Eating Disorder Dietitian Fairfax, VA

You deserve support from a dietitian who truly gets it and who won't put you on a diet to "fix" your eating disorder.

If you're in the Fairfax, VA area and searching for an eating disorder dietitian who leads with compassion over restriction, you've found the right place.

I'm Katrina Crichton, a Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience helping people in Northern Virginia find real, lasting peace with food.

My practice is grounded in Health at Every Size (HAES) and intuitive eating.

That means I don't prescribe meal plans designed to shrink your body. Instead, we work together to unravel the patterns keeping you stuck — and help you build a relationship with food that supports your actual life.

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My office is located at 10560 Main Street, Suite 410C, Fairfax, VA 22030, with easy access from I-66 and Route 50.

I also offer secure telehealth sessions for clients throughout Virginia, including Ashburn, Leesburg, Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church.

Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy in Fairfax, VA

Eating disorders are complex, and recovery looks different for everyone. As an eating disorder dietitian in Fairfax, I work with adults and college students navigating a range of diagnoses and disordered eating patterns, including:

Anorexia Nervosa

Rebuilding a healthy relationship with food and your body through gradual, supportive nutrition therapy.

Bulimia Nervosa

Breaking the restrict-binge-purge cycle so food stops feeling like something to control or fear.

Binge Eating Disorder

Gently expanding food flexibility in a pressure-free, non-judgmental environment.

Orthorexia

Loosening rigid food rules and rediscovering the joy, not just the "purity," of eating.

OSFED & Disordered Eating

Your experience is valid even without a "textbook" diagnosis. We'll meet you exactly where you are.

RED-S & Athlete Nutrition

Supporting athletes in Northern Virginia who are navigating disordered eating, energy deficiency, or missing periods.

CLIENT LOVE

I can't believe how far I've come! I went from being afraid of eating a single bite of food outside of my rules, to enjoying fun foods with friends and family! I feel so much freedom.

Christina

That kind of freedom is possible for you, too.
Hundreds of clients across the DC Metro area have found their way back to a peaceful relationship with food, and you can as well.

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This is client-centered, collaborative care. You set the pace.

What Makes Weight-Inclusive Eating Disorder Treatment Different

If you've worked with providers in the past who focused heavily on what you weigh or what you eat, the weight-inclusive approach might feel like a revelation.

Weight-inclusive care, rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES), recognizes that health is not determined by body size, and that pursuing thinness is not the path to eating disorder recovery.

Instead, we focus on:

Restoring your hunger and fullness cues
Eliminating food rules and morality around eating
Building sustainable eating patterns that fit your life
Addressing the underlying patterns, not just the food behaviors
Collaborating with your existing therapist or mental health team

How Nutrition Therapy Works

Getting started is straightforward, and there's no pressure at any stage.

Schedule a discovery call

This is a free 15 minute call for me to learn a bit more about you, answer your questions, and ensure we are a good fit for your nutrition needs.

Schedule an initial assessment

During this initial session, we will do a deep dive into your relationship with food and how it affects your life.

Attend follow up sessions

We will work together towards your big-picture goals by breaking them down into small, specific, measurable steps, that add up to food freedom.

Sessions are available in-person in Fairfax, VA or via secure telehealth throughout Virginia and the DC Metro area. All services are private pay; superbills are available for possible insurance reimbursement.

Serving Fairfax, Northern Virginia & Beyond

My office is located in the heart of Old Town Fairfax, making it easily accessible for clients across Fairfax County and the surrounding communities.

I regularly work with clients from:

In person (Fairfax, VA):

Fairfax City
Fairfax County
Vienna
Oakton
Centreville
Reston
Herndon
Chantilly

Telehealth (Virginia-wide):

Fairfax City
Fairfax County
Vienna
Oakton
Centreville
Reston
Herndon
Chantilly

Telehealth clients must be located in Virginia at the time of their session. If you're outside Virginia, feel free to reach out, I'm happy to provide referrals to trusted colleagues.

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CLIENT LOVE

Food no longer controls my every thought! I live my life, and food is just part of it.

Emma

Frequently asked questions

My office is at 10560 Main Street, Suite 410C, Fairfax, VA 22030, easily accessible from I-66 and Route 50, with parking available nearby. Telehealth sessions are also available throughout Virginia if you prefer to meet remotely.

You can submit an inquiry directly through this website to connect with me. The process starts with a free 15-minute call to make sure we're a good fit before moving forward. No referral is needed.

I provide nutrition therapy for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, OSFED, and hypothalamic amenorrhea. I also work with athletes navigating RED-S and disordered eating patterns. If you're unsure whether your experience qualifies, please reach out, you don't need a formal diagnosis to seek support.

Yes. I provide secure virtual sessions for clients throughout Virginia, including Ashburn, Leesburg, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and beyond. Telehealth makes it easier to access specialized eating disorder nutrition support regardless of where you are in the state.

It means I don't use weight loss as a treatment goal or measure of success. Rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES) and intuitive eating, weight-inclusive care focuses on restoring your relationship with food and body trust — not changing the size of your body.

While having a therapist is ideal for eating disorder treatment, it isn't always required. We'll discuss what level of support is appropriate for your situation. I also have a trusted network of therapists in Northern Virginia who specialize in eating disorders and body image if you need a referral.

All services are private pay. I provide superbills upon request, which you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients are surprised by how much their plans cover — it's worth checking with your insurer.

Yes. I specialize in hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and fertility nutrition. Together we'll work on restoring your cycle through adequate nourishment and stress management — without a rigid weight target. I also support athletes navigating amenorrhea related to RED-S.

"Registered Dietitian" (RD/RDN) is a protected credential in Virginia, requiring a bachelor's degree, supervised clinical practice, a national licensing exam, and ongoing continuing education. "Nutritionist" is not a regulated title in Virginia — anyone can use it. When you're seeking eating disorder support, working with a credentialed RD matters.

Eating Disorder Dietitian in Fairfax, VA

In-person weight-inclusive nutrition therapy for eating disorder recovery and ARFID in Fairfax and via telehealth across Northern Virginia.

You deserve support from a dietitian who truly gets it and who won't put you on a diet to "fix" your eating disorder.