Anorexia Nervosa Nutrition Counseling in St. Louis, MO

It depends. In some cases, a formal diagnosis is needed to bill nutrition counseling to insurance, while other situations may not require one. The best first step is to complete our admission questionnaire so we can review your specific situation, insurance plan, and needs before your first appointment. We are happy to help you navigate the process. 

It depends on your specific insurance plan, diagnosis, and clinical situation. Many major insurance plans do cover nutrition counseling for eating disorders, but coverage varies. We recommend visiting our Insurance & Billing page and reaching out to our team directly so we can help you before getting started.

Yes. Alo Nutrition provides anorexia nutrition counseling for clients ages 10 and up. For younger clients, we ask that a parent or guardian attend the first appointment so we can gather background information and establish a collaborative support plan that extends into the home environment. 

Absolutely. We are strong believers in team-based care and actively collaborate with therapists, physicians, psychiatrists, and other members of your treatment team. If you are just beginning to build a care team, our dietitians can help connect you with trusted referral partners. 

You do not have to feel fully ready to reach out. Ambivalence is extremely common with anorexia nervosa — it is part of the nature of the illness. Our eating disorder dietitians in meet clients where they are, without pressure or judgment. Taking one small step toward support, even when you are unsure, can be the beginning of meaningful change. 

Yes. Weight restoration is an important and medically necessary component of anorexia recovery for many clients. Our approach to weight restoration is individualized, compassionate, and paced in a way that feels manageable — always in collaboration with your broader care team and grounded in your specific recovery goals.