Embrace Nutrition Counseling

A Health At Every Size® aligned nutrition practice serving clients of all ages & genders in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, & Nationwide

Hi there! I’m Emilee (she/her) and I am glad you are here

I am an eating disorder dietitian providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals navigating their relationship with food & body image

All bodies are welcome

All bodies are welcome

  • You feel anxious, guilty, or out of control around food.

  • Thoughts about your body or food consume much of your day.

  • You find it hard to trust your body's hunger and fullness signals.

  • Meal planning or eating in social settings feels overwhelming.

  • You’ve experienced pregnancy or postpartum changes that affect your relationship with food or body image.

  • You feel isolated or misunderstood in your recovery journey.

  • You’re ready for compassionate, trauma-informed support from someone with lived experience.

Do any of the following resonate with you?

Embrace Nutrition Services.

  • Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy

    Nutrition therapy for those in eating disorder recovery. Including but not limited to Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Other Specified Eating Disorder, & ARFID.

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  • Intuitive Eating Counseling

    Counseling for those interested in learning about intuitive eating and applying it to their life. This support can include support with building trust with your body, strengthening hunger & fullness cues, & exploring intuitive movement.

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  • Prenatal & Postpartum Nutrition Therapy

    Nutrition therapy specifically for those in prenatal or postpartum stages. Providing support with nutrition, body image, gestational diabetes, & more.

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  • Supervision for Clinicians

    I support fellow dietitians who want to learn more about eating disorders, seek to create a fat-positive and anti-diet space for their clients, or need a space of their own!

    I offer individual supervision & host a free monthly supervision group. Email me if you are interested in learning more.

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What Folks Are Saying

  • Past Client

    “Working with Emilee helped me untangle all the guilt and confusion I’d carried for so long. She never pressured me to change overnight or pushed me outside my comfort zone before I was ready. Now, I finally feel more at peace with food and my body. I trust myself in a way I never thought I could. If you’re looking for someone who really listens and helps you figure out what works for you, Emilee is the best.”

  • Past Client

    "I'm so glad I found Emilee! From the very first consult, Emilee showed a deep understanding of my unique needs and goals. What truly stood out was her genuine care and encouragement throughout our time working together. It never felt like just another appointment; rather, it felt like having a compassionate friend by my side every session and in between. Emilee goes above and beyond to provide resources, answer questions, and offer continuous encouragement. It's clear she is genuinely passionate about helping her clients succeed. I highly recommend working with Emilee!"

  • Mirinda Keane, LMSW

    "As a therapist who often works with folks with eating disorders, trauma, and/or body image related concerns, Emilee is one of my go tos! She is highly empathetic, dedicated to supporting her clients, and just overall great at teaching ways to heal your relationship with food. Always a joy to work with!"

  • Rachel Shifflet, MS, RN, RD, LDN, CEDS

    "I've known Emilee since 2020 and have watched her grow into an AMAZING dietitian - one who is deeply empathetic, approachable, and has a great sense of humor. She is highly skilled and knowledgeable on eating disorders, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size and takes a client led approach. She is truly cares for her clients and makes that known to them. I highly recommend Emilee if you or a loved one are looking to work on your relationship with food, movement, and/or body image."

Now Offering

The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Trauma Training

A virtual and live training with Emilee Young, RDN, LD and Kelsey West, MSW, LCSW

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