Frequently Asked Questions About Nutrition Counseling

  • No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to benefit from nutrition counseling. Many adults seek support for chaotic eating patterns, stress-related eating, chronic dieting, appetite dysregulation, or feeling overwhelmed around food.

  • Sessions are conversational and collaborative. We slow down, get oriented, and talk about what’s actually happening with your eating, your routines, your stress, and your body. You don’t need to prepare anything - we figure it out together at a pace that feels supportive.

  • You can schedule a consultation or first session directly through my website. If you want to use insurance, I’ll verify your benefits before we begin so you know exactly what to expect.

Getting Started

  • Yes. My Food Therapy is in-network with UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and Aetna for nutrition counseling in many states, including Colorado and Oregon. Many clients pay $0 out of pocket depending on their plan.

  • You can call the Member Services number on the back of your insurance card and ask whether nutrition counseling is covered under CPT codes 97802 or 97803. My Food Therapy also provides an insurance verification guide to help simplify the process.

  • Yes. All Sessions are virtual. You can work with me from anywhere in the states I’m licensed in.

  • It depends on your needs. Some clients meet weekly, others biweekly, and some flex up or down depending on life, stress, or medical needs.

  • We provide nutrition counseling in multiple states, including Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and many others through virtual care licensing coverage.

Insurance & Logistics

  • A non‑diet approach means we focus on nourishment, consistency, and your relationship with food - not restriction, punishment, or chasing a number. It’s evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, and centered on helping you feel more regulated and supported in your body.

  • Trauma-informed nutrition counseling recognizes how stress, trauma, nervous system regulation, and lived experiences can affect eating patterns, appetite, and health behaviors. Care is collaborative, paced, and grounded in emotional safety.

  • Yes. Nutrition counseling often overlaps with appetite, digestion, energy, and medication changes. We’ll integrate whatever’s relevant.

  • No. I don’t use rigid or one‑size‑fits‑all plans.

    If structure or a prescriptive plan is clinically needed (for medical oversight or ED‑related concerns), we’ll decide that together and tailor it to your real life.

  • Only when it’s clinically appropriate - for medical oversight, growth trends, or when ED behaviors may be hidden. It’s never used as pressure, judgment, or a measure of “success.”

  • I offer structured plans only when they’re clinically needed - for example, for medical oversight or ED‑related support. Otherwise, we focus on routines, clarity, and patterns that fit your real life rather than rigid rules.

Clinical Approach

  • Yes. I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and an Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS), which means I’ve completed advanced, trauma‑informed training in eating disorder care. Some clients are in formal treatment; others are navigating patterns that feel stressful or confusing. We’ll talk about what level of support is appropriate for you.

  • My Food Therapy supports adults navigating:

    • emotional eating

    • eating disorders

    • ADHD-related eating challenges

    • stress-related eating patterns

    • GLP-1 appetite changes

    • high cholesterol

    • hypertension

    • prediabetes

    • general nutrition overwhelm

  • Yes. Nutrition counseling can help adults with ADHD-related eating challenges such as forgetting meals, inconsistent appetite, impulsive eating, executive functioning difficulties, and difficulty maintaining meal structure.

  • Yes. Nutrition counseling can help you better understand emotional eating patterns without shame or judgment. We’ll explore what’s driving the pattern - stress, under‑eating, overwhelm, sensory needs, or emotional regulation - and build tools that support you without shame.

  • Yes. Nutrition counseling can help adults navigating appetite changes, reduced hunger cues, meal consistency, protein intake, and nutrition adequacy while taking GLP-1 medications. The goal is to support your health without rigidity or pressure.

Who I Work With

  • Mu Food Therapy focuses on collaborative, weight-inclusive, real-life nutrition support rather than restrictive dieting, rigid food rules, or quick fixes. The approach is grounded in sustainability, autonomy, and practical eating patterns.

  • Yes - with your permission. This can include therapists, physicians, psychiatrists, or treatment teams when needed for continuity or safety.

  • Absolutely. I love talking recipes - especially simple, realistic ideas that fit your preferences, capacity, and lifestyle. We can explore new foods, troubleshoot barriers, or make eating feel more doable and enjoyable.

My Philosophy

Step‑by‑Step: What to Ask

Call the Member Services number on the back of your insurance card and ask:

  • “Is Lisa Rostek, RDN (NPI 1518478627) in‑network with my plan?”

    If no:

    “What are my out‑of‑network benefits for nutrition counseling?”


  • “Does my plan cover nutrition counseling for CPT codes 97802, 97803, or 97804?”

    If yes:

    “How many visits or hours are allowed per year?”


  • “Does my plan cover my diagnosis code with those CPT codes?”


    If they say “preventative only”:

    “Is my diagnosis considered preventative when paired with 97802 or 97803?”


  • “Are telehealth nutrition visits covered?”

  • “Do I need a referral or prior authorization?”

  • •  Co‑pay: $________

    •  Deductible: $________ (and how much is met?)

    •  Coinsurance: ______%


  • “Do I have any session limits or a maximum benefit for nutrition counseling?”

  • Ask for:

    •  Representative’s name

    •  Reference number

    •  Date & time of call