Emotional Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Downers Grove, IL
My goal is to offer patients a view of wellness that encompasses social, mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.
I developed a passion for helping individuals struggling with eating disorders when I started my career at a residential treatment center, where I worked for several years both as a dietitian. I’m excited to bring my experience to an outpatient setting and to offer support to individuals in their day to day life as they establish food freedom. My goal is to combat diet culture and create a path towards food and body freedom using a HEAS and an all-foods-fit approach. I’m enthusiastic to be a part of your recovery journey!
My goal is to offer patients a view of wellness that encompasses social, mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.
I developed a passion for helping individuals struggling with eating disorders when I started my career at a residential treatment center, where I worked for several years both as a dietitian. I’m excited to bring my experience to an outpatient setting and to offer support to individuals in their day to day life as they establish food freedom. My goal is to combat diet culture and create a path towards food and body freedom using a HEAS and an all-foods-fit approach. I’m enthusiastic to be a part of your recovery journey!
For nearly a decade, I have specialized in working with adolescents and adults with disordered eating and medical nutrition therapy. I have worked as an RD in a variety of populations including eating disorders, general nutrition therapy at hospitals, the director of nutrition at a residential treatment facility and outpatient levels of care. If you are looking for nutrition support, monitoring of weight, labs, vitals, meal planning and improved symptoms related to food- I will coordinate care with those relevant to work toward our wellness goals created in our initial session.
For nearly a decade, I have specialized in working with adolescents and adults with disordered eating and medical nutrition therapy. I have worked as an RD in a variety of populations including eating disorders, general nutrition therapy at hospitals, the director of nutrition at a residential treatment facility and outpatient levels of care. If you are looking for nutrition support, monitoring of weight, labs, vitals, meal planning and improved symptoms related to food- I will coordinate care with those relevant to work toward our wellness goals created in our initial session.
I'm Bella, a Registered Dietitian based in the suburbs of Chicago, specializing in an anti-diet approach that promotes intuitive eating and inclusivity. My counseling philosophy emphasizes embracing all foods without guilt and fostering balanced, enjoyable eating habits. I believe in empowering individuals to listen to their body's cues for hunger and fullness, guiding them toward a positive relationship with food that supports sustainable health and wellness.
I'm Bella, a Registered Dietitian based in the suburbs of Chicago, specializing in an anti-diet approach that promotes intuitive eating and inclusivity. My counseling philosophy emphasizes embracing all foods without guilt and fostering balanced, enjoyable eating habits. I believe in empowering individuals to listen to their body's cues for hunger and fullness, guiding them toward a positive relationship with food that supports sustainable health and wellness.
Whether or not you want to improve your run time, or improve your glucose control, the evidence is clear that working with a Registered Dietitian can help you do that! Our goal at DuPage Dietitians is to assist each client in learning how they to move toward a lifetime of health. We do that by closing the knowledge gap, writing sound nutrition prescriptions based on solid evidence and by coaching our clients toward lasting changes.
Whether or not you want to improve your run time, or improve your glucose control, the evidence is clear that working with a Registered Dietitian can help you do that! Our goal at DuPage Dietitians is to assist each client in learning how they to move toward a lifetime of health. We do that by closing the knowledge gap, writing sound nutrition prescriptions based on solid evidence and by coaching our clients toward lasting changes.
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Ashley’s nutrition philosophy emphasizes building a healthy and positive relationship with food, integrating mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
Ashley adopts a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach grounded in evidence-based practices. With compassion and understanding, she empowers her clients to nurture their relationships with food and their bodies, meeting them wherever they are in their journey.
Ashley’s nutrition philosophy emphasizes building a healthy and positive relationship with food, integrating mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
Ashley adopts a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach grounded in evidence-based practices. With compassion and understanding, she empowers her clients to nurture their relationships with food and their bodies, meeting them wherever they are in their journey.
Kristina approaches health from emotional, physical, and mental well being.
Kristina has vast experience working in outpatient level of care as well as experience working at residential and partial hospitalization levels for eating disorder treatment.
Kristina approaches health from emotional, physical, and mental well being.
Kristina has vast experience working in outpatient level of care as well as experience working at residential and partial hospitalization levels for eating disorder treatment.
Nutrition is emotional, behaviorial, and is intertwined into every aspect of our lives.
Our nutrition counseling style is a non-diet approach to help clients experience greater joy and fulfillment in their relationship with food. We provide an evidence-based, realistic approach to nutrition that prioritizes balance, sustainability, and food freedom.
Nutrition is emotional, behaviorial, and is intertwined into every aspect of our lives.
Our nutrition counseling style is a non-diet approach to help clients experience greater joy and fulfillment in their relationship with food. We provide an evidence-based, realistic approach to nutrition that prioritizes balance, sustainability, and food freedom.
