ADHD Nutritionists and Dietitians in Pasadena, CA
We really get it—it's exhausting to constantly worry about food, your health, or your body. Maybe you're in eating disorder recovery, navigating menopause or PCOS, or managing a chronic illness. You might feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice or overwhelmed by restrictive diets that just don’t work. At Kristie Tovar Nutrition, our team of dietitians provide compassionate, weight-neutral care for eating disorders, women's health, diabetes, GI disorders and heart conditions. We help you cut through the confusion with clear guidance tailored to your specific needs.
We really get it—it's exhausting to constantly worry about food, your health, or your body. Maybe you're in eating disorder recovery, navigating menopause or PCOS, or managing a chronic illness. You might feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice or overwhelmed by restrictive diets that just don’t work. At Kristie Tovar Nutrition, our team of dietitians provide compassionate, weight-neutral care for eating disorders, women's health, diabetes, GI disorders and heart conditions. We help you cut through the confusion with clear guidance tailored to your specific needs.
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Do you struggle with your relationship with food, your body, or both? Olivia works with adolescents, adults, and families — including those stepping down from higher levels of eating disorder care, managing chronic dieting, or looking for trauma-informed, weight-inclusive support that honors your goals, values, and lived experiences.
Do you struggle with your relationship with food, your body, or both? Olivia works with adolescents, adults, and families — including those stepping down from higher levels of eating disorder care, managing chronic dieting, or looking for trauma-informed, weight-inclusive support that honors your goals, values, and lived experiences.
You may have found me because you have ADHD, autism, or both.
I absolutely love helping my clients do the difficult, often emotional work of processing food and body experiences through a neurodivergent-affirming lens. I show up to each and every client session armed not only with expertise and resources, but with empathy, compassion, and admiration for you, just for being here.
You may have found me because you have ADHD, autism, or both.
I absolutely love helping my clients do the difficult, often emotional work of processing food and body experiences through a neurodivergent-affirming lens. I show up to each and every client session armed not only with expertise and resources, but with empathy, compassion, and admiration for you, just for being here.
My ideal client has done everything right, followed plans, taken supplements, read the books, but still feels anxious, exhausted, or disconnected from their body. They often struggle with digestion, hormones, or stress related symptoms and want to understand why. They are ready for a compassionate, science based approach that honors both body and mind. Together, we restore a sense of safety first so energy, digestion, and calm can follow naturally.
My ideal client has done everything right, followed plans, taken supplements, read the books, but still feels anxious, exhausted, or disconnected from their body. They often struggle with digestion, hormones, or stress related symptoms and want to understand why. They are ready for a compassionate, science based approach that honors both body and mind. Together, we restore a sense of safety first so energy, digestion, and calm can follow naturally.
At Nabi, we provide weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care that values lived experience over rigid rules and we believe true healing begins when the whole person is seen—not just a diagnosis.
At Nabi, we provide weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care that values lived experience over rigid rules and we believe true healing begins when the whole person is seen—not just a diagnosis.
Taking the first step to heal your relationship with food and body can feel overwhelming! My goal is to ensure that you don’t have to walk that path alone. I am a dietitian with experience working with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I believe the right path forward looks different for each person. Therefore, I take a trauma-informed and patient-centered approach. This is achieved through modeling genuine curiosity and empathy. Together, we will identify strategies that help you reclaim your health while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
Taking the first step to heal your relationship with food and body can feel overwhelming! My goal is to ensure that you don’t have to walk that path alone. I am a dietitian with experience working with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I believe the right path forward looks different for each person. Therefore, I take a trauma-informed and patient-centered approach. This is achieved through modeling genuine curiosity and empathy. Together, we will identify strategies that help you reclaim your health while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
Stephanie’s practice centers around evidence-based nutrition support for complex physical and mental health conditions provided in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. She combines >10 years of academic experience in nutrition–including a PhD from Cornell + research at Harvard and Tufts–with her personal passion for providing practical support to diverse patient populations. Specialties include mental health, eating disorders / disordered eating, GI and digestive diseases, food preferences and allergies including Celiac, weight neutral care, liver health, POTS, and RED-S, and other chronic health conditions.
Stephanie’s practice centers around evidence-based nutrition support for complex physical and mental health conditions provided in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. She combines >10 years of academic experience in nutrition–including a PhD from Cornell + research at Harvard and Tufts–with her personal passion for providing practical support to diverse patient populations. Specialties include mental health, eating disorders / disordered eating, GI and digestive diseases, food preferences and allergies including Celiac, weight neutral care, liver health, POTS, and RED-S, and other chronic health conditions.
Are you ready to stop feeling tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed with brain fog, low energy, and difficulty following through with ADHD, or blood sugar ups and downs, weight struggles, and concerning labs tied to cardiometabolic health?
I work with adults looking for sustainable weight management, metabolic health support, and ADHD-friendly nutrition care. Whether your goals include improving labs, managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, addressing fatty liver, or creating structure around food and self-care, we focus on progress that feels doable and supportive, not overwhelming.
