nutrition therapy for adults
At be Collaborative Care, our nutrition therapy for adults goes beyond focusing solely on food. We know that eating disorders involve complex struggles related to self-worth, control, and coping mechanisms that often go much deeper. We focus on addressing these underlying challenges, helping you rebuild a healthier relationship with food and your body.
about this service
Our eating-disorder-specialized Registered Dietitians are dedicated to supporting you in redefining your relationship with food. They go beyond explaining “what” to eat by focusing on the “why” behind the guidance and nutritional therapy you’ll receive. In your sessions, you’ll have a safe space to share your challenges openly, ask questions, and begin reshaping your perspective on food. This process isn’t about enforcing a rigid meal plan or tracking calories and macros—it’s about rediscovering the joy and freedom in a balanced relationship with food.
why nutrition therapy?
If you find yourself consumed by thoughts about food—counting calories, analyzing every meal, or feeling guilt after eating—you’re not alone. You might struggle with patterns like overeating, turning to food for comfort, or feeling out of control. Perhaps you use exercise to “make up” for eating, wake up planning how to compensate for yesterday’s meals, or feel anxious about taking a rest day. Living by rigid food rules or battling constant worry about what’s “okay” to eat can leave you mentally and physically exhausted.
Nutrition therapy offers a supportive path forward. Our team works with you to break free from these patterns, create a balanced and sustainable relationship with food, and develop habits that align with your well-being—not rules or guilt. If you’re ready to find peace with food and reconnect with your body, we’re here to help.
about our approach
Our nutrition therapy approach emphasizes a balanced relationship with food, fostering body acceptance and self-compassion along the way. By exploring not only the “what” but also the “why” behind eating behaviors, we provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to build sustainable, healthy habits that support long-term well-being.
Our experienced team will work with you to address complex issues related to eating recovery while offering educational insights into the science of food, the body, and of proper nourishment. We provide comprehensive assessments, personalized nutrition plans tailored to your unique needs and goals, and counseling and support to address emotional and behavioral aspects of eating habits.
adolescent nutrition therapy
At be Collaborative Care, we believe in whole-body nourishment. Through comprehensive nutrition therapy, we help adolescents untangle the web of emotions and eating patterns in order to nourish themselves fully, while also working with parents to ensure a full understanding of treatment and our approach to care. Let us help guide you or your adolescent through the challenges associated with teen eating disorders.
about this service
Sessions with our dietitian are a place where individuals can truthfully share struggles, ask lots of questions, and begin to rebuild their perspectives about food. This isn’t about having a meal plan forced upon you or counting calories and macros, nor do we encourage self-imposed rules and rigidity that affect one’s mindset. It’s about enjoying meals again, with the help of a comprehensive team that untangles the roots between food, eating, and emotion. Our goal with proper adolescent nutrition therapy is to ensure our clients:
- Development, empowering our clients to build full and independent lives.
- Become better educated about their bodies
- Understand the importance of proper nutrition
- Overcome stigmas about body image
- Learn to prepare their own nutritious meal plans
- Have a healthy relationship with food
- Are able to make nutritiously sound selections
identifying eating disorders in teens
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to know when your teen is struggling with nutrition or facing an eating disorder. There are many misconceptions about what an eating disorder looks like due to stereotypes found in the media, television, and films, which in turn means adolescents are sometimes able to hide their struggles from family and friends. While eating disorders affect each individual differently, there are common symptoms to watch out for, including:
- Obsession with body weight or shape
- Sudden or constant dieting
- Secretive behavior around eating
- Preoccupation with calories
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Use of diet pills or laxatives
- Obsession with exercise
- Unexplained weight loss
- Bathroom visits immediately after meals
treatment approach focused on nutrition
At be Collaborative Care, we’re changing the way adolescents think about their bodies through proper nutrition therapy. We know it’s not about the food, but is all about the food at the same time.
Our team of eating-disorder-specialized Registered Dietitians explain not just the “what” but the “why” behind the nutritional guidance clients receive, addressing complex issues related to eating recovery while offering educational insights into the science of food, the body, and of proper nourishment. Through comprehensive assessments, personalized nutrition plans and counseling and support to address emotional and behavioral aspects of eating habits, we empower teens with skills and education to find lasting recovery.
potential causes of teen eating disorders
Adolescents are under constant pressure to fit in, influenced by the media, friends, family, and the world around them. While there’s no one cause for eating disorders, this pressure combined with genes, environment, and even internal battles with co-occurring mental health conditions, all play a part. It’s important to recognize if and when your teen has been facing these pressures, if they have experienced a traumatic event or bullying, or if they are trapped in a competitive pattern with peers. Identifying potential causes can be key to early detection and prompt treatment.