If emotional eating is a concern, we'll work on identifying triggers and developing alternative coping strategies.
Hi, I’m Alexis! I am a Health at Every Size-aligned Registered Dietitian specializing in disordered eating, substance use, and medical nutrition therapy. My counseling approach is weight-neutral, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I believe every individual has the capacity to live free from the cycle of dieting and the pain of persistent body dissatisfaction. It is my belief that nourishing our bodies can be both empowering and enjoyable.
If emotional eating is a concern, we'll work on identifying triggers and developing alternative coping strategies.
Hi, I’m Alexis! I am a Health at Every Size-aligned Registered Dietitian specializing in disordered eating, substance use, and medical nutrition therapy. My counseling approach is weight-neutral, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I believe every individual has the capacity to live free from the cycle of dieting and the pain of persistent body dissatisfaction. It is my belief that nourishing our bodies can be both empowering and enjoyable.
My ideal client struggles with disordered eating, emotional eating, or medical nutrition issues like diabetes or gastrointestinal problems.
I specialize in eating disorders, emotional eating, and medical nutrition therapy. I provide personalized strategies, such as meal planning and food prep guidance, tailored to each client’s emotional and physical needs. My approach helps clients build a healthier relationship with food and manage medical conditions with compassionate, practical care.
My ideal client struggles with disordered eating, emotional eating, or medical nutrition issues like diabetes or gastrointestinal problems.
I specialize in eating disorders, emotional eating, and medical nutrition therapy. I provide personalized strategies, such as meal planning and food prep guidance, tailored to each client’s emotional and physical needs. My approach helps clients build a healthier relationship with food and manage medical conditions with compassionate, practical care.
I have worked with clients who engage in emotional or disordered eating.
I counsel patients making behavior modifications and lifestyle changes to help them meet their health and nutrition goals. I understand the value of support and accountability when embarking on a new health journey to create long-term, sustainable change. I believe in an integrative approach to health and wellness, providing patient-centered care, knowing that one’s relationship with food can be impacted by many factors. Being able to participate in this journey kindles my passion for helping others be empowered to achieve their goals and have a healthy relationship with food, and improve their quality of life.
I have worked with clients who engage in emotional or disordered eating.
I counsel patients making behavior modifications and lifestyle changes to help them meet their health and nutrition goals. I understand the value of support and accountability when embarking on a new health journey to create long-term, sustainable change. I believe in an integrative approach to health and wellness, providing patient-centered care, knowing that one’s relationship with food can be impacted by many factors. Being able to participate in this journey kindles my passion for helping others be empowered to achieve their goals and have a healthy relationship with food, and improve their quality of life.
Frustrated with emotional eating habits caused by boredom, anxiety, or depression?
Lauren specializes in a Non-Diet approach for clients struggling with Disorderly Eating, Mood Disorders, and Chronic Dieters. Lauren takes the confusion out of food with a simple, kind, and humorous approach, based in CBT, Nutrition Education, and Experiential Techniques.
Frustrated with emotional eating habits caused by boredom, anxiety, or depression?
Lauren specializes in a Non-Diet approach for clients struggling with Disorderly Eating, Mood Disorders, and Chronic Dieters. Lauren takes the confusion out of food with a simple, kind, and humorous approach, based in CBT, Nutrition Education, and Experiential Techniques.
I specialize in binge eating, chronic dieting, emotional eating, and other concerns around relations with food.
Many of the individuals I work with have spent years feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, frustrated by restrictive diets, or caught in cycles of binge eating and shame. My goal is to provide a space for clients untangle their food experiences and reconnect with their bodies through science-backed, supportive methods, blending clinical nutrition expertise with a human-centered approach.
I specialize in binge eating, chronic dieting, emotional eating, and other concerns around relations with food.
Many of the individuals I work with have spent years feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, frustrated by restrictive diets, or caught in cycles of binge eating and shame. My goal is to provide a space for clients untangle their food experiences and reconnect with their bodies through science-backed, supportive methods, blending clinical nutrition expertise with a human-centered approach.
The focus on integrating therapeutic techniques with practical nutrition education allows clients to navigate life transitions and emotional challenges while building a healthier relationship with food.
We meet you where you're at, offering compassionate education that breaks down diet culture myths. In our supportive, judgment-free space, you can breathe, reflect, and process your emotions openly. As your trusted guide, we help you navigate the overwhelming sea of nutrition information with clarity, empowerment, and meaningful change.
The focus on integrating therapeutic techniques with practical nutrition education allows clients to navigate life transitions and emotional challenges while building a healthier relationship with food.
We meet you where you're at, offering compassionate education that breaks down diet culture myths. In our supportive, judgment-free space, you can breathe, reflect, and process your emotions openly. As your trusted guide, we help you navigate the overwhelming sea of nutrition information with clarity, empowerment, and meaningful change.
