Barbara E Livingston, D.MIN., LMHC, DipACLM
My clients often want to make lifestyle changes to regain and sustain total health—but often aren’t sure how to get started.
Culinary health coaching is a great place to start!
I’m Dr. Barbara Livingston and I’m dedicated to helping my clients optimize their lives on many levels—including nutrition—because very often a nutrient rich diet can help treat chronic illnesses (or complement the treatment plan prescribed by your MD).
Learning to eat well can help you address a variety of issues proactively:
BURNOUT
ANXIETY & WORRY
DEPRESSION & LONELINESS
CAREER OVERWHELM
ADHD
CHRONIC PAIN
LOW MOTIVATION
DISORDERED EATING
ADHD
LOW ENERGY
I’ll help you learn to make good food choices and cook with confidence—using fresh, local ingredients.
Physical health and emotional well-being are gifts that require skills and abilities to maintain. Most people have not learned how to use food as a tool to live more fully, but want to!
I’m excited for you to feel the difference a fantastic, nutritional diet can make!
increased energy
reduced chronic pain
decreased stress
elevated confidence
Plant-Forward Eating: Learn How!
I’ll teach you how to focus on using minimally processed foods and easy ways to make delicious, even craveable meals that benefit your body and satisfy your soul.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is my first time in therapy. What should I expect?
We will begin by learning about what brings you to therapy and explore your goals for hoped for outcomes. Together, our goal is to develop insight and discover solutions to issues that are problematic.
How many sessions will I get?
A client is in treatment with me until he/she feels the set goals have been met.
How long do sessions last?
50 minutes for psychotherapy
½ hour or 1 hour for CHEF Coaching
Do sessions need to be used within a certain time frame?
This does not apply because you will pay for your sessions at the time of your appointment. (wasn’t sure on this response, Barbara).
Will I receive additional materials or email support?
No.
What is CHEF coaching?
Food is medicine! Culinary Health Education Fundamentals (CHEF) is an opportunity to learn how to make lasting change in the way you eat. Learn how to cook with confidence using fresh and local ingredients, focusing on developing new ways of "plant-forward" eating which are great for you and great for the planet!
Do sessions take place via phone, Skype, in person?
Most sessions are in person. I will meet by phone if circumstances demand it, but not as a regular course.
How will I be billed?
Clients pay at the time of service.
If applicable, I will bill your Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance.
Is there pre-work?
Psychotherapy clients will fill out a questionnaire prior to their first meeting.
How does exercising during therapy actually work?
Exercise is medicine! Research studies show exercise is highly effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. You set the pace while walking on a treadmill in the comfort and privacy of the office. Most clients experience a lift in mood, increased problem solving, and clearer thinking.
