Emotional Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Alachua County, FL
My practice focuses on healthy lifestyle balance, optimal aging, stress management, emotional well-being, digestive health, intuitive eating, nurturing nutrition, and promoting a more vibrant and meaningful life.
I am committed to helping people cultivate health, well-being and vitality in their lives. I practice Integrative Health, Nutrition and Wellness Counseling. This approach is holistic (body, mind, spirit) and promotes insight, knowledge, and skills that enable people to heal, grow, thrive, and reach personal goals. I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals and groups in private practice, educational, research and community settings. My training in counseling (MA), exercise science (MS) and nutrition (PhD, Licensed Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, Intuitive Eating certification) provides a unique expertise to help people develop optimal health, life satisfaction and healthy life-balance.
My practice focuses on healthy lifestyle balance, optimal aging, stress management, emotional well-being, digestive health, intuitive eating, nurturing nutrition, and promoting a more vibrant and meaningful life.
I am committed to helping people cultivate health, well-being and vitality in their lives. I practice Integrative Health, Nutrition and Wellness Counseling. This approach is holistic (body, mind, spirit) and promotes insight, knowledge, and skills that enable people to heal, grow, thrive, and reach personal goals. I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals and groups in private practice, educational, research and community settings. My training in counseling (MA), exercise science (MS) and nutrition (PhD, Licensed Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, Intuitive Eating certification) provides a unique expertise to help people develop optimal health, life satisfaction and healthy life-balance.
It is not often we are encouraged to honor our bodies needs. We live in world that teaches us to "watch it" and "have it together", especially around weight and food. Unfortunately, this constant pressure to "be good" can play a role in constant dieting, restricting, binging, purging and an all or nothing attitude around exercise. Fortunately, we can make peace with food and our bodies again. My approach of somatic nutrition therapy and coaching teaches intuitive eating and body wisdom skills to learn to trust our bodies again.
It is not often we are encouraged to honor our bodies needs. We live in world that teaches us to "watch it" and "have it together", especially around weight and food. Unfortunately, this constant pressure to "be good" can play a role in constant dieting, restricting, binging, purging and an all or nothing attitude around exercise. Fortunately, we can make peace with food and our bodies again. My approach of somatic nutrition therapy and coaching teaches intuitive eating and body wisdom skills to learn to trust our bodies again.
Lauren Hyden
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LDN, CNS, E-RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32601
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing digestive issues, hormone imbalances, or disordered eating? Do you feel stuck and unsure of what step to take to reach your health goals? With so much noise surrounding diet and health, it can feel stressful and overwhelming to discern what to eat. I get it.
Are you experiencing digestive issues, hormone imbalances, or disordered eating? Do you feel stuck and unsure of what step to take to reach your health goals? With so much noise surrounding diet and health, it can feel stressful and overwhelming to discern what to eat. I get it.
Nourish with Claire & Associates LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32653
Are you looking to optimize your health and nutrition in 2024? Do you suffer from poor energy, digestive disturbances (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea), blood sugar imbalances, high cholesterol, autoimmunity or other health concerns? If so, I'd love to guide you in making positive changes to your nutrition and lifestyle to help you reach your health goals. Through my individualized nutrition therapy services, you'll gain confidence in how to appropriately fuel your body. It's my mission to empower you with the nutrition knowledge needed to make LASTING lifestyle changes.
Are you looking to optimize your health and nutrition in 2024? Do you suffer from poor energy, digestive disturbances (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea), blood sugar imbalances, high cholesterol, autoimmunity or other health concerns? If so, I'd love to guide you in making positive changes to your nutrition and lifestyle to help you reach your health goals. Through my individualized nutrition therapy services, you'll gain confidence in how to appropriately fuel your body. It's my mission to empower you with the nutrition knowledge needed to make LASTING lifestyle changes.
I have dedicated myself to help female endurance athletes ages 15-38 find natural ways to improve their performance, energy and stamina to reach their athletic potential. Some have struggled with disordered eating patterns, several trips to the doctors without answers, low energy, hormonal issues, frequent illness, gut issues such as bloating, IBS attributed to potential food sensitivities and feeling completely overwhelmed and frustrated about the right nutritional plan for their individual needs. I get down to the root causes through alternative testing, lifestyle changes, and meal planning.
