In short, yes! For a majority of people, virtual nutrition counseling provides the same benefits as in person and can often improve treatment outcomes due to not having to worry about traffic, missing as much work or school, or childcare in order to attend their appointments.
Further, for clients in eating disorder recovery, virtual sessions provide a unique opportunity for support around their triggers in their usual environment. We often talk about how treatment can feel like a “bubble”, making it hard to “do recovery in the real world”, so having your appointments in your usual space can make that transition easier.