Deirdre Earls MBA, RD, LD

Weight Loss Clinic in Austin, Texas

Call (512) 453-8784525 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

About Deirdre Earls MBA, RD, LD

Deirdre Earls is a registered and licensed dietitian based in Austin, Texas, with a master's degree in business administration alongside her nutrition credentials. She's built her practice around the idea that sustainable weight loss isn't about cutting everything you love out of your diet. It's about building eating habits that actually work for your life, your schedule, and your body.

Her approach is evidence-based and deeply personal. Deirdre doesn't hand you a generic meal plan and send you on your way. She takes time to understand your medical history, your relationship with food, and what's actually getting in the way of your goals. Clients often say her sessions feel more like honest conversations than clinical appointments, which is exactly what she's going for.

Services Offered

Deirdre offers one-on-one nutrition counseling for adults looking to lose weight, manage chronic conditions, or simply eat better without feeling deprived. Her services start with a comprehensive intake that covers your diet history, health goals, lab work if available, and any underlying conditions that might affect your nutrition needs. From there, she builds individualized meal strategies that account for your preferences, cooking ability, and budget. She doesn't push supplements or proprietary products. Everything she recommends is based on whole foods and practical behavior change. Follow-up sessions track your progress, troubleshoot what isn't working, and adjust the plan as your needs change. She also works with clients managing Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and PCOS, where weight and nutrition are closely tied to health outcomes. Virtual sessions are available, making it easy to stay consistent even with a busy Austin lifestyle. Whether you're trying to lose 15 pounds or 80, her process stays the same: personalized, honest, and grounded in what the science actually says.

Nutritionists

Weight Loss Centers

Treatment Options

Initial Nutrition Assessment

A comprehensive 60-90 minute intake session covering your diet history, health goals, medical background, and lifestyle factors. Results in a personalized written nutrition plan.

90 minutes$150-$200

Follow-Up Counseling Session

Ongoing check-in sessions to review progress, troubleshoot challenges, and adjust your nutrition plan based on real-world feedback and changing goals.

45-60 minutes$75-$120

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Specialized nutrition counseling for clients managing diabetes, pre-diabetes, PCOS, or high cholesterol, with dietary strategies tied directly to lab outcomes and physician care.

60 minutes$100-$150 (often insurance-covered)

Virtual Nutrition Coaching Package

A structured multi-session package delivered via telehealth, designed for clients across Texas who prefer working remotely with consistent accountability built in.

3-6 months$400-$700 per package

What to Expect

The process starts with a 60-90 minute initial consultation where Deirdre gathers a thorough picture of your current diet, health history, lifestyle, and goals. She'll ask questions that go beyond what you eat, like how you feel after meals, how stress affects your appetite, and what your work schedule looks like. This context shapes everything that comes after.

Following the intake, she puts together a written nutrition plan with specific recommendations tailored to your situation. The plan isn't a rigid script. It's a framework you can adapt. Check-in sessions, typically every two to four weeks, give you space to report what's been working and where you've struggled. Deirdre adjusts the plan based on real feedback, not just what the scale says. Most clients work with her for three to six months before transitioning to occasional maintenance visits.

Why Choose Deirdre Earls MBA, RD, LD

If you've tried dieting before and it didn't stick, Deirdre's approach is worth a serious look. She's not selling a program or pushing products. She's a credentialed dietitian who actually listens and builds something custom for you. That matters more than most people realize going in.

Her dual background in nutrition and business means she thinks practically. She understands that the best nutrition plan is one you'll actually follow, not the theoretically perfect one. Clients who've worked with her often mention that she helped them stop seeing food as the enemy and start making choices they can live with long-term.

For people managing chronic conditions alongside weight goals, having a dietitian who understands the medical side is genuinely useful. Deirdre can communicate with your physician and help translate lab results into dietary action steps. That level of coordination isn't something you'll get from a generic weight loss program.

