Nutrition Counseling in Arlington, VA
Compassionate, evidence-based eating disorder therapy in the Washington DC metro area, and virtually for lasting recovery and food freedom helping people improve their relationships with food and their bodies. Our registered dietitians also provide medical nutrition therapy to help clients in managing nutrition around other medical conditions such as high cholesterol or blood pressure, pre-diabetes or diabetes, or food allergies to name a few.
Eating Disorder Therapy for Sustainable Recovery
At Balanceworks Counseling, we provide specialized eating disorder treatment that goes beyond symptom management. Our work focuses on healing your relationship with food, your body, and yourself, while addressing the anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and relational patterns that often keep the cycle going.
Many of our clients already know what they “should” be doing but feel unable to follow through. Therapy helps bridge that gap with structure, support, and a deeply attuned relationship so change becomes possible in real life, not just in theory.
We work with children, teens, college students, and adults at many stages of recovery, from early intervention to ongoing healing and relapse prevention.
Sessions are available in person in Arlington, VA and virtually across VA, MD, DC, WV, SC, and FL.
How We Work
Eating disorder recovery is most effective when care is collaborative and individualized.
Our team-based approach may include:
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individual therapy
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nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian
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family involvement when appropriate
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coordination with physicians, psychiatrists, or higher levels of care
We use an attachment-based, non-diet, intuitive eating, Health at Every Size®–aligned framework that prioritizes medical safety, emotional healing, and long-term sustainability, not quick fixes or rigid meal plans.
Together, we help you:
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reduce eating disorder behaviors
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restore trust in your body
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normalize eating patterns
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build coping strategies that actually work
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reconnect with your life outside the disorder
Type of Treatments & Specialties
We provide treatment for:
Anorexia
Bulimia
Binge Eating Disorder
ARFID
Chronic dieting and disordered eating
Body image distress
Compulsive exercise
Orthorexia patterns
Our specialized services include:
Nutrition counseling using a HAES® and intuitive eating–informed approach
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for children and adolescents
Support for college students and high-achieving adults
Therapy for athletes with eating disorders
Relapse prevention and recovery maintenance
Collaborative care with outside treatment teams
How to Get Started:
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Schedule Free Consultation
Reach out through our contact page to set up a brief consultation where we learn about your needs and talk through the level of support that would be most helpful.
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Get Matched With the Right Treatment Team
We thoughtfully match you with a therapist (and a dietitian if appropriate) based on your goals, symptoms, schedule, and preferences.
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Begin a Supported Recovery Process
Start a structured, compassionate approach to recovery focused on real-life change, medical and emotional safety, and long-term healing.