I have dedicated myself to help female endurance athletes ages 15-38 find natural ways to improve their performance, energy and stamina to reach their athletic potential. Some have struggled with disordered eating patterns, several trips to the doctors without answers, low energy, hormonal issues, frequent illness, gut issues such as bloating, IBS attributed to potential food sensitivities and feeling completely overwhelmed and frustrated about the right nutritional plan for their individual needs. I get down to the root causes through alternative testing, lifestyle changes, and meal planning.
Have you ever been told you’ll just have to “live with it”? That feeling of defeat can be heavy—but what if it didn’t have to be? Imagine feeling empowered, knowing you have an ally on your health journey—someone who listens, holds space, and keeps you accountable to the changes you want to make. Together, we begin with the foundation of nutrition, sleep, movement, and self-care—building a path toward lasting wellness. You’re not alone. You’re supported, seen, and encouraged to reclaim your health—because you deserve to feel better.
Have you ever been told you’ll just have to “live with it”? That feeling of defeat can be heavy—but what if it didn’t have to be? Imagine feeling empowered, knowing you have an ally on your health journey—someone who listens, holds space, and keeps you accountable to the changes you want to make. Together, we begin with the foundation of nutrition, sleep, movement, and self-care—building a path toward lasting wellness. You’re not alone. You’re supported, seen, and encouraged to reclaim your health—because you deserve to feel better.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Leah Schock
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD, LDN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winter Garden, FL 34787
She empowers her clients to make balanced choices that support both their physical and emotional health.
Her specialties include eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, pediatric nutrition, cardiovascular health, sports nutrition, and gastrointestinal disorders.
She empowers her clients to make balanced choices that support both their physical and emotional health.
Her specialties include eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, pediatric nutrition, cardiovascular health, sports nutrition, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Maria is a Registered Dietitian who strongly believes in improving physical, mental, and emotional health through nutrition.
Specialties include: Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Intuitive and Mindful Eating, Pre/Postnatal Nutrition, Plant Based Diets, Heart Health, Kidney Health, and General Lifestyle and Nutrition.
Maria is a Registered Dietitian who strongly believes in improving physical, mental, and emotional health through nutrition.
Specialties include: Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Intuitive and Mindful Eating, Pre/Postnatal Nutrition, Plant Based Diets, Heart Health, Kidney Health, and General Lifestyle and Nutrition.
Christine Donovan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, IFNCP, CLT, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Not feeling your best? Or not as good as you used to feel? Maybe something specific has changed, or maybe you're feeling that something is just not right. Let's investigate! We'll use your symptoms as our guide to explore the body's systems, focusing in on addressing root causes. With a combined approach of nutrition, movement, and mindfulness, we'll make lifestyle changes to restore your health, vitality, and a vibrant state of well being.
Not feeling your best? Or not as good as you used to feel? Maybe something specific has changed, or maybe you're feeling that something is just not right. Let's investigate! We'll use your symptoms as our guide to explore the body's systems, focusing in on addressing root causes. With a combined approach of nutrition, movement, and mindfulness, we'll make lifestyle changes to restore your health, vitality, and a vibrant state of well being.
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management. Her holistic approach focuses on individualized nutrition plans that cater to your unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all diet and aims to empower you with healthy eating habits that resonate with your preferences. Whether you’re addressing imbalances, seeking better habits, or enhancing your relationship with food, Nadia is committed to providing personalized support and practical advice for lasting well-being.
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management. Her holistic approach focuses on individualized nutrition plans that cater to your unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all diet and aims to empower you with healthy eating habits that resonate with your preferences. Whether you’re addressing imbalances, seeking better habits, or enhancing your relationship with food, Nadia is committed to providing personalized support and practical advice for lasting well-being.
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management. Her holistic approach focuses on individualized nutrition plans that cater to your unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all diet and aims to empower you with healthy eating habits that resonate with your preferences. Whether you’re addressing imbalances, seeking better habits, or enhancing your relationship with food, Nadia is committed to providing personalized support and practical advice for lasting well-being.
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management. Her holistic approach focuses on individualized nutrition plans that cater to your unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all diet and aims to empower you with healthy eating habits that resonate with your preferences. Whether you’re addressing imbalances, seeking better habits, or enhancing your relationship with food, Nadia is committed to providing personalized support and practical advice for lasting well-being.
Katrina Darling Friedman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MD, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
Katrina is a registered dietitian and functional practitioner specializing in women's health and metabolic conditions. Her mission is to guide clients from overwhelm to ease, and empower them with a better understanding of their own needs to help them reconnect with their bodies, optimize their fertility, and transform their lives with targeted nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement therapies. Katrina takes a non-restrictive, food-first, root-cause approach to functional care. Katrina encourages her clients to take charge of their healing journey through her education-focused sessions and communication style.
