Valerie Bryden, RD

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Background

Hi! My name is Valerie, I've been a Registered Dietitian for 15 years. My initial degree was in History and Education (still a total history buff). As I got older and had kids, I became really interested in food/nutrition and how it all works in the body. I also wanted to know what was 'true' about nutrition and what was 'click bait.' Through the years I've worked primarily with kids and adults with eating disorders, disordered eating and chronic dieters. I've also spent a fair amount of time working with people with diabetes and other chronic health conditions. I also have experience working with families helping them manage their picky eaters at home. I hold a special place in my heart for young families who are trying to provide a judgement free food environment at home so that their children can grow up having a healthy relationship with food.

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Approach

"The most important thing I can do as an RD is to listen to my clients. My approach is collaborative, I want my clients to be an active participant in their own treatment. I want clients to learn to build confidence with food. We live in a culture of food judgement, disinformation about food, disinformation about how to help manage medical conditions with food choices--My goal is always to provide accurate information so clients can learn to manage their food without all the outside 'noise.'"

Specialties

Gut Health
Perimenopause & Menopause
General Nutrition
Weight Loss
Diabetes
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pediatrics
Celiac
Colitis
IBD
GERD
Bariatric
Cancer / Oncology

Modalities

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Meal Planning
🍴
Intuitive Eating
📊
Accountability
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Motivational Interviewing
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Relationship With Food
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Mind-Body Connection
💤
Sleep
🏃
Exercise
🔬
Lab Testing
⚙️
Functional
❤️
Health At Every Size (HAES)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Insurance accepted

Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Seeing clients in

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Location

33 Walnut Lane, Northford, CT 06472
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Reviews
4.5
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AI summary of written reviews

Clients consistently describe Jane as warm, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Many highlight noticeable improvements in their eating habits, energy, and confidence after just a few weeks of working with her.

While a handful of clients hoped for more structured follow‑up, the vast majority praise her for setting realistic goals and explaining nutrition in a way that finally “clicks.”

Overall, Jane is highly recommended for anyone looking for thoughtful, supportive guidance.

6 clients left publicly written reviews
2 days ago

Jane completely changed how I think about food. She’s patient, knowledgeable, and explains things in a way that actually makes sense.

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