aberdeen believes the relationship between client and therapist is the foundation of effective therapy and prioritizes building a warm, supportive, and authentic therapeutic alliance. Aberdeen supports clients in identifying their own goals and integrating meaningful, sustainable changes into daily life.

Aberdeen believes early intervention and meaningful connection can be deeply impactful in the healing process. She is especially attuned to the pressures young people face today and the ways cultural expectations, including diet and wellness messaging, can influence self-worth and identity. In therapy, she strives to help clients explore these influences while reconnecting with their own values, needs, and sense of self.

Using a compassionate, enthusiastic, and approachable style, Aberdeen balances warmth with thoughtful directness. She helps clients recognize their strengths, build resilience, and develop skills that support greater balance and self-compassion. While she has extensive experience working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and body image distress, her work is rooted in supporting the whole person and fostering long-term emotional well-being.

In her free time, Aberdeen enjoys spending time in nature and training her horse named Kara. Aberdeen loves to travel and will spend her weekends touring new places or going to concerts. She is excited to meet you and learn about your journey!

areas of expertise

experience + internships

experience:

Aberdeen works as an individual therapist in adolescent residential treatment (RTC), where she tailors her approach to fit the unique needs of her intensive cases. Aberdeen treats clients with co-occurring mood disorders and eating disorders and uses motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change. She additionally provides group therapy to 6 clients with a focus on skill-building and behavior modification.

Internships:

California Lutheran University Community Counseling Services

Aberdeen provided individual therapy services to adults and teenagers who struggled with anxiety, depression and disordered eating. She additionally worked with parents navigating divorce and co-parenting, while supporting them in managing family conflict, setting appropriate boundaries and integrating self-care.