Katrina is a registered dietitian and functional practitioner specializing in women's health and metabolic conditions. Her mission is to guide clients from overwhelm to ease, and empower them with a better understanding of their own needs to help them reconnect with their bodies, optimize their fertility, and transform their lives with targeted nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement therapies. Katrina takes a non-restrictive, food-first, root-cause approach to functional care. Katrina encourages her clients to take charge of their healing journey through her education-focused sessions and communication style.
Masha Sardari MS, RD, LD - Fearlessly Nourished
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
Online Only
At Fearlessly Nourished, I’m passionate about working with clients struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating who are ready to transform their relationship with food and rediscover body trust. Together, we’ll break free from judgment and stress around nutrition, creating space for balance, body acceptance, and self-compassion.
At Fearlessly Nourished, I’m passionate about working with clients struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating who are ready to transform their relationship with food and rediscover body trust. Together, we’ll break free from judgment and stress around nutrition, creating space for balance, body acceptance, and self-compassion.
Georgeanne has spent over 10 years focused on improving lives through a combination of holistic nutrition to support mental and physical health. Shee has worked across care settings from counseling centers to corporate wellness teams to inpatient hospitals, but now focuses exclusively on 1x1 patient care. Georgeanne's expertise focused across eating disorders, mental health, chronic conditions, and sports nutrition - she is even actively involved in professional associations like the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Georgeanne has spent over 10 years focused on improving lives through a combination of holistic nutrition to support mental and physical health. Shee has worked across care settings from counseling centers to corporate wellness teams to inpatient hospitals, but now focuses exclusively on 1x1 patient care. Georgeanne's expertise focused across eating disorders, mental health, chronic conditions, and sports nutrition - she is even actively involved in professional associations like the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Brittany is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Health Loft who works collaboratively with clients to create life-long and sustainable changes. Brittany understands that change takes time and works with client’s to find this balance in nutrition and daily movement. Through open discussion during sessions, client's will learn how to establish daily patterns that ultimately create healthy habits for long-term success. Brittany believes there is no one perfect diet and works with you to find the dietary interventions best suited for your health journey.
Brittany is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Health Loft who works collaboratively with clients to create life-long and sustainable changes. Brittany understands that change takes time and works with client’s to find this balance in nutrition and daily movement. Through open discussion during sessions, client's will learn how to establish daily patterns that ultimately create healthy habits for long-term success. Brittany believes there is no one perfect diet and works with you to find the dietary interventions best suited for your health journey.
God is very attentive to reproductive disorders. Throughout scripture, we see him opening the womb of the barren, protecting the womb during pregnancy, curing menstrual disorders, and allowing couples to conceive under the most likely conditions. It goes to show you how important it is to include God on your journey of reproductive health. That is why at 3 In 1 Nutrition, we not only apply the latest evidence in nutrition science to help you manage reproductive disorders, but we also incorporate Christian lifestyle coaching to ensure you are putting your trust in God's will, and following God’s template for a healthy life.
God is very attentive to reproductive disorders. Throughout scripture, we see him opening the womb of the barren, protecting the womb during pregnancy, curing menstrual disorders, and allowing couples to conceive under the most likely conditions. It goes to show you how important it is to include God on your journey of reproductive health. That is why at 3 In 1 Nutrition, we not only apply the latest evidence in nutrition science to help you manage reproductive disorders, but we also incorporate Christian lifestyle coaching to ensure you are putting your trust in God's will, and following God’s template for a healthy life.
Vital Nutrition Dietitian - Devin Breedon RD
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34471
Insurance Accepted. At Vital Nutrition, we share a genuine desire to make a difference. We offer personalized, evidence-based nutrition consulting to overcome challenges, celebrate achievements, and embrace wellness. Our team consists of experts in Pediatric and Adult and provide both Functional and Traditional Nutrition Expertise. Book today!
Insurance Accepted. At Vital Nutrition, we share a genuine desire to make a difference. We offer personalized, evidence-based nutrition consulting to overcome challenges, celebrate achievements, and embrace wellness. Our team consists of experts in Pediatric and Adult and provide both Functional and Traditional Nutrition Expertise. Book today!
