Karen Darden, RD, RDN, CEDS

Karen Darden, RD, RDN, CEDS

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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. She earned her Master's in Dietetics and Bachelor's degree from D'Youville University, and holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide. 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. She specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and emotional eating, offering a compassionate, personalized approach to care. Karen 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. Her 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. A license is not required for this provider to see patients. This provider holds a Registered Dietitian certification with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Average wait time

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Bedside manner

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About Karen Darden

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. She earned her Master's in Dietetics and Bachelor's degree from D'Youville University, and holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide. 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. She specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and emotional eating, offering a compassionate, personalized approach to care. Karen 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. Her 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. A license is not required for this provider to see patients. This provider holds a Registered Dietitian certification with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

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Disordered Eating
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Disordered Eating
Eating Disorder
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Board certifications

  • Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

Education and training

  • D'Youville University, Master's in Dietetics
  • D'Youville University (Bachelor's)
  • Touro University Worldwide, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • University of the Pacific (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1477131050

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Bedside manner
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Karen Darden is certified by Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).

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Karen Darden speaks English.

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1 patients have reviewed Karen Darden. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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