
Karen Darden
MS, RDN, LD, CEDS-C
Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
English
About Me
Karen Darden, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Consultant with a passion for helping people heal their relationships with food and their bodies. Drawing from her own recovery experience, Karen brings warmth, empathy, and a deep understanding to her work, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to share their struggles and grow toward healing.
Karen specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and emotional eating, offering a compassionate, personalized approach to care. She tailors her guidance to fit each client’s unique needs and goals, whether they’re navigating years of chronic dieting, working through an eating disorder, or simply seeking more peace and balance with food.
Karen’s approach is rooted in the principles of Health At Every Size and Intuitive Eating, focusing on the whole person, not just the numbers on a scale. She combines her expertise in nutrition, movement, and psychology to provide practical, sustainable strategies for healing. Above all, Karen believes in meeting clients where they are, offering kindness, patience, and unwavering support at every step of the journey.
Whether you’re taking your first steps toward recovery or continuing a long journey, Karen is here to walk alongside you, helping you reconnect with food and your body in a way that feels empowering and freeing.