Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians in Essex County, NJ

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Jenna Brown
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD
3 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07108
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics. She focuses on fueling for exercise/athletic performance, health, and weight management. She utilizes a food first approach and recommends supplements as needed to fill in micronutrient gaps. She builds individualized nutrition plans for weight management, and body composition changes. She provides a judgement free zone where you can feel comfortable to share your goals, current dietary practices, and exercise regimen. Jenna believes there are no healthy and unhealthy, good or bad foods, rather every day foods and every now and then foods.
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics. She focuses on fueling for exercise/athletic performance, health, and weight management. She utilizes a food first approach and recommends supplements as needed to fill in micronutrient gaps. She builds individualized nutrition plans for weight management, and body composition changes. She provides a judgement free zone where you can feel comfortable to share your goals, current dietary practices, and exercise regimen. Jenna believes there are no healthy and unhealthy, good or bad foods, rather every day foods and every now and then foods.
(351) 208-1409 View (351) 208-1409
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Elysa Dinzes
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPA, RD, CDN, CLT
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039
Are you struggling to navigate the confusing and toxic food environment in which we live? Do you feel bloated, tired, or struggle with your weight? We've all been there at some point in our lives and know how difficult it can be to get back on track. Whether you want to address a specific illness or symptom, or simply need a little kick-start, I will meet you wherever you are in your journey to good health. All appointments and plans are customized to your individual needs. Face to face and virtual appointments are available, so we can work together no matter where you live!
Are you struggling to navigate the confusing and toxic food environment in which we live? Do you feel bloated, tired, or struggle with your weight? We've all been there at some point in our lives and know how difficult it can be to get back on track. Whether you want to address a specific illness or symptom, or simply need a little kick-start, I will meet you wherever you are in your journey to good health. All appointments and plans are customized to your individual needs. Face to face and virtual appointments are available, so we can work together no matter where you live!
(917) 837-0598 View (917) 837-0598
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Amanda Ghighi
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
5 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07104
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating.
Specialties include: Digestive issues,Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Disordered eating, eating disorders, mindful/intuitive eating, PCOS, general health and wellness and weight gain/restoration
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating.
Specialties include: Digestive issues,Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Disordered eating, eating disorders, mindful/intuitive eating, PCOS, general health and wellness and weight gain/restoration
(862) 225-6191 View (862) 225-6191
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Alexandra Paetow
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Ready to finally experience food freedom and improve your fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood? To nourish your body the way you deserve, and enjoy all the foods without stressing? To lift the burden of body image shame and feel good about the lifestyle you are role modeling for your (future) family. Whether you’ve had a lifelong battle with food, or the changes of pregnancy and postpartum have triggered new challenges…I can help. Let’s take the stress out of eating. Diets and disordered eating steal your joy and can prevent you from creating the family and lifestyle of your dreams. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Ready to finally experience food freedom and improve your fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood? To nourish your body the way you deserve, and enjoy all the foods without stressing? To lift the burden of body image shame and feel good about the lifestyle you are role modeling for your (future) family. Whether you’ve had a lifelong battle with food, or the changes of pregnancy and postpartum have triggered new challenges…I can help. Let’s take the stress out of eating. Diets and disordered eating steal your joy and can prevent you from creating the family and lifestyle of your dreams. It doesn’t have to be that way.
(908) 336-9736 View (908) 336-9736
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Haleigh Mann
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07105
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
(640) 209-4955 View (640) 209-4955
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Jenna Ariel Werner
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi! I'm Jenna! Your food-loving, diet hating, Registered Dietitian and online nutrition coach. I am the CEO of Happy Strong Healthy, a virtual weight neutral, behavior focused, health first nutrition coaching practice built on the foundation that food, nutrition and wellness should not be a cause of stress in your life. I believe that food should make you feel good, eating should be fun and learning how to nourish your body forever, should be on your to-do list. With our team of registered dietitians our main goal for every person we speak with is to help them quit dieting forever and fall in love with the way food makes them feel.
Hi! I'm Jenna! Your food-loving, diet hating, Registered Dietitian and online nutrition coach. I am the CEO of Happy Strong Healthy, a virtual weight neutral, behavior focused, health first nutrition coaching practice built on the foundation that food, nutrition and wellness should not be a cause of stress in your life. I believe that food should make you feel good, eating should be fun and learning how to nourish your body forever, should be on your to-do list. With our team of registered dietitians our main goal for every person we speak with is to help them quit dieting forever and fall in love with the way food makes them feel.
