In this episode of the Heart-Centered Therapist podcast, host Sindee Gozansky welcomes Lily Thrope, LCSW, the founder of Thrope Therapy in Manhattan. Lily, a certified intuitive eating counselor, shares her expertise in supporting individuals with eating disorders, body image concerns, and related mental health issues. The conversation covers the role of community in recovery, Lily's personal experience with an eating disorder, and her therapeutic approach. 

She also highlights her innovative Recovery Supper Club, a supportive dining experience for individuals in eating disorder recovery. The episode offers valuable insights for therapists interested in working with eating disorders and provides encouragement for those unsure about seeking help for disordered eating.

00:00 Introduction to the Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast
00:15 Meet Lily: Founder of Thrope Therapy
02:01 Lily's Journey to Becoming a Therapist
03:19 Discovering and Addressing Eating Disorders
04:42 Impactful Work at the Women's Prison Association
07:46 The Power of Community and Connection
09:45 Lily's Personal Recovery Journey
14:10 Building a Successful Group Practice
18:33 Promoting a Healthy Relationship with Food
24:41 The Mission and Vision of Thrope Therapy
28:11 Introduction to Recovery Supper Club
28:24 The Need for a Safe Space
29:49 Creating a Supportive Community
32:16 Expanding the Initiative
34:42 Therapist Training and Supervision
37:22 Using Technology in Therapy
45:39 Managing Therapist Burnout
48:31 Encouragement for Those Seeking Help
50:46 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Connect with Lily:

thropetherapy.com
lily@thropetherapy.com

Instagram: @thropetherapylcsw 

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