Judgment-Free Eating Disorder Nutrition Counseling

Eating Disorder Care

If you or someone you care about is struggling with an eating disorder, Nourish to Flourish is here to help. We understand that it can feel overwhelming to find the support you need to overcome this mental illness. Oftentimes these disorders are accompanied by a sense of shame, which can make getting help particularly challenging. Nourish to Flourish provides essential, judgment-free support through nutrition counseling and therapy for individuals dealing with these disorders. Our compassionate Registered Dietitians are specially trained to treat patients with this illness and can provide comprehensive care through gentle guidance toward recovery.

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At Nourish to Flourish, we know eating disorders do not discriminate. They can affect anyone. According to recent studies, at some point in their lives, 28.8 million people in the U.S. will experience one. Additionally, women are twice as likely to have an eating disorder compared to men and those who dieted frequently are five times more likely to develop one. Nourish to Flourish is all-inclusive, striving to help all individuals, but we do have an emphasis on women’s health—recognizing their unique nutritional needs and best practices to achieve those goals.

Types of Eating Disorders We Help Treat

Nourish to Flourish is happy to help you recover from your eating disorder and lead you onto the road of happier, less stressful eating. Here are some we help with:

Anorexia Nervosa

Those who struggle with anorexia nervosa drastically reduce the amount of food they eat as they are extremely concerned about their body image. Today’s culture and society, especially in the world of social media, has made it difficult for people to appreciate their bodies. Most people do not want to admit they suffer from anorexia nervosa until the condition becomes serious or even life-threatening.

Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that can become life-threatening if not treated promptly. It is characterized by having a series of episodes where someone eats a large amount of food in a short period of time and then gets rid of it by either purging, fasting or exercising excessively. These individuals have an obsession with food and weight that has the potential to harm their emotional and physical well-being.

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most frequently diagnosed type of disorder. It is characterized by repeated episodes of consuming large amounts of food, often rapidly and to the point of physical discomfort. Researchers acknowledge that it is possible to overeat sometimes; however, those struggling with BED live with this feeling of being unable to stop eating every day.

Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorder (OSFED)

This is when a person does not meet the criteria for defined disorders such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder. It is important to note that the health consequences can be just as severe as these individuals usually have a negative relationship with food due to body image or self-esteem issues.

ARFID (Acute Food Refusal Intake Disorder)

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it is a normal part of development for children to go through stages of picky eating; however, someone who does not consume enough calories to grow properly are considered to have ARFID. This may also happen in adults where an individual is unable to maintain basic bodily functions.

Picky Eating

This is similar to ARFID but not as severe. The difference is that these children or adults are still able to maintain a healthy weight, still able to eat in social settings, tolerate a variety of food textures and may avoid certain foods they associate a negative experience with.

How We Treat Eating Disorders

At Nourish to Flourish, we use a gentle, holistic approach to help you on the road to recovery from an eating disorder. We are proud you are taking the first steps of receiving help and are with you every step of the way. Our goal is to make this experience as relaxing as possible for you. Your treatment will start with an individualized, thorough assessment, where we take the time to truly get to know, from your past to current. After the thorough assessment, your dietitian will provide individualized care, based on what your needs and goals are. We use many different modalities, including nutrition education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Work. We are here to support, educate, and guide you through your recovery process, whatever that may look like. Our compassionate, specialized team of Registered Dietitians creates a safe space for you that is free of judgment where we help you rebuild and flourish in your relationship with food.

Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-informed care is an approach that acknowledges the pervasive impact of trauma on a person’s health and eating behaviors. We work with the client as they show up in our office. Clients whom have experienced a lot of trauma may need time to feel safe (at a nervous system level) in order to even create goals. We understand and will honor it. We will work with clients regardless of where someone is at in their journey to recovery.

At Nourish to Flourish, we understand the unique and often troubling experiences of a person’s past. Our judgment-free approach and nurturing attitude allows our clients to feel comfortable in a safe space where they can openly express and work through past food experiences. This is a critical step in understanding how previous traumas affect our behaviors and personal choices toward food. Our mission is to help you recognize the emotional and physiological aspects of eating to make sustainable, positive nutritional choices.

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At Nourish to Flourish, it is our mission to work beside you to guide you in a transformative journey in reconnecting with your body’s wisdom. Our team strives to build a trusting relationship where you feel safe within your body and society. Ready to get started? Fill out our online form or give us a call at (804) 592-0095 to start your journey today.

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