Do you have a poor relationship with food? What about body image? Have you tried every diet that the industry has to offer, but find yourself in a never ending cycle of guilt and shame surrounding your food choices? I'm here to tell you that it's not you whose to blame, it's diet culture. If you're looking to finally heal your relationship with food and your body, you've come to the right place. Trust me, I know it's hard to unlearn what the dieting industry has proclaimed as "healthy" and "unhealthy" for years, but know that this isn't a journey you have to face alone.
Do you have a poor relationship with food? What about body image? Have you tried every diet that the industry has to offer, but find yourself in a never ending cycle of guilt and shame surrounding your food choices? I'm here to tell you that it's not you whose to blame, it's diet culture. If you're looking to finally heal your relationship with food and your body, you've come to the right place. Trust me, I know it's hard to unlearn what the dieting industry has proclaimed as "healthy" and "unhealthy" for years, but know that this isn't a journey you have to face alone.
Julia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with clients with PCOS, Pre/Postpartum Nutrition, Infertility, GI Disorders, and other areas. Julia believes nutrition has the power to both heal and prevent illnesses. For this reason she has made it her mission to help others utilize nutrition to fuel themselves and live their best lives. Julia promotes individualized nutrition and prides herself on working one-on-one with clients to discover their individual needs.
Julia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with clients with PCOS, Pre/Postpartum Nutrition, Infertility, GI Disorders, and other areas. Julia believes nutrition has the power to both heal and prevent illnesses. For this reason she has made it her mission to help others utilize nutrition to fuel themselves and live their best lives. Julia promotes individualized nutrition and prides herself on working one-on-one with clients to discover their individual needs.
If you're searching for a dietitian like me, it's likely that something inside you is asking for a change. Congratulations on taking a step! Life is a series of settling into our comfort zone until something about it becomes less, well, comfortable. Only then might we choose the sometimes intimidating option to try something different. If the change your heart desires involves developing a greater respect for and understanding of your body, learning to truly nourish your whole being, and releasing dieting and disordered behaviors around food and body, then we just might make a great team to reach your goals.
If you're searching for a dietitian like me, it's likely that something inside you is asking for a change. Congratulations on taking a step! Life is a series of settling into our comfort zone until something about it becomes less, well, comfortable. Only then might we choose the sometimes intimidating option to try something different. If the change your heart desires involves developing a greater respect for and understanding of your body, learning to truly nourish your whole being, and releasing dieting and disordered behaviors around food and body, then we just might make a great team to reach your goals.
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Emotional Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is emotional eating?
Emotional eating refers to using food as a coping mechanism to deal with life stressors. It often involves overeating or consuming high-calorie foods to mask underlying emotions such as sadness, stress, or grief. Common triggers include work-related stress, family or relational challenges, and major life changes. Emotional eating can negatively impact health due to increased consumption of food when the body is not physically hungry. This behavior can also lead to additional emotional distress, causing feelings of shame and a lack of control and, in some cases, can escalate into an eating disorder, such as binge eating disorder.
How do I stop emotional eating?
The most effective way to sustainably stop emotional eating is by addressing the underlying stressors that drive this behavior. Individuals with a history of emotional eating might feel inclined to cut calories following episodes of overeating. However, maintaining adequate food intake throughout the day can help prevent emotional eating, which often occurs at night and can be worsened by genuine hunger after periods of restriction. In addition to ensuring proper nutrition, behavioral interventions can be highly beneficial. Techniques such as distraction and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) exercises can help individuals manage and reduce unwanted emotional eating behaviors.
How does emotional eating impact nutrition?
When individuals emotionally eat, they often turn to highly palatable, high-calorie foods, commonly known as "comfort foods," which provide temporary relief from stress. These foods are typically high in sugar and fat, and their regular consumption can negatively affect diet quality and lead to health issues, such as excessive weight gain. Moreover, the high stress levels that contribute to emotional eating can also lead to other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as lack of exercise or excessive alcohol consumption, further compromising overall health and the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
How can a dietitian help someone with emotional eating?
Dietitians can play a crucial role in helping individuals who struggle with emotional eating. They can help clients identify patterns in their behavior, such as specific triggers and times when they are most likely to engage in emotional eating. By helping clients understand these patterns, dietitians can develop personalized strategies for clients to reduce their urge to eat in response to emotions. For example, they can create structured meal plans that promote regular eating habits and provide balanced nutrition. In addition, dietitians can collaborate with therapists to address the underlying emotional and psychological factors contributing to emotional eating. This holistic approach ensures that both the mental health and nutritional aspects of the issue are addressed simultaneously.