Bethany Pellerito, MSW, LSW, RDN
they/she | Registered dietitian + Licensed Social worker
My approach is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to reconnect with their bodies, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and build trust in themselves rather than following rigid rules or pursuing perfection. In our sessions, I show up as an authentic, affirming partner who balances evidence-based care with warmth, humor, and genuine curiosity to help you create a life that feels meaningful. Not one controlled by food, body image, or fear.
If you're here, chances are your relationship with food, your body, or yourself has become exhausting. You may feel stuck between wanting things to be different and feeling unsure where to begin, carrying shame, anxiety, perfectionism, or the belief that you have to figure it all out alone. Healing is possible, and you deserve care that sees you as a whole person. Together, space can be created to build trust in yourself, reconnect with your values, and move toward a life that feels bigger than food and body image.
You Deserve Care That Sees and Supports the Whole You
populations
- Adults
- Trans/Non-binary/LGBTQ+
- Fat/Plus size
- Healthcare professionals
approaches
specialties
- OCD
- Eating disorders
- Body dysmorphia/Body image
- Grief
- Gender & Identity Exploration
- Parts Work
- Exposure Response Prevention
- Health at Every Size
- Fat Positive/Body Liberation
- Motivational Interviewing
values
- Anti-Carceral/Body Liberation
- Social Justice
- Collaboration/Curiosity
- Compassion
I’m happiest outside, caring for animals, tending to plants, and finding my next little adventure.
When I'm not meeting with clients, I'm probably covered in horse hair, digging in my garden, playing with my dogs, or trying to keep my ever-growing collection of houseplants alive. I love being outdoors, exploring Colorado, and making my home feel cozy. I'm a firm believer that laughter, authenticity, and a little dirt can go a long way.
Rates & Insurance
private pay rates
Follow-Up Session: $165
in-network with:
Limited sliding scale openings
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United/UMR
- United/UMR/UBH
- BCBS/Anthem
- Aetna
- Colorado Medicaid
Why This Work Matters To Me
My journey into clinical work started with my passion for helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies. As a Registered Dietitian, I quickly learned that nutrition is about so much more than what someone eats. Food is connected to emotions, experiences, identity, relationships, and the way we see ourselves. This understanding led me to pursue social work so I could better support the mental health side of healing and provide more integrated care. Throughout my career, I have been drawn to working with people who have felt misunderstood or judged and helping them feel seen and supported. I believe meaningful change happens through connection, compassion, and creating a space where people can show up as their whole selves.
Bethany Pellerito
Bethany is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Registered Dietitian (RDN) with a background in eating disorder treatment, nutrition therapy, and mental health care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Western Michigan University and completed her dietetic internship and graduate coursework in Clinical Dietetics at Marshall University. She later earned her Master of Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver, expanding her ability to support clients through both the nutritional and psychological aspects of healing. Bethany has extensive experience working with individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and complex relationships with food. Her clinical approach is informed by weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, with a focus on helping clients feel understood, empowered, and connected to themselves. She is passionate about integrating nutrition and mental health care to support the whole person.
