Nutrition Counseling and Coaching with Stephanie McKercher, RD

A more easygoing relationship with food starts here.

VIRTUAL WEIGHT-INCLUSIVE NUTRITION COUNSELING + INTUITIVE EATING SUPPORT IN COLORADO & BEYOND

Chronic Dieting & Disordered Eating

Eating Disorder Recovery

Intuitive Eating Support

Emotional & Stress Eating

Food is stressing you out...

You've "started over" with food too many times to count, and you're exhausted from trying so hard at something that's supposed to feel natural.

Maybe you actually know what you want to eat. You can do it for a while, sometimes for weeks or even months. And then work gets crazy, or something hard happens, and suddenly you're back in a pattern you thought you'd moved past.

But it doesn't have to feel this hard.

With the right support, food becomes so much less complicated. We'll work on both the eating patterns and what's underneath them. That might look like understanding why stress sends you straight to the kitchen, or why the urge to restrict keeps coming back, all while building regular, satisfying eating along the way.

If you're ready to get to the bottom of it, that's what these sessions are for. We'll meet one-on-one, virtually, at a pace that makes sense for where you are, and I'm always glad to collaborate with your therapist or treatment team when appropriate.

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Does this sound familiar?

You've cycled through diets, cleanses, and "fresh starts" for years, and you're tired of it
You can eat consistently when life is calm, but the moment things get stressful, busy, or hard, food is the first thing that falls apart. And then you feel like you're starting all over again
You feel pulled toward extremes with food (restricting, binge eating, or cycling between the two), and you can't find your way out of it

"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 in recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating, and you need support that is explicitly weight-inclusive.
You just want to feel normal around food

Many of my clients know exactly what they want to eat-nutrition knowledge isn't the problem. We work together to figure out what's actually getting in the way. You don't need a diagnosis to work with me, you don't need to eat any particular way, and you don't have to have everything figured out before we get started.

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

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How Nutrition Counseling Works

In virtual one-on-one sessions, we'll explore both the food itself and the underlying factors that drive it. Session frequency and duration are completely individualized, and many clients choose to work with me for several months. During our initial session, we'll figure out what works best for you and go from there.

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, developing a supportive meal plan, 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.

Clients receive messaging support and personalized worksheets, reflection prompts, and resources between sessions.

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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.

Hello there! My name is Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN

I'M A REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND CERTIFIED INTUITIVE EATING COUNSELOR IN COLORADO.

My own recovery from disordered eating is part of what led me here. Everyone's relationship with food is shaped by their own history, body, and circumstances, but I know what it's like to care deeply about eating well and still feel completely out of control. I've tried everything, understood all the concepts intellectually, and still found myself starting over. That experience informs how I show up with clients, and it's a big part of why I do this work.

Food is also just something I really love. I'm drawn to plant-forward eating, but I'm not here to tell you that's what your plate should look like. It could be meat at every meal, all plants, or somewhere in between. What I care about is helping you find something that actually works for you.

Outside of my counseling work, I'm also the creator of Grateful Grazer. My work has been featured in NBC News, Forbes, Women's Health, and Food Network, and I'm the author of The College Vegetarian Cookbook.

Learn more about me.

What I'm all about:

We'll focus on health-promoting behaviors and cultivating a sense of food freedom, not dieting, calorie counting, or weight-centric plans.

My support meets you where you are, whatever your relationship with food looks like right now.

Learn practical nutrition skills, including flexible meal planning and flavorful cooking, so you can build a relationship with food that lasts.

When and if you're ready, I'll help you build trust with your body and make food choices based on internal cues, not external rules.

All sessions are HIPAA-compliant and tailored to your needs.

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.

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.

Fill out the contact form or reach me directly at steph@gratefulgrazer.com, and I'll get back to you within one business day. Let me know a bit about what you're looking for and the state where you're located, and we'll go from there.

Still have questions?

If you have questions before booking, I'm happy to hear from you. Just reach out.

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