Dietitian Services

While each person's needs are unique, here are some signs that dietitian services might be right for you:

• Experiencing hyperfixation on food and/or body

• Struggling with adequate intake overall

• Physical symptoms including but not limited to fatigue, headaches, dizziness, trouble sleeping

• Specifically for adolescents, poor growth development

Depending on the client's goals, the dietitian will work closely with the client's other providers on assisting them towards reaching their goal. It is often helpful for the dietitian and therapist to have an understanding of what the client is working on in each space to make sure that all members of a client's care team are working collaboratively towards their holistic wellness. 

Initially, appointments will typically be weekly. How long this continues depends on the client's progress towards their goals. The dietitian will work with each individual to determine a frequency that best supports their needs. 

The length of services varies depending on each client's goals. Most clients experiencing an eating disorder can expect to meet weekly for 4-6 months at minimum, though this can differ from client to client. Ultimately, services will be provided for as long as the service is beneficial to the client and their progress.

• Introduction of provider and what meeting with a dietitian will look like
• Questions regarding typical eating patterns, relationship with food, medical history, etc. 
• Initial recommendation on frequency of services
• Time to answer any initial questions
• For parents: expectations regarding updates on child's progress

Yes! Your child is welcome to bring a snack into their session with them. 

Dietitians and nutritionists are both knowledgeable about food and nutrition, but they differ in education, training, and legal requirements. Dietitians typically hold bachelor's degrees in dietetics or nutrition, complete supervised internships, and pass national exams to become registered dietitians (RD) or dietitian nutritionists (RDN). They are regulated healthcare professionals, providing medical nutrition therapy in clinical settings. On the other hand, the term "nutritionist" is less regulated, allowing a broader range of individuals to use it. Nutritionists may have varying levels of education and certifications and often focus on general nutrition education and wellness coaching rather than clinical interventions.

Parent coaching is an opportunity for parents to learn/explore how best to approach food, nutrition and health conversations at home. This might look like giving parents the appropriate language to use when it comes to food talk, how to set boundaries with kids when it comes to meal/snack time, how to grocery shop on a budget, how to feed many different taste preferences in the house, etc. Sessions may also address parents' background with food and health to understand where they come from. Ultimately, the goal is to help parents feel confident when it comes to feeding their kids.

No, you do not need to be a pre-existing Simply Bee client to recieve dietitian services from us. We work collaboratively with outside therapists and other professional providers to best serve the client. 

If you do not see an outpatient therapist, and would like to, our intake team will be happy to provide referrals to support you through that process. 

A dietitian can help clients with eating disorders in a variety of ways:

• Nutritional counseling
• Menu creation
• Weight monitoring

Learn more in this article.