Food Sensitivity

Why Food Sensitivities Matter for Mental Health

Mental health does not exist in isolation. Subtle immune responses to certain foods can place quiet stress on the body, contributing over time to:

• Anxiety and heightened stress reactivity

• Mental fatigue or brain fog

• Mood fluctuations

• Low or inconsistent energy

• Difficulty feeling emotionally grounded

For individuals who feel they are “doing everything right” yet still struggle emotionally or mentally, food sensitivities may be a missing piece of the puzzle.

At In Touch Counseling, food sensitivity testing is never used in isolation, but rather as one tool to support a more complete understanding of the mind–body connection.

What Food Sensitivity Testing Offers

Food Sensitivity Testing measures the body’s immune response (IgG antibodies) to a wide range of common foods. Unlike food allergies—which cause immediate and often severe reactions—food sensitivities can create delayed or subtle symptoms that are harder to identify without testing.

The test involves a simple finger-stick blood sample and screens for responses to multiple foods, offering insight into patterns that may contribute to inflammation and stress on the nervous system.

How We Use Testing at In Touch Counseling

Food Sensitivity Testing is integrated into a therapeutic and educational process, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

When appropriate, we use testing to:

• Explore possible contributors to emotional and mental health symptoms

• Support awareness around how food choices affect mood, energy, and focus

• Reduce guesswork and confusion around diet

• Guide gentle, informed lifestyle adjustments

Results are reviewed collaboratively, with an emphasis on understanding—not restriction, fear, or perfection.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

A Supportive, Step-by-Step Process

1. Personalized Intake & Assessment
We explore your mental health concerns, lifestyle, stress levels, and wellness goals to determine whether food sensitivity testing may be helpful for you.

Step 2: Precision Testing
If appropriate, testing is completed through a simple finger-stick sample.

3. Results Review & Education
We review your results together, helping you understand what they may mean in the context of your emotional and mental health

4. Integrative Support
Guidance is offered within your counseling or coaching plan, supporting emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and sustainable lifestyle changes.

Conditions and Concerns This May Support

Food Sensitivity Testing may be considered for individuals experiencing:

• Anxiety or chronic stress

• Mood fluctuations

• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

• Fatigue or low energy

• Digestive discomfort alongside emotional symptoms

• Inflammatory or stress-related patterns affecting mental health

Testing is always used as supportive information, not a diagnosis or standalone treatment.

A Compassionate, Non-Restrictive Philosophy

At In Touch Counseling Services, we take a balanced and respectful approach to food and mental health. Our goal is not to create fear around eating, but to promote clarity, empowerment, and nervous system safety.

We emphasize:

• Gentle exploration rather than rigid elimination

• Education over rules

• Emotional well-being alongside physical awareness

• Sustainable, realistic changes that support mental health

Is Food Sensitivity Testing Right for You?

Food Sensitivity Testing may be helpful if you:

• Feel emotionally or mentally “off” without a clear explanation

• Notice patterns between food, mood, and energy

• Want a more integrative approach to mental health care

• Value education and collaborative support

A consultation can help determine whether this service aligns with your goals.

Take the Next Step

If you’re interested in exploring how nutrition and immune responses may be affecting your mental and emotional well-being, we’re here to support you.

Schedule a consultation to learn whether Food Sensitivity Testing is an appropriate part of your integrative mental health care plan.