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Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults
A grounded path back to food, body, and life.
Finding the right support for eating disorder recovery is hard. If you've landed here, you've already taken one of the most difficult steps. That is something to be proud of. Aterra Nutrition® offers specialized, virtual nutrition counseling for adults in eating disorder recovery across DC, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Michigan.
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, and finding the right support is extremely important. At Aterra Nutrition®, our registered dietitians take a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to eating disorder recovery. We work with folks across all diagnoses, including (not limited to) anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and OSFED, orthorexia, and other disordered eating behaviors.
Our goal is to help you build a realistic, sustainable relationship with food and your body by putting space between the person and the eating disorder. If you and you are ready to take the next step, we are here to meet you where you are.
What Is Eating Disorder Recovery Nutrition Counseling?
Eating disorder recovery nutrition counseling is specialized support from a registered dietitian who helps individuals and families rebuild a sustainable and improved relationship with food. At Aterra Nutrition®, sessions are shaped around your life, your history, and where you are right now.
Recovery looks different for everyone. Some clients come to us early in their recovery process. Others come after receiving higher level of care and need ongoing outpatient nutrition support. Wherever you are, our registered dietitians provide consistent, compassionate guidance to help you and your loved one move forward.
We specialize in working with adults across all eating disorder diagnoses. We coordinate with therapists, physicians, and other members of your care team to make sure your nutrition support fits within your broader recovery plan.
Who Does Aterra Nutrition® Work With?
We work with adults healing from:
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Anorexia nervosa
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Bulimia nervosa
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Binge eating disorder
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Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
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Other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED)
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Orthorexia
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Body image healing
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Disordered eating and a difficult relationship with food
You don't need a formal diagnosis to reach out. If your relationship with food is causing you pain, that's enough of a reason to seek support.
We also work with your family, partner, and support system. At Aterra Nutrition®, we believe that a wraparound approach to both individual and family nutrition helps your long term recovery.
What Does a Nutrition Counseling Session Look Like?
A nutrition counseling session at Aterra Nutrition is a collaborative, personalized conversation with your registered dietitian. Sessions are held virtually through our secure client portal, Healthie, making it easy to access care from home. Here is what you can expect:
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A thorough health and medical history, including review of recent lab work, medications, and supplements
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A comprehensive nutrition assessment, including a review of your daily routine and eating patterns
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Weight-inclusive nutrition therapy without focusing on perfection
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Support with Intuitive Eating and gentle nutrition as it applies to eating disorder recovery
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Realistic, sustainable nutrition goals tailored to your life
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Adjustment of goals based on personal wins and challenges
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Food and feelings journaling through Healthie (if desired or needed)
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Coordination of care with your family (if desired), therapist, physician, and full treatment team
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Concierge nutrition care between sessions for questions and ongoing support
What is a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach, and why does it matter in eating disorder (ED) recovery?
A non-diet, weight-inclusive approach means your dietitian focuses on behavior change with realistic, sustainable goals, not on body size or weight as a measure of health or progress.
This is especially important in eating disorder recovery, because ED behaviors often stem from an overwhelming desire to change the body at any cost. At Aterra, we work to help you disengage from those behaviors, let go of rigid food rules, reduce anxiety around eating, and build genuine trust in your body over time.
Our dietitians are trained in Intuitive Eating, are trauma-informed, and provide weight-inclusive care at every session.
Do You Work Families and Caregivers Too?
Yes. our dietitians work closely with families and caregivers throughout the process, as long as we have consent from the adult client. We understand that families and caregivers can be critical to recovery, and we offer guidance on how to support your loved one at mealtimes, how to communicate without adding pressure, and how to navigate the challenges that come up at home.
Family involvement looks different for each client. Some families join nutrition sessions with their loved one, other families receive separate nutrition support with another dietitian on our team. All scenarios will receive guidance between appointments through our concierge nutrition care service. We work with you to find the approach that fits your family's needs.
Our dietitians will work with the patient’s therapist, physician, psychiatrist, etc. and coordinate care regularly to ensure everyone is aligned on goals and approach.
Do You Take Insurance?
We provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for nutrition-related health conditions. MNT is often covered by insurance with a qualifying diagnosis, making expert, personalized care more accessible than ever. Aterra Nutrition accepts Aetna insurance and provides superbills for all other insurance providers. We encourage you to reach out to your insurance company to confirm your coverage before your first session. Click here for insurance & fees.
Where Do You Offer Eating Disorder Nutrition Counseling?
All Aterra Nutrition® services are offered virtually, making it easy to access specialized eating disorder support from wherever you are. Nutrition counseling is available for clients in DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Michigan. Services in additional states may become available as licensure expands; please reach out if your state is not listed here but you are interested in our services.
We know that access to specialized eating disorder care can be limited depending on where you live. Virtual sessions remove that barrier without removing the quality of care.
Ready to Take
The Next Step?
Aterra Nutrition® offers specialized eating disorder recovery nutrition counseling for teens and adults in DC, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Michigan.
You do not have to navigate recovery alone. Reach out today to connect with a registered dietitian who understands where you are and knows how to help.
Our virtual nutrition counseling is available for those in DC, MD, VA, MI, and NJ.