Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Nutrition Counseling
Virtual and in-office appointments
Explore nutrition support for limited intake, sensory concerns, or fear around eating. We help protect nourishment and build manageable steps within your care plan.
More workable eating with ARFID
Practical guidance, tailored to your needs.
Start with accepted foods
Use familiar options as a foundation for more reliable intake.
Plan supported exploration
Discuss gradual food experiences without pressure or blame.
Review nutritional needs
Coordinate concerns about intake and growth with your medical team.
We can meet you at our office or virtually
Choose what best works for you.
In-office in Saint Louis
Online
Real feedback from McDaniel clients
We’re proud to celebrate the stories and progress of our clients.
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Jennifer is insightful, helpful, and asks great questions. I’m learning to listen to my body and stop being on auto-pilot. It’s a great gift to work with her.
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My wife and I have had two visits so far with Jennifer and it's been a great experience. She's helped us rethink how we approach food and given us practical, realistic guidance on meal planning. She's very knowledgeable and takes the time to answer all of our questions and concerns. We already feel like we have a better relationship with food which can only get better as we go.
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I love how Jennifer teaches me how to use nutrition as an athlete! She helps me understand how much nutrition I need and how to make smart choices. She listens so well to the constraints of my day and gives me creative work arounds
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Great call today with Jennifer, reviewing my genetics, my meal planning, nutrition, workouts and more! I love the work she doing with genetics and nutrition! In 3 weeks, I'm down 6 lbs, sleeping better, energized and ZERO sugar cravings 😱 lol. Thanks!
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I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jennifer at McDaniel Nutrition Therapy! At our first appointment, I found Jennifer incredibly easy to talk to and open up to about the GI issues I was experiencing. In that first meeting, we came up with a comprehensive plan to help pinpoint what was triggering my flare-ups. Between appointments Jennifer made herself easily available to answer any questions I had, and to check in on how I was doing. After working together for about 6 months I'm happy to report I feel so much better, and have an understanding of what foods and stressors contribute to my stomach issues. Jennifer is a life-saver!
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Jennifer gave tangible tips that could be implemented with my work schedule that consists of crazy travel. She understands it’s not a one size fits all approach and was ready to modify based on what worked best for me. She truly gave me back peace of mind in my digestive health! Absolutely recommend - no matter where you’re at in your nutrition journey :)
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I have had a wonderful experience at McDaniel Nutritional Therapy. Jen has been kind, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout my time working with her. Her approach to nutrition and weight loss is practical and approachable, and she has always made me feel like I had the information and support I need to make real, lasting progress. If you're interested in working with a nutritionist for any reason, I would highly recommend Jen and McDaniel Nutritional Therapy.
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Jen has helped me a lot with nutrition planning for weight loss and marathon training. She has given me a nutrition plan with macro goals that fit my needs, and practical advice to help implement the plan. She has been very easy to work with, and responsive to my questions between sessions. So far I’ve lost 15 pounds with no signs of stopping.
Our Team of Dietitians
Our registered dietitians help you discuss gradual food experiences without pressure or blame. Together, we work with your goals and care plan.
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Abigail Frech
MS, RD/N, LD, ACSM-CPT
Licensed Dietitian
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Brenda Madole
LDN, RD/N, CSSD
Licensed Dietitian
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Jennifer McDaniel
RD/N, LD
Licensed Dietitian
You may be eligible for insurance coverage for nutrition counseling.
Coverage varies by plan. Our team will help you understand your benefits and available nutrition services.
FAQ
We’ve got your answers.
Eating disorders are diagnosable mental health conditions that affect eating behaviors and a person’s relationship with food and their body. Disordered eating refers to unhealthy or challenging eating patterns that may not meet the criteria for an eating disorder but can still affect physical and emotional well-being.
Yes. A registered dietitian with experience in eating disorders and disordered eating can provide nutrition counseling to help you better understand your nutritional needs, rebuild trust with food, and develop more flexible, sustainable eating habits.
Your dietitian will take time to understand your experiences, concerns, nutritional needs, and goals. Together, you’ll work toward a more supportive relationship with food through compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care tailored to you.