Specialized Eating Disorder Dietitians in St. Louis, MO

Eating disorder recovery involves far more than what you eat — it's about rebuilding trust with your body, understanding the patterns driving your relationship with food, and developing a way of nourishing yourself that feels sustainable. Our dietitians provide nutrition education, help dispel diet culture myths, and work with you on the practical and emotional aspects of eating. We'll also coordinate with your care team — therapists, physicians, and other providers — to make sure your nutrition care is aligned. 

Yes — and we believe it's an important part of long-term recovery. Intuitive Eating is rooted in rebuilding trust with your body's internal cues and stepping away from diet culture's rules. That said, we recognize that structure and support are often needed first, especially in early recovery. We'll meet you where you are and move toward a more intuitive, flexible relationship with food at a pace that feels right for you. 

It depends on where you are in your recovery. Meal plans can be a helpful tool — especially early on or when transitioning from a higher level of care — but they're always customized to you, not handed down as a one-size-fits-all protocol. Our long-term goal is to help you build a relationship with food that doesn't rely on a plan, and we'll work with you to get there at your pace. 

Yes. We work with clients ages 10 and up. For our younger clients, we ask that a parent or guardian be present for the first appointment so we can gather background, set up support, and make sure care feels collaborative for the whole family. 

Generally, no — a referral is not required to begin working with us. That said, having your provider fax a referral and diagnosis to 833-860-7211 can help speed up the insurance process. If you're located in California, state law does require a physician referral for nutrition counseling. For full details on insurance and referrals, visit our Insurance & Billing page. 

Many of our clients come to us after a previous treatment experience — whether that was inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care. You don't have to start from scratch, and a history of treatment doesn't mean recovery isn't possible. Sometimes it takes more than one attempt, a different approach, or simply the right team at the right time. We'll take the time to understand what has and hasn't worked for you before, and build from there.