the heart behind it
I’m Emilee Young, a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and perinatal nutrition.
My approach is rooted in HAES, Intuitive Eating, and a weight-inclusive, neuroaffirming framework that supports sustainable healing from diet culture.
I provide virtual nutrition counseling across Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland, with many clients located in Loudoun County and Northern Virginia.
My story
I became a dietitian because I saw how deeply diet culture impacts the way people feel about food, their bodies, and themselves.
My work is grounded in creating a different experience. One that feels supportive, collaborative, and free of shame.
I have worked in higher levels of care for eating disorder treatment, including PHP and IOP settings, and served as a clinical director.
As a NICU mom, I also understand how overwhelming food, body changes, and identity shifts can feel during pregnancy and postpartum. This perspective informs the grounded and compassionate care I provide.
my approach
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philosophy
My work is rooted in Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating, with a focus on body neutrality and overall well-being rather than weight.
I take a weight-inclusive and neuroaffirming approach that honors hunger, fullness, sensory needs, preferences, and body cues.
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instead of rigid food rules we focus on:
reducing food guilt and anxiety
rebuilding trust with eating
increasing flexibility with food
understanding emotional patterns
supporting sustainable nourishment in real life
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Modalities
My work is also informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), allowing us to explore the emotional layers connected to food and body image with curiosity rather than judgment.
What Its like to work together
You do not need to have everything figured out before starting.
Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and paced based on where you are.
We focus on what feels most relevant in the moment whether that is food patterns, body image distress, emotional eating, or rebuilding consistency with nourishment.
Many clients describe feeling:
less anxious around food
more understood and less judged
more connected to their body over time
more flexible and less stuck in food rules
This is not about perfection. It is about building a more peaceful relationship with food and your body.
A few things not on the resume
Enjoy iced coffee year round, no exceptions
My comfort show category is reality TV and I will not be taking questions at this time
Current life vibe: toddler chaos, snack crumbs, and the occasional uninterrupted cuddle
Most likley to say “you’ve got this” and meant It!
Favorite food: hmm pizza, sushi, or brownies & ice cream? I can’t decide!
Get to know Emilee
Behind everything we do is a team of people who truly care. We bring our full selves to the table—open-minded, collaborative, and ready to make something great.
Virtual Nutrition Counseling Across Virginia, DC, and Maryland
Embrace Nutrition Counseling provides virtual eating disorder and perinatal nutrition counseling throughout Loudoun County, Ashburn, Leesburg, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Washington DC, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and surrounding communities.