Nutrition Counseling Nutritionists and Dietitians in Smith County, TX
Grayce Nutrition and Wellness provides nutrition counseling services that apply sustainable strategies and lifestyle changes to accomplish your health goals.
Health is an ongoing process, so I want to coach you with tools and resources to implement sustainable lifestyle change for your future. This puts you in the driver's seat, capable and motivated to tackle your quality of life goals with confidence. I believe in motivational accountability to help you create space for your health within a busy schedule.
Grayce Nutrition and Wellness provides nutrition counseling services that apply sustainable strategies and lifestyle changes to accomplish your health goals.
Health is an ongoing process, so I want to coach you with tools and resources to implement sustainable lifestyle change for your future. This puts you in the driver's seat, capable and motivated to tackle your quality of life goals with confidence. I believe in motivational accountability to help you create space for your health within a busy schedule.
Are you tired of thinking about food all the time? Do you worry that you will lose control with food? Are you stressed out about your eating or your body? If so, you are not alone and there is hope. With over 12 years of nutrition experience, Sara Upson provides out patient nutrition education and counseling specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and intuitive eating. Sara helps people who have a love-hate relationship with food learn how to find freedom and enjoy life again.
Are you tired of thinking about food all the time? Do you worry that you will lose control with food? Are you stressed out about your eating or your body? If so, you are not alone and there is hope. With over 12 years of nutrition experience, Sara Upson provides out patient nutrition education and counseling specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and intuitive eating. Sara helps people who have a love-hate relationship with food learn how to find freedom and enjoy life again.
Dr. Heard is a Licensed and Board Certified Doctor of Clinical & Functional Nutrition, and Certified Nutrition Specialist. She coaches women who want to improve their health and wellness. Dr. Heard has many years of experience working with people who have a wide range of health conditions. She primarily works with women ages 18+
Dr. Heard is a Licensed and Board Certified Doctor of Clinical & Functional Nutrition, and Certified Nutrition Specialist. She coaches women who want to improve their health and wellness. Dr. Heard has many years of experience working with people who have a wide range of health conditions. She primarily works with women ages 18+
You’re doing everything “right”… but still feel off.
Tired. Bloated. Moody. Wired but exhausted. Your periods are unpredictable, your digestion is a mess, and your energy just doesn’t bounce back like it used to.
Maybe your labs came back “normal,” but you know deep down something isn’t right.
You’re doing everything “right”… but still feel off.
Tired. Bloated. Moody. Wired but exhausted. Your periods are unpredictable, your digestion is a mess, and your energy just doesn’t bounce back like it used to.
Maybe your labs came back “normal,” but you know deep down something isn’t right.
She provides nutrition counseling to adults and adolescents in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area in person and through video conferencing.
Now accepting new clients! Nutrition DiscoveRD specializes in eating disorder recovery, sports nutrition, managing PCOS, and improving relationships with food and body image after chronic dieting.
Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-C, provides personalized, non-diet, weight-neutral care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether you are seeking support for eating concerns, navigating disordered eating patterns, or looking to optimize athletic performance, our approach emphasizes nutrition education, challenging diet culture, and fostering a positive, sustainable relationship with food and your body.
She provides nutrition counseling to adults and adolescents in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area in person and through video conferencing.
Now accepting new clients! Nutrition DiscoveRD specializes in eating disorder recovery, sports nutrition, managing PCOS, and improving relationships with food and body image after chronic dieting.
Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-C, provides personalized, non-diet, weight-neutral care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether you are seeking support for eating concerns, navigating disordered eating patterns, or looking to optimize athletic performance, our approach emphasizes nutrition education, challenging diet culture, and fostering a positive, sustainable relationship with food and your body.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Have you spent years trying to “fix” your eating habits or your body but nothing seems to work? Are you totally confused about what to eat? Are your days super busy and it’s hard to find time to eat? Want to eat in a way that feels good and doesn’t stress you out? I get it! I help people discover the joy in eating and pursue well-being without focusing on their weight. As a non-diet dietitian, my goal is to help you stop dieting and obsessing about food and your body, and start living a joyful life with sustainable health, peace, and balance.
Have you spent years trying to “fix” your eating habits or your body but nothing seems to work? Are you totally confused about what to eat? Are your days super busy and it’s hard to find time to eat? Want to eat in a way that feels good and doesn’t stress you out? I get it! I help people discover the joy in eating and pursue well-being without focusing on their weight. As a non-diet dietitian, my goal is to help you stop dieting and obsessing about food and your body, and start living a joyful life with sustainable health, peace, and balance.
