Intuitive Eating Nutrition Counseling

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Maybe you've spent years trying to eat "correctly," and somehow ended up more anxious, more obsessed, and more out of control around food then when you started.

Maybe you know all the things you're supposed to do. You've read the books, you understand the concepts, you're not a stranger to intuitive eating. But knowing and actually living it are different things, and the gap between them is exhausting.

Maybe food takes up more mental space than you want it to. The planning, the negotiating, the guilt, the starting over. You just want to eat. You want meals to feel normal.

If any of that resonates, you're in the right place.

I'm Stephanie, a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor with over a decade of experience helping people break free from chronic dieting and disordered eating patterns. My approach is grounded in intuitive eating, HAES®-aligned care, and genuine compassion. Not meal plans, not macros, not rules dressed up as wellness advice.

Stephanie McKercher cooking in kitchen.

Is This You?

My clients come to me from different backgrounds and with different relationships to food, but a few experiences come up again and again:

  • You've cycled through diets, cleanses, and "fresh starts" for years and your tired of it
  • You feel out of control around food and don't fully understand why, especially since you try so hard to eat well
  • "Eating healthy" has somehow made your relationship with food more anxious, not less
  • You know you want to stop obsessing over food, but you don't know how to actually get there
  • You're drawn to eating more plants or already eat vegetarian, but it's gotten tangled up with rules and guilt
  • You're recovering from disordered eating and need support that won't accidentally make things worse
  • You just want to feel normal around food

You don't need to have a diagnosed eating disorder to work with me. You don't need to eat a particular way. You just need to be ready to approach food differently, with more curiosity and less control.

  • Managing life transitions such as postpartum, caregiving, or gut health changes

My Counseling Approach

Develop trust with your body and make food choices based on internal cues, not external rules.

Focus on health, balance, and food freedom instead of dieting, calorie counting, or weight-centric advice.

All sessions are HIPAA-compliant, flexible, and judgment-free, so you can access professional nutrition counseling from anywhere in Colorado or beyond.

Learn sustainable skills without rigid meal plans or obsessive tracking.

Whether you're vegetarian, mostly plant-based, or simply curious about adding more plants to your meals, I provide gentle nutrition guidance tailored to your lifestyle, food preferences, and values.

Virtual Intuitive Eating Nutrition Counseling Program

My 6-month coaching program provides structured, high-touch support to help you:

Feel confident and at ease with food choices

Tune into your body's hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues

Reduce guilt, stress, and pressure around eating

Build sustainable, flexible habits that honor your lifestyle and values

Through 12 personalized sessions, weekly messaging check-ins, and tailored worksheets and reflection prompts, you'll receive the guidance, accountability, and tools needed to make lasting progress, all in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Vegetarian and plant-forward guidance is included for those who want it (but not required).

Your 6-Month Path to Intuitive Eating
$375/mo

Move past dieting and reconnect with your body. Gain confidence around food, enjoy meals without guilt, and build habits that support your energy, satisfaction, and overall well-being. With personalized guidance, weekly messaging check-ins, and practical tools, you'll learn to honor your hunger, trust your fullness, and nourish yourself in a way that fits your real life.

What's Included:

- 12 virtual sessions: 1 initial (60-min) + 11 follow-ups (45 min each)

- Weekly check-ins and unlimited messaging support between sessions

- Personalized worksheets, reflection prompts, and resources to deepen learning

- Guidance rooted in intuitive eating, HAES®, embodiment, self-compassion, and weight-inclusive care

Investment: $375/month for 6 months (billed monthly).

Not sure if this is right for you? start with a conversation


The discovery call is free, 15 minutes, and genuinely low-pressure. We'll talk about what's been going on for you, what you're hoping for, and whether my program seems like a good fit. You don't have to have everything figured out before we talk, that's what the call is for.


There's no obligation to book after, and I won't push you toward anything that doesn't feel right.

Sliding scale may be available. Please reach out if cost is a barrier.

Portrait of Stephanie McKercher, a vegetarian registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor.

A Bit About Me

I'm Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN, (she/her), a registered dietitian, intuitive eating counselor, nutrition expert, and the creator behind Grateful Grazer, a blog blending nourishing vegetarian recipes with practical intuitive eating and weight-inclusive nutrition support. My work has been featured in NBC News, Forbes, Women's Health, and Food Network.

With over a decade of experience-and my own personal recovery journey-I help people break free from food fear, perfectionism, and restrictive dieting. I provide compassionate, evidence-based guidance to build a gentler, more grounded relationship with food.

Learn more about me.

What My 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.

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Ready to Start Your Journey?

Book your complimentary 15-minute discovery call and see how intuitive eating and gentle nutrition counseling can support your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 6-month program is for anyone ready to build a peaceful, confident relationship with food, especially those who have a history of dieting, disordered eating, or chronic food guilt. Vegetarian and plant-forward guidance is included for those who want it (but not required).

Six months gives you the space, support, and consistency you need to experience a genuine transformation, not a quick fix.

Sessions can be scheduled to fit your life, with the understanding that all 12 sessions need to be used within a year. Weekly check-ins help maintain momentum even if your schedule changes.

Absolutely! I offer continuation options: the Maintenance Nutrition Plan or Intensive Nutrition Follow-Up Plan, depending on your goals and desired level of support.

Yes! You can reach out between sessions, and I aim to respond within 1-2 business days. Weekly check-ins from me provide guidance and accountability.

Not currently, but I can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement. Please reach out with questions about accessibility or payment options.

Yes. All sessions are HIPAA-compliant, secure, and virtual. You can work with me from anywhere in Colorado or beyond.

You can book a free 15-minute discovery call to ask questions and see if this program is a good fit, or sign up directly for the 6-month program to start your journey.

Take the Next Step

Schedule your free 15-minute discovery call and explore personalized, one-on-one nutrition guidance that meets you where you are.