Meredith's personal nutrition philosophy centers on building a healthy relationship with food and is inclusive of mental, emotional, physical and social health.
Meredith Starr is a Registered Dietitian and Director of Nutrition Services at Allow Wellness in Chicago. She is an alumna of the University of Illinois at Chicago Coordinated Nutrition Program and began her nutrition career at UI Health general inpatient services while working part-time at a residential treatment facility for eating disorders. Meredith is deeply passionate about the treatment of eating disorders and has been practicing in this field for the past nine years.
Meredith's personal nutrition philosophy centers on building a healthy relationship with food and is inclusive of mental, emotional, physical and social health.
Meredith Starr is a Registered Dietitian and Director of Nutrition Services at Allow Wellness in Chicago. She is an alumna of the University of Illinois at Chicago Coordinated Nutrition Program and began her nutrition career at UI Health general inpatient services while working part-time at a residential treatment facility for eating disorders. Meredith is deeply passionate about the treatment of eating disorders and has been practicing in this field for the past nine years.
I specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating, emotional eating, diabetes or pre-diabetes, general health, heart health, sports & performance nutrition, chronic kidney disease, IBS, gut health, thyroid disorders, weight stabilization, weight loss medications, tube feeding (EN), total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and cancer.
I understand that life’s challenges are complex and unique to each individual. Busy schedules, limited nutrition resources, and complicated relationships with food are just some of the many factors that contribute to failed diet and lifestyle changes. I’m here to help you establish a healthy relationship with food and guide you through the connection between mind, body, and spirit to accomplish your goals. I firmly believe that wellness is a dynamic process of change and growth, “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease“.
I specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating, emotional eating, diabetes or pre-diabetes, general health, heart health, sports & performance nutrition, chronic kidney disease, IBS, gut health, thyroid disorders, weight stabilization, weight loss medications, tube feeding (EN), total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and cancer.
I understand that life’s challenges are complex and unique to each individual. Busy schedules, limited nutrition resources, and complicated relationships with food are just some of the many factors that contribute to failed diet and lifestyle changes. I’m here to help you establish a healthy relationship with food and guide you through the connection between mind, body, and spirit to accomplish your goals. I firmly believe that wellness is a dynamic process of change and growth, “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease“.
As a nutrition expert, I know that diet culture destroys our innate ability to listen to our bodies and causes disordered and emotional eating.
My mission is to help you break the generational cycle of restrictive eating and body hatred so you can raise body confident kids who have a healthy relationship with food! I am a Registered Dietitian, living and practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. I am also a mom, educator, foodie, athlete, yogi, and advocate for health across the life-span.
As a nutrition expert, I know that diet culture destroys our innate ability to listen to our bodies and causes disordered and emotional eating.
My mission is to help you break the generational cycle of restrictive eating and body hatred so you can raise body confident kids who have a healthy relationship with food! I am a Registered Dietitian, living and practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. I am also a mom, educator, foodie, athlete, yogi, and advocate for health across the life-span.
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.
Hello, I’m McKenzie Korhorn! I am a registered dietitian who is passionate in supporting individuals in reclaiming their relationship with food and body image for long-term recovery. I have had much of my experience in the residential level of care and have worked in this field for the past several years before joining Nutrition Braved. I have worked with individuals of all ages on the spectrum of eating disorders and mood disorders. I am currently working on my Certified Eating Disorder Specialty (CEDS) certification to further my knowledge to best support my clients.
Hello, I’m McKenzie Korhorn! I am a registered dietitian who is passionate in supporting individuals in reclaiming their relationship with food and body image for long-term recovery. I have had much of my experience in the residential level of care and have worked in this field for the past several years before joining Nutrition Braved. I have worked with individuals of all ages on the spectrum of eating disorders and mood disorders. I am currently working on my Certified Eating Disorder Specialty (CEDS) certification to further my knowledge to best support my clients.
Holly (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) who has dedicated her career to helping individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. She also provides support for those with co-occurring conditions with particular interest in diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and mood/anxiety concerns.
Holly (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) who has dedicated her career to helping individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. She also provides support for those with co-occurring conditions with particular interest in diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and mood/anxiety concerns.
Hi, I'm Josie! I help clients with eating disorders and/or gut symptoms feel better. I love to help people discover what is underneath their food behaviors, and find fun, sustainable ways to eat, so they can meet their goals for a lifetime. Whether you’re dealing with mental health symptoms, GI upset, problem periods, or eating disorders, I’m excited to partner with you.
Hi, I'm Josie! I help clients with eating disorders and/or gut symptoms feel better. I love to help people discover what is underneath their food behaviors, and find fun, sustainable ways to eat, so they can meet their goals for a lifetime. Whether you’re dealing with mental health symptoms, GI upset, problem periods, or eating disorders, I’m excited to partner with you.
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.