Background
Hi! My name is Carol Ann Kostella. I grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended Louisiana Tech University earning a bachelor's and master's degree in Dietetics in 1992. In 2016, I earned a master's degree in psychology from Walden University. This endeavor was prompted by years of working with clients who struggled with making lifestyle changes, including what they ate, to improve not only their health, but the quality of their lives. I gained insight into the human mind and how each of us are shaped through our journey through life. Through motivational interviewing, I will gain a clear understanding of your health concerns providing evidenced based guidance that fits your needs and lifestyle to improve your health and quality of life. My passion is to provide expertise and guidance through this lifestyle change to greatly improve your health and quality of life.
Availability
Approach
"Over 15 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian working closely with a diverse population in one-on-one and group settings. Obtaining a master's degree in clinical psychology in 2016 has enhanced my counseling skills using motivational interviewing techniques along with mindfulness and intuitive eating techniques. My approach is patient centered with a thorough understanding of goals and providing expertise guidance to achieve and maintain these goals working together as a team."
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Modalities
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing clients in
AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IN, LA, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
