Personalized Therapy & Nutrition Counseling to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Emotions

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You’re Not Alone — and You’re Not Broken

At Actualize Counseling & Nutrition, we understand how exhausting it is to feel stuck in cycles you didn’t choose.

  • Overwhelmed by food, body image, or eating habits
  • Constantly battling self-doubt or perfectionism
  • Giving too much while neglecting your own needs
  • Struggling with burnout, shame, or emotional exhaustion

You deserve a relationship with food, your body, and yourself that feels grounded, peaceful, and free.

Explore How We Can Help

Healing Begins with Care That’s Personal—Therapy and Nutrition, Together.

Client Success Stories

What healing looks like—in the words of the people we’ve supported.

Why Clients Choose Actualize Counseling & Nutrition

At Actualize Counseling & Nutrition in Boston, our licensed therapists and registered dietitians offer trauma-informed therapy and compassionate nutrition counseling to support your healing from anxiety, burnout, disordered eating, low self-worth, and relationship struggles.

Whether you’re navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, or simply feeling stuck, our integrated care team combines evidence-based psychotherapy with clinical nutrition expertise to help you build resilience, develop a more peaceful relationship with food and emotions, and reconnect with what matters most.

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20+ Years of Combined Experience
Led by licensed therapists and dietitians specializing in anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma-informed care.
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Insurance-Covered Support
We work with major plans and offer care rooted in the latest evidence-based modalities.
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95% Client Retention
Our clients stay because they feel safe, heard, and empowered in their healing journey.
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Weight-Inclusive & Integrated Care
Rooted in Health at Every Size®, we treat the whole person—emotionally, nutritionally, and relationally.

Empowering You With Compassionate, Integrated Support

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Eating Disorder Therapy

If you’re struggling with food obsession, shame around eating, or feeling out of control with food, you’re not alone. At Actualize Counseling & Nutrition, we provide trauma-informed eating disorder therapy in Boston for those navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and ARFID—as well as the more silent, exhausting experience of disordered eating.

Our licensed therapists create a compassionate space to explore the emotional roots of your relationship with food. Together, we’ll work to identify triggers, reduce anxiety around meals, and rebuild self-trust and body connection—so you can move toward peace with food, nourishment, and healing.

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Nutrition Counseling

Our dietitians go far beyond meal plans. We offer compassionate nutrition counseling that helps you rebuild your relationship with food—free from guilt, chaos, or rigid rules. Whether you’re struggling with emotional eating, food sensitivities, IBS, or inconsistent eating patterns, we help you find clarity and confidence.

Our approach includes gentle support around hunger and fullness cues, digestive health, body image, and intuitive eating. We also specialize in working with clients who have ADHD, depression, or anxiety, helping them understand how mental health and neurodivergence can impact eating habits and self-care routines.

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What We Treat: Eating Disorders, Anxiety & Burnout

When anxiety keeps your mind racing, burnout leaves you numb, or you feel disconnected from your body, therapy can help you find clarity, calm, and confidence. At Actualize Counseling & Nutrition, we support adults and teens navigating stress, emotional neglect, trauma, and perfectionism through trauma-informed therapy.

Our licensed therapists create a compassionate space to explore your inner world, regulate difficult emotions, and build healthy boundaries. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or just tired of always feeling “not enough,” you don’t have to face it alone.

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Our Integrated Therapy + Nutrition Process

Healing is more effective when care is connected. At Actualize Counseling & Nutrition, our therapists and dietitians work together—both behind the scenes and in session—to align support for your emotional, nutritional, and physical well-being.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, disordered eating, anxiety, or burnout, our integrated care model ensures that your support is personalized, trauma-informed, and truly collaborative. We believe in building trust—not just between client and provider, but within the care team—so you feel supported in every part of your healing journey.

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How Getting Started Works

We've made the process simple so you can focus on what matters most — your healing journey.

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Reach Out

Give us a call or message and tell us what you're seeking support for — whether it's disordered eating, anxiety, or trauma. We'll listen with care and clarity.

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Get Matched

We’ll thoughtfully match you with a therapist, dietitian, or both — building a treatment team that understands your story and supports your goals.

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Begin Healing

In your first sessions, you'll share your story, set goals, and begin meaningful work with your provider(s) to reclaim your well-being.

Lisa Keovongsa

From Our Founder

We Built the Practice We Once Needed

“We started Actualize Counseling & Nutrition to offer the kind of integrative, trauma-informed care we desperately needed in our own journeys.

Our mission is simple: to create a space where people feel safe reconnecting with their bodies, emotions, and values. Watching clients rediscover their worth, rebuild trust with food, and step into their power — that’s the most rewarding part of this work.”

LISA KEOVONGSA

Founder, Actualize Counseling & Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect in my first session?
Your first session will focus on understanding your story, your goals, and your needs. Whether meeting with a therapist or dietitian, we’ll take the time to build connection and explore what’s been holding you back so we can move forward with clarity.
Do I have to work with both a therapist and a dietitian?
Not necessarily. Some clients work with just one provider depending on their needs. That said, many clients benefit from our integrated model, especially when navigating both emotional and physical challenges like disordered eating, anxiety, or trauma.
What makes your approach different?
We believe that true healing happens when care is connected. Our therapists and dietitians work together behind the scenes—coordinating your treatment so you get consistent, thoughtful support for your whole self.
Is this a good fit for me if I’ve tried therapy or nutrition counseling before?
Yes. Many of our clients come to us after feeling frustrated with disconnected or one-size-fits-all care. Our team prioritizes relationship, safety, and personalization. We’ll meet you exactly where you are and move at your pace.
Do you take insurance?
Yes—we’re in‑network with Blue Cross, Harvard Pilgrim, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Mass General Brigham, and many more. We’ll verify your coverage and simplify the process for you.
How long will I need therapy or nutrition counseling?
It varies by person. Some clients see improvement in a few months, while others benefit from ongoing support. We tailor your care plan to your needs and goals.
How do your therapist and dietitian each support your eating disorder recovery?
Our therapist focuses on the emotional and behavioral aspects of recovery—identifying unhelpful thought patterns, building coping skills for anxiety and body‑image distress, processing underlying trauma, and strengthening resilience. Meanwhile, our dietitian centers on the physical and relational side of food—creating a personalized meal plan, normalizing eating patterns, teaching intuitive hunger/fullness cues, and guiding you in rebuilding a peaceful, trust‑based relationship with food.
What kinds of concerns do you specialize in?
We specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, emotional eating, ARFID, perfectionism, burnout, and people‑pleasing tendencies. Our integrated care helps you reconnect with your body and feel more like yourself again.
What does it mean to be weight-inclusive and HAES-aligned?
Being weight‑inclusive means we don’t use weight as a marker of health or success. We follow the Health at Every Size® (HAES) principles to provide respectful, evidence‑based care that supports body trust, autonomy, and well‑being—no matter your size.
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