Karen Schneller

LMFT, CEDS-C

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor in the state of California, Texas, and Ohio. With over 18+ years of experience, I specialize in working with young girls and women who suffer from mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders – helping them heal and reclaim their lives. Everyone has the right to occupy space in this world, no matter their size. I am driven to change the narrative when it comes to diet culture and create greater accessibility to trauma-informed care.

Growing up in a larger body, I dealt with weight stigma and trauma on a daily basis. Over the years, I learned more about myself and my own capacity to heal. Trying to find your way in a world where you sometimes literally don’t fit can be traumatizing. My own pain and healing with food and body-hatred inspired me to pursue a career where I could help others on their path to healing too. After graduate school, I immediately went into the field of eating disorder recovery, gaining years of experience working in treatment centers, recovery communities, and private practice settings.

I’ve had the honor of witnessing hundreds of girls and women – who are stuck in the pit of self-hatred and shame – find their way back to themselves. I guide my clients on their path to healing and recovery from depression and anxiety, weight stigma, eating disorders and trauma. I help them get clear on what matters most, while empowering them to actively challenge preconceptions of how women should look, talk, and behave. Above all, my goal is to help women regain their strength, self-love, and the belief in their worthiness so they can show up in the world with a new perspective.