ATX Nutritional Counseling

11/20/2025

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and can be a day filled with joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for many, it can also bring feelings of anxiety and stress, particularly when it comes to food.

Holiday gatherings often create opportunities for unhelpful diet talk to surface. While we cannot control what others say, we can protect our peace. Here are a few simple strategies to help you navigate uncomfortable or awkward food and body comments this holiday season!

As the holidays begin, this season can bring so much joy, time with loved ones, cherished traditions, and festive meals. But it can also stir up anxiety and stress, especially around food. Holiday gatherings often create plenty of opportunities for unhelpful diet culture comments to surface. While w

11/07/2025

Thank you, Voyage Dallas, for featuring Maggie Stenson MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C in your Inspiring Voices series! In the article, Maggie discusses several topics that shaped her journey to becoming an eating disorder dietitian and private practice owner. Maggie reflects on her decade of experience working across all levels of care before founding ATX Nutritional Counseling and highlights the practice’s mission to provide individualized, compassionate care for eating disorders, disordered eating, and general nutrition concerns.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Maggie Stenson. Hi Maggie, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.My passion for working with individuals struggling with eating disorders began over ten years ago while I was pursuing my Master’s...

10/30/2025

The Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) Special Event was held this past Friday and was such an amazing day of learning and networking. This year’s event featured two amazing speakers, Akiera Gilbert, CEO of Project HEAL, and Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic. We are so grateful for everyone who came to the event and for all of the amazing work CTEDS does!

The Biannual Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) Special Event was held last Friday at UT Austin. CTEDS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making recovery possible through education, support, and assistance for the complex mental, emotional, and physical challenges associated wit

10/28/2025

Finding dinner ideas that make everyone in the family happy can sometimes feel like an impossible task. One of my favorite ways to simplify dinner while keeping everyone satisfied is by making bowls. Here are three of my go-to bowl recipes that stay in regular rotation at our house to give you some inspiration!

Finding dinner ideas that make everyone in the family happy can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Between different preferences, schedules, and energy levels at the end of the day, it’s easy to fall into a rut with the same few meals on repeat. One of my favorite ways to simplify dinner whil...

10/19/2025

Next week is Halloween which means costumes, trick-or-treating, and, of course, candy! For many parents, the idea of their kids bringing home buckets of candy can bring up some anxiety and uncertainty about how to handle it. Today, I want to share a few tips to help ease that anxiety and help you feel more confident navigating this fun holiday tradition!

This Friday is Halloween which means costumes, scary movies, and, of course, candy! For many parents, the idea of their kids bringing home buckets of candy can bring up some anxiety and uncertainty about how to handle it. Today, I want to share a few tips to help ease that anxiety and help you feel

10/13/2025

Last week, our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, had the privilege of leading a Lunch and Learn at Mindful Health’s Georgetown location. Maggie shared insights on recognizing the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and understanding the treatment process. At ATX, we are deeply passionate about equipping clinicians from all disciplines with the knowledge and confidence to better support individuals impacted by eating disorders!

Last week, our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, had the privilege of leading a Lunch and Learn at Mindful Health’s Georgetown location. Mindful Health is a dedicated team of compassionate and skilled clinicians, including therapists, psychiatrists, a Doctor of Naturopathy, and nurse pra...

10/07/2025

When it comes to lunch, many of my clients share that they feel stuck in a rut with the same go-to options such as sandwiches or frozen meals. It can be challenging to find new ideas that add variety and enjoyment without requiring extra prep time. Today, I’m sharing a few simple, balanced options to help refresh your lunch routine.

When it comes to lunch, many of my clients share that they feel stuck in a rut with the same go-to options such as sandwiches or frozen meals. It can be challenging to find new ideas that add variety and enjoyment without requiring extra prep time. Today, I’m sharing a few simple, balanced options...

10/01/2025

For most of us, mornings can be a hectic time trying to get yourself and your family out the door! It can be difficult to prioritize having a complete breakfast, so to help with that, here are 3 breakfast ideas that you can make ahead of time to minimize the stress of fueling yourself for the day.

For most of us, mornings can be a hectic time trying to get yourself and your family out the door! It can be difficult to prioritize having a complete breakfast, so to help with that, here are 3 breakfast ideas that you can make ahead of time to minimize the stress of fueling yourself for the day. W

09/29/2025

Thank you Breaking The Cycle Radio for having me as a guest! We had an amazing conversation about how to recognize the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and the importance of seeking support.

09/29/2025

Life can feel chaotic, and meal planning often adds to that feeling. Between work, school, relationships, and all our other responsibilities, figuring out what to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks while also trying to please everyone in the family can feel like one more impossible task. And even once you have a plan in place, the next challenge is finding the time to prep it all. To help with that, we’ve put together a few tips to manage the chaos and help you plan ahead successfully for the week!

Life can feel chaotic, and meal planning often adds to that feeling. Between work, school, relationships, and all our other responsibilities, figuring out what to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks while also trying to please everyone in the family can feel like one more impossible task. A

09/21/2025

At ATX Nutritional Counseling, we know how important it is for families to feel equipped and empowered to best support their loved ones with ARFID. To help, we have put together a list of recommended resources! We also offer parent education sessions, available virtually or in person at our Austin and Georgetown offices.

Go to the link below to learn more!

ARFID was officially added to the DSM-5 in 2013, making it a relatively new diagnosis. Because of this, many parents and caregivers struggle to find reliable resources on how to best support their loved ones. At ATX Nutritional Counseling, we know how important it is for families to feel equipped an

09/17/2025

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions, and for parents and caregivers, the journey toward recovery can feel overwhelming and frightening. At ATX Nutritional Counseling, we are passionate about walking alongside parents and caregivers as they navigate the process of recovery, offering education and support in sessions to help them feel more confident in supporting their loved one. To further empower families, we also recommend trusted resources beyond our sessions. Click the link below to find 5 books that we recommend for parents and caregivers!

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions, and for parents and caregivers, the journey toward recovery can feel overwhelming and frightening. Finding the right resources to guide and support your child isn’t always easy. At ATX Nutritional Counseling, we are passionate about walking al...