Dietitian for Mental Health

At Alera Nutrition, we offer compassionate, evidence-based nutrition counseling for individuals living with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. We understand that mental health affects not only how you feel, but also how you eat—and that what you eat can, in turn, influence your mood, energy, and overall emotional well-being. Our virtual sessions are designed to help you feel more nourished and supported, using food as a tool to stabilize mood, reduce stress, and bring more ease to your daily routines.

What We Support

  • Depression-related appetite and energy changes

  • Anxiety-related digestive issues or food avoidance

  • Mood fluctuations that affect eating habits or routines

  • Nutrition side effects of psychiatric medications

  • Chronic stress that impacts appetite, digestion, or nourishment

  • Feeling unmotivated to cook, grocery shop, or eat consistently

What To Expect

  • Practical strategies to nourish yourself even when on hard days/

  • Tools to reduce decision fatigue and meal-related overwhelm

  • Gentle, flexible structure to help bring ease to eating

  • Education on the food-mood connection grounded in science

  • Collboration with your therapist or prescriber, when appropriate

  • A supportive, non-judgmental space to explore what works for you

Natalie is a registered dietitian with a commitment to supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges. She holds an honors degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley and a Master’s in Clinical Dietetics from NYU. With training in mental health–informed nutrition care, her approach is rooted in intuitive eating, weight-inclusive practices, and evidence-based strategies. Natalie blends clinical expertise with warmth and compassion to help clients feel more nourished, grounded, and supported in their daily lives.