Family Nutrition Counseling
Family Nutrition & Eating Disorder Support
Helping families navigate eating challenges with a non-diet, whole-family approach.
Help your kids have a healthy relationship with food & their bodies—starting right now.
Nutrition and mealtimes shouldn’t be a battle.
Whether you’re managing weight and growth concerns, supporting a child through an eating disorder with Family-Based Therapy (FBT), or just looking for expert guidance on raising intuitive eaters, I can help.
- Do you find worrying about “messing up” your kids?
- Are you confused about what the heck to feed your kids?
- Would you like clear and practical answers?
You’re not alone. Many parents feel the pressure to get it “right.” Maybe you were fed a certain way growing up, and now you see how it impacted your relationship with food — for better or worse.
As a modern parent, you’re bombarded with conflicting messages about what’s “healthy” or “wrong” for your kids.
It’s overwhelming, stressful, and leaves you second-guessing every meal choice.
That’s where I come in.
Through personalized support, I help families like yours:
- Raise kids who trust their own bodies and enjoy food without guilt
- Recover fully from disordered eating or an eating disorder
- Create a positive eating environment – no more dinnertime battles
- Find relief from the pressure of “getting it right,” while building lifelong healthy habits for your entire family
Why Your Family’s Relationship with Food Matters
Healthy eating isn’t just what’s on the plate: it’s how your family feels about food. By building a positive food culture at home, you’re creating a foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits, joyful meals, and a confident relationship with food for everyone in your family.
I’ll show you how!
How I Support Families
Family nutrition coaching is about the whole family. In our sessions together, we will work to address not just what but how you feed your family so that you can eat together in harmony.
Family-Based Therapy (FBT) for Eating Disorder Treatment
Learn how to support your child’s recovery at home with hands-on, expert guidance.
- Comprehensive care for recovery: Support for anorexia, bulimia, BED, OSFED and ARFID alongside your child’s medical and mental health team.
- Referral required: Collaboration with pediatricians and therapists is essential before starting nutrition counseling.
Weight & growth concerns
Get evidence-based support without the fear-based messaging around weight.
- Support for growth at any size: Whether above or below growth chart averages, we’ll create a plan that aligns with your child’s needs.
- A positive, weight-inclusive approach: Focusing on growth without compromising their relationship with food.
Picky & Selective Eating
Reduce mealtime stress and help your child feel confident trying new foods.
- Balancing leadership with autonomy: Helping parents set mealtime structure while kids decide how much (or whether) to eat.
- Personalized strategies for your family: Tailored approaches, even with sensory challenges, weight concerns, or busy schedules.
- Navigating mealtime struggles: Support for picky eating, food refusal, and managing mealtime stress.
Raising intuitive eaters
Build lifelong healthy eating habits without food rules or pressure.
- How to raise intuitive eaters: Support your child in trusting their hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues.
- Letting go of food rules: Help your family move away from restrictive habits toward a more flexible, joyful approach to eating.
- Modeling a healthy relationship with food: Guidance for parents to create a positive food environment without pressure or guilt.
- Balancing structure with autonomy: Learn how to provide gentle boundaries while respecting your child’s natural eating instincts.
Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes
Fuel your child’s performance without falling into diet culture traps.
- Early intervention matters: Support for recognizing and addressing disordered eating signs early.
- Balanced athlete plate: Learn what your young athlete needs to eat in order to perform and thrive.
Getting ready for college
Set your child up for success in college and beyond.
- Empowering young adults: Skills for meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking independently.
- Navigating campus life: Strategies for balanced eating with roommates, dining halls, and busy schedules.
- Flexible support: Parent-supported or solo sessions, based on your teen’s preference.
Meal planning for the whole family
Make meals easier, more balanced, and more enjoyable for everyone.
- Family-friendly meal strategies: Grocery shopping, meal prepping, and planning made simple.
- Making mealtime enjoyable: Tips for stress-free family meals, even with diverse needs and preferences.
What You Can Expect
Personalized Strategies
Tailored advice that fits your family’s unique needs and circumstances and oh-so-busy schedule. Are you an Uber mom, like me?
Supportive Meal Guidance
Meal planning resources and systems to help your kids develop a healthy relationship with food—without the pressure of diets or food rules.