Are you ready to stop feeling tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed with brain fog, low energy, and difficulty following through with ADHD, or blood sugar ups and downs, weight struggles, and concerning labs tied to cardiometabolic health?
I work with adults looking for sustainable weight management, metabolic health support, and ADHD-friendly nutrition care. Whether your goals include improving labs, managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, addressing fatty liver, or creating structure around food and self-care, we focus on progress that feels doable and supportive, not overwhelming.
I specialize in eating disorders, weight management (including GLP-1's), diabetes, MCAS/POTS/EDS, ADHD, neurodivergence, and nutrition for those with mental health or substance abuse disorders.
As a PhD candidate in Psychology along with being an RD for 15 years, I combine behavioral principles with nutrition science. I gain an understanding of your daily life and then create a plan with you that is sustainable for the long term.
I specialize in eating disorders, weight management (including GLP-1's), diabetes, MCAS/POTS/EDS, ADHD, neurodivergence, and nutrition for those with mental health or substance abuse disorders.
As a PhD candidate in Psychology along with being an RD for 15 years, I combine behavioral principles with nutrition science. I gain an understanding of your daily life and then create a plan with you that is sustainable for the long term.
My ideal clients are individuals managing GI disorders, chronic diseases, or age-related health concerns who want practical, personalized nutrition support. They often feel unsure how to apply nutrition advice in real life and are looking for realistic strategies that fit their needs. I provide individualized, evidence-based care rooted in a “food as medicine” approach. By understanding each client’s goals, we build practical habits and use nutrition to support symptom management, overall health, and long-term well-being.
My ideal clients are individuals managing GI disorders, chronic diseases, or age-related health concerns who want practical, personalized nutrition support. They often feel unsure how to apply nutrition advice in real life and are looking for realistic strategies that fit their needs. I provide individualized, evidence-based care rooted in a “food as medicine” approach. By understanding each client’s goals, we build practical habits and use nutrition to support symptom management, overall health, and long-term well-being.
Do you feel stuck in a cycle with food — trying to "be good," then feeling like things spiral? Have you spent a lot of time with diets or rules that worked briefly but never felt sustainable? Jessica works with people who are tired of thinking about food all the time and are ready to approach their relationship with eating through curiosity, not judgment.
Do you feel stuck in a cycle with food — trying to "be good," then feeling like things spiral? Have you spent a lot of time with diets or rules that worked briefly but never felt sustainable? Jessica works with people who are tired of thinking about food all the time and are ready to approach their relationship with eating through curiosity, not judgment.
You have spent so much time trying to eat perfectly that food has become exhausting. You want peace with eating and confidence in your body again. I help people who feel burned out from diets or stress find simple, sustainable ways to nourish themselves. Alongside my client work, I teach postgraduate nutrition students how to blend science, compassion, and trauma informed care.
You have spent so much time trying to eat perfectly that food has become exhausting. You want peace with eating and confidence in your body again. I help people who feel burned out from diets or stress find simple, sustainable ways to nourish themselves. Alongside my client work, I teach postgraduate nutrition students how to blend science, compassion, and trauma informed care.
From the solace of your home, I will work with you to use food as medicine and put short and long term diet-based solutions into action. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, I can use nutrition science with labs, genetics, and your observations to help you not only get well but feel better for life! Common issues I help people with include digestive problems, PCOS, testosterone support, DIABETES, high blood pressure, anxiety/depression, hypothyroidism, sensitivity-related illness, and weight management. However, if you have no named illness and just feel awful, I am here for you.
From the solace of your home, I will work with you to use food as medicine and put short and long term diet-based solutions into action. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, I can use nutrition science with labs, genetics, and your observations to help you not only get well but feel better for life! Common issues I help people with include digestive problems, PCOS, testosterone support, DIABETES, high blood pressure, anxiety/depression, hypothyroidism, sensitivity-related illness, and weight management. However, if you have no named illness and just feel awful, I am here for you.
Do you struggle with food feeling more stressful than peaceful? Chelsea works with clients navigating disordered eating, digestive concerns like IBS, hormonal conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, complicated body image, or some combination. Athletes and movers of all kinds looking for flexible, non-rigid fueling support are also welcome.
Do you struggle with food feeling more stressful than peaceful? Chelsea works with clients navigating disordered eating, digestive concerns like IBS, hormonal conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, complicated body image, or some combination. Athletes and movers of all kinds looking for flexible, non-rigid fueling support are also welcome.
Do you struggle with food guilt, body image distress, or feeling stuck in diet culture? Have you spent a lot of time navigating an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or trying to figure out what and how to eat in a way that supports both your physical and mental health? I love working with patients seeking a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food, including those with eating disorders, disordered eating, PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, or mental health concerns!
Do you struggle with food guilt, body image distress, or feeling stuck in diet culture? Have you spent a lot of time navigating an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or trying to figure out what and how to eat in a way that supports both your physical and mental health? I love working with patients seeking a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food, including those with eating disorders, disordered eating, PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, or mental health concerns!
