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Eating Disorder Nutrition Counseling in Richmond & Across Virginia

When Food is Medicine, Wellness is Achievable

If you’ve been facing challenges with your eating habits or nutritional needs, making changes might seem overwhelming. At CEDAR, our expert dietitians and therapists provide evidence-based nutrition counseling that nurtures your health and well-being. With tailored plans and compassionate care that keeps you at home, we equip you with the tools to nourish your roots and bloom into your full potential.

If you’re struggling to maintain a balanced relationship with food, reach out today to learn more about how nutrition counseling can help.

Benefits of Nutrition Counseling

Expert Guidance

Partner with expert dietitians who specialize in evidence-based care for eating disorders and food anxiety.

Personalized Plans

Work with our team to create personalized nutrition options that align with your unique needs.

Healthy Choices

Learn strategies to make smart food choices and maintain a healthy relationship with food.

How Can Nutrition Counseling at CEDAR Help?

Nutrition plays a vital role in overall well-being. Whether you’re recovering from an eating disorder, seeking to improve athletic performance, or looking to build a healthier relationship with food, our expert nutrition counseling services offer education, support, and personalized care to help you reconnect with your body, restore balance, and grow stronger.

Recovery Nutrition

Nutrition counseling at CEDAR focuses on weight restoration and nutritional rehabilitation, vital steps in eating disorder recovery. Our nutritionists understand that food is medicine, and we use evidence-based strategies to help you normalize eating habits, interrupt disordered behaviors, and rebuild brain health. With a personalized plan, you’ll gain essential tools to restore balance and achieve lasting wellness.

Intuitive Eating

Our counseling incorporates the principles of intuitive eating, an evidence-based approach designed to heal your relationship with food. By reconnecting with your body’s internal cues and exploring food beliefs without judgment, you’ll build trust in yourself and create a healthier connection between mind and body.

Sports Nutrition

For athletes, proper nutrition is key to optimal performance and recovery. Our sports nutrition counseling focuses on tailoring nutrition to meet your unique training, competition, or recovery needs. With our expert dietician and nutritionist’s guidance, you’ll fuel your body to support both your athletic goals and overall health.

Personalized Meal Planning

Every individual has unique nutritional needs, and at CEDAR, we develop meal plans that work for you. These plans are designed to address your specific health goals, food preferences, lifestyle, or recovery plan while building balanced eating habits that last.

Nutritional Education

Knowledge is power. This is why we provide in-depth education about food, nutrients, and their impact on your body and mind. This equips you with the tools to make informed decisions about your nutrition and reinforces your journey toward recovery.

Mind-Body Connection

At CEDAR, our approach emphasizes the relationship between physical and emotional health. Through expert nutrition counseling, you’ll explore how your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors interact with your eating patterns. This gives you the insight needed to choose better food options for greater harmony between mind and body.

Questions About Nutrition Counseling?

At CEDAR, our nutrition counseling approach involves expert nutritionists and dieticians who help you regain nutritional balance and become healthier. By providing focused care, we help you to stay out of higher levels of care (HLOC) while benefiting from a holistic treatment plan. As an authority in the field, we’re committed to providing guidance that builds growth, strength, and sets you on the path to long-term recovery.

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How is nutrition counseling at CEDAR different from other programs?

At CEDAR, we specialize in evidence-based eating disorder care, with an innovative approach that allows clients to stay at home and involve their families and loved ones. Our interdisciplinary team of therapists and dieticians combine nutrition counseling with therapeutic support to address both physical and emotional aspects of recovery.

How does nutrition counseling address eating disorders?

Our nutrition counseling focuses on restoring nutritional health and normalizing eating behaviors. Through personalized plans, you’ll gain the tools to interrupt disordered eating patterns, challenge unhelpful food-related thoughts, and rebuild trust in your body. This evidence-based care is designed to support your lasting recovery.

Who can benefit from nutrition counseling at CEDAR?

Nutrition counseling is beneficial for anyone seeking to improve their relationship with food or meet specific health and wellness goals. Our services are tailored for individuals recovering from eating disorders, athletes with specialized nutritional needs, and anyone striving for balanced, sustainable eating habits.

Testimonials

Client’s We’ve Helped

"Our son has battled with gagging, coughing and throwing up after meals since he was in second grade. His sophomore year he began playing football for the first time. Excitingly this led to him being offered scholarships to play in college. Our family is grateful that we found Richmond Center for Eating Disorders. Most importantly, they correctly diagnosed our son and were the experts he truly needed."

"Our daughter is now fully recovered. We feel a relief and gratitude that can hardly be described. FBT works. We were fortunate to find the Richmond Center for Eating Disorders and their unique FBT program. Not only will you get your loved one back, your family will emerge stronger and more united than before."

"My daughter is the happiest she has been in years. I had heard of other families who stressed the importance of getting to that higher weight, that true "recovery weight" where the ED sufferer's psychological challenges dissipate. Now we were actually seeing living proof of its benefits. I cannot express enough gratitude to the Julies for helping us get here."

"I would recommend Julie Knopp from Richmond Center for Eating Disorders. She is an excellent listener who authentically cares about her clients' recovery, growth, and health."

"I am so excited to have Richmond Center for Eating Disorders doing this much needed work in our community. The team is very dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled in treating eating disorders and providing wholistic support to their clients. In a family system, healing one person takes the efforts of the entire system and this team understands that. Richmond Center for Eating Disorders is a part of my referral base, and I are confident people will get the very best treatment there."

"So excited to see the work of this wonderful team growing in the Richmond community. The staff and providers at the Richmond Center for Eating Disorders are experts in their field. I deeply appreciate their skills, expertise and compassion. The level dedication to supporting patients and their families is incredible."

"As a therapist specializing in eating disorders, I am thrilled to have the Richmond Center for Eating Disorders in our community. I have worked with both Julie Guild and Julie Knopp for a number of years and am always impressed with their care, compassion, and treatment expertise."

Your Recovery Begins Here

Don’t let eating disorders or anxiety stand in the way. Your journey to a healthier, happier you starts now. Take the first step towards recovery and contact us today!