Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians in Somerset, NJ
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.
I spent 7 years working in a facility that provided inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment for people healing from eating disorders; thus I have extensive experience helping people build skills and break down barriers so that they can reclaim their relationships with food.
I use the Health at Every Size(R) principles to guide the work I do with clients, which can include using intuitive eating principles to support a more attuned relationship with food. I have also done trainings in ACT for dietitians, trauma informed care, IFS for dietitians, and trainings surrounding the Responsive Feeding Theory for those with ARFID.
I spent 7 years working in a facility that provided inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment for people healing from eating disorders; thus I have extensive experience helping people build skills and break down barriers so that they can reclaim their relationships with food.
I use the Health at Every Size(R) principles to guide the work I do with clients, which can include using intuitive eating principles to support a more attuned relationship with food. I have also done trainings in ACT for dietitians, trauma informed care, IFS for dietitians, and trainings surrounding the Responsive Feeding Theory for those with ARFID.
"Eat Smart, Live Well" is my motto - a really practical and fun way to help you achieve great health! I believe in holistic approach to nutrition - wholesome, natural, minimally processed foods. Not fad diets, diet pills, or quick weight-loss gimmicks. A well-balanced, nutritious diet doesn't have to be a punishment. You can eat smart AND enjoy it too. I would love to show you how! With 20+ years of experience in nutrition counseling for management of weight, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other medical conditions, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
"Eat Smart, Live Well" is my motto - a really practical and fun way to help you achieve great health! I believe in holistic approach to nutrition - wholesome, natural, minimally processed foods. Not fad diets, diet pills, or quick weight-loss gimmicks. A well-balanced, nutritious diet doesn't have to be a punishment. You can eat smart AND enjoy it too. I would love to show you how! With 20+ years of experience in nutrition counseling for management of weight, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other medical conditions, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
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.
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.
I am passionate about supporting patients towards healing from eating disorders, disordered eating, and dysfunctional eating behaviors.
Hi there! I'm Alexa Schneider, owner of Be Well Nutrition Counseling. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I am passionate about helping people navigate their nutrition journey with evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
I am passionate about supporting patients towards healing from eating disorders, disordered eating, and dysfunctional eating behaviors.
Hi there! I'm Alexa Schneider, owner of Be Well Nutrition Counseling. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I am passionate about helping people navigate their nutrition journey with evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
Samantha is a registered dietitian in the state of New Jersey. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She attended Rutgers Unviersity for her Dietetic Internship and graduated in 2012. Samantha worked as lead nutrition therapist at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Center for Eating Disorders Care and a dietitian at Center for Discovery. She has experience working across multiple levels of care. She specializes in working with children and adults with eating disorders and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.
Samantha is a registered dietitian in the state of New Jersey. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She attended Rutgers Unviersity for her Dietetic Internship and graduated in 2012. Samantha worked as lead nutrition therapist at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Center for Eating Disorders Care and a dietitian at Center for Discovery. She has experience working across multiple levels of care. She specializes in working with children and adults with eating disorders and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.
I’m also a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating across the lifespan.
My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, and individualized. Rather than focusing on rules, weight, or perfection, I help clients build sustainable nourishment, trust their bodies, and develop practical skills for eating with more ease and confidence.
I’m also a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating across the lifespan.
My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, and individualized. Rather than focusing on rules, weight, or perfection, I help clients build sustainable nourishment, trust their bodies, and develop practical skills for eating with more ease and confidence.
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.
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.
I specialize in nutrition counseling for all ages with eating disorders, emotional eating, disordered eating & weight management issues.
Michelle has a bachelors in biology from Binghamton University & a masters in nutrition science from Syracuse University. She gained an expertise in providing nutrition therapy for those struggling with eating disorders while working with both inpatient and partial day treatment eating disorder patients for 4 years at University Medical Center at Princeton.
I specialize in nutrition counseling for all ages with eating disorders, emotional eating, disordered eating & weight management issues.
Michelle has a bachelors in biology from Binghamton University & a masters in nutrition science from Syracuse University. She gained an expertise in providing nutrition therapy for those struggling with eating disorders while working with both inpatient and partial day treatment eating disorder patients for 4 years at University Medical Center at Princeton.
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!
Hi! My name is Ashley (she/her) and I am a Registered Dietitian based out of New York City. I am the owner of Ashley Beale Nutrition where I practice through a weight-inclusive, all-foods-fit, and trauma-informed approach. I respect and appreciate body diversity, knowing that no two individual’s needs are alike. I believe in a collaborative relationship with my clients where we work together to find what works best for them. Whether you are working on your recovery from an eating disorder or learning how to navigate food with a chronic illness, there is no “right” way to start this journey.
Hi! My name is Ashley (she/her) and I am a Registered Dietitian based out of New York City. I am the owner of Ashley Beale Nutrition where I practice through a weight-inclusive, all-foods-fit, and trauma-informed approach. I respect and appreciate body diversity, knowing that no two individual’s needs are alike. I believe in a collaborative relationship with my clients where we work together to find what works best for them. Whether you are working on your recovery from an eating disorder or learning how to navigate food with a chronic illness, there is no “right” way to start this journey.
Dana is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in Weight Management, Eating Disorders and Sports Nutrition.
Dana currently has a private practice and consults for intensive outpatient programs for eating disorders, addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. Dana focuses on the importance of building a respectful and trusting mutual relationship in order to work together as a team to meet one's individual needs.
Dana is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in Weight Management, Eating Disorders and Sports Nutrition.
Dana currently has a private practice and consults for intensive outpatient programs for eating disorders, addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. Dana focuses on the importance of building a respectful and trusting mutual relationship in order to work together as a team to meet one's individual needs.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and complex relationships with food and body.
My approach is rooted in curiosity, not judgment. Together, we’ll explore how disordered eating may have developed as a coping tool and how it has evolved over time. At NNN, we focus on gently realigning your relationship with food and your body in ways that feel sustainable, empowering, and flexible within your day-to-day life.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and complex relationships with food and body.
My approach is rooted in curiosity, not judgment. Together, we’ll explore how disordered eating may have developed as a coping tool and how it has evolved over time. At NNN, we focus on gently realigning your relationship with food and your body in ways that feel sustainable, empowering, and flexible within your day-to-day life.
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.
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.
Maddie is a Registered Dietitian dedicated to helping people achieve their goals while feeling inspired and empowered. She is committed to enhancing individuals' quality of life and guiding them toward becoming the best, healthiest version of themselves through diet and lifestyle changes.
Maddie is a Registered Dietitian dedicated to helping people achieve their goals while feeling inspired and empowered. She is committed to enhancing individuals' quality of life and guiding them toward becoming the best, healthiest version of themselves through diet and lifestyle changes.
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.
Stephanie has significant experience working with clients with eating disorders, diabetes, gestational diabetes, bariatric surgery (pre- and post- op), as well as working in an outpatient setting in which she worked with various disease processes.
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian with over 11 years of experience helping individuals manage their health through nutrition. Stephanie promotes individualized care, focusing on nutrition education, behavior change, and promoting health in a sustainable way. Stephanie enjoys connecting with her clients and developing a plan together that will work for their life and aligns with their goals.
Stephanie has significant experience working with clients with eating disorders, diabetes, gestational diabetes, bariatric surgery (pre- and post- op), as well as working in an outpatient setting in which she worked with various disease processes.
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian with over 11 years of experience helping individuals manage their health through nutrition. Stephanie promotes individualized care, focusing on nutrition education, behavior change, and promoting health in a sustainable way. Stephanie enjoys connecting with her clients and developing a plan together that will work for their life and aligns with their goals.
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.