Family-Based Treatment:
Actively support your child’s recovery from disordered eating or ED by creating a nurturing and structured environment.
Practical Solutions
Real-life strategies for managing picky eaters, meal planning, food battles, and more.
Intuitive Eating Practices
Support to implement the framework to help your children listen to their bodies and eat intuitively.
Stress-Free Mealtimes
Tips to create a positive, relaxed atmosphere during meals that everyone can enjoy. Are you ready for peace and joy at the dinner table?
Benefits of Family Nutrition Support:
- For Your Kids: Confidence in their eating habits, freedom from food-related anxiety, and a strong foundation for lifelong health.
- For You: Peace of mind knowing you’re doing the best for your kids, and a healthier relationship with food for yourself to boot.
“We were at our wit’s end with our picky eater, but with Marissa’s guidance, mealtime has become much less stressful and he even eats more veggies now.” — Parent of a 6-year-old
“Thanks to the coaching, my teenager (and me, as well) no longer feels stressed about food. It’s been a game-changer for our family.” — Parent of a 14-year-old
Why work with me?
Because I truly understand the challenges you’re facing.
As an experienced dietitian (and a MOM) I know firsthand how tough it can be to raise children in today’s diet-obsessed world.
I grew up immersed in diet culture and did the hard work to unlearn those toxic rules and beliefs. These days, it seems that the pendulum has swung the other way, seeming to ignore nutrition and health goals. Parents are confused about what they are supposed to feed their families and feel guilty.
Here’s what I know: You deserve to be able to feed your kids without questioning every decision about your child’s nutrition.
My mission – should you choose to accept – is to help you raise confident eaters who enjoy all kinds of foods without fear or guilt.
I will help you to find a practical, compassionate approach to feeding your family that prioritizes health and nutrition…without falling into the trap of rigid rules or restrictions.
Believe me when I say that I’ve heard it all. I’m not here to judge or shame you for how you feed your kids. Instead, I’m here to support you in navigating the complex world of family nutrition. My aim is to help you create a healthy food environment tailored to your unique family dynamic.
If you’re searching for a balanced, realistic way to nourish your family, you’re in the right place. I want to help you make mealtimes a source of joy and connection, not stress and worry.
Why REVV Health?
Realistic guidance
- Real-life strategies: We’ll focus on what’s doable, even on your busiest days.
- Flexible, personalized care: Your health goals, your pace, your preferences.
- No guilt, no shame: Just compassionate support to help you feel better in your body.
- Rooted in evidence, not trends: Science-backed guidance that actually works in real life.
- Sustainable habits: Small changes that add up to long-term well-being without the burnout.
Parent nutrition coaching is designed to go beyond conventional dietary teachings of a set number of servings of vegetables or cups of water. While those are important, I also pay close attention to your relationships with food, eating and body image – they all matter. Baby carrots are a healthy snack, but forcing down a vegetable that you hate for the sake of “health” isn’t actually healthy.
Feel listened to
- Judgment-free support: Share your experiences without fear of being criticized or dismissed.
- Your goals, your voice: I’ll listen first, then guide—not the other way around.
- Compassionate conversations: We’ll talk about food, body image, and health with empathy, not assumptions.
- Validation, not lectures: Your feelings and experiences are valid, and they shape how we work together.
This is a partnership, not a prescription: We’ll collaborate to create a plan that feels right for you. Your story matters, your voice leads our coaching work, and your well-being is always the priority. This isn’t just about nutrition; it’s a way of understanding your story, your struggles, and what truly matters to you and your family.
Supporting Your Child Through Eating Disorder Recovery
Be the Anchor Your Child Needs
Family-Based Therapy (FBT) is the gold standard for treating eating disorders in adolescents. Your role as a parent is critical, and I provide expert, judgment-free guidance to help you:
- Understand your child’s eating disorder and the recovery process.
- Build structure and consistency to support meals at home.
- Navigate challenges like meal refusal, fear foods, and social situations.
- Advocate for your child’s needs with their treatment team.
- Prioritize your own self-care so you can be the anchor your child needs.