(732) 479-8571 View (732) 479-8571
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Catherine Hart
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Serves Area
My ideal client is engaged and ready to participate. I’m patient and happy to take the time to build trust and collaboration, but I prefer working with people who want to do the work and communicate. I hope to meet clients with varied nutrition needs who understand that change takes time.
My ideal client is engaged and ready to participate. I’m patient and happy to take the time to build trust and collaboration, but I prefer working with people who want to do the work and communicate. I hope to meet clients with varied nutrition needs who understand that change takes time.
(346) 517-5716 View (346) 517-5716
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Hannah Auldridge
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CEDS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
She brings experience from higher levels of care and has supported clients with a wide range of eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), ARFID, and OSFED.
Hannah uses Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) to guide clients with an anti-diet, weight-inclusive approach. She aims to foster compassion, body trust, and lasting wellness, helping people feel safe in their bodies, make peace with food, and escape restrictive eating and diet culture.
She brings experience from higher levels of care and has supported clients with a wide range of eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), ARFID, and OSFED.
Hannah uses Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) to guide clients with an anti-diet, weight-inclusive approach. She aims to foster compassion, body trust, and lasting wellness, helping people feel safe in their bodies, make peace with food, and escape restrictive eating and diet culture.
(617) 337-3855 View (617) 337-3855
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Laura Stagliano
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN
Serves Area
I am passionate about helping clients struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and/or negative body image.
I have spent the past decade working across various levels of care in the field of eating disorders, gaining experience working with families, adolescents and adults, and conducting group and individual nutrition therapy. I have also provided group and individual meal support.
I am passionate about helping clients struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and/or negative body image.
I have spent the past decade working across various levels of care in the field of eating disorders, gaining experience working with families, adolescents and adults, and conducting group and individual nutrition therapy. I have also provided group and individual meal support.
(862) 256-5647 View (862) 256-5647
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Melissa Buczek Kelly
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN
Online Only
As a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience specializing in weight management, eating disorders, mindful/intuitive eating, and medical nutrition therapy, I work with clients to make healthy eating realistic and enjoyable.
I encourage healthy eating as a lifestyle change. My goal is to help others improve their current eating habits by making more mindful choices and by learning why they eat the way they do. Together, we develop goals and strategies to move forward and make positive changes.
As a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience specializing in weight management, eating disorders, mindful/intuitive eating, and medical nutrition therapy, I work with clients to make healthy eating realistic and enjoyable.
I encourage healthy eating as a lifestyle change. My goal is to help others improve their current eating habits by making more mindful choices and by learning why they eat the way they do. Together, we develop goals and strategies to move forward and make positive changes.
(201) 231-8469 View (201) 231-8469
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Hilary Anne Raciti
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
Serves Area
My professional specialty includes assisting those with eating disorders, history of chronic dieting or bariatric surgery, PCOS, diabetes and pre-diabetes.
I work with each individual in a personalized fashion that will suit their goals. If you are interested in building a more positive, empowered relationship with food, body and life in general, we are a perfect match. Weight loss will not be a priority in our sessions as sustainable behavior and mental changes are what permit long term health and happiness.
My professional specialty includes assisting those with eating disorders, history of chronic dieting or bariatric surgery, PCOS, diabetes and pre-diabetes.
I work with each individual in a personalized fashion that will suit their goals. If you are interested in building a more positive, empowered relationship with food, body and life in general, we are a perfect match. Weight loss will not be a priority in our sessions as sustainable behavior and mental changes are what permit long term health and happiness.
(201) 730-6598 View (201) 730-6598
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Lexi Moriarty (Sports + Eating Disorder Dietitian)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CSSD, RYT
Online Only
I specialize in sports nutrition, relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs), disordered eating, and eating disorders in athletes.
Lexi is currently not accepting any new clients. Lexi is a Certified Sports Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and intuitive eating for athletes. Do you struggle with confusion about what to eat for your goals, sport, or training? Do you overthink food decisions, feel guilt around certain choices, and not know how to blend healthy eating with an active social life? Are your low energy levels or tendency to overthink everything you eat getting in the way of your life, happiness, and sports performance? Food and nutrition do not need to be this complicated.
I specialize in sports nutrition, relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs), disordered eating, and eating disorders in athletes.
Lexi is currently not accepting any new clients. Lexi is a Certified Sports Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and intuitive eating for athletes. Do you struggle with confusion about what to eat for your goals, sport, or training? Do you overthink food decisions, feel guilt around certain choices, and not know how to blend healthy eating with an active social life? Are your low energy levels or tendency to overthink everything you eat getting in the way of your life, happiness, and sports performance? Food and nutrition do not need to be this complicated.
(201) 800-6196 View (201) 800-6196
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Carol Burtnack
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Her specialties include eating disorders and disordered eating.
