Nutrition Counseling and Eating Disorder Therapy in New Jersey
Get compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care designed to help you make peace with food and develop a healthier relationship with your body.
Monmouth Integrative Counseling Services Helps
Heal Your Relationship with Food and Your Body
If you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your relationship with food and body image, you are not alone. Many people struggle with disordered eating patterns, emotional eating, or harmful dieting behaviors—often without realizing how much these patterns affect their physical and emotional well-being.
Nutritional Therapy Provider: Allison Dalessandro, NTP
Allison Dalessandro is a certified Nutritional Therapist (NTP) through the Nutritional Therapy Association, bringing a deeply integrative and personalized perspective to nutrition and wellness care. With a Master’s degree in education and over 30 years of teaching experience, Allison combines clinical knowledge with a strong ability to guide, educate, and support clients through meaningful, lasting change.
Allison understands how frustrating it can feel to struggle with ongoing symptoms, low energy, or a sense that nothing is working despite your best efforts. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing is possible, and that each person deserves to feel supported, heard, and empowered throughout their journey.
Her approach is:
- Investigative – identifying root causes rather than masking symptoms
- Personalized – tailoring recommendations to your unique body, lifestyle, and goals
- Evidence-informed – grounded in current nutrition science while honoring individual responses
- Empowering – helping you build confidence and become more in tune with your body
For a specific health concern or looking to improve your overall well-being, Allison works collaboratively with clients to create realistic, sustainable changes that support long-term health.
We offer compassionate, evidence-based nutrition counseling and eating disorder therapy designed to help you make peace with food and develop a healthier relationship with your body. If you’re facing disordered eating habits, an eating disorder diagnosis, or feel trapped by diet culture, we provide support without shame or judgment.
Appointments are available in-person at our Wall Township, Brick, and Manasquan offices or virtually throughout New Jersey.
Our Approach to Nutrition and Eating Disorder Treatment
Our nutrition therapy services are rooted in trauma-informed, weight-inclusive care. We don’t promote restrictive diets, calorie counting, or weight-focused goals. Instead, we work with you to understand your body’s needs, develop intuitive eating skills, and address the emotional and behavioral patterns that drive disordered eating.
Our therapists bring a compassionate and personalized approach to every session. We work closely with clients struggling with:
- Binge eating
- Anorexia nervosa and restrictive eating
- Orthorexia and compulsive “clean eating”
- Bulimia nervosa
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Emotional eating
- Chronic dieting
- Body image concerns
- Co-occurring mental health concerns such as trauma, anxiety, or depression
You do not need a formal eating disorder diagnosis to seek help
If your thoughts about food and body feel overwhelming or interfere with your life, we’re here to help.
Individual Nutrition Therapy
One-on-one sessions to help you:
- Break free from dieting cycles and food obsession
- Practice intuitive eating
- Improve your body image and self-esteem
- Rebuild trust in your body’s hunger and fullness signals
- Nourish your body without shame or guilt
Medical Nutrition Therapy with a Gentle Approach
We provide weight-inclusive support for people managing health concerns such as:
- Digestive disorders like IBS
- Heart health and cholesterol management
- ADHD and balanced eating
- Diabetes and blood sugar regulation
- Hypertension
Intuitive Eating Support
Learn the principles of Intuitive Eating, a research-backed approach to reconnect with your body’s natural cues and cultivate food freedom at any age.
Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy
We offer specialized care for clients with diagnosed eating disorders or disordered eating patterns. In some cases, we will coordinate with your therapist, primary care provider, or eating disorder treatment team to ensure you receive the comprehensive support you need.
Additional Support for Clients
We know that recovery is about more than what happens in the counseling room. Our practice offers additional support opportunities, including:
- Group Support and Community Meals: Build connection and practice food freedom in a safe, supportive space.
- In-Home Meal Support: For clients struggling to apply what they’ve learned in sessions, we offer home-based meal coaching, pantry organization, and support in creating a peaceful mealtime environment.
- Supported Community Outings: Join guided community experiences like a mindful brunch or nature walk to build confidence in real-life situations.
A Safe, Shame-Free Space
At Monmouth Integrative Counseling Services, we do not promote weight loss or use weight as a measure of health. Instead, we look at your whole health—including your emotional, social, and physical well-being—and help you work toward a life where food and body image no longer control your happiness.