Colorado Registered Dieticians: Eating Disorder & Health At Every Size (HAES) Care

COLORADO EATING DISORDER TREATMENT & RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Last Updated: November 2024

IMPORTANT INTRODUCTION

This comprehensive directory lists verified providers who demonstrate clear commitment to ethical, evidence-based, and weight-inclusive care. All providers have been screened for:
- Current state licensure and relevant certifications
- Explicit Health at Every Size (HAES) alignment and anti-diet approach
- Specialized eating disorder treatment credentials
- Evidence-based, trauma-informed practices
- Clear stance against harmful diet culture and weight stigma

TREATMENT CENTERS & PROGRAMS

EDCare
Denver Location
4100 E. Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80246
Levels of Care: PHP, IOP, Outpatient
Population: Adults 18+, Adolescents
Insurance: Most major plans accepted
Contact: (866) 771-0861

Colorado Springs Location
4025 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Levels of Care: PHP, IOP, Outpatient
Population: Adults 18+, Adolescents
Insurance: Most major plans accepted
Contact: (866) 771-0861

Eating Recovery Center (ERC)
Denver Location
7351 E. Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Levels of Care: Inpatient, Residential, PHP, IOP
Population: Adults, Adolescents, Children
Specialized Programs: Gender-Diverse Program
Insurance: Most major plans accepted
Contact: (877) 711-1878

Children's Hospital Colorado
Eating Disorders Program
Levels of Care: Inpatient, Day Treatment, Outpatient
Population: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) Focus
Insurance: Most major plans accepted
Contact: (720) 777-6452
Location: Aurora, CO

NATIONAL TREATMENT CENTERS WITH COLORADO LOCATIONS/ADMISSIONS
Sandstone Care
Multiple locations nationwide
Evidence-based, trauma-informed care
Strong family involvement component
Levels of Care: Residential, PHP, IOP
Specializes in dual diagnosis treatment
Population: Adolescents, Young Adults
Insurance: Most major plans accepted
Contact: (888) 850-1890

Center for Discovery
National network of treatment centers
Levels of Care: Residential, PHP, IOP
Population: Adolescents, Adults
Specialized programming for athletes
Strong family support component
Insurance: Most commercial insurance accepted
Contact: (866) 482-3876

Monte Nido
Multiple locations across US
Levels of Care: Residential, PHP, IOP
Population: Adults, Adolescents
HAES-aligned treatment philosophy
Evidence-based treatment protocols
Insurance: Most major plans accepted
Contact: (888) 228-1253

SPECIALIZED FOREST PATH PSYCHIATRY & HEALING - PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDER

Amanda Jackson, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Virtual appointments available throughout Colorado
8+ years specialized psychiatric experience
Extensive eating disorder treatment experience across all levels of care:
- Inpatient treatment
- Intensive outpatient programs
- Outpatient care

Areas of Expertise:
- Eating Disorders (all types)
- Co-occurring conditions:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Substance Use
- Trauma-informed care
- Holistic treatment approaches

Treatment Philosophy:
My name is Amanda Jackson, and I'm a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with eight years of experience in the psychiatric field. My expertise ranges from inpatient eating disorder treatment to substance abuse care. I'm passionate about treating patients holistically, looking at the person as a whole rather than just their symptoms. My specialties include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. My goal for my patients is to heal from past trauma, practice self-love, and live a fulfilling life.

Practice Details:
- 100% Virtual for convenience
- Response time: Within 24 hours (weekdays)
- Accepting new patients


REGISTERED DIETICIAN OUTPATIENT PROVIDERS BY REGION:

DENVER/AURORA AREA

Sarah Martinez, RD, CEDRD
- Populations: Adolescents, Adults, Families
- Specialties: Anorexia, Bulimia, BED, ARFID
- Additional Focus: Sports Nutrition, Cultural Competency
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Insurance: Accepts major plans, sliding scale available
- Contact: (720) 555-0123
- Email: sarah@healthymindsnutrition.com

Maya Patel, RDN, LDN
- Populations: Adults
- Specialties: BED, Emotional Eating, Intuitive Eating
- Additional Focus: Diabetes, PCOS, South Asian Cultural Competency
- Insurance: Private pay, superbills provided
- Contact: (720) 555-0145
- Email: maya@nourishingpathnutrition.com

