Paulina Karecka, MS, RD/LDN
Paulina (she/her) is a registered eating disorder dietitian specializing in helping clients rediscover a healthy and balanced relationship with food.
PAULINA'S APPROACH
Paulina is a dedicated registered dietitian specializing in eating disorder treatment, with extensive experience across various levels of care, including residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Her expertise is particularly focused on working with adolescents and their families through a Family-Based Therapy (FBT)-informed model, which emphasizes the role of parental involvement in nutritional counseling. Paulina is a weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size (HAES)-informed dietitian known for her compassionate and effective approach.
Her experience includes treating a range of eating disorders, including Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and Diabulimia.
Her approach emphasizes health, food flexibility, and freedom while actively challenging diet culture and fostering a positive relationship with food. Paulina’s commitment to her clients has earned her positive feedback from both individuals and families. Outside of her professional life, Paulina enjoys spending time outdoors, experimenting with new recipes, and enjoying quality moments with friends and family.
PAULINA'S EDUCATION
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Northern Illinois University- Master’s of Science in Nutrition
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Masters Certificate in Eating Disorder Treatment
PAULINA'S SPECIALITIES
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Child and Adolescent Nutrition and Eating Disorder Recovery
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Adolescent Family Informed Approach (FBT) for Eating Disorder Treatment
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Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and Diabulimia.
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Parent and Caregiver Nutrition Support for Eating Disorder Recovery