Nutrition

At May You Find Peace Counseling and Wellness, we understand that true healing encompasses mind, body, and spirit. Our nutrition services are designed to complement your mental health journey, supporting you through anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and life's many challenges. We offer a holistic approach that recognizes the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel.

Our Holistic Approach to Nutrition

Nutrition is foundational to mental and physical wellbeing. Our nutritionists work alongside our team of therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and medical professionals to provide comprehensive, integrated care. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, IBS, pre-diabetes or diabetes, PCOS, thyroid disorders, POTS, MCAS, celiac disease, GERD, SIBO, general GI discomfort, histamine intolerance, or increased stress, affecting your appetite, self esteem, or body image, proper nutrition can be a powerful tool in your healing journey.

We combine evidence-based nutritional science with holistic healing modalities, including reiki and mindful eating practices, to create personalized nutrition plans that honor your unique needs, goals, and preferences.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Nutritional Counseling

Our nutrition services address the whole person, supporting both physical and emotional health. We specialize in:

Mental Health Nutrition Support: Nutritional strategies to support anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, recognizing the gut-brain connection and how food impacts emotional wellbeing
Chronic Illness Support: Specialized nutrition guidance for individuals living with chronic illness, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune conditions, as well as support for families and caregivers navigating these challenges
ADHD Nutritional Support: Dietary approaches that support focus, concentration, and symptom management for children and adults with ADHD
Emotional Eating and Body Image: Compassionate support for those struggling with their relationship with food, emotional eating patterns, and body image concerns
Grief and Loss Nutrition Support: Gentle nutritional guidance during times of grief, when self-care and nourishment may feel overwhelming
Child and Family Nutrition: Age-appropriate nutrition counseling for children receiving play therapy or child therapy, supporting healthy development and addressing picky eating or sensory concerns
Hormonal support: Tailored nutrition plans for individuals experiencing PCOS, thyroid disorders (hypo-/hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's), perimenopause/menopause changes, adrenal dysregulation
Pain relief: Personalized nutrition plans to support individuals experiencing adnominal pain and discomfort, due to conditions such as: IBS, IBD, GERD, celiac disease, functional dyspepsia, SIBO, general GI discomfort

Advanced Testing and Personalized Care

To provide the most effective and personalized nutrition care, we offer comprehensive testing services that go beyond traditional approaches:

GeneSight Testing

We provide GeneSight DNA testing to identify which medications are the best match for your unique body chemistry. This pharmacogenomic testing helps our medical team prescribe medications for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other conditions with greater confidence, reducing the trial-and-error process and supporting faster, more effective treatment outcomes. This testing can be completed by your MYFP APRN.

Vitamin and Thyroid Level Testing

Optimal health requires optimal nutrition at the cellular level. We check vitamin and thyroid levels to ensure your body has what it needs to function at its best. Deficiencies in key nutrients can contribute to symptoms of depression, anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. By identifying and addressing these imbalances, we support your body's natural healing capacity. This testing can be completed by your MYFP APRN or Nutritionist.

Integrated with Your Complete Care Team

Our nutrition services work seamlessly with our other holistic offerings:

Psychotherapy Integration: Nutrition counseling complements therapy modalities including EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and cognitive behavioral therapy
Medication Management: Our nutritionists collaborate with our APRNs who provide psychiatric medication evaluations and medication management to optimize your treatment plan
Holistic Healing: We integrate reiki, mindfulness practices, and other holistic approaches to support your overall wellness
Medical Coordination: We work closely with your other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care

Convenient Access to Care

We offer nutrition services through multiple access points to meet your needs:

In-Person Appointments: Meet with our nutritionists at our welcoming offices in Middlebury and Southbury, Connecticut
Telehealth Services: Access nutrition counseling from the comfort of your home through secure video appointments, available throughout Connecticut
Flexible Scheduling: We offer appointment times that work with your schedule and can coordinate nutrition visits with your therapy or medication management appointments

Meet Our Nutritionist

Rachel Naumann, MS, CNS, CDN

Certified Nutrition Specialist® | Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist

Rachel Naumann is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist who supports individuals in improving energy, digestion, stress resilience, and overall well-being. She works with clients navigating digestive concerns, metabolic or hormonal imbalances, mental health challenges, and disruptions in appetite or eating, helping them build a sustainable, nourishing relationship with food.