Hello! I am a clinical dietitian with an interest in disordered eating behaviors. When I was in high school I saw a lot of my peers struggling with body image, self esteem, and disordered eating. This led me to major in both nutrition and psychology in my undergraduate studies. In my dietary counseling sessions, I provide evidence-based information based on years of experience as a clinical dietitian within a Health At Every Size (HAES) framework. That means I'm focused on your health first, not just your weight. When you decide to work with me you will gain the tools necessary to make healthful decisions with confidence.
Hello! I am a clinical dietitian with an interest in disordered eating behaviors. When I was in high school I saw a lot of my peers struggling with body image, self esteem, and disordered eating. This led me to major in both nutrition and psychology in my undergraduate studies. In my dietary counseling sessions, I provide evidence-based information based on years of experience as a clinical dietitian within a Health At Every Size (HAES) framework. That means I'm focused on your health first, not just your weight. When you decide to work with me you will gain the tools necessary to make healthful decisions with confidence.
Dr. Terry Brown, DCN, MBA, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC is a registered dietitian nutritionist with more than 20 years of experience in clinical nutrition, education, and healthcare leadership. In addition, she has a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from Rutgers School of Health Professions. Dr. Brown has a passion for helping clients achieve their healthcare goals.
Dr. Terry Brown, DCN, MBA, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC is a registered dietitian nutritionist with more than 20 years of experience in clinical nutrition, education, and healthcare leadership. In addition, she has a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from Rutgers School of Health Professions. Dr. Brown has a passion for helping clients achieve their healthcare goals.
Through nutrition counseling, we’ll work together to help you nourish your body in ways that feel good—without food rules, guilt, or shame.
I take a non-diet approach in helping teens & adults heal their relationship with food and body. By learning to listen to your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues, you can embrace a more intuitive approach to eating—where all foods have a place and purpose.
Through nutrition counseling, we’ll work together to help you nourish your body in ways that feel good—without food rules, guilt, or shame.
I take a non-diet approach in helping teens & adults heal their relationship with food and body. By learning to listen to your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues, you can embrace a more intuitive approach to eating—where all foods have a place and purpose.
My ideal clients are active individuals who want to lose weight, improve body composition, or better fuel their performance without restrictive dieting. Many are navigating appetite changes from GLP-1 medications or struggling with consistency, portion control, and knowing what to eat. I help by providing clear structure, realistic strategies, and accountability—focusing on high-protein nutrition, balanced meals, and sustainable habits that fit into their lifestyle so they can see long-term results.
My ideal clients are active individuals who want to lose weight, improve body composition, or better fuel their performance without restrictive dieting. Many are navigating appetite changes from GLP-1 medications or struggling with consistency, portion control, and knowing what to eat. I help by providing clear structure, realistic strategies, and accountability—focusing on high-protein nutrition, balanced meals, and sustainable habits that fit into their lifestyle so they can see long-term results.
At New Narratives Counseling, I take a compassionate, non-diet approach rooted in Intuitive Eating, All Foods Fit, and Health at Every Size. Health isn’t about a number—it’s about feeling good in your body and having a balanced, stress-free relationship with food. If you feel stuck in cycles of restriction, guilt, or confusion around eating, you’re not alone. I provide a supportive space to help you heal your relationship with food, break free from dieting, and build sustainable, nourishing habits. Together, we’ll find an approach to eating that feels good both physically and emotionally.
At New Narratives Counseling, I take a compassionate, non-diet approach rooted in Intuitive Eating, All Foods Fit, and Health at Every Size. Health isn’t about a number—it’s about feeling good in your body and having a balanced, stress-free relationship with food. If you feel stuck in cycles of restriction, guilt, or confusion around eating, you’re not alone. I provide a supportive space to help you heal your relationship with food, break free from dieting, and build sustainable, nourishing habits. Together, we’ll find an approach to eating that feels good both physically and emotionally.
I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator in East Texas. I can see you at my office in Lufkin, TX or by virtual appointment. I have gained a considerable amount of experience in women's health, diabetes and bariatric nutrition over my 10 years as a dietitian.
I have worked at TCH Pavilion for Women in Houston and for Houston Methodist. I see patients for many conditions including diabetes, weight management, pregnancy, post-partum, fertility and perimenopause/menopause.
I look forward to helping you with your wellness journey!
I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator in East Texas. I can see you at my office in Lufkin, TX or by virtual appointment. I have gained a considerable amount of experience in women's health, diabetes and bariatric nutrition over my 10 years as a dietitian.
