Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition works dietitians are paneled with BCBS of IL, Aetna, and United Healthcare. Our billing department will perform a benefits check prior to your first visit to inform you of the specifics of your plan.

Getting connected with a Nutrition Works dietitian is very similar to our process of connecting with a Counseling Works clinician. Our intake specialists are available to assist you with scheduling, paperwork, benefits check and navigating our online portal. Our intake specialists can be reached at 630-281-2496 or you can schedule an appointment online at https://www.counselingworks.com/.

Yes, our dietitians are available to meet virtually via the portal or in person at our Naperville and Lemont office locations. Day and evening appointments are available. Be sure to schedule directly with your designated dietitian about your preference.

No. Nutrition Works dietitians utilize a Health at Every Size®, weight-inclusive, and all-foods-fit approach. Our dietitians are here to support you on your journey with food.

Eating Disorder and body image support:

According to NEDA, It is estimated that 28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Eating disorders are potentially life-threatening mental health disorders that require a multidisciplinary approach to ensure both medical and psychological wellbeing.

Dietitians are important team members in the treatment of eating disorders. Some studies even suggest more effective outcomes with the inclusion of a dietitian at the outpatient level of care. Nutrition Works dietitians offer body science education to understand the importance of one’s nutritional needs and bring awareness to nutritional deficits. Our dietitians are trained to understand the complexities of eating disorders and work alongside an individual to help address these complexities. Nutrition Works dietitians can also provide body image support while one is working to heal their relationship with food.

Mental health symptoms can have a significant impact on one’s overall daily functioning; including sleep, concentration, energy and appetite. Nutrition Works dietitians can be a valuable resource for clients who are simultaneously seeking individual therapy with mental health counselors. Nutrition works dietitians are able to provide education around body science and individualized nutritional needs while one is battling mental health related symptoms. Research shows a strong correlation between food and mood and more importantly the mind body connection. Meeting with a dietitian could be the missing link to your ongoing recovery and could provide the opportunity to restore consistent balance to your daily energy needs.

Substance use can compromise a person’s dietary habits often leading to nutritional imbalances or deficiencies. Restoring balance to one’s nutrition is an important consideration for someone who is seeking help to change their relationship with substances. Counseling Works dietitians can provide guidance and education on one’s specific nutritional needs while working closely with your therapist to provide a holistic approach to recovery.

Planning for or starting a family can have a significant impact on one’s overall emotional and physical health. Additionally, fertility and pregnancy can be overwhelming or unfamiliar. Nutrition Works dietitians can be a source of nutritional guidance while learning to navigate this season of life. Nutrition Works dietitians recognize that every person/family may have different nutritional needs and can work as an active member of your mental health team.

To note, disordered eating histories may be overlooked or underdiagnosed during routine pre/post natal care. The anticipated and real changes one’s body may endure can cause significant distress for many. As a way to cope, some may notice a resurfacing of disordered eating patterns which could impact mom and baby. Nutrition works dietitians are here to provide encouraging and non-judgmental nutritional/body image support along the way.

Whether it is the discovery of a new medical diagnosis or enduring an unfamiliar life transition, nutritional support can help one effectively cope with these changes to ensure overall wellbeing during an otherwise stressful experience. Additionally, a medical condition may produce a change to preferences or an increase in food aversions, which may lead to nutritional deficiencies. Lastly, there can be a wealth of information and misinformation about nutrition recommendations available online. Having a team member who is understanding and willing to work with your medical team is important to providing well rounded care.

It is very common for parents to face challenges around food with toddlers, children, and teenagers. Nutrition works dietitians are a great resource for families and parents who may be looking for support and guidance with how to foster a peaceful and joyful relationship with food for their kids. It is not uncommon for parents to recognize how their own relationship with food may even show up in the process. Nutrition Works dietitians are well versed in ways to help families understand nutritional science and support their efforts to talk to their children about food, plan/prepare meals, and navigate meal times with their children.

Caregivers may notice nutritional difficulties arise when caring for a loved one or elderly parent. Support and/or coaching is available with our dietetics team.

Having a care team that can help a person navigate through the complex topics of body image, gender dysphoria, and sexuality can be an asset to one’s nutritional and mental health. We know that folks with lived LGBTIA+ identities are already at a greater risk for the development of disordered eating and Nutrition Works can help guide clients through these challenges.

The experience of weight stigma is harmful to all people, but people of size are most impacted by weight stigma. Nutrition Works is dedicated to forging a world where people are not judged or treated poorly for their body size. Your therapist and dietitian can help you navigate the grief of living in a world that values thinness while unpacking the biased relationships we all hold surrounding food and body size. A dietitian can help you create new associations with food so that you can find peace.

Nutrition is vital to enhancing and maintaining performance goals. Without sports performance nutrition, athletes can find themselves comparing their intake with that of other athletes who may have different daily/performance needs. Additionally, athletes, like many of us, may be overwhelmed with the amount of contradictory messages about nutrition, or even succumb to the pressures of diet culture. Nutrition Works dietitians have expertise and training in this area and can be a wealth of information for you or your athlete.

Living with allergies or a condition that places limits on nutritional intake can feel like a significant challenge or even burden at times. It can limit one’s ability to participate or feel included where food is involved. Nutrition Works dietitians can offer education, guidance and problem solving to help alleviate some of stress that can come with these challenges.