Emotional Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Charlottesville, VA
Sessions are collaborative and empowering, helping you rebuild a trusting relationship with food, restore physical and emotional health, and stay connected to home, family, and community.
Julie Knopp (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant (CEDS-C) who warmly supports individuals facing eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image struggles. I offer expert nutrition counseling focused on balance, flexibility, and recovery. I use specialized nutrition strategies for adults, teens, and families to support full recovery and lasting freedom—all while you stay home, connected, and engaged in the life where recovery truly belongs. Together, we’ll rebuild your relationship with food and health in a supportive, empowering way.
Sessions are collaborative and empowering, helping you rebuild a trusting relationship with food, restore physical and emotional health, and stay connected to home, family, and community.
Julie Knopp (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant (CEDS-C) who warmly supports individuals facing eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image struggles. I offer expert nutrition counseling focused on balance, flexibility, and recovery. I use specialized nutrition strategies for adults, teens, and families to support full recovery and lasting freedom—all while you stay home, connected, and engaged in the life where recovery truly belongs. Together, we’ll rebuild your relationship with food and health in a supportive, empowering way.
My work focuses on personalized evidence-based nutrition advice, weight gain/loss, obesity, nutritional guidance while taking or after weight loss meds, helping one overcome emotional and disordered eating, reduce or completely eliminate medication, severe digestive issues, food allergies and intolerances, and mitigating other chronic diseases through diet.
As a Doctor of Nutrition (PhD) and Registered Dietitian (RD), I am dedicated to guide you to achieve a healthy yet enjoyable eating pattern for YOU. My passion is to help you discover YOUR balance in mind, body, and spirit and eat at your best life! I believe in hearing your story, creating the space to meet you where you are at, and walking together to achieve your wholeness in health.
My work focuses on personalized evidence-based nutrition advice, weight gain/loss, obesity, nutritional guidance while taking or after weight loss meds, helping one overcome emotional and disordered eating, reduce or completely eliminate medication, severe digestive issues, food allergies and intolerances, and mitigating other chronic diseases through diet.
As a Doctor of Nutrition (PhD) and Registered Dietitian (RD), I am dedicated to guide you to achieve a healthy yet enjoyable eating pattern for YOU. My passion is to help you discover YOUR balance in mind, body, and spirit and eat at your best life! I believe in hearing your story, creating the space to meet you where you are at, and walking together to achieve your wholeness in health.
Nourished Living, LLC (Nirvana Abou-Gabal)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN
Charlottesville, VA 22901
My philosophy in a nutshell: Deciding what to eat shouldn't be complicated. In a world where food and wellness are the new religion, I’m as undogmatic as they come. I practice from a Health at Every Size paradigm, and believe that nurturing (and healing) our relationship with food is just as important as WHAT we eat. I help women who are already carrying the world on their shoulders prioritize their health once again without restriction, deprivation, or shame. By focusing on our relationship with food, in addition to overall nutrition, we quite literally bring joy back to the table.
My philosophy in a nutshell: Deciding what to eat shouldn't be complicated. In a world where food and wellness are the new religion, I’m as undogmatic as they come. I practice from a Health at Every Size paradigm, and believe that nurturing (and healing) our relationship with food is just as important as WHAT we eat. I help women who are already carrying the world on their shoulders prioritize their health once again without restriction, deprivation, or shame. By focusing on our relationship with food, in addition to overall nutrition, we quite literally bring joy back to the table.
Me2 Nutrition & Health Coaching
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDCES, C-IAYT, NBC-HWC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal client realizes that they want greater wellbeing and they want to use self-care & healthful nutrition modalities to reach their aims. Perhaps they want to avoid pre-diabetes from turning into diabetes. They are finding it challenging to achieve the vitality and wellbeing they want. They have a prevention outlook and want to manage health in part through self care. Working together we may choose to tweak balance in mind-body skills, exercise, healthful foods, mindset and adequate sleep. We assess and create action step/experiments to move towards greater health. Group programs: 8 weeks towards wellness: managing glucose.
My ideal client realizes that they want greater wellbeing and they want to use self-care & healthful nutrition modalities to reach their aims. Perhaps they want to avoid pre-diabetes from turning into diabetes. They are finding it challenging to achieve the vitality and wellbeing they want. They have a prevention outlook and want to manage health in part through self care. Working together we may choose to tweak balance in mind-body skills, exercise, healthful foods, mindset and adequate sleep. We assess and create action step/experiments to move towards greater health. Group programs: 8 weeks towards wellness: managing glucose.
You deserve a peaceful, respectful relationship with your body, a natural, enjoyable relationship with food, and a sustainable, joyful relationship with movement. If you are experiencing challenges or distress around the food you eat or the exercise you do (or do not do), you could benefit from nutrition support and intuitive eating guidance. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/disordered eating or are tired of cycling through diet after diet, you can expect to receive support that meets you where you are - together we can work towards full recovery.
