Disordered Eating Nutrition Support
HAES aligned and client centered dietitians at Note to Self Nutrition are ready to support you on your journey!
Empowering Your Journey Toward Body Liberation and Food Freedom
At Note to Self Nutrition, our mission is to create a safe, inclusive space where individuals can explore nutrition therapy and counseling with care, compassion, and respect. We understand that life can be overwhelming, and we’re here to remind you of what truly matters: taking care of your body, rejecting hustle culture and diet myths, setting boundaries, and seeking support when you need it most.
Our name, Note to Self, is a gentle reminder that we are all constantly learning and growing. As dietitians, our goal is to help you reconnect with those important reminders that can bring positive change to your life. We firmly believe that recovery from disordered eating and harmful beliefs surrounding food and bodies is not only possible but within your reach. We’d be honored to support you on your path to body liberation and food freedom.
Our Approach: Client-Centered, Compassionate Care
Our team of experienced eating disorder dietitians is dedicated to supporting you with a holistic, client-centered approach that prioritizes your well-being and unique needs. We incorporate the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) to help you build a healthy, compassionate relationship with food and your body.
We recognize that each person’s journey is unique, and we are here to provide nutrition therapy tailored to you—whether you are navigating disordered eating, exploring food freedom, or working through complex emotions related to body image.
Inclusive and Trauma-Informed Support
At Note to Self Nutrition, we take a social justice and trauma-informed approach to all our services. Our dietitians have specialized training in various areas, including:
Health at Every Size (HAES)
Trauma recovery
OCD and eating disorders
LGBTQIA+ support
Social justice and cultural sensitivity
We strive to ensure that every individual feels heard, valued, and supported—no matter their background or life experience.
Commitment to Growth and Education
To ensure we’re always offering the best care possible, Note to Self Nutrition is dedicated to ongoing learning. Our team regularly participates in continuing education and training to stay updated on the latest treatment modalities, research, and best practices. This commitment allows us to better serve our clients, particularly those from diverse and/or minority backgrounds, with the most informed, compassionate support.
More information regarding HAES can be found on our blog as well as from the ASDAH. Our resources page has multiple resources for clinicians and clients
FAQs
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Disordered eating occurs when an individual manipulates their intake of food in certain ways that are dangerous for the body. Some examples of disordered eating could be dieting, weighing food, viewing foods as good vs. bad, engaging in restrictive behaviors with food, etc.
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Due to the fact that we live in a very diet-focused, fatphobic society, it is my professional opinion that everyone is at risk for disordered eating. Our society normalizes many behaviors surrounding food that are destructive and dangerous for our bodies and minds. However, those who have parents/family members that are dieting, those experiencing body image distress, and those in the age range of 10-18 may be at higher risk.
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Disordered eating is different than an eating disorder because the behaviors likely do not meet the criteria to be medically considered an eating disorder. Often times disordered eating behaviors are glamourized and encouraged by our society and our medical field. For example, dieting is recommended often by medical providers, however it is a form of disordered eating because it is manipulating the body’s intake of food it needs to survive. Despite not meeting the clinical criteria to be considered or diagnosed as an eating disorder, disordered eating is just as dangerous and can often lead to an eating disorder if not addressed promptly with treatment.
You can find more information regarding disordered eating on our blog
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Our work together would look a little something like….
Working Together
Initial Assessment
Our 90-minute intake session provides a thorough opportunity to dive deep into your medical history, current struggles, and overall well-being. During this session, we’ll explore key topics that shape your relationship with food and body, including:
Body image and self-perception
Your relationship with food throughout life
Family dynamics and food-related beliefs
Past diet history and its impact
Mental health history and its connection to eating behaviors
Together, we’ll collaborate to set clear goals and objectives that will guide our work together, ensuring a personalized and effective approach to nutrition therapy and healing.
Building Trust through Continued Follow Ups
At a frequency that we decide together, we will meet routinely to discuss your progress and ongoing work toward your goals. During these follow-up sessions, we’ll address:
Roadblocks and challenges you may be facing
Medical conditions that may arise
Eating disorder behaviors and related urges
Any other relevant situations or information you wish to share
Regular follow-ups allow us to adjust your nutrition therapy plan and recommendations as needed, ensuring a personalized and effective approach to your eating disorder recovery.
Collaborative Care: Partnering with Your Treatment Team
A cohesive team of healthcare providers is essential for successful recovery. At Note to Self Nutrition, we believe that care coordination is key to providing the best support for our clients. With your consent, we are happy to communicate with your other healthcare providers—such as your therapist, psychiatrist, medical doctor (PCP), or specialists—to ensure consistent, holistic care throughout your journey.
Continued Support
At Note to Self Nutrition, our goal is not to keep you on our caseload longer than necessary. We believe in empowering you to grow and make lasting changes, challenging diet culture along the way. Our aim is to help you develop the skills and confidence to navigate life without needing constant support. However, we also understand that for some, eating disorder recovery and healing is a lifelong journey, and we are always here to offer continued support when you need it.
Whether it’s weeks, months, or even years down the road, we welcome you back without shame or guilt. If you find yourself in a difficult situation or need additional guidance, we are here to help you reconnect with yourself and continue on your path to food freedom and body liberation.
As our work together progresses, we will regularly revisit the frequency and length of sessions to ensure that the level of support remains both medically appropriate and comfortable for you. Our approach is always flexible and focused on meeting your unique needs, whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or looking for ongoing care.
Locations
Support for disordered eating can be found/provided from all of our locations. Note to Self Nutrition has in person availability in Denver, CO and provides virtual telehealth services to those outside of that area. Please see our locations information below:
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Maryland
Telehealth Services
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Virginia
Teleheath Services
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Washington DC
Telehealth Services
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Colorado
In person & Telehealth services
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Florida
Telehealth Services
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Illinois
Telehealth Services (Pending)
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And Beyond
Telehealth Services to specific states not requiring licensure or certification
Note to Self Nutrition LLC is an outpatient dietetics practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders , women’s health and fertility including PCOS, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances, diabetes and prediabetes, disordered eating, along with other chronic health conditions such as heart health, hypertension, and kidney disease. Owner and dietitian Lauren Hirschhorn-Tieu is passionate about empowering individuals to build trust with their relationship with food and their body. Lauren provides multiple services including nutritional counseling, recovery coaching, supervision and nutrition presentations. In person availability is offered in Denver. Virtual telehealth services are offered in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Colorado, and Florida. We would be honored to join you on your journey to discovering food and body peace!
Contact us for more information regarding our services offered. To schedule a discovery call please visit this link. Be sure to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.