We can help with disordered eating, trauma, and many other emotional struggles, along with coping with everyday life. Austin Counseling and Nutrition is a group practice of inclusive therapists and dietitians who specialize in helping people with eating disorders and related issues. In addition to being eating disorder specialists, we provide help for many different types of struggles.
When you are consumed by disordered eating and body hatred, it affects all areas of your life. Relationships with family and friends can become strained because it feels like your emotions are all over the place. Depression and anxiety are exacerbated by disordered eating behaviors. It can make life feel really overwhelming and exhausting.
When you are consumed by disordered eating and body hatred, it affects all areas of your life. Relationships with family and friends can become strained because it feels like your emotions are all over the place. Depression and anxiety are exacerbated by disordered eating behaviors. It can make life feel really overwhelming and exhausting.
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One of the hardest things you can go through is not trusting your own body. It is hard to trust when you are surrounded by people subscribing to diet culture and the objectification of bodies. This battle with your body can consume virtually all of your time, energy, and thoughts. In our practice we strive to stay at the forefront of eating disorder treatment methods to help you get the most out of your process of healing.
I am Jennifer Pereira, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dietitian. I have been working with people with disordered eating since 2005 at many levels of care. My amazing team and I work closely together to provide an inclusive, safe experience for our clients.
I first began working in the field of eating disorders at The Renfrew Center in Florida, leading Intensive Outpatient groups and seeing individual clients for nutrition counseling.It was at that time that I really evaluated my own relationship with food, and realized it was pretty messed up. I am so grateful to have been able to normalize my own relationship with food and my body---it has been one of the most liberating experiences of my life.
I first began working in the field of eating disorders at The Renfrew Center in Florida, leading Intensive Outpatient groups and seeing individual clients for nutrition counseling.It was at that time that I really evaluated my own relationship with food, and realized it was pretty messed up. I am so grateful to have been able to normalize my own relationship with food and my body---it has been one of the most liberating experiences of my life.
Najeeha is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate in the state of Texas. She graduated with her Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2020. Najeeha has been working with survivors of trauma since 2016 and has had training in providing services for diverse and minority populations. She has experience with eating concerns, body image, self-esteem, identity development, spirituality, depression, anxiety, and more.
The dietitians at Austin Counseling and Nutrition are all Intuitive Eating aligned. The ultimate eating goal for all of our clients is to be attuned to the natural cues of their bodies. While most people assume they know all about "healthy eating", most of them are terribly misled by the barrage of misinformation on the internet and in the media.
We are a counseling and nutrition practice based in Austin, Texas. We provide therapy and nutrition counseling in-person in Austin and virtually across Texas. We are an inclusive group of therapists and dietitians committed to providing the best care for individuals who desire to find body acceptance, be free from disordered eating, improve their mood, and create a life they love.
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Laura Saunders
Oct 19, 2021
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I was referred to Jennifer and her practice as I was looking for someone specialized to work past some impulsive/compulsive/emotional eating patterns that I’ve struggled with off and on since my teen years. She is warm, compassionate and direct. She helped me identify my tendencies and triggers and helped me find my way back to living my life aligned with my core values and beliefs. We incorporated EMDR into my counseling sessions. Life changing results!! It’s been over a month since my last session and eating feels so neutral and natural. The emotional drive to use food as comfort is just
Rebecca Lewis
Jun 27, 2021
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If you want real and lasting peace with food and your body, this is the place to go. With a homey feel and personable, caring therapists and dietitians, you can be sure you’re getting the best nutrition information and also help dealing with and healing from trauma, anxiety, eating disordered thoughts and behaviors, and much more. Jennifer Pereira quite literally saved my life. 10/10 recommend Austin Counseling and Nutrition! Everyone there is lovely and professional. The difference it’s made in my life is priceless.
Bruna Pevidor
Jun 01, 2021
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