Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health & Nutrition Counseling
Founded over two decades ago, Beyond Broccoli was created to address health through a holistic lens that integrates mental health and nutrition. Our approach is rooted in scientific research and emphasizes understanding not just what people eat, but the emotional, psychological, and lifestyle factors behind their choices. With expertise spanning clinical social work and dietetics, our practice empowers clients to achieve sustainable changes by addressing the root causes of health challenges.Our founder, Mary Ryan, brings 20+ years of specialized experience in eating disorders, substance use, and behavioral therapies, ensuring clients receive care grounded in both compassion and evidence-based practices. We prioritize client autonomy, progress over perfection, and collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams when needed.
Services
Individual Nutrition Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Eating Disorder Treatment
Substance Use Counseling
Behavioral Nutrition Approach
Psychotherapy
Life Transition Support
Experiential Nutrition Education
Care Coordination
Substance Abuse Therapy
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of experience in integrated mental health and nutrition counseling
- Certified Eating Disorder specialist through IAEDP credentials
- Dual expertise in clinical social work and registered dietitian nutrition
- Personalized approach focusing on progress, not perfection
- Proven success in treating complex cases involving eating disorders and substance use
Associations and certifications
- Commission on Dietetic Registration
- International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
What people say
Compassionate care
Holistic approach
Expertise in eating disorders
Sustainable results
Tailored support
Services
Individual Nutrition Counseling
Personalized nutrition counseling addresses dietary concerns while exploring emotional and behavioral factors. Clients collaborate with a registered dietitian to create customized plans that align with their lifestyle, health goals, and psychological needs. This approach emphasizes sustainable changes over strict dietary rules, integrating mental health insights for comprehensive wellness.
Mental Health Counseling
Therapy sessions focus on overcoming barriers to emotional well-being using evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Treatment addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through a collaborative process that empowers clients to understand their behaviors and develop healthier coping mechanisms for lasting improvement.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Specialized care combines nutrition therapy with psychotherapy for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating. Certified specialists work with clients to rebuild healthy relationships with food and body image while addressing underlying emotional triggers through individualized treatment plans and multidisciplinary team coordination.
Substance Use Counseling
Therapy for substance use disorders examines the psychological roots of addiction and its impact on life. Evidence-based approaches like motivational interviewing help clients assess readiness for change, develop relapse prevention strategies, and integrate recovery practices into daily routines for sustained sobriety and improved well-being.
Life Transition Support
Guidance through major life changes focuses on developing resilience and adaptive coping strategies. This service helps clients navigate challenges like career shifts, relationship changes, or health diagnoses by identifying personal strengths and creating actionable plans to manage stress and uncertainty effectively.
People
Mary Ryan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Mary Ryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over two decades of experience in mental health and nutrition. She specializes in eating disorders, substance abuse, and life transitions, offering integrated therapy and counseling to empower clients toward holistic well-being.
Questions
What services does Beyond Broccoli offer?
We provide integrated mental health therapy, nutrition counseling, eating disorder treatment, substance use recovery coaching, and support for life transitions through personalized, evidence-based approaches.
How do mental health and nutrition connect?
Emotional well-being and dietary habits influence each other. Our approach addresses both aspects simultaneously to create sustainable lifestyle changes that improve mental health and physical wellness through behavioral modifications.
How are eating disorders treated?
Treatment combines nutritional counseling with psychotherapy, focusing on rebuilding healthy relationships with food while addressing underlying psychological factors through individualized plans and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Do you accept insurance?
Payment details and insurance options aren't specified in the provided text. Please contact us directly for information about payment methods and coverage options for services.
What makes your practice unique?
Our combination of clinical social work and dietetics expertise allows integrated treatment of mental health and nutrition concerns, with a focus on personalized care and behavioral changes for comprehensive, lasting wellness.