Business Details
7 Years
experience
Mental Health Counseling & Nutrition Therapy Services in Tacoma, WA
Hawthorn Counseling & Nutrition was founded in 2019 by Julie Stewart, a licensed mental health counselor and certified nutritionist with over a decade of experience in social services. Our practice integrates evidence-based mental health counseling with holistic nutrition therapy, emphasizing mindfulness, self-compassion, and the mind-body connection. We specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD/autism, eating disorders, and chronic health conditions while prioritizing health at every size and anti-diet principles.Our telehealth services extend across Washington State, utilizing secure platforms to ensure accessible care. Julie's background includes clinical work in inpatient and outpatient settings, group homes, and eating disorder facilities, complemented by advanced training in narrative therapy, feminist theory, and biofeedback. We are committed to creating a nonjudgmental space for clients to explore personal growth, body liberation, and sustainable wellness through individualized treatment plans.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Nutrition Therapy
Supervision & Consulting
Telehealth Services
Body Liberation Support
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of clinical experience in mental health and nutrition across diverse settings
- Our practice integrates evidence-based counseling with certified intuitive eating guidance
- We specialize in neurodiverse affirming care for ADHD/autism and eating disorder recovery
- Telehealth services utilize HIPAA-compliant Spruce Health platform for secure sessions
- Our approach combines health-at-every-size principles with body liberation frameworks
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Individualized mental health counseling combining attachment theory, narrative therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Specializing in anxiety, ADHD/autism, trauma, and chronic health conditions, our approach emphasizes client expertise in their own lived experience. Sessions focus on personal growth through evidence-based practices while maintaining a nonjudgmental, compassionate environment.
Nutrition Therapy
Holistic nutrition services utilizing intuitive eating principles and health-at-every-size frameworks. Addressing disordered eating, chronic dieting, and body image concerns through personalized plans that honor individual health histories. Our approach integrates nutritional pharmacology knowledge with mental health expertise to support sustainable wellness without weight-focused metrics.
Telehealth Services
Secure telehealth appointments available across Washington State using encrypted Spruce Health platform. Services include both mental health counseling and nutrition therapy sessions conducted via video or phone. Telehealth ensures accessible care while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for client convenience and safety.
Body Liberation Support
Specialized support addressing weight-based discrimination and body image concerns through anti-oppressive frameworks. Combines The Body Positive certification with clinical expertise to challenge harmful biases and cultivate self-acceptance. Focuses on dismantling diet culture while promoting mental wellness through size-inclusive care practices.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision services for licensed mental health counselor associates in Washington State. Provides consultation on weight neutrality, eating disorders, and neurodiverse affirming care practices. Combines clinical expertise with educational background from Bastyr University to support professional development through individual and group formats for emerging clinicians.
People
Julie Stewart
Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Certified Nutritionist
Julie Stewart (she/her) is a Washington-licensed LMHC and Certified Nutritionist with 10+ years in social services. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology from Bastyr University and specializes in anxiety, ADHD/autism, and eating disorders through a holistic framework.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling for anxiety, ADHD/autism, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and chronic health conditions using evidence-based approaches like narrative therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Do you offer nutrition counseling for eating disorders?
Yes, we specialize in disordered eating and eating disorder recovery using certified intuitive eating practices combined with mental health counseling in a non-diet, body-positive framework.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth services across Washington State through the encrypted Spruce Health platform for both mental health and nutrition counseling sessions.
What is your approach to body image concerns?
We utilize body liberation frameworks and The Body Positive certification to address weight-based discrimination while promoting self-acceptance through anti-diet, size-inclusive counseling practices.
Do you accept insurance?
We can verify if we're in-network with your insurance carrier. Contact us directly for insurance verification details and payment options for our services.
