Lisa Rutledge, RD, RP Qualifying

In addition to supporting clients with anxiety, depression, and stress, I support people with their relationship with food.

For the past 20+ years, I’ve supported people in their relationship with food as a dietitian.

Now, I’m expanding my private practice to offer psychotherapy — with the same weight-inclusive, compassionate lens.

Because food struggles are rarely just about food.
They’re about stress.
Shame.
Perfectionism.
Trauma.
Neurodivergence.
Living in a body in a world that judges bodies.

If you’re looking for thoughtful, down-to-earth care, I’m currently accepting new clients.
You’re welcome to reach out for a discovery

Hi!
I guess I'll have to stop using my usual (and frequent) disclaimer "well, I'm no therapist but ..." every time the grey area of food, emotions, and thoughts collide in sessions.

✨️ My wait list is OPEN for free discovery calls, starting in May 2025!

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I support adults (18+) who are looking for support with anxiety, depression, stress, disordered eating, body image issues, chronic illness or health concerns.

I support clients in a way that honors their experiences and is collaborative.

I take a compassionate and curious approach to therapy, that does not tell people what to do, but helps to uncover greater well-being.

It is important to me to be non-judgmental, affirm people's identities and not pathologize (or label behaviors as normal or abnormal).

I really have a problem with using eating disorders (past or present) as a reason why someone should not diet, pursue weight loss or implement food rules.

I hate that this implies there are some caveats to having food rules (and thus restriction) because there are MANY reasons why everyone should be very cautious about having food rules.

Food rules are a risk factor in developing an eating disorders and disordered eating!!!
So, if the person doesn't already have a difficult relationship with food, they are at higher risk for it after living with food rules.

Food rules and yes, even those taken from the food guide, and yes, even those implemented with good intentions can all lead to having the same HARMFUL impact- disordered eating and eating disorders.

If you'd like to learn how to quit dieting & make peace with food, please consider joining my 4 week mini course 4 Weeks of Wellness.
It's free, with no strings attached and explains why food rules and dieting can backfire and how to start to repair your relationship with food.

https://supportforintuitiveeatingandbodyacceptance.school.ventture.com/course/details/4-weeks-of-wellness