Nutritionists and Dietitians in Maryland

Are you struggle with yo-yo dieting and do not know how to eat for your health and pleasure? Does dieting and nutritional beliefs consume most of your thoughts and have become your identity? Let’s take back control! If you are ready to break up with destructive eating behaviors and find freedom from disordered eating, I am here to help. I specialize in Mindful eating, recovery from eating disorders( which include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, ARFID and negative food associations).

As a dietitian with a non-diet approach, my nutrition philosophy is rooted in intuitive eating, honoring our bodies, and experiencing joyful movement. I believe that everyone deserves a peaceful relationship with food, movement and their bodies. I work with clients who struggle with food labeling/judgements, weight-cycling and chronic dieting. Together, we will identify goals that meet your own unique needs that allow for a sustainable recovery.

Holly is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, and Digestive issues. Holly is passionate about assisting her clients find peace with food and their bodies. She uses a weight inclusive and non-judgemental approach to support her patients in breaking harmful cycles of dieting. Holly has 3 years of experience treating clients with eating disorders in higher levels of care including residential (RES) and partial hospitalization program (PHP).

Gena is a registered dietitian specializing in working with adults with Disordered Eating, GI Disorders (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), PCOS, and Pre/Post Natal Care. Gena believes eating should always be an enjoyable experience and feels it's her passion to help people find that joy in balanced eating. She has seen and felt the positive impact that food can have on one's physical and mental well-being; and she is passionate about helping individuals build healthy and long-lasting habits that improve their quality of life, happiness, and longevity.

My passion is to help you feel better and live your life to the fullest, without feeling restricted by food choices. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, undergoing cancer treatment or attempting to manage a chronic illness, I am here to help! I will work with you to find a personalized nutrition approach that works for you based on your unique situation and including your favorite current foods and inspiration with new foods using our own quick, easy recipes.

I am a master's level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is transgender, queer, neurodivergent, and recovered from my own eating disorders. I believe every client is truly unique and sees the world through their own lens. I work from a weight inclusive and social justice stance in striving to respect humans living in different body shapes, sizes, ages, genders, abilities, nationalities, races, religions, and cultures. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client to work alongside them to find their own sustainable solutions for lasting recovery from disordered eating.

Concerned about inflammation, diabetes, digestive issues or eating disorders? Our group practice includes seven Registered Dietitians with extensive nutrition counseling experience. Each dietitian specializes in personalized nutrition within their specialty. This allows you to see the "best of the best" based on your unique situation. Our highly-qualified dietitians specialize in eating disorders, food sensitivities, digestive troubles, diabetes, heart disease, PCOS, and more. Our non-dieting "REBEL" approach to weight loss provides greater satisfaction, improved health, mindful eating, intuitive eating and personalized care.

You deserve a peaceful, respectful relationship with your body, a natural, enjoyable relationship with food, and a sustainable, joyful relationship with movement. If you are experiencing challenges or distress around the food you eat or the exercise you do (or do not do), you could benefit from nutrition support and intuitive eating guidance. If you are struggling with an eating disorder/disordered eating or are tired of cycling through diet after diet, you can expect to receive support that meets you where you are - together we can work towards full recovery.

Are you struggling to find balance with food and nutrition? Does meal planning leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? If you're feeling stuck or unsure about your relationship with food and nutrition, know that reaching out for help can be an empowering first step! As your dietitian, I’ll be here to support you every step of the way and help you develop a positive and enjoyable relationship with food, whether you're dealing with disordered eating or just looking to improve your overall nutrition.

Therese Bridges (she/her/hers) is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist located in Maryland but also offering virtual nutrition counseling in New York and Alabama. She has experience in nearly all levels of care for eating disorder recovery, including residential, day, partial, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services. Therese is now offering individualized support, free of diet culture influence and judgment through nutrition counseling on the outpatient level virtually and has been in the field for eight years.

Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.

At Southern Maryland Dietitian it is understood that one diet, meal plan, or program does not fit all. That is why all services are highly individualized. There are no pre- packaged programs. Nutrition Counseling is available for children and adults. ​Our providers are in network with many insurance plans. Many of our patients have zero out of pocket costs.

In a 1995 Nutrition in Medical Science Class, I discovered that statistically, African Americans suffered disproportionately from many chronic diseases. I made it my goal in this life to discover a solution to alter the trajectory of the problem. I now help African-Americans develop a proper relationship with the food they eat by incorporating culture into the recipe of active living, glorious nutrition and wellness!