Nutrition Counseling

Support for your relationship with food and your body

Weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for chronic dieting, binge eating, disordered eating, and eating disorder recovery, with optional plant-based guidance for anyone who's navigating it.

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

chronic dieting · binge eating · disordered eating · intuitive eating · plant-based nutrition

My Approach

Weight-inclusive, always

Weight cycling and weight stigma cause real harm, harm we tend to blame on weight itself. My work isn't centered on a number on the scale. Instead, we'll build an approach to nutrition and self-care that actually fits you and how you want to feel in your body.

Healing in relationship

Diet culture is loud and confident, and it can be hard to tell it apart from real nutrition science. Whether you're deep in disordered eating or just tired of second-guessing every bite, untangling the noise tends to go faster when you're not doing it alone.

An embodied practice

Over time, we build toward reconnecting with your body and noticing cues like hunger and fullness. We'll move at whatever pace actually feels safe for you. Safety looks different for everyone, and we'll figure out what that means for you specifically.

Plant-based, without assumptions

Plant-based, omnivore, or anywhere in between, you're welcome here. For those navigating plant-based eating, I can help you figure out whether it's a real value or a restriction in disguise, without assuming either.

What we can work on together

You don't have to be new to intuitive eating. You can know all the principles, have spent years in therapy, read all the books, and still feel stuck once you're actually standing in the kitchen.

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

2. Intuitive eating: From there, we can work through the diet-culture noise itself. You'll reconnect with your hunger, fullness, and satisfaction, and get curious about any foods that feel "off-limits."

3. Deeper embodiment and attunement: With a steady foundation, we'll explore what feels supportive for you, including mindful self-care, values-aligned eating, 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

I am in-network with Aetna in Colorado.*

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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* In-network insurance coverage depends on your specific Aetna plan. Superbills are provided for potential out-of-network reimbursement with other insurers, plans not covered, or locations outside of Colorado. A sliding scale may be available. Please reach out if cost is a barrier.

Ready to get started?

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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 if you'd like to talk before deciding.

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

I work with adults who are done with short-term fixes and ready to understand what's actually keeping them stuck with food. I specialize in chronic dieting, binge eating, disordered eating, and eating disorder recovery, and I work with clients who want support that's 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.

Understanding these concepts intellectually and having your body actually believe them are two different things. That trust tends to build faster in a real, ongoing relationship. It also helps to have someone who can tell you, clearly and specifically, what's actually true, since diet culture and the eating disorder voice often sound just as confident as real nutrition science. Sessions also mean someone is tracking the whole arc with you, which matters for non-linear recovery.

Weight stigma is the discrimination and unfair treatment that people in larger bodies face. It might look like being judged, dismissed, or treated as less healthy or less disciplined because of their size. It shows up in doctor's offices, in the media, and in everyday life, and it causes real harm. It also fuels the cycle of dieting and weight cycling that causes further harm. Harm that tends to get blamed on weight itself. Every person deserves care that starts from respect, not judgment, regardless of body size.

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 to put you on a weight-loss plan, I won't be the right fit. I don't provide weight-loss counseling.

Not at all. Plant-based, omnivore, or in between, you're welcome here. I'll never push my own food preferences on you. For those navigating plant-based eating specifically, I can help you figure out whether it's a genuine value or a restriction in disguise, without assuming either.

As a registered dietitian, I'm able to work with clients in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. I'm in-network with Aetna for clients located in Colorado. If you're located in California, insurance reimbursement (superbills) may require a physician referral. If you're outside of these states, reach out anyway. Depending on your situation, there may still be a way for us to work together.

It makes sense that you're wondering how many sessions you'll need. Here's the honest answer: there isn't a clear or fixed finish line for our time together. Most clients work with me for several months. Some choose to continue longer because they're still finding real value in ongoing sessions. How long makes sense for you depends on your history, goals, and how the work unfolds.

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 in-network with Aetna in Colorado. Coverage can vary by plan, so I recommend confirming your specific benefits before we begin. I'm happy to provide a script you can use to call and check. For all other insurance, I'm private pay, and I provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement, though eligibility can depend on your location. HSA and FSA payments are accepted, and a sliding scale may be available if cost is a barrier.

Ready to get started?

Submit an inquiry below. 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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