Intuitive Eating Counseling

Rebuild trust with your body and break free from dieting.

Intuitive Eating is an evidence‑based approach created in 1995 by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. It emphasizes listening to internal body signals—such as hunger, fullness, and satisfaction—rather than following external diet rules. The goal is health, well‑being, and a peaceful relationship with food, not weight loss as an outcome

What We Help With

We support clients who want to:

Stop dieting
Reduce food guilt
Improve body trust
Understand hunger and fullness
Break “all‑or‑nothing” patterns
Heal from chronic dieting
Practice gentle nutrition
Improve emotional regulation

How We Help

We guide you through the Intuitive Eating principles (developed by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch) which include:

Rejecting the diet mentality
Honoring hunger
Making peace with food
Challenging food rules
Discovering satisfaction
Respecting your body
Gentle nutrition
Joyful movement
Restoring interoceptive awareness (awareness of internal body signals)

Ready to Begin?

If you're ready to step away from dieting, we're here to support you.

In-person & Telehealth Nutrition Support

in Cary, NC

We provide convenient in‑person appointments for families across the Triangle (Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay‑Varina, Wake Forest and surrounding communities), and telehealth services support for those who cannot travel easily or who prefer to meet virtually throughout NC. (We also offer telehealth services to families in AZ, CA, CO, and VA.)

Click below to schedule a new or existing patient appointment. If you do not see a provider and/or a preferred time available, please call us at 919-937-2031, or email us at info@stepping-stonesnutrition.com. We will contact you as soon as possible.

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FAQ: Intuitive eating counseling

Please reach us at info@stepping-stonesnutrition.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is intuitive eating and is it right for everyone?

Intuitive eating is an evidence-based approach developed by two registered dietitians that focuses on reconnecting with your body's natural hunger and fullness cues, letting go of diet culture, and developing a peaceful relationship with food. It is not a weight loss program. While it is beneficial for many people, we work with each client individually to determine whether intuitive eating, or elements of it, are appropriate for their specific situation, including any medical conditions.

Can I practice intuitive eating if I have a medical condition like diabetes, PCOS, or if I’m taking a GLP-1?

Yes, with guidance. Intuitive eating and medical nutrition therapy are not mutually exclusive. Our dietitians are experienced in helping clients with conditions like PCOS, diabetes, and digestive issues integrate gentle nutrition principles while still supporting their health needs — without falling back into restrictive dieting patterns.

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