Virtual Nutrition Counseling with Stephanie McKercher, RDN

Support for your relationship with food

Weight-inclusive, somatic-informed nutrition counseling, with optional plant-forward guidance, if that feels right for you.

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Stephanie McKercher in a virtual nutrition counseling session with a client.

intuitive eating support · Plant-Based Nutrition (Non-Diet) · disordered eating & eating disorder recovery

My Approach

Weight-inclusive, always

We'll explore your relationship with food and your body together, including any complicated feelings about weight. I'll never suggest intentional weight loss, and we'll build an approach to nutrition and self-care that fits you, not a number.

An embodied practice

Over time, we build toward reconnecting with your body, at whatever pace actually feels safe for you. That pace, and what safety even means, looks different for everyone, and I won't assume otherwise.

Plant-based informed, never required

Guidance around plant-based eating is here if you want it, whether you're fully plant-based, exploring it, or just curious. It's never a requirement.

What we can work on together

1. Gentle nutrition: We often start by rebuilding consistent, balanced, satisfying eating. This is the foundation everything else is built on.

2. Making peace with food: From there, we can work through the diet-culture noise itself, reconnecting with your hunger, fullness, and satisfaction, and getting curious about any foods that feel "off-limits."

3. Deeper embodiment and attunement: With a steady foundation, we can explore what feels supportive for you, which might include mindful self-care and a more attuned relationship with your body, if and when that feels like the right direction.

This is slow and deeply impactful work. We'll continue meeting as long as our sessions feel supportive to you.

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Sessions

Initial Session - 60 minutes / $220

In our first session, we'll go deep on your history: your relationship with food and your body, what you've tried, what's gotten in the way, and what you're hoping for. It's a chance for me to understand the full picture, and for you to get a sense of how I work.

Follow-Up Sessions - 45 minutes / $165

Depending on your needs, we might work on building regular, flexible eating, recognizing how emotions and stress affect your relationship with food, unlearning diet rules, or deepening your connection with your body. I draw from intuitive eating, somatic and embodiment approaches, motivational interviewing, and self-compassion. Care coordination with your therapist or treatment team is included.

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Superbills are provided for potential out-of-network reimbursement. A sliding scale may be available. Please reach out if cost is a barrier.

Ready to get started?

Follow these steps.

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Tell me a bit about what you're looking for and where you're located. It's okay if you don't have everything figured out before you reach out.
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I'll follow up by email

I personally read each inquiry, and I'll reply by email, typically within 1-2 business days. You'll also have the option to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call.

We schedule our first session

Once we confirm we're a good fit for working together, I'll send over some paperwork, and we'll schedule your first session. Email me if you have any questions before then.

What clients are saying:

"Stephanie's work goes far beyond traditional nutrition counseling. Rather than repeating information you can easily find online, she helps you understand the deeper reasons behind your relationship with food. Her compassionate, non-judgmental approach makes it easier to create real, lifelong changes."

- Erin R.

"Stephanie was warm, knowledgeable, and immediately put me at ease. She's fantastic at identifying patterns and offering gentle, supportive guidance to help shift them."

- Anne K.

Have Questions?

The FAQ below covers the most common ones. Or feel free to reach out directly. I'm happy to help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adults who are done with short-term solutions and ready to understand what's actually keeping them stuck. My clients come from different starting points: some have been yo-yo dieting for years and are exhausted by it, some are dealing with binge eating, emotional eating, or stress eating, and some are in recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating and need support that is explicitly weight-inclusive. You don't need a diagnosis to work with me, and you don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out.

Most clients work with me for several months. It's not a requirement, but real change takes time, and I like to be honest about that upfront. How long makes sense depends on your history, your goals, and how the work unfolds, not a predetermined timeline.

That depends on what you need and what's realistic for your life. Some clients meet weekly, especially early on. Others move to biweekly or monthly as things settle. We decide together and adjust as things shift.

Sessions are held over video call through Healthie, my secure Telehealth platform. If video calls aren't something you're used to, just let me know, and I'll walk you through it.

I'm available between sessions for messaging support, and I'll often share worksheets or resources when they're useful for what we're working on.

I'm private pay only. Superbills (medical receipts for potential out-of-network reimbursement) are available, though eligibility can depend on your state's licensure requirements for dietitians. It's worth contacting your insurance company directly to find out what your plan covers. They'll be able to confirm based on where you live. HSA and FSA payments are accepted, and a sliding scale may be available if cost is a barrier. Feel free to reach out to discuss options.

Intuitive eating is a non-diet framework, backed by a growing body of published research, that helps you reconnect with your body's internal cues instead of external rules about what, when, or how much to eat.

Weight-inclusive care means your weight isn't treated as a measure of your health or a goal of our work together. Instead of chasing a number, we focus on how you're actually doing, physically, emotionally, and in your relationship with food. It's rooted in the idea that people of all sizes deserve respectful, non-judgmental care.

Yes, of course. Wanting to lose weight and wanting to have a peaceful relationship with food aren't feelings you need to resolve before reaching out. We can explore what's underneath that desire and work toward a steadier and more nourishing relationship with food, movement, and your body, together.

If you're specifically looking for a dietitian who will put you on a weight-loss plan, I won't be the right fit for you. I don't provide weight loss counseling.

Not at all. I work with clients across the full spectrum: plant-based, omnivore, everything in between. Plant-forward guidance is available if it's something you want, but it's never a requirement, and you'll never be pushed toward eating a certain way.

Ready to get started?

Tell me a bit about what you're looking for and where you're located. I'll reply by email, typically within 1-2 business days, to schedule your first session.

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