Nutritional Psychiatry
in Charleston
Mental health begins in the body. Nutrition, digestion, and metabolic balance play a foundational role in mood, focus, sleep, and emotional resilience. At Urban Flora Psychiatry, our nutrition-informed mental health care addresses the powerful connection between the gut and the brain to support lasting mental wellness.
This approach is ideal for individuals who sense that food, digestion, or inflammation may be influencing how they feel mentally and emotionally.
Understanding the
Gut-Brain Connection
The gut and brain are constantly communicating through hormones, neurotransmitters, and the nervous system. Imbalances in digestion, blood sugar, inflammation, or nutrient absorption can significantly impact anxiety, depression, brain fog, and energy levels.
Rather than treating mental health symptoms in isolation, we explore how your internal chemistry may be contributing to emotional and cognitive challenges.
When Nutrition-Based Care Makes Sense
Nutrition-informed mental health support may be helpful if you experience:
Anxiety or depression alongside digestive issues
Brain fog, fatigue, or mood swings
Sleep disturbance
Chronic inflammation
Difficulty knowing what or how to eat for balance
Gut symptoms that worsen stress or emotional symptoms
Our goal is to create clarity around what your body needs so nourishment becomes a tool for healing, not confusion or restriction.
Integrating Food, Biology & Mental Wellness
We combine psychiatric insight with nutritional guidance to support mental clarity and emotional stability. This may include education around blood sugar balance, inflammation reduction, gut support, and nutrient optimization, all tailored to your individual needs.
Nutrition is approached gently and sustainably, without rigid rules or extremes.
What To Expect
Your care may include:
Comprehensive intake focused on mental health, digestion, and lifestyle habits
Review of diet patterns and symptom correlations
Functional assessment of gut and metabolic health when appropriate
Nutrition counseling aligned with psychiatric care
Support for gut-brain balance and nervous system regulation
Ongoing follow-up to refine your plan over time
You’ll never feel rushed, dismissed, or reduced to a diagnosis here.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This is not a restrictive diet plan. Nutrition is used as a supportive tool for mental health, not a rigid set of rules.
Yes. Nutrition-informed care works alongside psychiatric and therapeutic support.
We address gut health as it relates to mental wellness and coordinate care when additional support is needed.
No. Our recommendations are personalized, flexible, and designed to fit into your real life—focusing on sustainable changes that support mood and energy without extremes.
Many patients begin feeling improvements in clarity, energy, and mood within a few weeks as we gently optimize nutrition and gut health, with ongoing refinements for lasting results.
Ready to Support Your Mental Health From the Inside Out?
If you’re ready to explore a more mindful approach to psychiatry—one that honors both science and self —schedule your consultation today.