I have worked at TCH Pavilion for Women in Houston and for Houston Methodist. I see patients for many conditions including diabetes, weight management, pregnancy, post-partum, fertility and perimenopause/menopause.
I look forward to helping you with your wellness journey!
My name is Gay Riley. As a functional nutritionist my job is to guide you to "take control of your health". Whether you are managing a chronic medical condition, struggling with physical symptoms you cant seem to resolve, or striving to acheive a health and fitness goal I can help. We look for the source of the symptom (s), using your history, lifestyle, who you are, genomics and advanced tests to design a personalized plan just for you. We create realistic long term plans with food, nutrition and lifestyle to help you reach your goals naturally. You will be amazed at how easy it can be. www.netnutritionist.com/success-stories/
My name is Gay Riley. As a functional nutritionist my job is to guide you to "take control of your health". Whether you are managing a chronic medical condition, struggling with physical symptoms you cant seem to resolve, or striving to acheive a health and fitness goal I can help. We look for the source of the symptom (s), using your history, lifestyle, who you are, genomics and advanced tests to design a personalized plan just for you. We create realistic long term plans with food, nutrition and lifestyle to help you reach your goals naturally. You will be amazed at how easy it can be. www.netnutritionist.com/success-stories/
I like to take a holistic approach with nutrition so we can figure out what your body needs to be nourished from the inside out. No matter your goals, I will provide you with an individualized plan with evidence-based nutrition knowledge & tools to be confident in your choices! A healthy diet looks different for everyone, there is absolutely no "one size fits all" or some magical fad diet (I promise).
I like to take a holistic approach with nutrition so we can figure out what your body needs to be nourished from the inside out. No matter your goals, I will provide you with an individualized plan with evidence-based nutrition knowledge & tools to be confident in your choices! A healthy diet looks different for everyone, there is absolutely no "one size fits all" or some magical fad diet (I promise).
Brittany Payton, RD, LD, is a licensed dietitian with over 19 years of experience helping clients heal chronic conditions using food as medicine. After facing her own health challenges, she adopted a root-cause, whole-body approach. Brittany blends functional nutrition, clinical insight, and compassion to create personalized, practical plans. She truly listens to each client, empowering them to make lasting change—no quick fixes or restrictive diets here.
Brittany Payton, RD, LD, is a licensed dietitian with over 19 years of experience helping clients heal chronic conditions using food as medicine. After facing her own health challenges, she adopted a root-cause, whole-body approach. Brittany blends functional nutrition, clinical insight, and compassion to create personalized, practical plans. She truly listens to each client, empowering them to make lasting change—no quick fixes or restrictive diets here.
I offer nutrition counseling and health coaching sessions for clients who are ready to take a holistic approach to their health and start making meaningful diet and lifestyle changes.
Let’s work together to make sustainable diet and lifestyle changes to help you reach your health and wellness goals. I am a certified nutrition specialist, trauma informed health coach, and a yoga teacher. I take a holistic approach to health and will create a comprehensive and individualized health plan with you based on your biology, medications, labs, food beliefs and behaviors, preferences, and capacity for change. Your plan may include food and supplements, eating behavior support, movement, stress management practices, and strategies to improve sleep – as these are the key pillars of wellness.
I offer nutrition counseling and health coaching sessions for clients who are ready to take a holistic approach to their health and start making meaningful diet and lifestyle changes.
Let’s work together to make sustainable diet and lifestyle changes to help you reach your health and wellness goals. I am a certified nutrition specialist, trauma informed health coach, and a yoga teacher. I take a holistic approach to health and will create a comprehensive and individualized health plan with you based on your biology, medications, labs, food beliefs and behaviors, preferences, and capacity for change. Your plan may include food and supplements, eating behavior support, movement, stress management practices, and strategies to improve sleep – as these are the key pillars of wellness.
Through nutrition counseling, we can work to normalize your relationship with food and free yourself from the restrictive and dieting mentality through Intuitive Eating.
Hi, I’m Casey, and I love helping clients understand the deeper connection between their body, their behaviors with food, and their worth. I have years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in both treatment centers and my own group practice. This experience has given me many tools I teach clients (like you) to help heal complex eating disorders.
Through nutrition counseling, we can work to normalize your relationship with food and free yourself from the restrictive and dieting mentality through Intuitive Eating.
Hi, I’m Casey, and I love helping clients understand the deeper connection between their body, their behaviors with food, and their worth. I have years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in both treatment centers and my own group practice. This experience has given me many tools I teach clients (like you) to help heal complex eating disorders.