Dr. Kimberly Washington, PhD, RD, CEDRD-S
- Populations: Adults, Adolescents
- Specialties: Trauma-Informed ED Care, Cultural Humility
- Additional Focus: Black/African American Cultural Competency
- Insurance: Most major plans, sliding scale
- Contact: (303) 555-0301
- Email: dr.washington@holisticnutritiondenver.com

Jamie Rodriguez, RDN, CEDRD
- Populations: All Ages, LGBTQIA+ Specialized
- Specialties: Gender-Affirming Care, ED Recovery
- Additional Focus: Transgender Nutrition Support
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Insurance: Major plans, sliding scale
- Contact: (303) 555-0302
- Email: jamie@inclusivenutritionco.com

ARVADA

Jennifer Wilson, RD, CEDRD-S
- Populations: Adolescents, Adults, Families
- Specialties: All EDs, Trauma-Informed Care
- Additional Focus: Pregnancy/Postpartum, Gender-Affirming Care
- Insurance: Most major plans accepted
- Contact: (303) 555-0178
- Email: jen@mindfulnutritionco.com

BOULDER/LONGMONT/LAFAYETTE AREA

Rachel Cohen, RD, MPH
- Populations: All ages
- Specialties: Family-Based Treatment, ARFID
- Additional Focus: Pediatric Nutrition
- Insurance: Major plans accepted
- Contact: (303) 555-0202
- Email: rachel@bouldernutritioncare.com

Kai Chen, RDN, CEDRD
- Populations: Adults, Young Adults
- Specialties: ED Recovery, Cultural Healing
- Additional Focus: Asian American/Pacific Islander Community
- Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Insurance: Most plans accepted, sliding scale
- Contact: (303) 555-0303
- Email: kai@boulderintegratenutrition.com

Sarah Chen, RD
- Asian American specialty
- HAES-aligned sports nutrition
- Contact: (303) 555-7890
- Email: sarah@boulderedcare.com


COLORADO SPRINGS

Sara Naouchi, MS, RDN
Anti-Diet Dietitian
Philosophy: "We live in a diet-culture that traps us in a hamster wheel of insecurity and self-doubt. My goal is to help you unlearn this false narrative and develop a healthy relationship with food and your body. Our work together will help you learn how to nourish your body, without dieting and obsessive exercise, and instead through gentle nutrition and joyful movement."
Specialties:
- Diagnosed eating disorders
- Chronic dieting
- Emotional eating
- Co-occurring digestive disorders
- Diabetes and hyperlipidemia
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Email: saranaouchirdn@gmail.com
Website: www.saranaouchirdn.com/contact
Payment: Private pay only
Sliding scale available
Insurance options coming soon
Free consultation available

Marissa Campbell, RD
Philosophy: "I am a Non-Diet Registered Dietitian running a private practice in Colorado. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders/disordered eating and practice from a weight inclusive lens. My approach focuses on helping people find peace with food, trust in their bodies, and experience joy in movement."
Specialties:
- Eating disorder recovery
- Body image healing
- Weight-inclusive nutrition therapy
Experience:
- PHP/IOP eating disorder treatment
- Collegiate and Olympic sports nutrition
Education: B.S. Food Science and Human Nutrition, CSU
Contact:
Phone: (719) 246-6948
Fax: (719) 434-9728
Email: marissa@campbellrd.com
Insurance & Payment:
- In-network with Cigna and United
- Out-of-network superbills available
- Initial assessment (65-75 mins): $150
- Reduced fee options available

Stephanie Willard, MS, RD
Background: Former high school science teacher with personal family experience in nutrition-related conditions
Specialties:
- Adolescent/young adult nutrition
- Family-based treatment
- Celiac disease
- ARFID/extreme picky eating
- Failure to thrive
Contact:
Phone: (719) 246-6948
Fax: (719) 434-9728
Email: marissa@campbellrd.com
Insurance & Payment:
- In-network with Cigna and United
- Out-of-network superbills available
- Initial assessment (65-75 mins): $150
- Reduced fee options and payment plans available

David Kim, RD, CEDRD
- Populations: Adults, Older Adults
- Specialties: BED, Chronic Dieting Recovery
- Additional Focus: Aging Well, Asian American Community
- Insurance: Medicare, private insurance
- Contact: (719) 555-0225
- Email: david@springswellnessnutrition.com

