Eating Disorder Dietitians & Nutritionists in NYC & Nationwide
Nutrition Counseling for Eating Disorders & Complicated Food Relationships
Brooklyn
New York City
New York State
Nationwide
Collaborative
Inclusive
Affirming
Compassionate
Lindsay Krasna,
MA, EdM, RD, CDN
Lindsay (she/her) is the proud founder of LK Nutrition. She is a Registered Dietitian and New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist with 15 years of clinical experience, specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating and weight inclusive nutrition.
Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University, where she also completed her dietetic internship. She holds dual master's degrees in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University and completed her counseling internship at the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai in New York City.
Lindsay is a lover of learning. In an effort to provide the most relevant and affirming care, she regularly seeks out continuing education on a variety of topics from experts in the field with diverse lived and clinical experiences. She's completed professional trainings in eating disorders through organizations such as the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP), EDRD Pro. and Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics (WIND).
Lindsay is a professional member of EDRD Pro, the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD), the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA), Mental Health Alliance for Athletes, Athlete Community Clinicians (ACC), and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is an approved Health at Every Size® (HAES®) provider as well as a former ambassador for IFEDD's New York City Chapter, a local professional group dedicated to advocacy for eating disorder dietitians and their clients.
Lindsay has been featured in various media sources for her expertise on topics such as nutrition for eating disorder recovery and LGBTQ+ affirming nutrition care. She is also a published co-author of a chapter on eating behaviors in the clinical text Behavioral Addictions (Academic Press, 2014). Lindsay speaks to fellow professionals and students, too. She led a continuing education webinar for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Women's Health Dietetic Practice Group, "Eating Disorders: How Dietitians Can Help Without Harming" (2018), and served on the Greater New York Dietetic Association's nutrition career panel for NYC dietetics students (2017).
Lindsay has worked as a Registered Dietitian with a variety of populations, and in a range of settings and levels of care, including The Renfrew Center, Upper East Health, Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center, and Kings County Hospital Center.
Prior to starting her nutrition career, Lindsay was a competitive athlete. She played Division 1 college basketball at Cornell University, followed by a professional stint in Israel.
Lindsay welcomes clients from all backgrounds into her practice. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals within the LGBTQIA+ and Jewish communities, as well as athletes, and those working in helping professions.
Lindsay is moved by the transformative power of genuinely collaborative relationships. She strives to create a therapeutic alliance where clients can feel safe to talk about their unique food and body experiences, while holding hope for more peaceful, empowering possibilities along the way. She is continually inspired and humbled by the wisdom, bravery and resilience of her clients.
In her spare time, Lindsay can be found playing hoops, spending time with her nephews, and performing in an acoustic girlband around NYC.