Nutrition Therapy

My Approach

I practice from a non-diet, weight-inclusive treatment philosophy and draw from the Health at Every Size (HAES®) and Intuitive Eating® frameworks. I firmly believe (and the research shows!) that all foods can fit in a healthy diet that takes into account mental and physical health. 

There are countless structural and systemic issues that affect our relationship with our bodies and food including fatphobia, transphobia, cis/heteronormativity, racism, abilism, and more. This is one reason individualization of care is so important! You are not a "diagnosis" to be shoved into a cookie cutter mold. We will work together to tailor your treatment, taking into account your goals and your lived experiences.

So do you have to be 100% ready and committed to recovery in order to benefit from nutrition therapy? Absolutely not! I work with clients wherever they are at in their food journey. So bring your ambivalence, grief, fear, etc. to the session. It’s all part of healing. 

Many of my clients tell me that nutrition therapy is so much less scary than they expected. Nothing you say will surprise me or make me judge you. You can expect loads of validation, fun facts and education, tips and tricks, humor, a listening ear, and unconditional support. 

I look forward to working with you! 

FAQs

  • Free 20 min discovery call

    75 min initial assessment - $180

    50 min follow ups - $150

    If this pricing presents a challenge for you in seeking treatment, we can discuss this in the free discovery call. Everyone deserves access to care, so I offer a "pay what you can" model based on my current caseload and availability.

  • I do not accept insurance but can provide a superbill for out-of-network coverage. I recommend using https://www.thesuperbill.com/ for help submitting superbills.

  • I work with clients of all ages, including children and adolescents. With children under the age of 12, most of the work is done with caregivers. With adolescents, both the caregivers and the adolescent are involved.

  • I am currently based in Texas and see clients through the United States. Because regulations on state licensure are always changing, reach out to me if you are unsure if I practice in your state.

  • To make my services more accessible, I offer weekday, weekend, and evening appointments. If you can’t find a time slot that works for you, reach out! I may have additional availability.

  • I am currently licensed and credentialed under the name Kristen Shives, RDN, LD. (Legal name change in progress).

My Areas of Work Include:

  • Eating Disorders

    Anorexia Nervosa (AN-R and AN-BP)

    Bulimia Nervosa (BN)

    Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

    Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

    Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED)

  • Disordered Eating Behaviors including those related to:

    Chronic Pain or Disability

    Food Insecurity

    Trauma

    Food Allergies/Intolerances

    Diet Culture

  • Populations

    Neurodivergent (especially ADHD and Autism)

    LGBTQIA+ (especially trans and other gender-expansive identities)

  • Weight-Neutral Approach to other Health Concerns

Let’s Get Started!