When your child is slaying the eating disorder dragon, it’s a challenging and emotional journey for the whole family. I provide you with the tools, knowledge, and emotional support to navigate this difficult time with confidence and compassion.
Your child’s full recovery is a whole family effort…and a whole-family win.
With personalized support and guidance, you’ll be equipped to play an active, positive role in your child’s journey. Week by week, your family will heal and grow stronger.
Family Nutrition Counseling
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
You can book a virtual appointment for nutrition counseling at your convenience. Meetings are conducted via video visits from your computer or phone, so that you can enjoy the comfort and privacy of being in your home. No commute at all!
Before your first visit, you will need to provide some information. View pricing and insurance below.
SCHEDULE A DISCOVERY CALL
The most progress happens with the right partnership. If you would like to chat before booking an appointment, you are welcome to schedule a 20-minute discovery call. Once you book a call, you will be prompted to complete an inquiry form.
During our 20-minute call, I will answer your questions and provide more detail regarding my counseling sessions. There is no obligation to become a client if I’m not the right fit for you and your needs.
After booking a nutrition counseling session, you will receive my step-by-step onboarding guide, which will prompt you to complete any pending items prior to meeting.
Payment and Insurance Info for Parent Nutrition Coaching
INSURANCE
REVV Health is in-network with all Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Payers.
For other insurance providers, we provide a superbill for out-of-network (OON) reimbursement. We can verify your benefits for FREE!
For ALL patients, it is your responsibility to call your insurance regarding coverage.
We have a handy cheat sheet for questions to ask your insurance company.
While calling your insurance is NOT required to start nutrition counseling sessions, it is your responsibility to know what is covered, and what is not.
PAYMENT
For BCBS insurance holders, I retain your credit card details on file but will not charge you unless services are not covered. Before any charge, I always reach out to discuss with you.
For all other insurances, full payment or a custom payment plan is required before scheduling. I’ll submit a superbill to your insurance after both the session and payments are completed.
When booking, Practice Better requests secure online payment via Square, accepting credit cards and FSA/HSA cards. I can also accept a bank transfer or checks payable to REVV Health, LLC.
You are responsible for any services that your insurance does not cover.
FAQ
Do you take referrals for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) from various practitioners like physicians, dentists, SLPs, OTs, NPs, and therapists?
Yes! I welcome referrals for patients. Please have your physician, dentist or practitioner complete this MNT Referral Form.
Can my child reach out to you without me?
Maybe. For older children and teens who are independently funding their sessions and managing their own meals, they are welcome to request non-diet nutrition counseling.
However, for most of the children I work with, parents or caregivers play a vital role in the healing process. That said, I understand that not every parent-child dynamic feels supportive right now. If your child is struggling in their relationship with you or needs some space to process things on their own, we can discuss how to structure sessions in a way that feels safe and helpful for them.
My goal is to support your child’s well-being while respecting their autonomy and creating a space where they feel heard. Whether we work together as a family or individually, we’ll find an approach that meets your child’s needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes! REVV Health is in-network with all Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Payers. For all other insurances, we submit superbills on behalf of our clientele for possible reimbursement. Get a FREE benefits check here!
Do we need to have a discovery call?
A discovery call, which is a complimentary 20-minute phone or Zoom call is an opportunity for us to chat and answer questions to help ensure that we’re the right fit to work together. However, it is not required. Click here if you’d like to book a discovery call.
If you’re ready to book your first appointment without a discovery call, the first step is completing my inquiry form. Visit the contact page to begin.
What if my child does not want me present in the sessions?
Open communication between parents and their child about their preferences is encouraged. If a child prefers a solo session while the parent/guardian prefers to be present, I facilitate a sensitive conversation where the child can comfortably address concerns, and I offer recommendations for parental support. Separate appointments or phone chats are welcomed for parents to understand their supportive role in their child’s counseling journey.
What if my child is over 18 and still needs my help?
Regardless of your child’s age, if we determine that your presence is best for their care, we will make those accommodations so that your child can get the help they need.
Can the whole family receive counseling together?
Yes! Family counseling is available and can be a beneficial option for addressing issues collectively.
Note: if everyone comes to the session together, I am especially mindful when working with young children to avoid discussing topics that I consider too mature for their age.