Val Kallen, MS, RD
Weight-inclusive nutrition therapy for adults in New York and North Carolina
Whether you're in eating disorder recovery, done with dieting, or figuring out food on a GLP-1, you're welcome here. We'll work on what's actually getting in the way. It's rarely just the food.
Virtual across NY and NC, in person in Durham
Where are you starting from?
However you got here, there's a place to begin
- 01 I'm in eating disorder recovery Whether you're stepping down from a higher level of care or starting for the first time, I'll work alongside your treatment team to help food feel less scary and more doable.
- 02 I'm stuck in the diet and binge cycle If you're always starting over on Monday, you're not failing. The diet is. Let's get you off the cycle and back to eating like a person again.
- 03 I'm on (or considering) a GLP-1 These medications change hunger, fullness, and how food feels. I'll help you eat enough, feel your best, and keep your relationship with food intact along the way.
- 04 I'm living with PMOS A new name for PCOS, but probably the same old advice to “just lose weight.” Let's focus instead on eating in a way that supports your energy, your hormones, and your health, without restriction.
Referring a client? Here's how to reach me
Sound familiar?
- You think about food more than you want to.
- You've tried to “eat better” so many times you've lost count.
- You're never quite sure if you're eating too much, or not enough.
- It feels like your body is working against you.
It doesn't have to feel this hard.
Working together, we'll figure out what's actually getting in the way, and help you trust your body and feel confident feeding yourself again. There are no food rules here, no judgment about your body or your medications, and no one‑size‑fits‑all plan. I'll work alongside your therapist, doctor, or prescriber, so your care actually connects.
A little about me
Hi, I'm Val
I'm a registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and I took the scenic route to get here. I studied psychology, spent a few years in professional development, and then went back for my master's in clinical nutrition at NYU. That psychology background still shapes every session. We talk about food, and we talk about everything around it.
I trained in eating disorder treatment at Monte Nido and spent six years building my practice in New York City before moving to Durham in 2023. Today I see clients virtually across New York and North Carolina, and in person in Durham. I also provide pro bono care through Project HEAL, because good care shouldn't depend on what you can afford.
Credentials
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
- MS, Clinical Nutrition, NYU
- Licensed in New York and North Carolina
- Member, International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians
In their words
Since working with Val, my relationship to food and my body image have changed so drastically, I hardly recognize the way I saw them before. I still get ED thoughts and feel bad about my body, but my mind no longer connects to those thoughts without pause. I am able to thoughtfully consider them, remind myself of my healthy self, and move on. I've gotten so much of my time back.
From the blog
Words to nourish the mind
Whenever you're ready
Let's talk about what you need
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Book a free 15‑minute call, and we'll talk through what's going on, what support could look like, and whether I'm the right fit. No pressure, and no prep required.
Virtual across NY and NCIn person in Durham
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