Eating Disorder & Disordered Eating Counseling
Compassionate virtual nutrition support to heal your relationship with food, body, and self.
What Are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect people of all ages, genders, and body sizes. They involve complex relationships with food, body image, and emotions, and they can cause significant physical and psychological harm.
Common warning signs of an eating disorder may include:
Preoccupation with food, weight, calories, or body shape
Skipping meals or following rigid food rules
Episodes of binge eating or eating in secret
Restrictive eating or extreme dieting
Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals
Compulsive or excessive exercise
Intense fear of weight gain or dissatisfaction with body image
Physical changes such as fatigue, dizziness, digestive problems, or fluctuations in weight
Feelings of shame, guilt, or anxiety around eating
What Is Disordered Eating?
Disordered eating refers to a range of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around food, exercise, and body image that may not meet the full criteria for a diagnosed eating disorder — but can still cause significant distress and affect your health and quality of life.
Many people dismiss their struggles because they don’t feel “sick enough,” but disordered eating deserves care and attention too. Left unaddressed, it can increase the risk of developing a more serious eating disorder.
Common signs of disordered eating may include:
Chronic dieting, yo-yo dieting, or cycling through different eating plans
Skipping meals or ignoring hunger/fullness cues
Rigid food rules or labeling foods as “good” or “bad”
Exercising to “earn” food or “make up” for eating
Avoiding social meals or feeling anxious around eating with others
Frequent guilt, shame, or anxiety after eating
Preoccupation with calories, body weight, or body shape
Mood changes tied to food choices or body image
Why early support matters
Disordered eating is not “less real” than an eating disorder. It can impact physical health, emotional well-being, and relationships. Getting support early can help prevent escalation, reduce shame, and build a more peaceful relationship with food and your body.
Nutrition counseling can help you:
Break free from rigid food rules
Reconnect with hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues
Reduce guilt and anxiety around eating
Approach movement and exercise in a way that supports your well-being
Create a more flexible, compassionate relationship with food
Types of Eating Disorders
Each eating disorder has unique challenges, but they all deserve compassionate, evidence-based care. Learn more about each below
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ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
Involves limited intake related to sensory sensitivities, fear of choking, or lack of interest in food, without body image concerns driving restriction.
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Anorexia Nervosa
Characterized by ongoing restriction of food intake, intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted body image that can lead to severe physical, emotional, and social consequences.
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Bulimia Nervosa
Defined by recurring cycles of binge eating followed by purging, fasting, or compulsive exercise, often fueled by guilt, shame, and body dissatisfaction that disrupt daily life and health.
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Binge Eating Disorder
Marked by recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food with feelings of shame, guilt, or loss of control, without regular compensatory behaviors.
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Disordered Eating
Covers a wide range of harmful food and body behaviors, including chronic dieting, restriction, or obsession with weight, which may not meet criteria for a diagnosis.
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Orthorexia
An intense fixation on “healthy” or “clean” eating that leads to rigid rules, nutritional imbalance, and anxiety around food, often disrupting social or daily life.
The JW Nutrition Approach to Eating Disorder Care
At JW Nutrition Counseling, Jamie offers a collaborative, compassionate approach to treatment:
Non-judgmental and weight-inclusive nutrition support
Care rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES) and anti-diet principles
Use of intuitive eating and mindful eating strategies when appropriate
Support that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of recovery
Collaboration with therapists, physicians, and treatment teams to ensure holistic care
This approach meets clients where they are while promoting healing, nourishment, and body trust.
Why Weight-Inclusive and HAES Care Matters
Eating disorders can affect people in any body size. Weight-focused approaches often reinforce shame, stigma, and disordered eating patterns.
That’s why Jamie’s work is grounded in weight-inclusive, HAES-informed care. Recovery is not about achieving a certain number on the scale — it’s about restoring health, peace, and flexibility with food, and helping clients build a sustainable and compassionate relationship with their body.
Who Jamie Works With
Jamie supports adults and teens across Florida, Colorado, Arizona, Michigan, South Carolina, California, Virginia, and Oregon, including:
Teens and adults navigating eating disorders or patterns of disordered eating
Parents and caregivers seeking tools to better support their child at home
People searching for a compassionate, weight-inclusive dietitian with specialized expertise in eating disorders
Clients interested in recovery guided by a HAES-aligned, anti-diet philosophy
Individuals wanting collaborative, non-judgmental nutrition care tailored to their unique needs
Our Goals for Working Together
Through compassionate, non-judgmental support, our work together can help you:
Eat with more freedom and less anxiety, whether at home or out with others
Build coping tools that don’t rely on eating disorder behaviors
Restore trust in your body’s hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues
Experience meals and social gatherings with more ease and less fear
Practice self-compassion and release shame tied to food or body image
Create flexible, sustainable patterns of nourishment that support your whole self
Virtual Eating Disorder Support throughout the US
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Florida
Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Sarasota, Naples, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale
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Colorado
Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Littleton
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Arizona
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Flagstaff
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Michigan
Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Flint
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South Carolina
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Spartanburg
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California
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Santa Monica, Orange County
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Virginia
Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Arlington, Alexandria, Charlottesville, Fairfax
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Oregon
Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, Corvallis, Medford
Frequently Asked Questions About Eating Disorder Nutrition Counseling
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Yes. Eating disorders are among the most serious mental health conditions and can affect both physical and emotional well-being. Early intervention and compassionate care make a difference.
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No. Eating disorders impact people of all genders, ages, and body sizes. Everyone deserves care and support.
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Yes. Jamie collaborates with other providers to ensure coordinated, holistic support for recovery.
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Not in the traditional, rigid sense. Jamie focuses on flexible, individualized guidance that supports nourishment and body trust, rather than strict rules.
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Jamie is an out-of-network provider but can provide superbills for potential reimbursement, depending on your plan.
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That’s okay! You don’t need a formal diagnosis to start. Jamie can help you explore your relationship with food and determine the best path forward.
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The National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a trusted resource offering education, support, and tools for individuals and families.
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Yes. Jamie frequently works with both adolescents and their parents or caregivers. Sessions may include individual time with your child as well as joint discussions with you to provide guidance and support at home.
Take a Step Toward Recovery
Healing from bulimia takes courage, and you don’t have to walk this path alone. Reaching out today can open the door to the care and compassion you deserve.