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Abigail (Abbie) Alder

MS, RDN, CDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Nutrition Therapist

Holistic, trauma-informed nutrition care that makes room for your experiences, preferences, and goals.

I'm Abbie, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Nutrition Therapist. I help you explore your relationship with food and build practical habits at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

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Abigail (Abbie) Alder, MS, RDN, CDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at New Approach Health

Areas of focus

What I can help you with

Binge & emotional eating

Explore the connection between emotions and eating, and develop ways to respond to your needs with greater understanding.

Explore eating support

Disordered eating

Support for eating challenges and difficult food patterns, with attention to your physical nourishment and emotional wellbeing.

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Intuitive & mindful eating

Practice noticing your eating experiences and preferences as you develop a more flexible relationship with food.

Learn about our philosophy

My approach to care

My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed. We consider your circumstances, preferences, and wellbeing as we decide what support will be most useful.

Your choices guide our work. Together, we explore manageable changes and build habits that can fit into your daily life.

Learn more about New Approach Health's Psychonutrition framework and our approach to holistic nutrition therapy.

What working together looks like

Your first visit gives us time to discuss what brings you to care, your eating patterns, and the support you are looking for. You can share questions and priorities at your own pace.

Together, we choose practical next steps. Follow-up visits give us space to discuss how things are going and adjust your nutrition care to your needs.

Education & professional background

  • Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Buffalo State University, 2023
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential, Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at New Approach Health

Appointments & insurance

I am based in New York and provide virtual nutrition care. Availability depends on your state and insurance plan. Appointments are booked through Zocdoc.

States I serve

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Use our insurance checker to explore your benefits. For help booking or confirming whether we can work together, contact our team.

A little about me

I'm originally from Syracuse, New York. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, yoga, walks, creative projects, travel, and learning new things.

Questions before booking

What does trauma-informed nutrition care mean?

It means paying attention to your comfort, choices, and pace throughout nutrition care. You can ask questions, share your preferences, and help decide what we focus on.

How do I know whether you can see me in my state?

Contact our team with your state and preferred clinician. We can help you confirm availability and book through Zocdoc.

How can I check my insurance?

Start with our insurance checker. Coverage and costs depend on your specific plan and benefits.

Your next step

Explore care with Abbie

View appointment options or check your insurance benefits. Our team can help you confirm the right next step.

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