Nutrition Support for Depression

Nutrition care that empowers mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Understanding Depression & eating

Depression can deeply affect how, what, and when you eat. For some, it leads to low appetite, skipped meals, and a sense that food has lost its pleasure. For others, it may trigger emotional or comfort eating, with food becoming a way to self-soothe. Fatigue, guilt, and low motivation often make planning, cooking, and eating feel overwhelming. Whatever your experience, it’s valid—and nutrition counseling can offer gentle strategies to help you nourish yourself consistently and with care.

Signs & Symptoms

  • Low appetite, skipped meals, or forgetting to eat

  • Comfort eating or increased cravings during low mood

  • Low energy or motivation to prepare meals

  • Disconnection from hunger and fullness cues

  • Changes in weight or body trust

  • Digestive discomfort (nausea, bloating, constipation)

The Physical Impact

  • Persistent fatigue, low energy, brain fog

  • Sleep disruptions

  • Mood swings and increased irritability

  • Weakened immune system

  • Worsening depressive symptoms through inconsistent nutrition

  • Feelings of guilt or shame around food choices

How I Support You as a Registered Dietitian

What We Work On Together

Nutrition optimization

  • Create small, achievable steps to optimize intake

  • Prioritize easy, low-effort meal and snack options

  • Address nutrient gaps gently to help restore energy

Energy-Supportive Nutrition

  • Focus on adding nutrient-rich, mood-supporting foods (proteins, whole grains, healthy fats)

  • Incorporate hydration strategies to reduce fatigue and brain fog

  • Work collaboratively to nourish without overwhelming

Gentle Meal Structure & Flexibility

  • Build simple routines with room for flexibility on hard days

  • Explore realistic ways to support regular eating patterns

Food-Mood Connection & Body Trust

  • Explore how food choices influence mood and energy

  • Rebuild hunger and fullness cues over time

  • Foster a kind, non-judgmental relationship with food

My Approach

As a soon to be registered dietitian specializing in mental health nutrition care, I provide comprehensive nutrition therapy that goes far beyond meal planning. My approach is:

  • Individualized: Every nutrition roadmap is tailored to your unique needs, medical status, and recovery goals

  • Collaborative: I work closely with your medical doctor, therapist, and psychiatrist as part of your integrated care team

  • Evidence-Based: Treatment follows established protocols while honoring your personal journey

  • Compassionate: Creating a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth

Take the Next Step

Depression can make eating feel hard, but with support, it is possible to rebuild consistent, kind eating habits that help your body and mind heal. Let’s work together to find a path that feels manageable and sustainable for you

Natalie is a soon to be registered dietitian with a background in psychology and a deep commitment to supporting individuals through eating disorder recovery. She holds an honors degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley and a Master’s in Clinical Dietetics from NYU, with specialized training in eating disorders. Her approach is rooted in intuitive eating and weight inclusive care, blending clinical expertise with warmth and compassion. Natalie believes in helping clients improve mental, emotional, and physical well being through nutrition.