Rachel works with clients of all ages, from adolescents to older adults, providing individualized care across mental health, metabolic and hormonal imbalances, autonomic disorders, and digestive issues. She understands how deeply food, emotions, and the nervous system are connected and partners with clients to create supportive routines, increase body trust, and cultivate a more joyful and intuitive approach to eating.

Education and Training

Rachel earned her Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, completing a program known for its integrative, holistic perspective combined with evidence-based approaches to client assessment and counseling. Her approach blends functional medicine principles with trauma-informed, evidence-based nutrition practices, helping clients make realistic and sustainable changes.

Her passion for nutrition began with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont, followed by several years working on organic farms and farmers markets, and traveling internationally while volunteering in sustainable agriculture and studying Ayurveda. These experiences shaped her understanding of food systems, cultural food practices, and the connection between lifestyle and health.

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys gardening, yoga, cooking, and hiking with her dog, finding inspiration from nature and seasonal foods.

Clinical Specialties

Rachel provides expert support for a wide range of conditions, including:

Digestive Issues: IBS, IBD, GERD, celiac disease, functional dyspepsia, SIBO, and general gastrointestinal discomfort
Metabolic Concerns: Prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, and hypertension
Hormonal Conditions: PCOS, thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's), perimenopause and menopause transitions, and adrenal dysregulation
Autonomic and Dysautonomia Disorders: POTS, MCAS, and histamine intolerance
Mental Health and Behavioral Concerns: Depression, anxiety, fatigue, stress-related concerns, appetite or eating disruptions, and eating disorders

Who We Serve

Our nutrition services support individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges:

Adolescents, adults, and older adults struggling with anxiety, depression, or mood disorders
Individuals with ADHD seeking nutritional support for focus and symptom management
People living with chronic illness, including autoimmune conditions, Lyme disease, Long Covid, IBD, IBS, POTS, MCAS, and other multi-faceted medical conditions
Those managing metabolic concerns such as diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome
Individuals with hormonal imbalances including PCOS, thyroid disorders, or perimenopause/menopause symptoms
People experiencing digestive issues like GERD, celiac disease, SIBO, or functional dyspepsia
Caregivers and family members supporting loved ones with chronic illness
Those experiencing grief and loss who need support maintaining nourishment during difficult times
Children and adolescents receiving play therapy or child therapy who would benefit from nutritional support
Anyone seeking to improve their relationship with food, address eating disorders or disrupted eating patterns, and support their mental health through nutrition

Why Choose May You Find Peace for Nutrition Services?

Our practice offers a unique combination of expertise and compassionate care:

Truly Holistic Care: We address nutrition within the context of your complete mental, emotional, and physical health
Integrated Treatment Team: Our nutritionists work alongside therapists trained in EMDR, IFS, play therapy, and other specialized modalities, as well as psychiatric nurse practitioners offering medication management and evaluations
Advanced Testing: Access to GeneSight testing and comprehensive vitamin and thyroid level testing for personalized treatment
Specialized Expertise: Experience supporting individuals with complex medical conditions, mental health challenges, and chronic illness
Flexible Service Delivery: Choose between in-person visits in Middlebury or Southbury, or convenient telehealth appointments
Compassionate Support: We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your relationship with food and receive the support you deserve

Getting Started

Taking the first step toward better health through nutrition is an act of courage and self-care. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic illness, grief, or simply want to nourish your body and mind more effectively, we're here to walk this path with you.

Our nutrition services are available through telehealth throughout Connecticut, as well as in-person at our offices in Middlebury and Southbury. We work with individuals of all ages and are experienced in supporting both those directly facing health challenges and the families who care for them.

Phone: 203-558-1143Email: appointments@mayyoufindpeacellc.com

You deserve to feel your best. Let us help you discover how nutrition can support your journey toward peace, wellness, and optimal health.

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