Speaker: Rebecca Berg, MS, RDN | Pathways to Practice

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About Rebecca Berg (she/her), MS, RDN

Rebecca Berg, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian, adoptee, and self-proclaimed neuroscience nerd. Based in Los Angeles, California, she is the owner of No Strings Nutrition, a weight inclusive virtual nutrition therapy practice dedicated to the thoughtful treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. Rebecca is committed to empowering her clients to notice and refute the influence of diet culture in their lives through relational nutrition counseling. She provides compassionate, realistic support to her clients and challenges oppressive systemic forces that make being in a body challenging, helping each client understand that interaction with food, body and movement are shaped by our unique individual perspectives, sociocultural factors AND systems. Rebecca's professional background as an eating disorder specialist and lived experience as a domestic infant adoptee has fueled her passion for supporting clinicians and all members of the adoption constellation understand this unique intersection.

Erased: A Primer on Working with Adoptees & The Overlooked Trauma of Adoption

Adoptees are a marginalized group with higher rates of mental health issues, yet few providers have adoption competency. Because adoption begins with loss, adoptees often face lifelong struggles with grief, identity, and self-esteem. Rebecca, a domestic infant adoptee, will share her lived experience and professional insights on treating adoptee populations. This presentation covers adoptee specific vocabulary, sources of oppression, barriers to care, and relevant frameworks, including the Seven Core Issues in Adoption, the Adoptee Consciousness Model, and Adoption Literacy. Adoption-competent, trauma-informed care should be essential training for clinicians, as adoption impacts millions in the U.S. (Lee Small, 2025).

Where you can see my presentation:

California Pathways to Practice Symposium, In-Person Event

Friday, September 26, 2025
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM