consulting

Comprehensive Consulting for Inclusive Nutrition and Care

In addition to being a dietitian and speaker, I also offer one-on-one consulting services for clinicians. My clients include therapists, dietitians, coaches, doctors, occupational therapists, and more. I frequently consult on specific cases or clients, audit and update forms and business policies, and help identify issues that might be alienating queer, trans, and neurodivergent clients. This includes ensuring that office spaces and online presences are inclusive and accessible.

I specialize in consulting on issues related to LGBTQIA+ identities, particularly trans and other gender-expansive identities, neurodivergence, ARFID, medically acute outpatient clients, harm reduction, disability, and food insecurity.

You Don’t Have To Be Malicious To Do Harm

A lot of people seek me out when they encounter their first trans or gender-expensive client. That’s good! It’s a great starting point, but it often opens the door to a deeper examination of general policies, procedures, and assumptions. There’s a lot to unlearn from our education as clinicians, and it’s crucial that we keep learning, growing, and evolving both as people and as professionals. I’ve even been shocked to find outdated, unaffirming terminology and forms in my own practice! There are things I’ve updated in my brain and in my day-to-day practice, but somehow neglected to update on my website or forms. It’s a constant process of growth and adaptation. 

Traditional structures for eating disorder care are not designed for neurodivergent and queer folks. ED treatment centers are ineffective at best and are frequently actively traumatizing, leaving clients worse off than when they arrived. If you’re here, you probably understand that. If you’d like to learn more, check out my blog post: “Does Eating Disorder Care Really Need to Be Inclusive? Aren’t Neurodivergent, Queer, and Gender-Expansive Folks Just a Minority?"

So you understand the importance of inclusive, affirming care for neurodivergent, queer, trans, and gender-expansive folks. But we shouldn't stop there. Sure, it’s easy (or easier) to see the damage done to vulnerable populations, but queer and neurodivergent people aren’t somehow more deserving of bodily autonomy than others. The systems we accept as default harm everybody. It’s time to think of clients as people, not as populations somehow more or less deserving of privacy, autonomy, and personhood. 

One-off Consulting Sessions

For specific questions or cases, I offer hour-long consulting sessions where we can discuss a specific client’s needs, review your forms or policies, and identify areas for improvement. This service is perfect if you need quick, targeted advice and feedback.

Highlights:

  • Personalized advice for specific cases

  • Quick review and feedback on forms and policies

  • Flexible scheduling for follow-up sessions

Comprehensive Consulting for Larger Projects

For larger businesses, nonprofits, group practices, or clinicians looking for a comprehensive overhaul of their content, policies, business practices, and forms, I offer in-depth consulting services. We start with an initial assessment to understand your project, goals, and concerns.

highlights:

  • Thorough initial assessment and project planning

  • Adaptable consulting and brainstorming sessions to incorporate the feedback and pushback you encounter in real time (cause let’s face it, nobody likes change)

  • Regular updates and ongoing support as you work to implement updates

  • Detailed notes and feedback to ensure clarity and progress

What to Expect:

  • We’ll begin with a thorough assessment to identify your goals, worries, and the project’s scope. This helps set the foundation for effective collaboration.

  • Throughout our consulting sessions, we’ll dive into practical strategies and changes you can implement. We’ll cover everything from inclusive language to creating accessible forms and supportive environments. Our work will be interactive, ensuring you have the opportunity to ask questions and engage deeply with the material.

  • After our consulting phase, I’ll provide ongoing support to ensure successful implementation. We’ll have regular updates, meetings, and check-ins to track progress and make necessary adjustments. I’ll also provide detailed notes and feedback after each session to keep everything clear and actionable.

FAQs

  •  I specialize in consulting on issues related to LGBTQIA+ identities, particularly trans and other gender-expansive identities, neurodivergence, ARFID, medically acute outpatient clients, harm reduction, disability, and food insecurity.

  • The duration varies depending on the scope of the project. Initial consultations typically last 55 minutes, with the option for ongoing support and follow-up sessions as needed.

  • My standard rate is $150 per 55-minute consultation. For larger projects, we’ll discuss a project rate or an hourly rate with a set range of expected hours.

  • You can schedule a session by clicking the "Schedule Your Free Consultation" button or contacting me directly via email or phone.