Angela Lendzioszek
MS, RD, LD
Licensed in TX & OK
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:
Arati Patel
MS, RDN, LD
Speaks Gujarati
Licensed in TX
Brittany Thiel
RD, LD
Licensed in TX & PA
Kelly Minarick
MBA, RD, LD
Licensed in IL, TX, & UT
Diana Figueroa
RD, LD
Habla Español
Licensed in TX
Business Development Manager
FAQs About LGBTQIA+ Affirming Nutrition Counseling
Many insurance plans cover nutrition counseling as a preventative or medical service, either 100% or with standard copays/deductibles. Our team accepts most major providers, and you can verify your insurance benefits with us to understand your specific policy.
We offer LGBTQIA+ affirming nutrition counseling at our in-person offices in Texas (Austin, Fort Worth, North Dallas) and Illinois (Chicago). We also offer telehealth nutrition counseling in several states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
An LGBTQIA+ affirming dietitian will ensure you receive holistic care in a safe and welcoming space. Our dietitians can also help you navigate the unique nutritional considerations that may accompany hormone therapy or feelings of body dysmorphia. This approach goes beyond generic recommendations to personalized and affirming nutrition guidance.
Your first appointment typically lasts about 55-85 minutes and creates the foundation for our work together. We’ll discuss your health history, meal patterns, and relationship with food in a judgment-free environment. We’ll also work together to establish goals tailored to your needs.
We would love to work with you! To get started, you can fill out our request counseling form to tell us more about you so we can match you with a dietitian, or you can book directly online if you already have one in mind.
Note: This page is not meant to be a diagnosis tool.