PLEASE note: I do not take insurance, but I do accept all credit cards. No one has the same nutritional needs. Therefore, I customize each nutrition program to fit your individual needs by working one-on-one with you as you strive to meet your personal nutrition and fitness goals. I believe the majority of nutrition or food related issues are behavioral in nature. Therefore, I work with you on identifying behaviors contributing to your eating problems and food-related issues. The plan I create with you will be specific for your needs and goals; you will succeed because the plan is yours, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
PLEASE note: I do not take insurance, but I do accept all credit cards. No one has the same nutritional needs. Therefore, I customize each nutrition program to fit your individual needs by working one-on-one with you as you strive to meet your personal nutrition and fitness goals. I believe the majority of nutrition or food related issues are behavioral in nature. Therefore, I work with you on identifying behaviors contributing to your eating problems and food-related issues. The plan I create with you will be specific for your needs and goals; you will succeed because the plan is yours, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Diabetes? High Cholesterol? Overweight? Need Healthy Meal Plans? Call today for your Initial Consultation. Tiene diabetes, colesterol, alta presion o esta sobre peso? Necesita ayuda con la planificacion de comidas? Llamenos hoy para su consulta inicial!
Diabetes? High Cholesterol? Overweight? Need Healthy Meal Plans? Call today for your Initial Consultation. Tiene diabetes, colesterol, alta presion o esta sobre peso? Necesita ayuda con la planificacion de comidas? Llamenos hoy para su consulta inicial!
Lemond Nutrition is proud to be one of the most trusted private nutrition practices among families and doctors in the Dallas and Lubbock areas. After seeing a need for comprehensive nutrition assistance specifically for children and families— Angela and Jeff Lemond founded the company in 2009. Lemond Nutrition has helped hundreds of people find a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. We are honored daily to be a continued resource for people in need.
Lemond Nutrition is proud to be one of the most trusted private nutrition practices among families and doctors in the Dallas and Lubbock areas. After seeing a need for comprehensive nutrition assistance specifically for children and families— Angela and Jeff Lemond founded the company in 2009. Lemond Nutrition has helped hundreds of people find a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. We are honored daily to be a continued resource for people in need.
Nutrition Counseling Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is nutrition counseling?
Nutrition counseling refers to the services provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD) that focus on diet and nutrition. Individuals often seek nutrition counseling to make diet-related lifestyle changes, especially after being diagnosed with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. However, nutrition counseling is not limited to these cases, and it can often benefit anyone looking to improve their overall health. Nutrition counselors also often address other aspects of a healthy lifestyle within sessions, such as advising on physical activity, chronic disease management, and mental health. They provide guidance and motivation, often adopting a holistic approach to support clients in achieving their health and wellbeing goals.
Who should see a nutrition counselor?
Many people can benefit from seeing a nutrition counselor; however, individuals with (or at risk of developing) chronic medical conditions or who have specific dietary challenges (for example, IBS, Crohn's disease, etc.) may find a nutrition counselor particularly helpful. Nutrition counselors are specifically trained to use diet modifications to manage health, so consulting a dietitian if you have a chronic condition can be greatly beneficial. Nutrition professionals can help clients understand how their diet impacts their symptoms and suggest strategies to improve overall health. Additionally, dietitians can coordinate with other medical professionals, such as primary care physicians or specialty physicians, to help support the client's overall health.
What happens during a nutrition counseling session?
Nutrition counseling is fundamentally focused on a client's individual health goals. The initial session with a nutrition professional typically involves an evaluation, during which the dietitian seeks to understand the client's reasons for seeking nutrition counseling. This session typically includes discussing the client's health history, current eating habits, lifestyle, and specific nutrition counseling goals. In follow-up sessions, the client and dietitian will typically review progress toward these goals, and the dietitian may examine the client's food intake and suggest areas for improvement. They may also educate the client on diet-related topics, such as ensuring adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables or reducing sodium intake. Additionally, nutrition counselors can help clients stay accountable for other lifestyle changes that support overall health, such as regular exercise, smoking cessation, or moderating alcohol consumption.
What should I look for in a nutrition counselor?
Clients seek nutritional support from dietitians and nutritionists for various reasons, ranging from managing medical conditions to addressing lifestyle concerns like weight loss or specific dietary requirements. When looking for a nutrition counselor, it is essential to find someone with expertise in the area of nutrition relevant to your needs. Consider factors such as insurance coverage, specific medical or dietary concerns, and the availability of professionals in your area to determine the best fit. Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, making it important to look for a professional with RD credentials. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you may be interested in seeking out an RD with specialized expertise, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR), as these credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area.