Anna Marie Long, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C

Meet Anna Marie

Have you ever felt like food has become way more complicated than it should be?

Maybe you've spent years caught in the cycle of dieting, restricting, overeating, food rules, and guilt. Maybe you're recovering from an eating disorder and aren't sure how to trust yourself around food again. Or maybe you're a parent watching someone you love struggle and wondering how you can possibly help.

I get it. Food can become incredibly complicated—and I believe you don't have to stay stuck there.

I’m Anna Marie Long, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. My approach is non-diet, weight-inclusive, and grounded in intuitive eating, compassionate care, and the belief that recovery is about so much more than food.

I especially love working with complex eating disorder presentations and with families who want to be actively involved in the recovery process. I believe that clients deserve to feel heard, respected, and understood—not reduced to a diagnosis, a meal plan, or a number on a scale.

Faith and Recovery

My Christian faith is at the heart of who I am and how I approach my work.

I believe that true healing involves the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—and I love working with Christian clients who want their faith to be a meaningful part of their recovery. We don't have to separate your relationship with food from your relationship with Jesus.

That can mean talking openly about difficult topics like control, gluttony, fasting, body image, and the ways diet culture can sometimes make its way into Christian spaces. It can also mean prayer when appropriate, or simply creating a space where you don't have to compartmentalize your faith in order to receive excellent eating disorder care.

I work with people from all backgrounds, and faith-integrated treatment is never something I impose on a client. But for those who want it, I believe there is tremendous value in bringing faith into the conversation.

I co-wrote Nourished by Faith: Biblical Perspective on Food, Eating Disorders, and Body Image, which explores the intersection of Christian faith, food, eating disorders, and body image. I have also appeared on podcasts discussing these topics.

Supporting Families and Other Dietitians

One of the parts of my work I value most is helping other people become better equipped to support those struggling with eating disorders.

I am an iaedp-approved CEDS consultant and supervise and mentor dietitians pursuing their CEDS credential. I also work with professionals who want to strengthen their eating disorder knowledge and learn how to appropriately integrate faith into their clinical work.

I especially enjoy mentoring Christian dietitians who may feel unsure about how to talk openly about faith with clients. I want good dietitians to become great dietitians—and to feel confident bringing both their clinical expertise and their values into the work they do.

A Little About Me

I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nutrition from The University of Texas at Austin and completed my dietetic internship through UT Austin. I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian in Texas and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp).

Outside of work, I love traveling, exploring new places, and spending time with my family. I also genuinely love food! You might find me trying a new restaurant, exploring a winery, or enjoying one of my favorite spots around Austin.

And because I believe food is meant to be enjoyed—not feared—I am always happy to share a restaurant recommendation.

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." — 1 Corinthians 10:31

Anna Marie is not currently accepting new individual nutrition counseling clients.