FAQ
Question: What if I do not have an eating disorder? Can I still
receive services from Potentia?
Answer: Absolutely! While we have specialized training in disordered
eating and trauma issues, we enjoy working with individuals seeking
support on a variety of other issues.
Question: Do you take insurance?
Answer: We take PPO insurance as an out-of-network provider or
provide a super bill to clients to submit to their insurance company
for direct reimbursement. If you have a PPO, you will want to find
out the amount of your deductible and what percentage of the fee your
insurer is stating they plan to pay. Potentia has had good success
getting single case agreements for clients with HMO’s.
Question: How long can I expect to be in
therapy?
Answer: The length of therapy is unique to each individual and
depends on the personality, life experiences, and goals for each. We
work with our clients to define their goals and then check in on a
regular basis to assess and re-evaluate these goals.
Question: How frequent are sessions?
Answer: Most clients schedule weekly sessions, although some prefer
to meet more or less frequently depending on their recovery and
support needs.
Question: Do I still need to participate in nutritional therapy if I
am well informed about nutrition?
Answer: A Registered Dietician can help you sort through
misinformation that contributes to over and under nutrition. You can
expect evidence-based support that will help you improve your
performance in sports and in life rather than trendy or fad-driven
advice. Our customized support goes beyond the standard education
and meal plan models while advocating a non-diet philosophy.
Question: What is the different between a Registered Dietician and a
Nutritionist?
Answer: The Registered Dietician credential is a legally protected
title that can only be used by practitioners who are authorized by the
Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic
Association.
Individuals with the Registered Dietician credential have fulfilled
specific requirements, including having earned at least a
bachelor’s degree in nutritional science, completed a supervised
practice program and passed a registration examination—in
addition to maintaining continuing education requirements for
recertification. See the American Dietetic Association's website for
more information
www.eatright.org
The definition and requirements for the term “nutritionist” vary. Some states have licensure laws that define the scope of practice for someone using the designation “nutritionist,” but in other states, virtually anyone can call him- or herself a “nutritionist” regardless of education or training (or lack thereof).
