ready to heal your relationship with food?
We don't believe in diets or quick fixes.
Every person in Northampton and throughout the Pioneer Valley deserves compassionate, individualized support for eating disorder recovery.
What makes our eating disorder treatment different?
Compassionate, evidence-based eating disorder care for clients in Northampton, Amherst, and across Hampshire County — because healing your relationship with food shouldn't depend on your zip code.
Trauma-Informed & HAES® Approach
We use a Health At Every Size® framework and trauma-informed care to create a safe, judgment-free space focused on healing—not changing your size.
Individualized Care
Your journey is unique. We tailor treatment to your specific diagnosis, stage of recovery, and personal goals—meeting you exactly where you are.
Team Collaboration
We work closely with your therapist, physician, and treatment team to provide comprehensive care.
Insurance Accepted
Most major insurance plans cover eating disorder nutrition therapy—we'll help you navigate benefits so cost isn't a barrier to getting help.
Eating Disorder Support for Northampton, MA
We know Northampton has no shortage of things to love: Smith College, the Tuesday Market, the arts scene along Main Street, but finding a dietitian who specializes in eating disorder recovery and truly understands weight-inclusive, HAES®-aligned care can be harder to come by locally.
Happy Valley Nutrition is based just up the road in Amherst, a short drive from downtown Northampton, and we work with clients throughout the Pioneer Valley: Northampton, Florence, Hadley, and beyond. Many of our Northampton clients meet with us in person at our Amherst office; others prefer the flexibility of telehealth sessions from home. Either way, you'll get the same individualized, trauma-informed care.
“I can not recommend Happy Valley Nutrition enough for people in eating disorder recovery or anyone looking for compassionate, weight-inclusive care. I’ve worked with multiple providers for different concerns and every session, I’ve been met with genuine care, knowledge, and realistic strategies.
You will feel respected, heard and supported.
They stand behind their anti-diet, fat positive values at every turn and are strong advocates for their clients.”
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A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM AMANDA MITTMAN,
Registered Dietitian and founder of Happy Valley Nutrition
WE TAKE INSURANCE
Coverage depends on individual plans and benefits.
Did you know that you can use your insurance to cover visits with a Registered Dietitian, often with no copay?
Contact us to learn how and for any specific questions for using insurance to cover visits.
We do not accept MassHealth or Tufts Public/Direct plans as they do not credential private practice dietitians. We offer out of pocket rates for these clients.
While we do accept Medicare plans for nutrition counseling, only Diabetes (not “prediabetes”) and kidney disease are covered.
eating disorders we treat
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa involves restriction of food intake, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image. Our nutrition therapy helps normalize eating patterns, challenge rigid food rules, and rebuild trust with hunger and fullness cues while addressing the medical complications of malnutrition.
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by binge eating episodes followed by compensatory behaviors like purging. We provide structured meal planning and teach practical skills to interrupt the binge-purge cycle, develop alternative coping strategies, and support your body's physical recovery.
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food with feelings of loss of control. Our weight-inclusive approach helps you understand your triggers, develop mindful eating practices, and process shame around food while building self-compassion.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
ARFID involves limited food variety due to sensory issues, fear of consequences, or lack of interest in eating. We use gradual food exposure therapy to expand your food repertoire, address sensory sensitivities, and ensure nutritional adequacy for both children and adults.
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
Not all eating disorders fit neat categories, but all deserve treatment. We support clients with atypical anorexia, purging disorder, night eating syndrome, orthorexia, and other disordered eating patterns. Your struggle is valid regardless of diagnosis.
We don’t do diets.
Living with an eating disorder is hard enough without added pressure from food rules and judgment. At Happy Valley Nutrition, we don't believe recovery is about perfection or control. It's about reconnecting with your body and finding peace with food, whether you're joining us from Northampton, Amherst, or anywhere in between.
We take a weight-inclusive, anti-diet approach because restriction and rigid rules tend to fuel eating disorders, not heal them. Recovery is messy and deeply personal, and we're here for every step of it, no matter which Pioneer Valley town you call home.
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1
LET’S TALK
The first step can feel like the hardest and we totally get that.
We’ll begin with a free clarity call where you get a chance to tell us all about you! We’ll discuss your health goals, and what type of support will best suit you.
Don’t want the call? No problem- we can just book an initial appointment!
Step 2
LET’S WORK
During your first session, we'll complete a comprehensive nutrition assessment, discuss your recovery goals, and begin building your personalized treatment plan.
During the session we’ll create a plan that best suits you and discuss the ideal ways we can support you until our next appointment.
Step 3
LET’S GO
Recovery takes time—we're committed for the long haul.
Creating a bold, healthy life on your terms is a life-long journey that is equal parts amazing, inspiring, and honestly…sometimes downright terrifying.
It takes bravery, dedication and sometimes a little audacity to get where you want to go.
Nutrition counseling services can be done in-person at our Amherst office (a quick drive from Northampton) or via Telehealth.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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At the present time, we are preferred providers with Aetna, BCBS, Medicare, Mass General Brigham/MGB (no ACO plans), GIC Unicare, Wellpoint, Cigna, Health New England, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and Tufts (commercial plan only). Medicare only covers the visit if you have diabetes or renal disease. We do not accept MassHealth. Please note that each plan is different and nutrition benefits can vary and we often need a referral on file. Please contact our client coordinator at hello@happyvalleynutrition.com for any specific questions.
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We offer out of pocket and sliding scale rates as necessary. We will always work with you to try to get sessions covered!
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We ask that you verify your insurance benefits with our handy script to use. Also, complete all paperwork no later than 24 hours before your initial appt (intake form, etc) so that your RD can be best prepared for appointment. We send gentle reminders!
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Yes! We often can see clients via telehealth for clients outside of MA, but it does depend on the state that you live in during the time of the call. Please send us an email to hello@happyvalleynutrition.com to inquire specifically.
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Yes, we absolutely do and would love to support you or a loved one.
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Our office is located in Amherst, about a 15-minute drive from downtown Northampton. We also offer telehealth appointments for clients who prefer to meet virtually.
START YOUR JOURNEY
Taking the first step toward eating disorder recovery is brave. Let's talk about how nutrition therapy can support your healing.