Carol is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist dedicated to supporting individuals in their recovery and health-driven goals. Her approach to nutrition emphasizes a size-inclusive framework, prioritizing peace with food and fostering a healthy relationship with the body. Carol utilizes patient-centered care to provide a non-diet approach to nutrition.
Her specialties include eating disorders and disordered eating.
Carol is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist dedicated to supporting individuals in their recovery and health-driven goals. Her approach to nutrition emphasizes a size-inclusive framework, prioritizing peace with food and fostering a healthy relationship with the body. Carol utilizes patient-centered care to provide a non-diet approach to nutrition.
(904) 650-3991 View (904) 650-3991
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Turn Leaf Wellness
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RD, CDN
Serves Area
Maggie specializes in: · Cardiovascular Health · Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition · Diabetes · Eating Disorders · Non-diet Philosophy · Parenting Coaching for Child’s Health · Weight Loss · Weight Management
Maggie Milone, MPH, RD, CDN, is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who believes in the transformative power of food. With a compassionate approach, Maggie guides clients towards realistic and sustainable lifestyle changes, fostering a harmonious relationship with food, body, and mind. Embracing the principles of “food as medicine” and a “non-diet” philosophy, she empowers individuals to take small, meaningful steps towards improved health and well-being.
Maggie specializes in: · Cardiovascular Health · Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition · Diabetes · Eating Disorders · Non-diet Philosophy · Parenting Coaching for Child’s Health · Weight Loss · Weight Management
Maggie Milone, MPH, RD, CDN, is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who believes in the transformative power of food. With a compassionate approach, Maggie guides clients towards realistic and sustainable lifestyle changes, fostering a harmonious relationship with food, body, and mind. Embracing the principles of “food as medicine” and a “non-diet” philosophy, she empowers individuals to take small, meaningful steps towards improved health and well-being.
(908) 650-8761 View (908) 650-8761
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Katie Whitson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specializes in Disordered Eating and Eating disorders, HAES, Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition, General Health/Wellness, Cardiovascular Health, Hormone challenges/imbalances, and Diabetes care.
Katie Whitson is a dedicated HAEs-aligned Registered Dietitian with a deep passion for fostering healthy, sustainable relationships with food and movement. She embraces a non-diet approach, focusing on the connection between nutrition and mental health. Katie employs evidence-based strategies to meet patients where they are in their care, empowering them through active involvement and personalized support. Her mission is to inspire lifelong, transformative changes by blending consistency, structure and creativity in every aspect of her practice.
Specializes in Disordered Eating and Eating disorders, HAES, Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition, General Health/Wellness, Cardiovascular Health, Hormone challenges/imbalances, and Diabetes care.
Katie Whitson is a dedicated HAEs-aligned Registered Dietitian with a deep passion for fostering healthy, sustainable relationships with food and movement. She embraces a non-diet approach, focusing on the connection between nutrition and mental health. Katie employs evidence-based strategies to meet patients where they are in their care, empowering them through active involvement and personalized support. Her mission is to inspire lifelong, transformative changes by blending consistency, structure and creativity in every aspect of her practice.
(551) 288-6517 View (551) 288-6517
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Lauren Bernstein
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDE
Serves Area
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and weight management.
I believe finding the right motivation and support is the key to your success. Not only will I focus on what you eat but why you eat. Emotional eating has become a much more prevalent issue for many people. My clients will have the opportunity to explore the triggers that perpetuate these unhealthy eating habits. I have over 20 years of experience. Let me be your health coach and lead you to a permanent, healthy way of eating.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and weight management.
I believe finding the right motivation and support is the key to your success. Not only will I focus on what you eat but why you eat. Emotional eating has become a much more prevalent issue for many people. My clients will have the opportunity to explore the triggers that perpetuate these unhealthy eating habits. I have over 20 years of experience. Let me be your health coach and lead you to a permanent, healthy way of eating.
(908) 867-0976 View (908) 867-0976
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Andrea Berez
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSP
Serves Area
I am a Registered Dietitian with over 18 years of experience working with children, families and adults with multiple medical issues or personalized weight loss or behavior change goals. I have a passion for helping individuals and families develop their own unique set of healthy lifestyle changes. I have over 14 years of experience in pediatrics and eating disorders as well.
I am a Registered Dietitian with over 18 years of experience working with children, families and adults with multiple medical issues or personalized weight loss or behavior change goals. I have a passion for helping individuals and families develop their own unique set of healthy lifestyle changes. I have over 14 years of experience in pediatrics and eating disorders as well.
