Jessica Welch

About Jessica

I have been a registered dietitian for the past 20 years, spending most of my career in the mental health field. I have 15+ years of experience working with eating disorders in intensive programming and outpatient settings. I have extensive experience working with clients with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, gastrointestinal issues, and weight management. I have worked in a variety of settings including eating disorder programs, weight management and bariatric center, dialysis unit, corporate wellness programs, and a chemical dependency treatment center.

Approach to care

I am passionate about helping people improve their relationship with food while improving their overall physical, emotional, and psychological health. I believe in meeting people where they are at and providing individualized nutrition counseling and education. Through a nonjudgmental and weight-inclusive approach, I can help individuals move toward food freedom, body acceptance, and lasting healing.

Your first session with Jessica

We will spend our first session getting to know each other. I will ask you questions about your lifestyle, medical and nutrition history, daily eating pattern, what your typical day looks like and what you are hoping to gain from working with a dietitian. We will discuss your nutrition goals and how I can support you in achieving them. By the end of the first session we will set up some realistic small steps to take in working towards your goals.

Location

📍 Chicago, Illinois

Education

Master's Science Nutrition Education from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Hobbies

Traveling, cooking, trying new restaurants, reading, hiking, spending time outside, avid MN sports fan

Licenses and Certifications