Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if nutrition counseling is right for me?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see how nutrition counseling could be beneficial to you. During this conversation, I can clarify any questions or concerns and suggest next steps.
Do you accept insurance? What forms of payment do you accept?
I am credentialed through Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Massachusetts. If you have another insurance carrier, I can provide a Superbill, which may enable you to receive some reimbursement. I accept all major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards as payment options. Clients can pay via credit card in their patient portal on SimplePractice.
How do I know if insurance covers some or all of the sessions?
The best step is to call your insurance carrier to inquire. Click here to download a useful insurance script that will help guide your conversation to better understand your coverage.
How long are sessions? How frequently do you see clients when they first start?
The initial assessment typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes. Follow-up sessions run between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the needs of the client. I typically see clients weekly to start and then increase or decrease frequency as time progresses.
Do you see children and adolescents?
My focus is working with individuals 17 years and older. Nutrition recommendations and treatment modalities change significantly across the life course, but especially so during childhood and early adolescence. If you are seeking care for someone 16 years and younger, my recommendation would be to find a practitioner who specializes in working with pediatric populations.
Are you only seeing people over Zoom?
Sadly, yes. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all nutrition counseling sessions will be held via HIPAA-compliant Zoom. Should in-person sessions resume, clients may have the option to meet over telehealth or in-person.
Okay, so what is a dietitian vs. a nutritionist?
A registered dietitian (RD), sometimes referred to as a dietitian or a registered dietitian nutritionist, is a nationally-recognized, board-certified food and nutrition expert. The RD credential indicates that the individual has obtained a degree in nutrition from an accredited university, completed a 1200-hour dietetic internship in a medical facility, passed a national exam by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and is in good-standing by completing continuing education. In some states, there is a secondary license to practice conferred by the state board of professional accreditation. For Massachusetts, the license designation is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN).
Conversely, the term “nutritionist” holds no legal meaning and is not regulated federally or state-wide. Anyone can legally refer to themselves as a nutritionist.
What are ways to learn more about Intuitive Eating, HAES® or the anti-diet movement?
The Intuitive Eating Website: The Original Intuitive Eating Pros
HAES® Website Resource Page: Health At Every Size®
Anti-Diet Resources: Christy Harrison’s book or podcast
(Please note: The above resources are just places to start—there are so many thoughtful and empowering participants and educators in these movements.)
