Getting support with eating can feel vulnerable and full of unknowns.
My approach is to meet you where you’re at, whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or have been on this path for some time. Together, we’ll collaborate on your goals in a judgement free space where you can feel comfortable showing up as you are. In our work, you can expect social justice–informed conversations that explore the intersecting factors shaping your relationship with food and your body, including systems of oppression, identity, and culture.
Works with:
Adults (18+)
LGBTQ+
Neurodivergence
Specializes in:
Eating Disorders
Chronic Dieting
PCOS
Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
(OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD)
Sees clients:
In-Person in Portland, OR
Virtually in OR, WA, CA, AZ
Down to earth human who loves spending time outside, learning new things, and exploring new places.
I’m an avid learner who listens to podcasts on the daily, reads loads of non-fiction, and nerds out on watching documentaries.
In Portland, we’re fortunate to have so many places to explore whether that’s parks, places to eat, or coffee spots. I get so much joy going to places I haven’t been before so I’m always venturing out to new spots!
I love visiting national parks and have made a tradition of going to a national park for my birthday the last few years. Some favorites are Capitol Reef in Utah, the North Cascades in Washington, and Yosemite in California.
LET’S FIGURE OUT THE FOOD TOGETHER
A few of my favorite things...
Are you a dietitian looking to receive supervision?
My style is relaxed and informal as my hope is for you to feel comfortable exploring cases and questions in a supportive space. This work is *hard* and receiving supervision throughout my career has been an invaluable resource to better care for myself as a clinician and feel more confident navigating new and complex cases.
In working together, you can expect clarity on steps to take, curiosity for self-reflection, and plenty of validation and reassurance. We can explore various topics from incorporating body image work into nutrition therapy, case consultation, boundary setting, weight-inclusive MNT, and more.
To inquire about receiving supervision, click here.
Lydia's Professional Bio
Lydia Fredeen, RD, CD, LD is a dietitian who founded New Leaf Nutrition in 2021. She received her Bachelors of Food Science and Nutrition at Central Washington University and began her career working in primary care with the Veterans Health Administration and later at a community health clinic. In primary care, she supported clients with various nutrition needs including diabetes, nutrition in pregnancy and postpartum, heart disease, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and digestive concerns. During the next six years, Lydia worked in all levels of care in eating disorder treatment centers and developed a passion for supporting individuals in eating disorder recovery. She’s a member of the The Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), the Columbia River Eating Disorder Network (CREDN), and Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians and Professionals (EDRDPro).
