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Eating Disorder Support for Kids, Teens & Adults
Compassionate, family-centered support nutrition support for
ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder.
You’re doing the right thing by looking for help
Struggling with food can be overwhelming, whether they’re avoiding certain foods, worrying about calories, or secretly overeating.
It’s normal to feel lost, unsure, or even frustrated when it’s hard to know where to turn for support.
At Teresa Romano Nutrition, we offer compassionate, understanding guidance to help you or your child and your family through this journey.
Our goal is to support you or your child in healing, so that these challenges interfere with living your life
We work with youth struggling with:
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ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
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Anorexia
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Bulimia
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Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
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Co-occurring concerns like anxiety, trauma, or food shame
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Co-occurring medical conditions such as pregnancy, mast cell activation, POTS, diabetes, among others
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Extreme picky eating and disrupted family meals
Nutrition care that meets you where you are
We take a weight-inclusive, non-diet, food-neutral approach to eating disorder recovery. Our role is to support you or your child and family in rebuilding trust with food - without shame, restriction, or diet rules.
We are informed by the principles of Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and collaborate with your full care team when appropriate (therapist, pediatrician, etc.).
What Nutrition Counseling Looks Like
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One-on-one and family sessions (as appropriate by age and stage)
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Individualized plans focused on nourishment, healing, and food freedom
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Regular progress check-ins and open communication
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Referrals or coordination with therapists and providers when needed
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Insurance-covered appointments (BCBS, United)
Where and how we work
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In-person sessions available in the Evanston, Illinois
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Virtual nutrition counseling available in Iowa
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Superbill available for out-of-network reimbursement in select states
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
If you're looking for compassionate, effective support for yourself or a loved one, we’re here to help you take the next step.
At Teresa Romano Nutrition, you will be supported by experienced, compassionate dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery for kids, teens & adults.
"Teresa is such an understanding and empathic person. I felt so grateful to have Teresa as my dietitian. Her help has changed my life and I look forward to the rest of my life in recovery"
-Former client
"What Teresa has taught me has helped me so much in my recovery. She provided me with support, amazing advice, and never judged me. Having her as my dietitian has truly changed my life"
-Former Client
"We are so grateful for everything Teresa did for our family. We are grateful for her words, wisdom, kindness, and the way she impacts lives day after day. We know we are just a few of the many she has reached"
-Former family
Meet Your Dietitians
Teresa Romano, MS, RD, LDN, CEDS
Teresa is a registered dietitian with certifications in eating disorder recovery, binge eating treatment, and family-informed nutrition care. She also holds advanced training in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum nutrition - helping parents and families navigate complex needs with clarity and compassion. Her approach is weight-inclusive, food-neutral, and tailored to each child’s unique experience.
Paulina Karecka, MS, RD, LDN
Paulina is a dedicated registered dietitian specializing in eating disorder treatment, with extensive experience across various levels of care, including residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Her expertise is particularly focused on working with adolescents and their families through a Family-Based Therapy (FBT)-informed model, which emphasizes the role of parental involvement in nutritional counseling. Paulina is a weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size (HAES)-informed dietitian known for her compassionate and effective approach.
Her experience includes treating a range of eating disorders, including Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and Diabulimia.
Her approach emphasizes health, food flexibility, and freedom while actively challenging diet culture and fostering a positive relationship with food. Paulina’s commitment to her clients has earned her positive feedback from both individuals and families.
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