If you’ve ever felt pulled under by diet culture, body shame, or the quiet chaos of disordered eating, you’re not alone. The Buoy Blog was created as a place to rise above those currents. A space for honesty, reflection, and the kind of conversations that help us stay afloat in a world that often teaches us to sink.
My name is Adrianna, and I’m a Licensed Associate Counselor who works with individuals and couples navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, OCD, grief, trauma, and the many forms rumination can take. But this blog isn’t just born from my clinical training. It’s also rooted in something more personal.
Like many people, I’ve had my own complicated relationship with food, my body, and the relentless messages that shape how we’re “supposed” to look, feel, and behave. I know what it’s like to internalize those pressures, to feel disconnected from yourself, and to fight for a sense of peace that feels both fragile and fiercely important. My professional passion is deeply intertwined with that lived experience. It’s why I care so much about this work, and why I believe these conversations matter.
The Buoy Blog is here to explore the forces that shape our self-image, from the subtle to the systemic, and to offer grounded, compassionate insight into healing. You’ll find discussions about diet culture, the psychology of shame, the nuances of recovery, and the emotional landscapes that accompany disordered eating. You’ll also find encouragement, clarity, and the reminder that you deserve a relationship with your body that feels safe and respectful.
My hope is that this becomes a place where you feel seen, supported, and reminded that you don’t have to navigate these waters alone. Healing is not linear, and it’s not always gentle, but it is possible—and you are worthy of it.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
May you always find the courage to rise with the tide and return to yourself with grace.
Looking for Support with Eating Disorders or Body Image in New Jersey?
The Buoy Blog is written by Adrianna Bollaro, LAC, a therapist at Mindfully Active Counseling & Art Therapy who specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Through her work with adolescents and adults, Adrianna helps individuals better understand their relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves while addressing the emotional experiences that may contribute to these struggles.
Mindfully Active provides eating disorder and body image therapy in South Jersey, with virtual counseling available throughout New Jersey. Whether you're navigating restrictive eating, binge eating, body dissatisfaction, anxiety around food, or challenges with self-worth, our team can help you explore your experiences and develop a treatment approach that meets your individual needs.
Interested in working with Adrianna? Learn more about Adrianna and her approach to therapy, explore our eating disorder and body image counseling services, or contact Mindfully Active to get started.
Disclosure:
The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical, nutritional, psychological, or mental health advice. Reading this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship with Mindfully Active Counseling & Art Therapy or any of its clinicians.
Eating disorders and disordered eating can be serious mental and physical health conditions. If you are experiencing symptoms that interfere with your daily functioning, relationships, physical health, or emotional well-being, we encourage you to seek support from a qualified healthcare provider, therapist, registered dietitian, or medical professional. If you are currently receiving treatment, this content is intended to complement, not replace, the guidance of your treatment team.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, are at immediate risk of harm, or are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
