Kelsi Helterbrand

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Kentucky. I have been in practice for 18 years. For the last 12 years, I have worked with clients in an outpatient setting. I am passionate about helping individuals recover from eating disorders. While I specialize in working with people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns, I also work with people seeking treatment for non-eating related issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and more.

I am strongly informed by the Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy. HAES is a social movement working to promote size-acceptance and lessen the cultural obsession with weight loss, thinness, and that size determines health. I believe people of all sizes deserve respect and good health. As a therapist, I am compassionate and supportive, yet direct and result-oriented. I enjoy using humor in sessions as well! I will work with you to build on your strengths and achieve your goals.

• Develop a more peaceful relationship with food and your body • Feel more in control of your eating• Listen to your body’s internal cues to guide your eating including hunger, fullness, taste, food preferences, and how different foods affect your body • Better understand emotional reasons for eating • Develop resilience to cope with “diet-culture”• Improve body image and cope better even when you don’t like your body