You deserve a peaceful, respectful relationship with your body, a natural, enjoyable relationship with food, and a sustainable, joyful relationship with movement. If you are experiencing challenges or distress around the food you eat or the exercise you do (or do not do), you could benefit from nutrition support and intuitive eating guidance. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/disordered eating or are tired of cycling through diet after diet, you can expect to receive support that meets you where you are - together we can work towards full recovery.
Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?
Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?
Providing excellent medical nutrition therapy in Harrisonburg since 2013.
Providing excellent medical nutrition therapy in Harrisonburg since 2013.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
I am passionate about helping individuals make lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness. I work with clients of all ages and believe in a Health at Every Size approach along with utilizing intuitive eating principles. My inpatient and outpatient experiences have equipped me to work with a variety of clients including those seeking help with pediatric nutrition, diabetes, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal issues, weight loss, and emotional eating. I strive for each client to feel confident and comfortable throughout the process.
I am passionate about helping individuals make lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness. I work with clients of all ages and believe in a Health at Every Size approach along with utilizing intuitive eating principles. My inpatient and outpatient experiences have equipped me to work with a variety of clients including those seeking help with pediatric nutrition, diabetes, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal issues, weight loss, and emotional eating. I strive for each client to feel confident and comfortable throughout the process.
Physical, emotional, and some type of meditative or spiritual outlet are all helpful for the journey of healing and wellness.
Finding a dietitian who can personalize a program for your needs, and empower you to make healthier dietary lifestyle choices is a big decision. The benefits of this journey are oftentimes the greatest gift you can give yourself or to someone you love. My role is to help educate, guide, coach, and support you so that you can achieve your goals. I’ve had the privilege of working in this profession for many years, and feel a deep connection to my work and the clients I serve. Major Areas of Specialization: Pediatric Nutrition, Clinical Adult Nutrition, Weight Management, Eating Disorders, Food Allergies, High Cholesterol.
Physical, emotional, and some type of meditative or spiritual outlet are all helpful for the journey of healing and wellness.
Finding a dietitian who can personalize a program for your needs, and empower you to make healthier dietary lifestyle choices is a big decision. The benefits of this journey are oftentimes the greatest gift you can give yourself or to someone you love. My role is to help educate, guide, coach, and support you so that you can achieve your goals. I’ve had the privilege of working in this profession for many years, and feel a deep connection to my work and the clients I serve. Major Areas of Specialization: Pediatric Nutrition, Clinical Adult Nutrition, Weight Management, Eating Disorders, Food Allergies, High Cholesterol.
Megan is a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping individuals achieve optimal health through personalized nutrition. With experience in clinical, long-term care, community health, population health, and private practice, she offers a comprehensive approach to nutrition counseling. Megan believes that small, sustainable changes can lead to significant improvements and is committed to empowering clients to live their best lives.
Megan is a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping individuals achieve optimal health through personalized nutrition. With experience in clinical, long-term care, community health, population health, and private practice, she offers a comprehensive approach to nutrition counseling. Megan believes that small, sustainable changes can lead to significant improvements and is committed to empowering clients to live their best lives.
Telehealth appointments only. Alexandra has been a RD for the past 7 years. As a Chef and dietitian, Alexandra firmly believes that nutrition AND enjoyment of foods is crucial for a well-lived life. Alexandra practices via a HAES, weight neutral lens and "all foods can fit" philosophy. Alexandra particularly loves to do work around body image, finding food freedom, and helping clients who struggle with disordered eating. Alexandra is also well versed in nutrition education for gastrointestinal issues, food aversions, diabetes, food allergies and overall health and wellness goals.
Telehealth appointments only. Alexandra has been a RD for the past 7 years. As a Chef and dietitian, Alexandra firmly believes that nutrition AND enjoyment of foods is crucial for a well-lived life. Alexandra practices via a HAES, weight neutral lens and "all foods can fit" philosophy. Alexandra particularly loves to do work around body image, finding food freedom, and helping clients who struggle with disordered eating. Alexandra is also well versed in nutrition education for gastrointestinal issues, food aversions, diabetes, food allergies and overall health and wellness goals.
My name is Jenna Albert and I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. I use an intuitive eating framework and a Health At Every Size (R) approach to meet my clients where they are and honor their unique journeys. I’d love to work with you in exploring where your ideas about food, nutrition, and bodies come from so you can turn down the noise of diet culture and tune into your body's internal cues.
My name is Jenna Albert and I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. I use an intuitive eating framework and a Health At Every Size (R) approach to meet my clients where they are and honor their unique journeys. I’d love to work with you in exploring where your ideas about food, nutrition, and bodies come from so you can turn down the noise of diet culture and tune into your body's internal cues.
I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Registered Dietitian. My goal is to act as a guide as you reclaim your relationship with food by letting go of a restrictive diet mentality and relearning how to trust your body.
I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Registered Dietitian. My goal is to act as a guide as you reclaim your relationship with food by letting go of a restrictive diet mentality and relearning how to trust your body.
