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The Food Allergy Counselor

Struggling with anxious allergy thoughts? Learn how to defuse from unhelpful thoughts and gain a new perspective on them.

'Tis the season for holiday gatherings....and maybe increased stress, too?  The holiday season can feel like a stressful time for many...

Gain insight into the key points from a 2020 research study reviewing food allergy anxiety data from the past two decades.

Don't let fear-based messages about food allergy mistakes make you feel inadequate. Learn how navigate them with confidence.

Learn more about grief and have to navigate food allergy-related grief, especially after an allergic reaction.

As a mom of a child managing food allergies, learn how to navigate guilt and the useful role self-compassion plays.

Learn strategies to help you navigate unhelpful allergy beliefs as they pop up in your mind.

Understand what's at the core of allergy parent guilt and 5 empowering approaches to take for navigating it.

Learn about the T.R.A.C.E. tool to help you rebuild food allergy management confidence after anaphylaxis. (T.R.A.C.E. was developed by licen

We know that in order to gain confidence in our ability to manage our own or our child's allergies, we have to step outside of our...

In case you haven't had a chance to read this   initial post introducing The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting, here's a quick overview of...

Living with food allergies and other allergic diagnoses means experiencing emotional discomfort, since uncomfortable feelings such as...

Learn about the stages of food allergy parenting framework and how it helps parents develop their mindset and choices for each age and stage

When an allergic patient or parent of a child managing an allergy reaches out for therapy, it's important for me to learn how the allergy...

Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW) 2021 may be over, but the education and advocacy efforts won't stop! Together, we will continue to...

You've likely heard the term "oral food challenge" mentioned by your allergist or in online food allergy support groups. But if you...

One of the most common questions I see being asked within the food allergy community is: "How do I help my son or daughter with their...

As a licensed clinical professional counselor who works with those managing food allergies, I'm often asked for anxiety management tips....

If you've ever experienced an allergic reaction or witnessed your child experiencing one, then you're likely familiar with how it can...

Parenting is hard enough on relationships, but add food allergies or other chronic illnesses to the picture, and even spouses with a...