If you or a loved one is struggling with disordered eating and looking for compassionate, evidence-informed support, I’m here to help. At Eat for Life, I offer nutritional counseling for eating disorders in Durham NC for individuals ready to build a more peaceful and nourishing relationship with food and their body.
As a functional nutritionist, I provide individualized support, recognizing that health is a spectrum, not a singular goal. I am not a doctor and do not provide medical diagnoses. Instead, I work as part of a broader support team, offering nutritional guidance that complements care from physicians, therapists, and other licensed providers to mindfully explore improving your nutrition.
My role is to help you reconnect with your body, understand its needs, and gently rebuild trust with food at a safe and sustainable pace.
Who I Work With
I provide nutritional counseling for eating disorders (in collaboration with a clinical treatment team) such as:
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Binge eating disorder
- Orthorexia
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Disordered eating patterns related to body image, chronic dieting, or wellness culture
This work is highly personalized and respectful of each person’s lived experience. Whether you’re actively in treatment, in recovery, or unsure where to begin, I’m here to walk alongside you.
A Gentle, Empowering Approach to Nutrition
Nutritional counseling for eating disorders is not about calorie tracking, restriction, or rigid food rules. My approach is rooted in curiosity, self-compassion, and restoring body trust.
When we work together, we’ll explore:
- Your current relationship with food, eating, and movement
- Physical symptoms like fatigue, bloating, or irregular digestion
- Nutrient deficiencies or imbalances that may affect mood, energy, or hormonal health
- Gentle ways to increase nourishment and consistency without shame
- How to respond to hunger, fullness, and body signals more intuitively
- A path forward that aligns with your mental health goals and your care team’s input
I often collaborate with therapists, doctors, and dietitians to ensure your care is fully supported and aligned. Suppose you’re not currently under the care of a licensed mental health provider or physician. In that case, I can help you find the right resources.
What to Expect From Our Work Together
The first step is a compassionate conversation where we get to know each other. We’ll discuss what’s going on for you, what’s worked or not worked in the past, and your goals. There’s no pressure to “perform” recovery or reach milestones by a specific date.
Support might include:
- Weekly or biweekly check-ins to talk through food experiences and patterns
- Discussion around gentle nutrition, digestion, and the gut-brain connection
- Practical meal ideas and structure for those working to reintroduce regular eating
- Support around your doctor’s recommendations for refeeding or healing from restrictive patterns
- Tools to reduce shame and reframe unhelpful beliefs around food or body image
Every session is a safe space. I honor your autonomy and your timeline. There is no judgment—only support.
Why Choose Nutritional Counseling in Durham?
I chose to offer nutritional counseling for eating disorders in Durham because I saw a need for more individualized, inclusive, and body-respectful care. Eating disorders don’t always look a certain way or fit a textbook definition—and healing is never one-size-fits-all.
If you’re navigating this path, you deserve support that sees the whole you, not just your symptoms. My role is to help you feel more connected to your body, needs, and sense of worth. That begins with food but extends far beyond it.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re looking for nutritional counseling for eating disorders in Durham, I invite you to schedule a free discovery call. We’ll talk through your concerns, answer questions, and see if working together feels right. You are welcome here whether you’re just starting or well along in your recovery journey.
You don’t have to walk this path alone. Let’s take the next step together—gently, with care. Our goal is to help you feel more connected to your body, needs, and sense of worth. That begins with food but extends far beyond it. You can be reassured that we are here to support you on this journey.
