Nutrition Counseling
Healthy Bodies. Healthy Minds.
In our collaborative work on nutrition counseling, we focus on more than just a meal plan and a number on the scale. This work is all about understanding your body’s needs, developing coping skills when eating feels tough and overwhelming, and learning how to trust your own signals to make consistent, satisfying choices.
Nutrition therapy for digestive concerns involves exploring wellness and feeling good without eliminating the foods you enjoy. Nutrition counseling for digestive issues and digestive-related autoimmune diseases is a balance of making sure you’re eating enough, understanding and listening to your body, and identifying the intersection of how foods contribute to different body sensations. All of our work is done through a compassionate, non-diet lens with the goal of empowering you to manage and alleviate digestive discomfort.
Nutrition therapy for body image issues starts with acknowledging that we live in a world with rapidly changing and needlessly confusing societal beauty standards. Therapy related to body image is a space to unpack the complexities of body image without fixating on your weight. There is room for the frustrations and unfairness of how our society rewards certain bodies and demonizes others, while also focusing and celebrating diversity and individuality.
Areas of Focus
Eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, ARFID, OSFED)
Disordered Eating
Digestive issues (gas, bloating, constipation)
Body Image concerns (weight, shame, self-esteem)
Why choose a Registered Dietitian Therapist?
Short answer: They can practice as both a therapist and a dietitian!
Longer answer: A professional with both Registered Dietitian (RD) and therapy credentials is able to provide support for both nutritional and mental health needs. This combined approach can be especially valuable in eating disorder treatment, where nutrition and emotional well-being are deeply connected.
Traditional dietetics training provides extensive education in nutrition science, medical nutrition therapy, and understanding energy needs. However, counseling skills are equally important when supporting individuals experiencing difficult emotions, stress, or challenges related to food and body image. Holding training in both nutrition and counseling helps bridge the gap between nutritional care and emotional support, allowing for a more holistic and compassionate approach to treatment.
Additional Services
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During meal support, we will share a meal together and I’ll provide support to help you navigate the meal with less emotion. This is available to current clients.
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Sometimes recovery takes a village. Whether it’s your parents, partner, or preferred support team, we can have a session with everyone to make sure you have the best support possible outside our sessions together. These sessions usually include education around eating disorders and exploration of your specific struggles and how your people can best support you. This is available to current clients.
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Have a provider that isn’t super versed in eating disorders or intuitive eating? I’d be happy to set up a consultation with them to provide the education so you don’t have to. I can also consult with other providers on your team on how to best support you. This is available to current clients.