Diana Figueroa
RD, LD
Habla Español
Licensed in TX
Clinical Manager & Provider Outreach Coordinator
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Nutrition Counseling
People in the LGBTQIA+ community often face discrimination when it comes to accessing medical and therapeutic care that affirms their identity. Our LGBTQIA+ affirming dietitians recognize the significant impact that this can have on a client’s mental and physical health. Our dietitians will validate the lived experiences of a client who is LGBTQIA+ and will provide a safe space for them to talk about their sexual orientation and/or gender identity when it comes to their nutrition counseling experience.
How LGBTQIA+ affirming care can help when it comes to nutrition:
Many LGBTQIA+ individuals do not have a safe and supportive network of people who support them.
Affirming care will allow for a judgement and stigma free zone which can improve the well-being of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Safe and affirming healthcare provides better clinical outcomes for those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Is patient-centered care and treats individuals holistically, allowing their care to align with who they identify as.
Can allow for a stronger and more impactful dietitian-client relationship.
Our LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care Registered Dietitian Nutritionists:
Kelly Minarick
MBA, RD, LD
Licensed in IL, IA & TX
Brittany Thiel
RD, LD
Licensed in TX, SC, PA, DE, WI
Arati Patel
MS, RDN, LD
Speaks Gujarati & Hindi
Licensed in TX
Angela Lendzioszek
MS, RD, LD
Licensed in TX & OK
Note: This page is not meant to be a diagnosis tool.