Recovery is a two-fold journey: healing the mind and nourishing the body. While therapy addresses the emotional roots of an eating disorder, a Registered Dietitian provides the physical roadmap to stability. You might find yourself needing a dietitian if you feel overwhelmed by "food rules," struggle with the physical side effects of malnutrition, or find that your brain is too "foggy" to fully engage in the deep emotional work of therapy.
At CBTWITHNICOLE, we believe that therapy and nutrition are most powerful when they work in tandem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you identify the distorted thoughts you have about your body; Dana then helps you challenge those thoughts through practical, real-world action.
If your therapist helps you understand why a certain food causes anxiety, Dana works with you to safely reintroduce that food into your life. This collaborative approach ensures that you aren't just talking about change—you are physically practicing it in a way that feels safe and structured.
Meet Dana Shala
How Dana Can Help
As our Lead Dietitian, Dana Shala bridges the gap between clinical nutrition and compassionate support. Her approach is far from the "rigid meal plans" many fear. Instead, Dana specializes in:
Evidence-Based Nutritional Rehabilitation: Helping your body heal from the physiological impacts of disordered eating.
Integrating CBT Techniques: Using "guided discovery" to help you dismantle food myths and diet-culture misinformation.
Grocery Store & Meal Support: Taking the recovery process out of the office and into the real world—helping you navigate the aisles and the dinner table with confidence.
Cultural Connection: Dana believes that food is a bridge to our heritage. She works with you to ensure your recovery plan honors your cultural identity and the foods that feel like home.