Helena is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the VA, DC, and MD area who is dedicated to helping her clients re-discover a healthy relationship with food and their body.Over the years she has found a deep connection working with co-morbid health challenges that many times accompany disordered eating such as gastrointestinal conditions, Crohn’s Disease, and Hormonal Imbalances. She has strong experience working with the Binge Eating Population, along with other disorder. In all her practices she leads with the Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size(HAES) principles as she guides her clients towards food freedom
Helena is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the VA, DC, and MD area who is dedicated to helping her clients re-discover a healthy relationship with food and their body.Over the years she has found a deep connection working with co-morbid health challenges that many times accompany disordered eating such as gastrointestinal conditions, Crohn’s Disease, and Hormonal Imbalances. She has strong experience working with the Binge Eating Population, along with other disorder. In all her practices she leads with the Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size(HAES) principles as she guides her clients towards food freedom
As a Functional Nutritionist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health through personalized, science-based care. My expertise spans a variety of health concerns, with a special focus on supporting the immune system, managing chronic conditions, and improving metabolic health, including diabetes care. I take a holistic approach to uncovering and addressing the root causes of your health challenges. Whether you’re navigating an autoimmune condition, working to balance blood sugar levels, or looking to strengthen your immune system, I will develop a tailored plan that meets your unique needs and goals.
As a Functional Nutritionist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health through personalized, science-based care. My expertise spans a variety of health concerns, with a special focus on supporting the immune system, managing chronic conditions, and improving metabolic health, including diabetes care. I take a holistic approach to uncovering and addressing the root causes of your health challenges. Whether you’re navigating an autoimmune condition, working to balance blood sugar levels, or looking to strengthen your immune system, I will develop a tailored plan that meets your unique needs and goals.
At Bodacious Nutrition, we specialize in helping clients find optimal health AND food and body peace. Joanna is a virtual somatic registered dietitian/nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She specializes in a food-relationship first approach for a variety of health concerns including heart and metabolic health, food peace with GLP-1s, Intuitive Eating and body image coaching, nutrition for mental health, plant-based eating, eating disorders and disordered eating, PCOS, perimenopause/menopause, and IBS and digestion. She is a weight-neutral dietitian, and sessions are collaborative, empowering, and virtual.
At Bodacious Nutrition, we specialize in helping clients find optimal health AND food and body peace. Joanna is a virtual somatic registered dietitian/nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She specializes in a food-relationship first approach for a variety of health concerns including heart and metabolic health, food peace with GLP-1s, Intuitive Eating and body image coaching, nutrition for mental health, plant-based eating, eating disorders and disordered eating, PCOS, perimenopause/menopause, and IBS and digestion. She is a weight-neutral dietitian, and sessions are collaborative, empowering, and virtual.
I firmly believe in the transformative power of food to promote and sustain health. Adequate nutrition is fundamental for well-being; without it, true health is unattainable. However, I also recognize that nutrition is just one aspect of holistic wellness. My passion lies in guiding individuals to cultivate a balanced relationship with food, alleviating concerns about weight and chronic conditions. By fostering this harmony, my goal is to empower clients to prioritize what truly matters in life, embracing a sense of peace within their own bodies.
I firmly believe in the transformative power of food to promote and sustain health. Adequate nutrition is fundamental for well-being; without it, true health is unattainable. However, I also recognize that nutrition is just one aspect of holistic wellness. My passion lies in guiding individuals to cultivate a balanced relationship with food, alleviating concerns about weight and chronic conditions. By fostering this harmony, my goal is to empower clients to prioritize what truly matters in life, embracing a sense of peace within their own bodies.
My ideal client struggles with disordered eating, digestive issues, diabetes, or sports nutrition challenges. They seek personalized, realistic guidance to build sustainable habits and achieve food freedom. They want to feel supported, heard, and empowered while working toward their goals because they deserve compassionate, individualized care that fits their lifestyle.
My ideal client struggles with disordered eating, digestive issues, diabetes, or sports nutrition challenges. They seek personalized, realistic guidance to build sustainable habits and achieve food freedom. They want to feel supported, heard, and empowered while working toward their goals because they deserve compassionate, individualized care that fits their lifestyle.
I’m here to educate, listen, and empower you on your journey to addressing your health concerns to get you to feeling your best. When working with clients, I cater to each client’s uniqueness to craft personalized plans that are evidence based that aim to optimize and restore balance in the body - it simply doesn't start and stop with food. I operate from a judgement free space and seek to improve everyone's relationship with food while addressing top health concerns.
I’m here to educate, listen, and empower you on your journey to addressing your health concerns to get you to feeling your best. When working with clients, I cater to each client’s uniqueness to craft personalized plans that are evidence based that aim to optimize and restore balance in the body - it simply doesn't start and stop with food. I operate from a judgement free space and seek to improve everyone's relationship with food while addressing top health concerns.
Hi, I'm Britt Kern, a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, weight concerns, autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders, and food sensitivities. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I am dedicated to helping individuals cultivate a healthy and balanced relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. I hold a degree in nutrition and dietetics and am licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). My previous experience spans high-level care settings, including inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
Hi, I'm Britt Kern, a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, weight concerns, autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders, and food sensitivities. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I am dedicated to helping individuals cultivate a healthy and balanced relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. I hold a degree in nutrition and dietetics and am licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). My previous experience spans high-level care settings, including inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
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.