Insurance & Pricing

Deirdre accepts several major insurance plans, and medical nutrition therapy for conditions like diabetes is often covered. It's worth calling your insurer ahead of time to check your specific benefits. For clients without coverage, she offers private-pay rates and can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement. Initial consultations are priced separately from follow-up sessions. She's upfront about costs during the first call, so you won't be surprised.

First-Time Patient Tips

Before your first appointment, it helps to pull together any recent lab work you have, particularly bloodwork related to glucose, cholesterol, or thyroid function. If you've tracked your food intake before, even loosely, bringing that history gives Deirdre useful context. If you haven't, don't worry. She'll ask the right questions.

Come ready to have an honest conversation. The more candid you are about what you actually eat, your schedule, and what's stopped you in the past, the more useful her recommendations will be. There's no judgment. She's heard it all.

After your session, you'll receive a written summary and nutrition plan you can reference between appointments. Her clients tend to see the most progress when they treat follow-up sessions as a real priority, not something to reschedule when life gets busy. Consistency with check-ins is one of the strongest predictors of long-term success.

Pros & Cons

Advantages

Registered dietitian with medical nutrition therapy expertise, not just general wellness coaching.
Accepts insurance for qualifying conditions like diabetes and metabolic disorders.
Virtual sessions available statewide, so you're not limited by Austin traffic or schedule constraints.
Plans are built around your real life, not a rigid program that ignores your preferences and schedule.

Things to Consider

Wait times for new clients can run several weeks, especially during peak enrollment periods.
As a solo practitioner, availability is more limited than a larger clinic with multiple providers.

Service Area

Deirdre Earls serves clients throughout Austin and the greater Central Texas area. Virtual sessions make her accessible to clients in surrounding communities like Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and Georgetown. She works with clients across Texas who prefer a telehealth setup, so location isn't a barrier to getting started with a registered dietitian who takes a thoughtful, individualized approach.

Local Insight

Austin's food scene is vibrant but can make healthy eating feel complicated, especially with so many restaurant options and food trends competing for attention. Deirdre works with clients to navigate that environment without giving up the things they enjoy about living here. She's familiar with local grocery options, meal prep resources, and the kinds of schedules Austin's working professionals and families actually keep.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist?

A registered dietitian (RD) has completed accredited education, a supervised internship, and passed a national exam. In Texas, the licensed dietitian (LD) credential adds state-level oversight. Nutritionist is a broader, less regulated title that doesn't always require the same training.

Does Deirdre accept insurance?

Yes, she accepts several major insurance plans. Medical nutrition therapy for conditions like Type 2 diabetes is often covered. Call your insurer ahead of time to verify your specific benefits and any prior authorization requirements.

Can I work with her if I'm not managing a medical condition, just trying to lose weight?

Absolutely. While she does have strong expertise in medical nutrition therapy, she works with plenty of clients whose primary goal is weight loss without an underlying diagnosis. The process is the same: personalized assessment, tailored plan, and ongoing support.

Are virtual sessions available?

Yes. Deirdre offers telehealth appointments for clients across Texas. Virtual sessions cover everything the in-person ones do, and many clients prefer the flexibility they offer.

How long does it typically take to see results?

Most clients notice meaningful changes within four to eight weeks, though this varies based on your starting point, consistency, and health history. Deirdre focuses on habits over quick results, so progress tends to be more durable than with crash programs.

Will I be told to follow a specific diet like keto or intermittent fasting?

Not necessarily. Deirdre doesn't have a single dietary philosophy she applies to everyone. She'll look at what the evidence supports for your specific situation and what's actually realistic for your lifestyle before making recommendations.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Any recent bloodwork is helpful, especially glucose, cholesterol, or thyroid panels. If you've tracked food before, that context is useful. But if you haven't done either, don't worry. She gathers everything she needs through conversation.

Does she work with clients who have a history of disordered eating?

Yes, and she approaches those cases with particular care. She's experienced with clients who've had a difficult relationship with food and dieting, and she adjusts her approach to avoid patterns that might be triggering or counterproductive.