Atypical
Achieve Recovery from Atypical Anorexia with Outpatient Nutrition Therapy in the St. Louis Area
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Provide Counseling for Patients with ADHD struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating Disorder, and Disordered Eating.
What is atypical anorexia?
Atypical anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by distorted body image and an intense fear of gaining weight. This leads to restricted food intake and significant weight loss.
What is the difference between atypical anorexia and anorexia nervosa?
“Atypical” implies that the individual meets MOST criteria for anorexia nervosa but does not exhibit the low body weight that we might see in someone with the diagnosis of anorexia. Regardless, they still need help, asap – weight loss or not!
Atypical Anorexia Symptoms:
Compared to anorexia nervosa, we see restriction of food intake, fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, preoccupation with food and weight and excessive exercise. Some physical concerns include fatigue, dizziness, irregular menstruation, GI issues, and a sense of feeling cold all the time. These individuals may also withdraw from social events, isolate themselves and in turn experience an increase in depression, anxiety, perfectionism, and low self esteem.
Atypical Anorexia Treatment:
Treatment is really no different than any other eating disorder we may treat in our practice. We would provide nutrition therapy to clients struggling with anorexia athletica by prescribing meal guides, breaking down rules and beliefs around food and exercise, ensure they are fueling appropriately for their sport and working alongside their support system and team of other professionals such as therapists, doctors, coaches, parents, etc.
Does insurance cover nutrition therapy for anorexia?
We are in-network with many insurance companies. Insurance-based nutrition counseling is based on your insurance provider’s approval and specific insurance plan. We can only provide services based on what they allow, following their specific guidelines. Such perimeters include:
- Limitations in visits
- Requiring a certain amount of time in between appointments
- No additional support between appointments
- Check your medical nutrition therapy benefits here.
While nutritional counseling can be beneficial for various conditions, we find that, specifically for those suffering from disordered eating, continuous support and ongoing accountability is the game changer in achieving recovery.
We believe that full recovery is possible with the right support and treatment. We look forward to being part of your healing process.
Our Team
Expert Dietitians and HAES® Nutrition Counselors
Branz Nutrition Counseling is a team of certified eating disorder dietitians who provide compassionate care to those struggling with their relationship to food. Our approach is weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA+, and social justice-oriented, which means that we believe that everyone deserves access to quality care.
How It Works
An Easy Three-Step Process to Get You on the Road to Recovery
Make An Appointment
What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs, including online support groups, meal plans, and more.
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Meet with your Personal Dietitian
Be paired with the dietitian nutritionist on our team and get continued support with one of our online groups. One-on-one counseling, in-person, or virtual. WE TAKE INSURANCE!
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Take Control of Your Life
Heal your relationship with food and your body. Choose the best foods for your unique needs. Get the tools you need to live a healthy life. Receive continued support.
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Schedule an appointment and we’ll verify your insurance for you!
Note: In order to secure a spot on a dietitian’s schedule, we need a valid payment method on file.
Testimonials
See how lives change — one nourishing choice at a time.
Our clients aren’t just improving their nutrition — they’re rebuilding trust with food, gaining confidence, and creating healthier, more balanced lives.
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