Karalii Rabii

About Karalii

Hello! I'm Kara (she/they). I'm a trauma-informed registered dietitian grounded in food justice, HAES (Health at Every Size) principles, and radical compassion. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent adults and adults with trauma, especially those who have felt misunderstood, labeled "non-compliant", or failed by traditional systems of care. As an ADHDer and trauma survivor myself, I know that traditional nutrition advice often doesn't translate to our lived experience. I'm especially passionate about supporting people who want to unlearn diet culture, heal from shame-based food beliefs, and rediscover and reclaim agency and trust in their bodies and their relationship with food. Whether you're navigating chronic health conditions, trying to build a more peaceful relationship with food, or just overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition messages out there, I'm here to offer realistic, affirming care that centers your humanity, not perfection.

Approach to care

My nutrition counseling approach centers motivational interviewing (MI), delivered with trauma-informed pacing and a systems-aware, liberation-aligned lens. We’ll work collaboratively to find strategies that are sustainable for YOU, in YOUR real life, with compassionate accountability and ongoing partnership. As a Black, queer, and ND provider, I also practice from an anti-oppressive, neurodivergent-affirming framework that honors your lived experience and body wisdom, creating a shame-free space rooted in radical care. I do not view emotional eating as a moral failure. I believe food can be a healthy coping tool when it’s supported by a broader toolbox for regulation and care. My work focuses on reducing shame, increasing self-trust, and building multiple supports so food does not have to carry the full burden of coping. Together, we challenge diet culture and build a more liberated, compassionate relationship with food and self.

Your first session with Karalii

Our first session is all about getting to know you. We’ll talk about what’s going on in your world — physically, mentally, emotionally, materially, somatically, and environmentally — and what kind of support you’re looking for. There’s no pressure to be “ready” or have it all figured out. I bring nutrition expertise, and you bring expertise in your lived experience. There is no hierarchy here — our work is strongest when both are honored equally. I’ll be asking a lot of questions as part of a nutrition assessment, including your health and food history, relationship with food, digestion, routines, and more. Sessions are flexibly structured and meant to feel like a real conversation — collaborative, respectful, and centered on you. Expect a judgment-free space where we move at your pace and build toward small, realistic goals aligned with your body, lifestyle, preferences, and values.

Location

📍 New York

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison: MS in Clinical Nutrition, Russell Sage College: Dietetic Internship, Russell Sage College: BS in Nutrition Science

Hobbies

In my free time, I enjoy taking care of my cat Alfie, gardening, painting, engaging in self-care, and spending quality time with my loved ones.

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