About
I am an eating disorders expert with lived experience.
That means that in addition to having clinical knowledge and expertise, I also know what it’s like to live through the lowest lows, walk through the toughest parts of healing, and come out on the other side. I know what it’s like to be physically, mentally, and emotionally drained despite trying to fix myself with food.
My approach to nutrition therapy is relational, warm, and depth-oriented. I practice from non-diet, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size® (HAES) frameworks. I incorporate elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and mindfulness into our work. I am committed, both in personal and clinical practice, to values of intersectional feminism and body liberation, and my practice is queer and neuro-affirming. I welcome those who feel they have been failed by traditional eating disorder care and while I know many can achieve complete recovery, I also believe in harm reduction and meeting you where you are at.
I show up with my whole self to sessions, and bring not only my expertise, but also my compassion, humor, and collaborative spirit.
I am passionate about working with my clients to challenge beliefs around nutrition and health that have held them back from discovering freedom, pleasure, and connection to food.
We would be a good fit if…
You think you may have disordered eating and are looking for nutrition support
You’ve been in treatment for an eating disorder and think you might be relapsing
You would describe your relationship with food as “rigid,” “overwhelming” or “chaotic”
You’ve tried “fixing” your acne, fatigue, or gut issues by manipulating your diet
You’ve been told you’re “sensitive” or “intolerant” to a variety of foods
You’re anxious that the foods you eat might be making you sick or unhealthy
You spend more time thinking about food, eating, and/or your body than you would like
You like the concept of Intuitive Eating but don’t think it would actually work for you
You think of yourself as an “emotional eater” and feel you have no willpower around food
You’ve been put on a diet for a health condition and it’s messing with you
Your ADHD meds are impacting your ability to feel your hunger/feed yourself
You have any level of shame around how or what you eat
You’d like to find a way of moving your body that feels fun and empowering
You’re tired of feeling like a floating head, detached and distant from your body
You’re looking for a compassionate professional to guide you as you heal from diet, beauty, and wellness culture
Credentials & EducationBoard-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Certified Dietitian (CD) in Washington State
Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Washington’s School of Public Health
Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Fellowship with a focus on eating disorder treatment at the Seattle Children’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with over 12 years’ experience teaching individual and group classes
A little more about me...I love cats (a lot). To the right is Frankie, who is on my lap through most sessions. If you want some virtual cat therapy, we’ve got you covered.
I am a child of immigrants and my first language is Russian. I also speak French, although it’s gotten pretty rusty over the years.
I didn’t learn to cook much until I was in my early/mid-20s. Recovering from an eating disorder made cooking WAY more fun. Some of my staple comfort dishes include kimchi fried rice and barbecue jackfruit nachos, but nothing beats Annie’s white cheddar shells.
“As I worked with Evelina I felt she genuinely cared about who I was as a person which helped me be vulnerable. Evelina’s empathy, warmth, and compassion helped me stick with the process and not give up when things got hard.”
—former Posy client