Therapy for adults navigating eating disorder recovery, chronic illness, burnout, and career transitions.
Support grounded in experience, compassion, and what matters to you.
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. You want someone who understands what you're going through, takes the time to understand your experiences, and can help you move toward a life that feels more meaningful and sustainable.
I'm Shannon Patterson, PhD, a licensed psychologist in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in eating disorder treatment and health psychology. I work with adults navigating eating disorders, chronic health conditions, burnout, and life transitions. My approach is evidence-based, weight-inclusive, and collaborative, recognizing that mental health is deeply connected to physical health, relationships, work, and the many demands of everyday life.
I don't believe therapy is about fixing what's "wrong" with you. I'm more interested in helping you explore what matters to you.
Together, we'll work to understand your experiences, identify what matters most, and find ways to move toward a more sustainable, meaningful life.
Imagine…
Feeling more at ease in your relationship with food and your body.
Taking care of your health without feeling like it has to consume your life.
Building a successful career without sacrificing your physical and mental health.
Setting boundaries without constantly questioning whether you're letting people down.
Trusting your body's needs rather than fighting them.
Having enough energy for the work, relationships, and experiences that matter to you.
Feeling more connected to yourself—not just to the expectations you've been trying to meet.
What if things could feel different?
Therapy can't make life's challenges disappear. But it can give you a place to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and figure out what you want to do next.
You might be in the right place if…
You're recovering from an eating disorder while trying to navigate work, school, relationships, health, or everyday life.
You're living with a chronic health condition and want support that considers the whole picture—not just your symptoms.
You're successful at work or school, but achievement has come at a personal cost.
You're exhausted from trying to take care of everyone else while struggling to take care of yourself.
You tend to be hard on yourself and aren't sure how to step out of that cycle.
You want therapy that feels collaborative rather than prescriptive.
You want a therapist who sees the whole person—not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms.
You don't have to identify with every statement. If something here resonates with you, it may be worth exploring whether therapy with me could help.
How I can help
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Eating Disorder Therapy
Move beyond perfectionism, food rules, and self-criticism toward greater freedom and self-trust.
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Therapy for Chronic Illness & Health Concerns
Navigate the emotional realities of living with a chronic medical condition while creating a life that honors both your goals and your health.
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Burnout Recovery & Career Wellbeing
Learn to recognize the patterns that keep you exhausted and build a healthier relationship with work, academics, and achievement.
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Clinical Consultation, Training and Other Services
Schedule consultation, training, or get support with program development and evaluation
Wondering if we're a good fit?
A consultation gives us a chance to talk about what you're looking for, answer your questions, and decide together whether working with me makes sense.