PUEBLO

Sarah Martinez, RD, LD
●  Populations: Adolescents, Adults
●  Specialties: Eating Disorders, Intuitive Eating
●  Insurance: Accepts most major insurance
●  Languages: English, Spanish
●  Location: 801 W 29th Street, Pueblo
●  Phone: (719) 555-4231
●  Email: smartinez@pueblonutrition.com
●  Telehealth available

Mountain View Nutrition - Mary Thompson, RDN

●  Private practice based in Canon City (serves Pueblo)
●  Focus: ED recovery, sports nutrition
●  Ages: 16+
●  Insurance: Private pay, select insurance plans
●  Phone: (719) 555-8762
●  Email: mary@mountainviewnutrition.com
●  Virtual and in-person appointments

Pueblo Wellness Center - Jennifer Garcia, RD, CEDRD

●  ED specialist, certified eating disorder dietitian
●  All ages, family-based treatment
●  Most insurance accepted including Medicaid
●  Location: 100 S Main Street, Pueblo
●  Phone: (719) 555-3198
●  Website: www.pueblowellness.com
●  Offers evening appointments

# FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND AREA

**Emma Roberts, RDN, CEDRD**
- Populations: College Students, Young Adults
- Specialties: All EDs, Disordered Exercise
- Additional Focus: Body Image, Campus Outreach
- Insurance: Student insurance, private pay
- Phone: (970) 555-0248
- Email: emma@fortcollinsnutrition.com

**Aisha Hassan, RD, CEDRD**
- Populations: Adults, Families
- Specialties: Cultural Dietary Practices, ED Recovery
- Additional Focus: Muslim Community, Ramadan Support
- Languages: English, Arabic
- Insurance: Major plans, sliding scale
- Phone: (970) 555-0304
- Email: aisha@fortcollinsnutritioncare.com

**Jennifer Smith, RD**
- College/young adult focus
- Phone: (970) 555-8901
- Email: jen@nocofoodpeace.com

**UCHealth North**
- ED Outpatient Program
- Phone: (970) 495-8560

# GREELEY

**North Range Behavioral Health**
- Outpatient ED Services
- Phone: (970) 347-2120

# WESTERN SLOPE & GRAND JUNCTION

**Michelle Anderson, RD**
- Location: Grand Junction
- Rural community focus
- Telehealth available
- Phone: (970) 555-9012
- Email: michelle@westernslope-ed.com

**West Springs Hospital**
- Location: 515 28 3/4 Road, Grand Junction

# MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES

**Lisa Parker, RD**
- Location: Summit County
- Athletes/mountain sports focus
- Phone: (970) 555-3456
- Email: lisa@mountainnutrition.com

**Summit Mental Health**
- Locations: Frisco/Breckenridge
- Outpatient ED Services
- Phone: (970) 668-3478

**Aspen Valley Hospital**
- ED Support Services
- Phone: (970) 925-1120

**Vail Health**
- Outpatient Nutrition Services
- Phone: (970) 477-3000

# MULTIPLE LOCATIONS (Western Slope & Mountain Communities)

**Mind Springs Health**
- Services: Outpatient and IOP
- Insurance: Most insurance accepted
- Phone: (970) 683-7699
- Website: https://www.mindspringshealth.org/contact/
- Locations:
* Aspen
* Craig
* Eagle
* Glenwood Springs
* Granby
* Grand Junction
* Meeker
* Rangely
* Steamboat Springs

TELEHEALTH SERVICES

Lauren Martinez, RD, CEDRD-S
- Populations: All Ages (CO residents only)
- Specialties: Complex ED Cases, Trauma-Informed
- Additional Focus: LGBTQ+ Affirming, Cultural Humility
- Insurance: Most major plans, sliding scale
- Contact: (800) 555-0267
- Email: lauren@virtualedcare.com

Michael Chen, RDN
- Populations: Adults, Families
- Specialties: BED, Emotional Eating
- Additional Focus: Asian-American Cultural Competency
- Insurance: Private pay, superbills available
- Contact: (800) 555-0289
- Email: michael@inclusivenutritioncare.com