Do you deal with a health condition that makes food feel confusing or stressful? Grace works with clients navigating cancer, diabetes, heart disease, GI issues, kidney disease, PCOS, menopause, and disordered eating. She's also a great fit for anyone who simply wants to feel more confident and energized around food, without the noise.
Do you deal with a health condition that makes food feel confusing or stressful? Grace works with clients navigating cancer, diabetes, heart disease, GI issues, kidney disease, PCOS, menopause, and disordered eating. She's also a great fit for anyone who simply wants to feel more confident and energized around food, without the noise.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with food? Struggling with emotional eating, feeling guilty, or disconnected from your body’s cues? If diets have left you frustrated, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. I offer a non-diet, trauma-informed approach to help you build a balanced, lasting relationship with food. Together, we’ll work to break free from guilt, create confidence in your food choices, and establish sustainable habits that fit your life and goals.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with food? Struggling with emotional eating, feeling guilty, or disconnected from your body’s cues? If diets have left you frustrated, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. I offer a non-diet, trauma-informed approach to help you build a balanced, lasting relationship with food. Together, we’ll work to break free from guilt, create confidence in your food choices, and establish sustainable habits that fit your life and goals.
Do you have a history of chronic dieting that has left you feeling drained physically and emotionally? Are you recovering from an eating disorder or disordered eating and looking to improve your relationship with food? Are you working on managing your diabetes or chronic health condition and need support from an expert? I can work along side you to help you achieve your health goals. I am a passionate and empathetic professional that cares deeply about my clients well being.
Do you have a history of chronic dieting that has left you feeling drained physically and emotionally? Are you recovering from an eating disorder or disordered eating and looking to improve your relationship with food? Are you working on managing your diabetes or chronic health condition and need support from an expert? I can work along side you to help you achieve your health goals. I am a passionate and empathetic professional that cares deeply about my clients well being.
Are you tired of strict, restrictive, and overwhelming nutrition information? If you've spent a lot of time trying to squeeze yourself into diet rules that never quite fit, you're in the right place. Mirissa works best with clients who want to stop obsessing over food and start enjoying it — whether you're healing from disordered eating, looking for general health support, or just want to feel more neutral about food and your body.
Are you tired of strict, restrictive, and overwhelming nutrition information? If you've spent a lot of time trying to squeeze yourself into diet rules that never quite fit, you're in the right place. Mirissa works best with clients who want to stop obsessing over food and start enjoying it — whether you're healing from disordered eating, looking for general health support, or just want to feel more neutral about food and your body.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
ADHD Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is ADHD?
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition characterized by difficulties in concentrating, impulsive actions, easy distractibility, and trouble staying still. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in childhood, with symptoms starting as early as 3 years old, and is much more common in boys than girls. Individuals with ADHD often struggle to complete tasks at work or school, and they may experience challenges in their personal relationships due to communication issues. While some children may outgrow ADHD, many continue to experience symptoms into adulthood. Fortunately, there are effective ways to manage ADHD. A combination of therapy, medication, and behavioral modifications is most effective in treating ADHD.
How does nutrition affect ADHD?
While no evidence directly supports the idea that nutrition plays a causal role in the development of ADHD, nutrition can play a large role on the symptoms of ADHD. Certain foods may influence ADHD symptoms. Consumption of foods high in sugar or simple carbohydrates, such as white bread, may cause blood sugar spikes that exacerbate the symptoms of ADHD; indeed, maintaining stable blood sugar levels can be crucial for maintaining consistent energy and focus. Similarly, avoiding caffeine—found in coffee, tea, soda, and chocolate—is particularly important for those with ADHD, as excessive caffeine intake can exacerbate hyperactivity and inattention.
Can ADHD be cured with nutrition?
While no evidence currently supports the idea that ADHD can be cured with nutrition, dietary modifications alongside proven ADHD treatments may be highly effective in managing the condition. For instance, consuming sufficient protein, particularly at breakfast, has been shown to increase focus and attention, which is beneficial for individuals with ADHD. Additionally, consuming healthy fats, especially foods high in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, can greatly improve brain health. Lastly, individuals with ADHD may benefit from the structure of a nutrition plan that ensures regularly balanced meals and consistent meal times.
When is it useful for people with ADHD to see a registered dietitian?
While many people, even without an ADHD diagnosis, may benefit from seeing a registered dietitian (RD), individuals with ADHD may particularly benefit from consultation with an RD to assist in constructing a diet that is supportive of ADHD symptom management. An RD may be able to assist clients in becoming aware of their sugar consumption or caffeine intake, for instance, and help clients develop strategies to reduce their consumption of these ingredients. In addition, RDs specializing in clients with ADHD may be uniquely knowledgeable about the effects that ADHD medications can have on food intake. Close to 80% of people who take stimulant medications, which are frequently used for ADHD, experience appetite suppression while taking the medication; RDs specializing in ADHD thus often help clients on stimulant medication for ADHD develop strategies that ensure adequate dietary intake while maintaining a high-quality diet.