Nutritional Counseling
Making Peace with Food and Body
Nutrition can become complicated when you're dealing with diet culture, disordered eating, an eating disorder, body image concerns, or living with diabetes.
You may have spent years learning what you "should" eat or feel overwhelmed by conflicting information you've been given.
That's where nutrition counseling can help.
My approach is to first understand your health history, concerns, and goals. Together we will find a balanced approach to food and movement so that you have more energy to focus on other important things in your life and ultimately to THRIVE.
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
You don't necessarily need a formal diagnosis to benefit from nutrition counseling.
If food and eating are causing distress or taking up more mental space than you'd like, that's worth talking about.
- Restrictive eating
- Bingeing and compensatory behaviors
- Rigid food rules
- Fear of certain foods
- Chronic dieting
Body Image
It can be exhausting to constantly worry about your body image.
Together, we'll explore the experiences that have shaped the way you see your body, develop greater flexibility around food and eating, and find ways to care for yourself.
You don't have to feel positive about your body every day. The goal is to develop a relationship with your body that is more respectful, less critical, and less disruptive to your life.
Intuitive Eating
Intuitive eating can sound simple, but putting it into practice isn't always easy - especially after years of dieting or engaging in disordered eating behaviors.
We'll work on reconnecting with your body's signals while addressing practical and emotional challenges that can make eating feel complicated.
Diabetes and Disordered Eating
The intersection of diabetes and disordered eating can be particularly complicated. You may feel caught between recommendations for your diabetes care while also wanting to move away from restrict or rigid rules around food.
Getting Started
If you're wondering whether nutrition counseling could help you, you don't need to make that decision on your own.
I offer a complimentary 15-20 minute Discovery Call.
During this time we can talk about what's bringing you in, I'll answer your questions, and we'll see whether my approach and experience are a good match for what you're looking for.
What To Expect During Treatment
Preparing For Your First Appointment
Prior to scheduling your first appointment, check out this Welcome Handout, which includes information about my approach, visit types, and fees.
For all video appointments, please make sure to find a private space for the appointment where you feel comfortable talking and sharing about what is important to you.
Initial Nutrition Consultation
Your first appointment is an opportunity for us to get to know each other.
We'll discuss your history with food and nutrition, your health, your relationship with your body, and the concerns that brought you to counseling.
If you're living with diabetes, we'll also talk about your diabetes history and how it fits into your relationship with food.
Follow-Up Sessions
Follow-up appointments are where we continue the work.
We'll talk about what's been happening since our previous session, address challenges that came up, build on what is working, and adjust your goals when needed.
Some people benefit from weekly or every-other-week appointments, while others need a different schedule.
We'll determine together what makes sense for you.
Office Policies
Cancellation policy – 24-hours notice (one full business day) is required. Cancellations not following this policy will be billed 50% of the scheduled fee as there would not be adequate time to schedule a new client session during your reserved session time.
Insurance
I do not currently accept insurance.
Payment is due at the time of service. I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company if you have out-of-network benefits.
Insurance coverage varies, so I recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to determine whether your plan provides reimbursement for out-of-network nutrition counseling.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Eating Disorders | Disordered Eating | Anorexia Nervosa | Bulimia Nervosa | Binge Eating Disorder | Body Image Healing | Intuitive Eating | Health at Every Size | Type 1 Diabetes | Type 2 Diabetes | Diabetes with Disordered Eating | Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors
Get in Contact - Have a question or want to learn more?
Schedule a complimentary 15–20 minute Discovery Call.
Prefer to email? Send me a message at trishrdn@gmail.com and I'll get back to you.