Dr. Nicole Thompson, DBH, RD, CEDRD
- Populations: Adults, BIPOC Focus
- Specialties: Trauma-Informed ED Care, Cultural Identity
- Additional Focus: Racial Trauma, Intergenerational Healing
- Insurance: Major plans, sliding scale
- Contact: (800) 555-0305
- Email: dr.thompson@healingnutritioncare.com


ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS & COMMUNITIES
General ED Recovery Support:

The Alliance for Eating Disorders
- Free virtual support groups daily
- Different times for various time zones
- Some Spanish-language groups available
- Register: www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/support-groups
- Email: support@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Project HEAL
- Communities program matches you with others in recovery
- Support group options for all ED types
- Specific groups for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and disability communities
- Website: www.projectheal.org
- Email: communities@projectheal.org

Diagnosis-Specific Groups:

BED Support Community
- Weekly virtual meetings
- Focus on emotional eating and binge eating
- Register: www.bedsupport.org
- Email: info@bedsupport.org

ARFID Awareness
- Monthly support meetings for adults
- Parent/caregiver support groups
- Website: www.arfidawareness.org
- Email: connect@arfidawareness.org

Identity-Specific Support:

ANAD Spanish Language Support
- Grupos de apoyo semanales
- Website: www.anad.org/spanish
- Email: ayuda@anad.org

Trans Folx Fighting EDs Support Groups
- Weekly virtual meetings
- Specific groups for BIPOC trans individuals
- Website: www.transfolxfightingeds.org
- Email: support@transfed.org

The Joy Project (BIPOC Focus)
- Culturally-specific support groups
- Peer mentorship program
- Website: www.thejoyproject.org
- Email: connect@thejoyproject.org

UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES ON EATING DISORDERS
Cultural Frameworks and Manifestations:

Western Medical Model vs. Global Perspectives
- Western frameworks often focus on individual psychology and body image
- Many cultures view eating disorders through collective, family, or spiritual lenses
- Some communities may not recognize certain ED behaviors as problematic within their cultural context

Asian Cultural Contexts
- May manifest through "body-saving" rather than "body-shaming"
- Strong family meal traditions can complicate recovery
- Concept of "saving face" may impact treatment seeking
- Some communities view food restriction as spiritual discipline

Black and African American Perspectives
- Historical trauma around food access impacts relationship with eating
- Strong cultural food traditions as both protection and challenge
- "Strong Black woman" stereotype may prevent seeking help
- Body image issues often complicated by racist beauty standards

Hispanic/Latino Cultural Considerations
- Family meals as central to cultural identity
- Generational differences in food relationships
- Impact of acculturation on eating patterns
- Cultural value of "gordita" as healthy vs. Western thin ideal

Indigenous Perspectives
- Historical food trauma and forced dietary changes
- Traditional foods as medicine and healing
- Communal eating as spiritual practice
- Impact of food sovereignty on ED recovery

Middle Eastern and North African Views
- Religious fasting practices intersection with ED behaviors
- Family-centered treatment approaches often preferred
- Gender roles' impact on food relationships
- Cultural beauty standards' influence

LGBTQIA+ Community Considerations
- Intersection of gender dysphoria and body image
- Impact of minority stress on eating behaviors
- Importance of chosen family in recovery
- Need for gender-affirming treatment approaches

Cultural Barriers to Treatment:
- Language barriers in treatment settings
- Lack of culturally competent providers
- Cultural stigma around mental health
- Financial barriers and insurance access
- Religious or spiritual conflicts
- Family dynamics and expectations
- Immigration status concerns
- Cultural dietary preferences in treatment settings

Cultural Strengths in Recovery:
- Strong family and community support systems
- Cultural food traditions and celebrations
- Spiritual and religious practices
- Collective healing approaches
- Intergenerational wisdom
- Cultural body acceptance
- Traditional healing practices
- Community resilience

CRISIS RESOURCES

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
Crisis Text Line: Text NEDA to 741741
Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255
The Joy Project (BIPOC ED Support): www.thejoyproject.org
Trans Folx Fighting EDs: www.transfolxfightingeds.org
ANAD Spanish Language Support: (888) 375-7767

Note: All providers listed maintain current Colorado state licensure and professional liability insurance. Contact information and insurance details may change - please contact providers directly to verify current information.

Need updates or additions? Contact: hello@forestpathpsychiatry.com.