Anchor · Clinical Nutrition

Gentle, evidence-based nutrition care for people who are tired of fighting with food.

ANCHOR is the clinical nutrition arm of Anchor & Apex — supporting binge eating, emotional overeating, body image distress, and sustainable weight change without shame, extremes, or pressure.

This is a steady, collaborative process — not a quick fix.

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15 minutes · no pressure · just a fit check

You might recognize yourself here.

The Cycle

Often marked by all-or-nothing eating patterns and a sense of losing control.

You might resonate if
  • Eating feels all-or-nothing
  • Periods of “being good” are followed by loss of control
  • Shame shows up after eating, not relief
  • You feel confused about why this keeps happening

The Controller

Often driven by a desire for control around food, weight, or “doing it right.”

You might resonate if
  • You're “doing everything right” but feel exhausted
  • Your self-worth feels tied to food or weight choices
  • Letting go of control feels terrifying, but holding on is painful
  • You want change without swinging to the opposite extreme

The Compressed

Often shaped by stress, overwhelm, and eating as a way to get through the day.

You might resonate if
  • Food becomes harder when life gets overwhelming
  • You eat past comfort or disconnect without meaning to
  • You don't feel “disordered enough” to ask for help
  • You just want things to feel calmer and more manageable

What ANCHOR is — and what it isn't.

ANCHOR is
  • Trauma-informed, evidence-based nutrition care
  • Collaborative and client-led, not prescriptive
  • Focused on regulation, nourishment, and sustainability
  • Grounded in clinical nutrition — not in trends
  • A space where progress doesn't require perfection
ANCHOR isn't
  • A diet plan or quick fix
  • Macro policing or rigid rules
  • A place for extremes or “all-or-nothing” approaches
  • Weight-focused at the expense of well-being
  • A one-size-fits-all program

The ANCHOR Method

ANCHOR follows a steady, collaborative approach to nutrition care — designed to meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels sustainable. There's no rush, no rigid program, and no expectation that you have everything figured out before you begin.

Phase 1

Discovery & Assessment

We start by understanding your history, current patterns, and what you're hoping for from support. This includes a comprehensive nutrition assessment and space to talk through what hasn't worked in the past and why.

Phase 2

Stabilization & Support

Early sessions focus on creating safety and steadiness around food. The goal here isn't perfection — it's reducing chaos, building trust, and establishing support that actually fits your life.

Phase 3

Ongoing Work & Integration

As things stabilize, we shift into deeper, individualized work. This might include refining structure, addressing underlying patterns, and strengthening skills that support long-term change.

Phase 4

Maintenance, Transition, or Ongoing Care

Some clients work toward maintenance and independence; others benefit from longer-term support. We revisit this together over time and adjust based on your needs — not a pre-set timeline.

What working together actually looks like.

Care at ANCHOR is collaborative, paced, and responsive. Sessions are designed to feel steady, supportive, and grounded in real life.

The practical stuff

Sessions
75-minute initial assessment, followed by 50-minute follow-ups. All sessions are virtual, private, and unhurried.
Between visits
You'll leave sessions with clear, realistic focus points. No rigid meal plans or homework overload.
When things feel difficult
Struggle is expected. Care adapts. We slow down when needed.
Cost
Private pay (cash-pay only). Full pricing lives on the Rates + Packages page.

How often we meet

Foundations
Everyone starts here — 4 weekly visits to establish the unique journey you'll go on.
Momentum Support
A weekly cadence where we begin to understand your relationship with food and yourself. No set duration.
Steady Support
A biweekly cadence. A self-empowering phase as you build independence.
Flexible Support
The most relaxed cadence — scheduled ad hoc, when YOU need it. A safety-net layer of support.

Ready for steady support?

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Important: ANCHOR provides nutrition counseling and education and is not a substitute for emergency medical or psychiatric care.

Where I can see you.

Currently licensed
Wisconsin, Oregon, Georgia, Florida, Maryland. (More coming.)
No state license required for nutrition counseling
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

If you live in a state not listed above, I'm not currently able to provide services there. I am always exploring additional states to partner with, but this is driven by demand — reach out anyway.

Questions you might have.

Who is ANCHOR for?
ANCHOR is for people who feel stuck in a difficult relationship with food or their body. This can include binge eating, emotional overeating, chronic dieting, all-or-nothing eating, body image distress / body dysmorphia, or simply feeling exhausted by the mental load of food.
Do you take insurance?
ANCHOR is cash-pay only. If using insurance is important for you, I can refer you to my insurance-based practice through Nourish so you can still work with me on that platform and use your insurance. Please keep in mind that there are very limited appointment slots for this method.
Is this therapy or mental health treatment?
No. ANCHOR is nutrition counseling and education. While we may discuss stress, patterns, and your relationship with food, this is not psychotherapy and does not replace mental health care. However, ANCHOR counseling does pair very well with psychotherapy, and I am more than happy to partner with your therapist and collaborate on your care.
Do I need a diagnosis to work with you?
No. Many clients don't feel “disordered enough,” but still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of control around food. If it's affecting your life, it's worth getting support.
Is ANCHOR weight loss coaching?
Not in the traditional sense. ANCHOR is not a diet plan or quick-fix weight loss program. Some clients want weight change, some don't, but the focus stays on nourishment, regulation, and sustainable change without shame or extremes.
Will you give me a meal plan?
There are no rigid meal plans. Care is collaborative and personalized. Instead of prescribing a one-size-fits-all plan, we build steady structure and realistic strategies that fit your life. This includes all foods that you enjoy without strict restrictions. What I will do, however, is teach you about the foods we eat and help you structure your days and weeks around the foods you enjoy — without focusing on guilt and shame when eating them.
Do I have to track calories or macros?
No. Tracking is NEVER required. If it's been harmful or obsessive in the past, we'll take a different approach. If it's occasionally useful in a flexible, supportive way, we'll decide that together and only implement it as a learning tool — rather than a safety net or cheatsheet.
What happens during the discovery call?
It's a short, low-pressure fit check. You can share what you're struggling with, ask questions, and get clarity on what working together could look like. No pressure and no commitment.
How long does this take?
There's no preset timeline. Some people benefit from shorter-term support, while others prefer longer-term care. We adjust based on your needs, progress, and capacity — not a predetermined program.
What if I feel “too messy” or like I've failed a million times?
That's more common than you think. Struggle is expected here. Care adapts, and we slow down when needed. This work is designed for real life. The goal is always progress, not perfection.

Ready for steady support?

The discovery call is a short, low-pressure fit check — share what you're struggling with, ask questions, and get clarity on what working together could look like. No pressure. No commitment.

Schedule a Discovery Call

15 minutes · no pressure · just a fit check