The Registered Dietitians at Sööma use therapeutic approaches to inform their nutrition interventions within their scope of practice. Learn more about how we incorporate various therapeutic styles in our nutrition counseling for eating disorders and disordered eating.
Valerie Bouzo
Registered Dietitian
Location: Pointe Claire or Virtual
Approach Inspired By
- Intuitive Eating
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Family Based Treatment (FBT)
- Health at Every Size®
Specialties
- Eating Disorder
- Sports Nutrition
- Anti-diet interventions
- Wellness and Prevention
- Body imageAnti-diet interventions
- Women’s Health
- Obstetrics Medicine: Fertility, Gestational Diabetes, Post-Partum and Pregnancy Nutrition
- Adult Health
About Valerie
Background
Valerie is a registered dietitian dedicated to supporting individuals in overcoming eating disorders and cultivating a positive relationship with food and their bodies. With a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioural Neuroscience from Concordia University and a Master’s in Nutrition from McGill University, Valerie combines her psychological insights with nutrition expertise to empower clients on their healing journeys. She is a proud member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ).
Approach and Training
Valerie’s clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She believes in fostering a collaborative and intuitive eating approach, tailoring her support to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Who She Works With
In addition to her focus on eating disorders, Valerie has specialized training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, providing care for gestational diabetes, fertility nutrition, and postpartum support at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Her extensive background also includes work with adults facing various health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and digestive issues.
As a former competitive swimmer with over 15 years of experience, Valerie brings her passion for sports nutrition into her practice, helping athletes optimize their performance while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
Fluidl in both English and French, Valerie offers a welcoming space for clients to overcome barriers and develop personalized nutrition strategies. She also provides insurance receipts for her services.
A quote that resonates with me
“You are the sky, everything else is just the weather”
Pema Chödrön
Other Services Offered
Professional Supervision
In addition to her clinical work, Jamie offers professional supervision to dietitians at various stages of their careers, including new dietitians who would benefit from guidance in starting their career in the eating disorder field.
Group therapy and meal support groups
Jamie is passionate in running groups where individuals can share their lived experiences and recovery stories with others who navigate similar challenges. Themed groups that Jamie is currently offering or have offered in the past include restaurant exposure groups, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)-themed meal support groups and eating disorder support groups.
Additionally Jamie serves on the board of directors of Safely Connected, a youth-run not-for-profit organization committed to community support and education on eating disorders, and volunteers at Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre, where she facilitates support groups.