(973) 241-4688 View (973) 241-4688
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Mitola Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD/N, CEDS-C
Serves Area
Through a non-diet, intuitive eating approach, we hope to reconnect you to the joy of eating. Whether struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or needing a change from the diet culture, my goal is to help you learn how to appropriately and joyfully nourish your body. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Consultant (CEDS-C) I have a passion for helping people and families heal their relationship with food, body, and movement.
Through a non-diet, intuitive eating approach, we hope to reconnect you to the joy of eating. Whether struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or needing a change from the diet culture, my goal is to help you learn how to appropriately and joyfully nourish your body. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Consultant (CEDS-C) I have a passion for helping people and families heal their relationship with food, body, and movement.
(754) 201-2502 View (754) 201-2502
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Carly Leanza
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LDN
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Carly is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives while fostering a positive relationship with food. She believes in taking a holistic approach to address the complex relationship between nutrition, mental health, and chronic conditions. Carly provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions in several areas of health and nutrition, including but not limited to, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management, heart health, and GI management.
Carly is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives while fostering a positive relationship with food. She believes in taking a holistic approach to address the complex relationship between nutrition, mental health, and chronic conditions. Carly provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions in several areas of health and nutrition, including but not limited to, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management, heart health, and GI management.
(405) 267-4939 View (405) 267-4939
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Shelley Weinstock
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, CNS, FACN
Online Only
My specialties include weight loss (including those on weight loss medications), diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, disordered eating, gastrointestinal issues, food allergies, sports nutrition, specialized diets, and more. I use a very personalized functional and precision nutrition approach to your care. I help you set goals and meet them to improve your health. Please see my website (weinstocknutrition.com) for details about me. Please note that I do NOT take Medicare. I look forward to meeting with you via teleheatlh.
My specialties include weight loss (including those on weight loss medications), diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, disordered eating, gastrointestinal issues, food allergies, sports nutrition, specialized diets, and more. I use a very personalized functional and precision nutrition approach to your care. I help you set goals and meet them to improve your health. Please see my website (weinstocknutrition.com) for details about me. Please note that I do NOT take Medicare. I look forward to meeting with you via teleheatlh.
(732) 387-7528 View (732) 387-7528
Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians
What are the most common types of eating disorders?
The most common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Individuals may also be diagnosed with "other specified feeding or eating disorder" (OSFED), which is a type of eating disorder diagnosed when a client does not meet the full criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder but still experiences significant distress related to eating.

What diet is best for eating disorder recovery?
Because eating disorders vary widely in symptoms and severity, there is no single best diet for recovery. While not all individuals with eating disorders are underweight and require weight gain during recovery, those who do may particularly benefit from consuming balanced meals on a more structured schedule. This approach helps establish a regular eating pattern and regulate hunger cues. In general, eating disorder dietitians recommend that clients focus on improving their overall relationship with food and eliminating certain "food rules," while also ensuring they consume an appropriate amount. For example, clients with anorexia nervosa often have significant fears surrounding the consumption of high-calorie foods; dietitians may encourage these clients to include such foods in their diet in a balanced manner to help facilitate recovery and achieve a more normalized state of eating. Conversely, clients with bulimia or binge eating disorder may benefit from a diet that avoids foods that are particularly triggering for them to binge on. Many clients with eating disorders benefit from seeing a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders in order to ensure that their diet meets their specific recovery-related needs.

How are eating disorders treated?
Eating disorder treatment often involves a multidisciplinary team of clinicians working together to address the various aspects of the condition. A physician typically monitors physical changes and health problems, a therapist addresses underlying thoughts and emotions, and a dietitian develops a plan to help the patient achieve and maintain a healthy weight. While most individuals can be treated in an outpatient setting, some may require more intensive care provided by residential or inpatient facilities. In addition, early intervention for disordered eating can significantly increase the likelihood of a successful recovery, and ongoing support and monitoring are also crucial to prevent relapse and sustain progress.

How do dietitians help people with eating disorders?
Nutrition counseling is a crucial component of eating disorder recovery, and dietitians play a vital role in this process. They help clients develop personalized meal plans to meet their nutritional goals, which is particularly beneficial for those who need to gain weight after periods of food restriction. Dietitians also encourage healthier eating patterns by helping clients incorporate foods they may have previously avoided due to eating disorder behaviors. Additionally, eating disorder dietitians often collaborate with other members of the client's care team, such as medical doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists, to provide comprehensive support. This multidisciplinary approach is especially important for clients with medical conditions related to their eating disorder, such as heart issues or electrolyte imbalances, which require close supervision by a medical doctor in coordination with a dietitian.