Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our fees are in line with other dietitians with similar experience and areas of specialization in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York.

    Emily’s Current Fees

    • Intake Appointment (1 hour) - $350

    • 45 Minute Follow Up Sessions - $250

    If our fees are at all a barrier to accessing care, please let us know. We can discuss on a consult call our sliding scale policy.

  • At Embodied Health Counseling we focus on providing highly tailored, individualized support. Our caseloads are small as we value above all else the relationships we have with our clients. Working outside of insurance allows us to provide this standard of care, protect your privacy and determine what is appropriate for your care without insurance dictating our treatment plans as some plans only allow clients to see a dietitian 4-5x/year which we truly believe is inadequate.

    Our practice is out of network with insurance which means that we provide superbills for clients to submit to their insurance instead.

    We do have a limited number of sliding scale spots. You can inquire about these in your consult call if interested

  • We are an entirely virtual practice supporting clients in California, New York as well as Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey and Virginia.

  • Yes. Our practice can provide you with a monthly superbill to submit yourself. We can not guarantee reimbursement.

  • I love supporting parents, families and teens struggling with disordered eating and health issues.

    My approach is holistic and offers teens the opportunity to meet with me 1:1, while also including their family in the healing process through joint or separate calls.

    My goal is to equip teens with the knowledge, curiosity and supportive environments to help them thrive long-term.

  • Absolutely! As dietitians we are trained to support clients in navigating medical diagnoses like high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, diabetes, IBS, and so forth.

    We choose to take a holistic approach where these pieces are supported while simultaneously exploring your relationship with food, movement and your body. We have found that these are often very connected and overlooked in the broader medical system.

  • Just like other medications can be tools for managing mental and physical health conditions, GLP-1’s can also be a great tool for some clients.

    My role as your dietitian is to consult and support you in making informed decisions about your health. That way, you can consider all options available to you and understand the possible risks, benefits and mindset necessary for a GLP-1 to support you and not cause harm.

    I focus on bringing curiosity and openness to these conversations while also creating space to explore any underlying body image distress, shame, loneliness, frustration and even stress that you may exist in your decision-making.

 Appointment FAQs

  • This really varies depending on the acuity of one’s concerns.

    Generally speaking, we suggest clients meet with their dietitian weekly for the at least 3 months and then discuss whether transitioning to every other week feels supportive.

  • There are three options

  • We require at least 48 hours’ notice for any cancellations or reschedules. This allows us to offer that time to another client who may be waiting. Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice—or missed sessions—will be charged the full session fee.

    We know life happens, and we always aim to approach these situations with understanding and care.

  • Yes! Reach out to find out if we are licensed in your state. If we aren’t, we are happy to offer referrals for other providers!

    "State law allows any person to provide nutritional advice or give advice concerning proper nutrition—which is the giving of advice as to the role of food and food ingredients, including dietary supplements. This state law does NOT confer authority to practice medicine or to undertake the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or cure of any disease, pain, deformity, injury, or physical or mental condition and specifically does not authorize any person other than one who is a licensed health practitioner to state that any product might cure any disease, disorder, or condition."

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

    • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

    • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

    • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    We provide this for clients that are not trying to use out of network benefits with their insurance

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

 Approach FAQs

  • A dietitian specializes in the science of nutrition and the relationship between food and the body. We support clients with medical nutrition therapy, behavior change, and rebuilding their relationship with food—especially in the context of disordered eating or chronic illness. A therapist focuses on mental health and emotional well-being, using talk therapy to help clients work through patterns, trauma, relationships, and more.

    In our practice, we often explore how food and emotions intersect. While we don't provide traditional talk therapy, our work is deeply therapeutic and often complements the support clients receive from their mental health providers.

  • Yes—collaboration is a key part of our approach. With your consent, we’re happy to coordinate care with your therapist, psychiatrist, primary care provider, or any other member of your support team.

    Eating disorder recovery and mental health work are most effective when providers are aligned and working together toward your goals.

  • It varies based on each person's needs, goals, and support system. Some clients work with us for as little as 6 months, while others prefer longer-term support.

    Many clients begin weekly, and as they feel more confident, we may move to biweekly or monthly check-ins. Recovery and healing are non-linear, and we tailor our work to honor where you are in your process.

Let's see if we're a fit.

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For other inquiries, please email info@embodiedhealthcounseling.com

Our practice is out-of-network, which means we do not bill insurance directly. We can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement.

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