Child & Teen Nutrition Counseling
Supporting Your Child's Relationship With Food
Our registered dietitians help children and teens overcome picky eating, body image concerns, eating disorders, ARFID, and emotional eating, building confidence, and autonomy around food that lasts a lifetime.
Every child's relationship with food is unique. Our registered dietitians address a wide range of nutritional and behavioral concerns in children and teenagers with compassion and expertise.
Common Concerns in Young People
Picky & Selective Eating
Gentle, pressure-free strategies to help your child expand their food repertoire and reduce mealtime stress for the whole family.
Body Image Concerns
Helping children and teens develop body acceptance and resilience against harmful diet culture messages they encounter daily.
Eating Disorders
Specialized nutrition therapy for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other eating disorders in youth, including collaborative care with your treatment team.
ARFID
Evidence-based support for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, helping children move beyond fear and anxiety around food at their own pace.
Growth & Development
Ensuring your child receives the nutrition they need for healthy growth, brain development, puberty, and optimal energy throughout the day.
Emotional Eating
Understanding the emotional connections to food and building healthy coping strategies that honor both physical and emotional hunger.
Disordered Eating
Addressing restrictive eating patterns, food rules, and unhealthy habits before they develop into more serious conditions.
Autism & ADHD Nutrition
Specialized support for neurodivergent children and teens navigating unique sensory experiences, food preferences, and nutritional needs.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Our Approach
Personalized, Pressure-Free Nutrition Guidance
We take a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach to pediatric nutrition. Your child will never be put on a diet or shamed for their eating habits. Instead, we focus on building trust, curiosity, and confidence around food.
Comprehensive Assessment
A 60 to 75-minute initial session to understand your child's eating history, relationship with food, preferences, growth patterns, and your family's goals.
Individualized Care Plan
A personalized nutrition plan created with your child's input—building autonomy and ownership over their food choices in an age-appropriate way.
Ongoing Support & Collaboration
Regular 55 to 60-minute follow-up sessions with both your child and family, plus coordination with therapists, doctors, and school counselors as needed.
Lasting Food Confidence
Equipping your child with skills and mindset shifts that create a positive, lifelong relationship with food and their body.
Family Support
Parent & Caregiver Education
We know that supporting a child's relationship with food isn't just about what happens in session. It's about creating a supportive environment at home. That's why every session includes dedicated time for parent and caregiver education.
Our dietitians will help you understand your child's unique needs, provide practical strategies for mealtimes, and coach you on how to talk about food and body image in a way that builds trust and confidence.
How Session Time Is Typically Split
Our goal is to support children and teens in gaining confidence in their food choices while learning how to care for their bodies.
Why Families Choose Us
👨👩👧 Collaborative Family Care
We work as a team with parents, caregivers, therapists, pediatricians, and school counselors to ensure your child receives consistent, comprehensive support.
💬 Compassionate Communication
We speak to children and teens in a way that is empowering, never judgmental. Our goal is to build their confidence around food.
🧩 ED and Neurodivergent Specialized
Our dietitians specialize in eating disorders and are trained with experience in pediatric nutrition, ARFID, and neurodivergent eating support.
🍽️ Weight-Inclusive Philosophy
We follow Health at Every Size (HAES) principles and never use restrictive diets, weight loss goals, or body shaming in our work with young people.
💚 Supportive Youth Care
We provide a safe, respectful space where every young person feels valued, understood, and supported in their emotional well-being.
🤝 Accessible and Affordable
Access expert pediatric nutrition counseling from the comfort of your home. Virtual sessions are available across 14 states, and we work with major insurance companies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions About
Child & Teen Nutrition Counseling
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We work with children of all ages, starting from toddlerhood. For younger children (6 and below), sessions focus primarily on parent and caregiver education and coaching. As children grow older, we gradually increase their involvement in sessions to build autonomy and confidence around food choices.
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Sessions typically begin with a 60 to 75-minute initial assessment followed by a 55 to 60-minute follow-up sessions. Time is usually split between working directly with your child and meeting with parents or caregivers. The exact split depends on your child's age, comfort level, and treatment goals.
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Yes! We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for children and teens in 14 states: Texas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is an eating disorder characterized by extremely selective eating, fear of choking or vomiting, or a lack of interest in food. It goes beyond "picky eating" and can affect a child's growth, nutrition, and social functioning. Our dietitians use evidence-based, pressure-free approaches to help children and teens gradually expand their food repertoire while respecting their comfort levels and pace.
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Absolutely not. We follow a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach grounded in Health at Every Size (HAES) principles. We never prescribe restrictive diets for children or teens. Instead, we focus on building a positive relationship with food, supporting body trust, and ensuring adequate nutrition for healthy growth and development.
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Yes, collaborative care is central to our approach. With your consent, we coordinate closely with your child's therapist, pediatrician, psychiatrist, school counselor, and any other members of their care team. This ensures everyone is aligned and your child receives consistent, comprehensive support.
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We accept several insurance plans and can also provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Please visit our Fees & Insurance page or contact us for the most current information about accepted plans and coverage for pediatric nutrition counseling.
Take the first step toward helping your child build a positive, lasting relationship with food. Our registered dietitians are here to guide your family every step of the way.