FAQs

  • Working with a dietitian offers personalized, evidence-based support that goes far beyond general nutrition advice. It’s a chance to receive care that honors both the science of nutrition and your lived experience. Our work together isn’t just about what you eat, it’s about rebuilding trust with your body, untangling confusing nutrition messages, and finding nourishment that feels realistic and supportive. Whether you’re healing your relationship with food, navigating pregnancy or postpartum, or simply wanting to feel more grounded in your choices, you’ll be met with compassion, curiosity, and respect.

  • I am not currently in-network with any insurance plans. I chose to practice as a private-pay dietitian because it allows me to offer care that is truly centered on you.

    Without the constraints of insurance, we get to decide together what your care looks like — how often we meet, what we focus on, and how long we work together. There are no required diagnoses, no session limits, and no third party influencing the direction of your care. It also allows me to keep my caseload intentional, so I can show up to every session fully present and prepared.

    I recognize that cost is a real consideration, and I want care to be as accessible as possible. Some clients are able to use out-of-network benefits or a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to offset the cost — I'm happy to provide a superbill upon request so you can submit for potential reimbursement.

  • I work with adults, teens, and families. Whether you're navigating your own relationship with food, seeking support for your child, or looking to create a healthier dynamic around eating at home, you're welcome here. If you're unsure whether my services are the right fit, I'd love to connect on a free Connection Call.

  • No — all sessions are held virtually, which means you can access support from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are. Virtual care also allows me to work with clients across multiple states without the limitations of a single location. Scheduling is flexible, and many clients find the convenience of virtual sessions makes it easier to show up consistently and stay connected to their care.

  • I can see clients located in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

    If you're located outside of these states and are interested in working together, please don't hesitate to reach out. If there is enough interest in a particular state, I'm happy to explore obtaining licensure there.

  • In my practice, I take a Body Trust® and Intuitive Eating-aligned approach, which means I do not use prescriptive meal plans, calorie counting, macro goals, or food-tracking apps. I also won't ask you to log everything you eat or monitor your intake in ways that feel rigid, judgment-based, or disconnected from your body's wisdom. Instead, our work focuses on supporting your relationship with food and helping you create sustainable patterns that fit your real life.

    That said, if you are in eating disorder recovery and your treatment team has recommended a meal plan as part of your care, we can absolutely work with that where appropriate. Supporting your recovery and collaborating with your care team always takes priority, and I'm experienced in working alongside other providers to ensure your nutrition support fits within the broader treatment picture.

    My goal is to help you feel confident choosing foods that support your well-being, without external rules, tracking, or pressure. If you're looking for a restrictive plan or detailed macro breakdown, my approach may not be the best fit. If you're seeking a supportive, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive space to rebuild a more peaceful relationship with food and your body, you're absolutely in the right place.

  • That’s completely okay. As a dietitian, I understand how deeply diet culture shapes our beliefs about weight and health. You don’t have to be free from those feelings to work with me. We’ll explore your goals with compassion and focus on caring for your body in supportive, sustainable ways that go beyond the scale.

  • Yes, absolutely. You’re welcome here whether you’re currently taking a GLP-1 medication or beginning to transition off of it. However, our work together will not focus on weight loss.

    GLP-1 medications can significantly change how your body experiences hunger, fullness, and digestion. Because of this, it’s easy to unintentionally eat too little or miss out on important nutrients. Over time, this can increase the risk of muscle loss, fatigue, constipation, or other side effects that impact how you feel day-to-day.

    Our work together will focus on helping you stay nourished and cared for during this process. My goal is to help you feel steady, well-supported, and confident in caring for yourself, no matter where you are in your journey with the medication.

  • Trauma-informed care recognizes that past and ongoing life experiences can shape how we relate to food, our bodies, and healthcare. It acknowledges the reality of trauma, uses consent-based practices, and considers how nutrition care can sometimes feel overwhelming or triggering. Rather than relying on pressure or control, this approach centers safety, choice, trust, respect, and harm reduction.

    In my work, this means meeting you where you are, creating a private, non-judgmental space, and moving at your pace. I’m transparent about what we’re exploring and why, and we focus on what feels realistic, accessible, and sustainable right now. Your sense of safety, inclusion, and well-being matters every time we meet.

    You are the expert on your body and the decision-maker in your care. I offer guidance, education, and support, but you choose what feels right for your body, values, culture, and life.

    Trauma-informed, Body Trust-aligned care honors the complexity of being human. We build on strengths, lived experience, and resilience, while recognizing how stress, trauma, and systems of oppression can shape well-being. When helpful, and with your consent, I may suggest collaboration with other providers to ensure care remains supportive and within scope.

  • Yes, in many cases. I work with individuals in eating disorder recovery who are appropriate for outpatient nutrition support. If you are currently working with a therapist or treatment team, I am happy to collaborate as part of your care. If at any point a higher level of support feels necessary, I will work with you to connect you with trusted providers in my referral network. If you're unsure whether my services are the right fit for where you are right now, a free Connection Call is a great place to start.

  • Yes, and in many ways, pregnancy is a powerful time to deepen your relationship with your body. While Intuitive Eating during pregnancy may look a little different, the foundation remains the same: tuning into your body's cues, honoring its needs, and letting go of rigid rules. There are some additional nutritional considerations during pregnancy, and I'll help you navigate those in a way that feels grounded, flexible, and free from unnecessary stress. You don't have to choose between nourishing your baby and trusting your body — we can do both.

All are welcome.

At Mindfully Guided, LLC, all are welcome. I am committed to creating a space that is inclusive, affirming, and accessible for people of all identities and lived experiences. This includes individuals of all body sizes, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, neurotypes (including neurodivergent individuals), ages, abilities, and backgrounds. I honor the wisdom of your lived experience and the many ways health and well-being can look. You are the expert on your body, and you deserve care that is compassionate, respectful, flexible, and responsive to your unique needs.