Story-Informed Nutrition Counseling
Food isn’t just fuel—it’s a language.
Every craving, every rule, every pattern holds a story about belonging, safety, and love.
At ReStory Counseling, we believe healing your relationship with food begins with understanding your story.
That’s why our Registered Dietitian brings a storywork and trauma-informed lens to nutrition counseling—helping you move from shame to curiosity, and from control to kindness.
What if your relationship with food has a story to tell?
What Is Story-Informed Nutrition Counseling?
Story-informed nutrition counseling is different from standard diet plans or meal tracking.
It integrates narrative therapy, storywork, and evidence-based nutrition to help you understand why you eat the way you do—not just what you eat.
You’ll explore questions like:
What did food mean in your family of origin?
How have past experiences shaped your sense of hunger, fullness, or control?
What emotions surface around eating, nourishment, or body image?
How might compassion, curiosity, and kindness reframe your approach to food?
It’s not about willpower. It’s about restorying your relationship with your body and your story.
Storywork Applied to Nutrition
We apply the same storywork framework used throughout our counseling and coaching practice. This isn’t about restriction or rules—it’s about restorying the way you relate to nourishment, belonging, and your body.
Awareness
Naming the patterns, emotions, and narratives that have shaped your relationship with food.
Curiosity
Asking “What happened to me?” rather than “What’s wrong with me?”
Kindness
Extending compassion toward the younger parts of you that learned to use food for safety or comfort.
Transformation
Developing new rhythms of nourishment, joy, and embodied freedom.
Who This Is For?
You may benefit from storywork nutrition if you:
Feel shame or anxiety about food or body image.
Have tried diets, goal-setting, or therapy but still feel stuck.
Want to explore how past trauma or emotional experiences affect eating.
Desire a holistic, faith-integrated approach to nourishment.
Are already engaged in counseling and want to deepen the body connection piece.
Have medical conditions such as diabetes, cancer, or allergies that would benefit from nutrition counseling.
Are navigating grief or frustration as you adjust to new eating patterns due to allergies, sensitivities, or medical conditions.
We offer both individual sessions and integrated care alongside ReStory counselors.
What Sessions with our Story-Informed Nutrition Counselor Include:
Christine Murphy, Registered Dietician | Story-Informed Nutrition Counselor
50-minute sessions (in-person or virtual)
Personalized story and nutrition assessment
Reflective exercises to connect emotions, memory, and body awareness
Gentle nutrition education rooted in compassion, not control
Optional collaboration with your ReStory counselor for integrated care
You’ll leave with clarity, grace, and practical next steps for your food and story journey.
FAQs
Do I need to be in counseling to work with the dietitian?
No. You can begin Story-Informed Nutrition Counseling on its own, or as part of your existing therapy.
Is this covered by insurance?
Nutrition Counseling may be eligible for reimbursement under specific plans. We’ll provide documentation if you wish to submit claims.
Do you offer group sessions?
Yes! For current offerings see Upcoming Events.
Is this faith-based?
Our work is grounded in Christian spiritual formation but accessible to anyone seeking healing and wholeness.
How are Story-Informed Nutrition Counselors different from licensed therapists?
Story-Informed Nutrition Counselors focus specifically on your relationship with food, body image, and the narratives that shape your eating patterns. While they explore how your story influences nourishment, they do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. When deeper therapeutic work is needed, they collaborate with or refer to licensed therapists to ensure you receive the appropriate level of care.
How often should I meet?
Most clients meet biweekly or monthly for 3–6 months. Frequency depends on your goals and progress.