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Dianna Chillo- Havercamp LCSW
PLLC Psychotherapy
Writing on recovery, body image, and life.
These are the conversations I would have with you over coffee, if we had the time. Reflections from twenty years in the therapy room and from my own recovery, written for the person quietly carrying something heavy. I hope something here finds you at the right moment.
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The Influence of Social Media on Teenagers by: Eden Garver
This year, I had the pleasure of mentoring Eden Garver, a junior at Chester Academy whose goal is to become a clinical therapist...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Jul 29, 20254 min read
It’s Not About the Food—And It Is: The Return of a Foodie, Healing, Eating, and a Night at Spago
“A personal story of recovery, resilience, and reclaiming joy one bite at a time.” If you’ve spent any time in the eating disorder world...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Apr 19, 20254 min read
Unmasking the Self : Healing the Divide Between the Eating Disorder Self and Healthy Self
I had the privilege of creating and co-hosting a workshop with my talented colleague, Kristyn Lobianco, LCSW. Our vision was to help...
Dianna Chillo
Mar 17, 20253 min read
Finding the Balance: Intuitive Eating, Meal Planning, and Recovery
Whether you’re recovering from an eating disorder or fully recovered, the goal is to develop a more intuitive relationship with eating. ...
Dianna Chillo
Mar 9, 20252 min read
Therapists Need to do Better
Therapists, We Need to Do Better at Responding to Clients As a therapist, I know firsthand how hard it can be for someone to take that...
Dianna Chillo
Feb 21, 20253 min read
It’s Never Too Late: Embracing New Beginnings at Any Age
I had a successful career as a musician, teaching artist, and arts administrator. When people asked me what I did for a living, their...
Lisa Urrico
Jan 24, 20253 min read
Peri-What?!
Navigating Perimenopause and Healing Mid-life Welcome to perimenopause: the thrilling sequel to puberty, where the plot twists are...
Dianna Chillo
Dec 2, 202414 min read
Grieving Who I Was Told to Be: A Journey Through Eating Disorder Recovery
This blog was inspired by a recent clinical consultation group experience I had the honor of participating in. As we discussed the...
Dianna Chillo
Oct 21, 20243 min read
Grieving the Loss of an Eating Disorder: A Journey of Letting Go
When we talk about grief, we often think about losing a loved one, a pet, a relationship or even a job. But grief can extend beyond these...
Dianna Chillo
Oct 16, 20245 min read
Meet Lisa Urrico
Lisa Urrico is a third-year graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at SUNY New Paltz, currently completing her...
Dianna Chillo
Sep 9, 20241 min read
The Good, The Bad... And The Scale
Originally published for Project HEAL as a member of Project HEAL's Healer Circle We live in a culture today, that has imposed a belief,...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Feb 28, 20216 min read
ED Recovery in an Image Obsessed World
Originally published for Project HEAL as a member of Project HEAL's Healer Circle She sits at the lunch table with her friends as they...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Feb 28, 20214 min read
The Life Plate
Originally published for Project HEAL as a member of Project HEAL's Healer Circle One of the aspects of eating disorder work that I have...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Feb 28, 20214 min read
Recovery: Making Room For Life
Originally published for Project HEAL as a member of Project HEAL's Healer Circle Early in my career I had the opportunity to work with...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Feb 28, 20215 min read
Body Acceptance- Setpoint Weight & Eating Disorder Recovery
Originally published for Project HEAL as a member of Project HEAL's Healer Circle With National Eating Disorders Awareness week around...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Feb 28, 20215 min read
A Note to 'Younger' Self
Originally published for Project HEAL as a member of Project HEAL's Healer Circle In the therapeutic process, exploration of early...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Feb 28, 20214 min read
Beyond Our Reflection
Originally published for Project HEAL as a member of Project HEAL's Healer Circle Physical appearance and body image have been and...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Feb 28, 20214 min read
I Am Not Done Changing… Challenging Fears, Enduring Adversity & Making Dreams Come True
“You’ve never been good with change, you’re just like your father.” This is a phrase that has been jokingly repeated to me over the...
Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R
Jul 29, 20206 min read
Adapting Amidst Uncertainty - A Note To Fellow Therapists
Choosing to become a therapist, for most, is born out of the ability to express a deep level of empathy and a desire to help others. ...
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Apr 5, 20204 min read
EXERCISE-HEALTH-FITNESS & EATING DISORDER RECOVERY
Exercise is one of the best natural antidepressants. In addition to its physical benefits, it also helps with emotional health. However,...
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May 30, 20184 min read
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