ARFID Dietitian in Massachusetts
Virtual, affirming nutrition support for ARFID
If you or someone you support is navigating Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), finding a provider who understands the complexity of eating with ARFID can make a difference.
Our registered dietitians specialize in ARFID nutrition counseling and provide virtual support throughout Massachusetts. Our approach is neurodivergent-affirming, weight-inclusive, and grounded in safety, autonomy, and meeting you where you are with food.
We work with adults, teens ages 16+, and caregivers looking for individualized support with nourishment and the everyday challenges that can come with ARFID.
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ARFID Nutrition Counseling in Massachusetts
ARFID can look different from person to person. Some people have a very limited range of preferred or safe foods, while others may struggle to eat enough because of low appetite, sensory sensitivities, fear of choking or vomiting, or other difficult experiences around food.
Nutrition counseling may support you with:
Getting enough energy and nutrients with the foods currently accessible to you
Low appetite or limited interest in eating
Sensory sensitivities to taste, texture, smell, temperature, or appearance
Fear of choking, vomiting, allergic reactions, or other consequences of eating
Remembering to eat and other executive functioning challenges
Meal planning when traditional meal planning doesn’t work
Navigating changes to preferred or safe foods
Eating at work, school, college, restaurants, or while traveling
Identifying accommodations that make eating more accessible
Exploring new or different foods when that is something you want to work toward
Our goal isn’t to create a “perfect” diet or pressure you to eat foods that don’t feel accessible. We work collaboratively to identify strategies that support nourishment, safety, autonomy, and quality of life.
A Neurodivergent-Affirming Approach to ARFID
ARFID frequently intersects with sensory differences, executive functioning, anxiety, and neurodivergence.
Rather than viewing these experiences as something that simply needs to be overcome, we look at what may be making eating difficult and what supports or accommodations could make nourishment more accessible.
Our approach prioritizes:
Safety before pressure
Autonomy and consent
Flexibility and accommodations
Understanding sensory and nervous system needs
Practical strategies that work in real life
There is no requirement to try new foods in order to work with us.
Who We Work With
Our Massachusetts ARFID dietitians provide virtual nutrition counseling for:
Adults with ARFID
Many adults have struggled with eating since childhood without realizing their experience had a name. Others may recognize ARFID later in life or find that eating becomes more difficult during periods of stress, transition, illness, or increased demands.
We can help you better understand your individual eating needs and develop realistic strategies for making nourishment more accessible.
Learn More About our ARFID Support Group
Teens with ARFID
We provide individualized nutrition support for teens ages 16+ experiencing ARFID, sensory-based eating challenges, low appetite, or other barriers to eating.
Parents & Caregivers
Caregivers can also work with us directly to better understand ARFID and develop supportive approaches to food and eating without increasing pressure or conflict.
Learn About our Caregiver Support
Virtual ARFID Nutrition Counseling Throughout Massachusetts
All appointments are offered virtually, making specialized ARFID nutrition support accessible from home.
We work with clients throughout Massachusetts, including the Greater Boston area, Central Massachusetts, MetroWest, Worcester, and communities across the state.
Virtual appointments can also make nutrition counseling more accessible for people who feel more comfortable eating and discussing food in their own environment.
Insurance & Payment
We are currently in network with:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Insurance coverage for nutrition counseling varies by individual plan, so we recommend confirming your nutrition benefits before beginning services.
Out-of-pocket payment is also available, and superbills may be provided for potential out-of-network reimbursement when applicable.
What to Expect From ARFID Nutrition Counseling
Your first appointment gives us time to understand your eating history, current challenges, nutrition needs, sensory preferences, routines, environment, and what you would actually like support with.
From there, we work together to identify realistic next steps.
Depending on your needs, this might include increasing access to preferred foods, making eating require less energy, developing flexible meal or snack options, supporting more consistent nourishment, addressing nutrition gaps, identifying accommodations, or exploring foods when you feel ready.
There is no one-size-fits-all ARFID plan.
Meet Our ARFID Dietitians
Our registered dietitians specialize in ARFID and bring experience supporting eating disorders, selective eating, sensory differences, and neurodivergent individuals.
Our work is collaborative and individualized, with a focus on helping you find ways of eating that are more accessible and sustainable for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an ARFID diagnosis to work with an ARFID dietitian?
No. You do not need a formal ARFID diagnosis to reach out for nutrition support. We can work with people experiencing restrictive or avoidant eating patterns and help determine whether our services are a good fit for your needs.
Are appointments virtual?
Yes. Nutrition counseling is provided virtually through telehealth.
Do you work with adults with ARFID?
Yes. Adults with ARFID are a major focus of our practice, including people who have lived with selective or restrictive eating for many years.
Do I have to try new foods?
No. Trying new foods is not a requirement for working with us. Food exploration can be incorporated when it aligns with your goals, but nutrition support can also focus on making eating more accessible using foods you already eat.
Do you accept insurance in Massachusetts?
We are currently in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Coverage varies by plan.
How do I get started?
Complete our new client inquiry form to tell us a little about what you’re looking for. Our team will follow up with information about availability, insurance, and scheduling.