About Samantha Gilbert, FNC, CHNP

About Samantha Gilbert, Nutritional Therapy Counselor

I’m Samantha Gilbert, a certified nutrition counselor and the founder of Eat for Life Nutritional Therapy. For more than 20 years, I’ve worked with individuals and families to address the nutritional causes of mental health challenges, digestive issues, fatigue, and chronic illness.

I help families, which includes children and adults who struggle with mood, anxiety, and food-related concerns build steady health through nutrition therapy and practical daily habits. My work is compassionate and evidence-informed. I collaborate with your licensed medical and mental health providers to ensure your care is safe, coordinated, and tailored to your life. Book your free 20 minute Discovery call with me today

My Approach to Nutrition Therapy

My passion for functional nutrition began with my own health struggles. For years, I lived with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and fatigue without clear answers. Doctors offered short-term fixes, but nothing addressed the root cause. It wasn’t until I explored how nutrition affects the brain and body that I began to heal.

This personal transformation inspired me to dedicate my life to helping others. I know how overwhelming it feels to search for answers, and I want to offer hope to those who feel stuck.

I provide gentle, step-by-step changes that fit your lifestyle:

• Root-cause exploration within the scope of nutrition therapy
• Functional lab testing for gut inflammation, biochemical, metabolic, and hormone imbalances
• Education about food, nutrients, sleep, digestion, and stress patterns
• Clear boundaries: I do not diagnose, prescribe, or provide crisis counseling
• I provide nutrition therapy and education, and collaborate with your licensed medical and mental-health providers (when appropriate)

My Personal Journey

For years, I lived with a painful relationship with food and my body. I cycled between compulsive eating and strict restriction, often pushing myself to exhaustion with exercise. I also experienced depression and anxiety from an early age, shaped by a history of childhood abuse and trauma.

As an adult, I faced chronic fatigue, digestive issues, changes in weight, and sleep and skin problems. Emotionally, I felt trapped by panic, loneliness, and shame. I spent a considerable amount of time searching for answers. I met with many practitioners and tried a wide range of approaches, from meditation and brain retraining to prescriptions, supplements, and a carousel of diets. I invested heavily in my health and, at times, felt even more confused and vulnerable.

My turning point came while I was working as a fashion designer. My mental health deteriorated, and I became so overwhelmed that I could barely function—to the point where I no longer wanted to be in this world. During this time, I used intense exercise to “compensate” for overeating, which only made the cycle worse.

Things started to shift when targeted lab work highlighted patterns that helped make sense of my symptoms. I learned more about my own nutrient status and methylation markers, and how those might relate to how I was feeling. With better support in place and my body chemistry more balanced, I could finally process trauma with a clearer mind and a steadier nervous system.

Today I eat with flexibility and joy. I don’t count calories or obsess over every bite. I respect my body’s signals and refuse to measure my worth by a number on a scale or a clothing size. I hope my story offers you encouragement and a starting point as you seek the support that’s right for you.

Moving Forward Together

My goal is straightforward: to help you understand how food affects your health and provide you with the tools to restore balance. Whether you are struggling with mental health symptoms, digestive issues, or low energy, my role is to guide you with knowledge, experience, and care.

Clients come to me from many backgrounds. Some parents are concerned about their child’s nutrition and emotional well-being. Others are adults who have lived for years with digestive discomfort, brain fog, or low energy. Many have tried multiple approaches without lasting results. My role is to provide clarity and a path forward that feels manageable.

For more about my practice, visit Eat for Life Nutritional Therapy.

Some of the key areas I focus on include:

• Nutritional support for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
• Functional lab testing for gut inflammation, biochemical, metabolic, and hormone imbalances
• Nutrition strategies to address fatigue, weight challenges, and brain fog
• Guidance on food sensitivities and personalized food choices
• Advanced nutrient therapy guidance based on biochemical individuality

Training, Credentials, and How I Work

I hold certifications in functional nutrition counseling and continue to train with leading experts in the field. Over the years, I’ve guided thousands of clients through a process of discovery, healing, and renewal by focusing on food and lifestyle strategies that address the root causes of symptoms.

• Scope: Nutrition therapy and education; I do not diagnose, prescribe, or provide crisis counseling
• Collaboration: I coordinate with your physician, psychiatrist, and therapist when appropriate
• Compliance: Informed consent, privacy, and referral policies are explained before we begin