishes (daily)
- Vacuum (2x weekly)
- Mop (bi-monthly)
- Beds made (daily)
- Shelves dusting
- Clothes put away
- Bathroom clean
- Toys put away
- Plants watered
- Counters uncluttered
- Donations to goodwill or salvation army (monthly)
- ORDER & ORGANIZATION make for a clutter free mind and easier work flow
Food
- Meat – pasture raised and grass fed if possible
- Eggs – cage free/local/pastured
- Animal fats – pork belly, pork rinds etc
- Cream
- Butter
- Whole Milk Kefir
- Raw cheese
Self
- sleep
- skin & oral hygiene
- boundaries
- values
- sex
- daily movement
- sweat hot/cold/infrared
- quiet time
- music
- journaling/self expression
- Work
- 30-40 hours a week devoted to being of service, passion, talents & sharing knowledge
- investments
- pay bills
- writing, making lists, journaling
- Relationships
- therapy
- honesty
- calls/texts, lunch & dinner dates
- outdoor activities
- clear communication/reflective listening
- intimacy
What can I say other than Katie is a shooting star spreading love around the world. The dedication to helping others is truly what Katie is all about. There’s no words that can make up how much she’s helped me, I get teary thinking about it. I owe a lot of what I’ve gotten through the last month due to her help. I never so grateful that she has entered my life. I will continue to do therapy with her even when I don’t need it because the truth is I’ll always need it and I need her just the same. My gratitude goes beyond words. – Client
Therapeutic Eating with Katie Zarko, LMFT
What is Therapeutic Eating™? I believe the kitchen is the birthplace of our intentions and the table is a place to have important conversations, especially with those we love. Our relationships suffer in the conversations we don’t have. Our consumption habits – from the food we eat to the things we watch and buy – have much to do with our belief systems and our bodies either benefit from them or don’t. It’s often a destructive belief system that winds us up in therapy – and don’t worry, we ALL have a belief system to dismantle. Every relationship we have stems from the one we have to ourselves. I bring focus to my client’s body – their temple – and make it a primary focus in my sessions and work outward from there.
I see individuals and couples online through telehealth on a 100% HIPPA compliant platform called Simple Practice. I offer 1:1 therapy to individuals and couples and lifestyle support as it pertains to mental and emotional wellbeing. Every so often this might include some nutritional guidance but only upon request. Everything we do starts with our bodies which is why our health must be at the forefront. We are here to revere the life we’ve been gifted, one courageous step at a time. Thank you for trusting me!
“Katie Zarko is a skilled healer with a deep understanding of the body and mind connection. She speaks with compassion from her own experiences. She can guide a person entrenched in a rigid belief system to realize a more conscious and mindful relationship with themselves.” – Margaret Lumm
Connect with me
I work with: Individuals, Couples + Teens
I specialize in: Women’s issues, Addiction, Health & Lifestyle, Food & Eating Disorders, Parenting, Intimacy, Stress/Anxiety/Depression
Modalities I practice: Solution Focused, Narrative, IFS, EFT, CBT, DBT, Existential, Feminist & Psychedelic Assisted Therapy + ESA letters upon request ($75 a letter)
Rates per 60 minute session
Individual $165, Couples $195
*I provide super billing (insurance reimbursement for Out of Network Benefits) for residents of Hawaii.
*I’m paneled with: HMSA (Blue Cross Blue Shield Hawaii) & UHA.
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