Disordered Eating
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Disordered Eating Therapy in NYC
At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we support individuals in the often complex and deeply personal journey of healing from disordered eating. Whether you’re working toward a more peaceful relationship with food, body image, or movement, our therapists offer a compassionate and affirming space to explore what lies beneath the surface.
Disordered eating is rarely just about food—it often stems from experiences such as trauma, perfectionism, shame, or cultural and systemic pressures. Through a relational and somatic lens, we help you rebuild body trust, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing with greater self-compassion.
Our Therapists
These therapists have experience and training in
this specialty area. Each brings their own
perspective and approach, but all share a
commitment to compassionate, inclusive care.
Feel free to explore their profiles and book a free consultation to start your therapy journey.
What Does Disordered Eating Look Like?
Disordered eating exists on a spectrum and may include behaviors such as binge eating, restriction, chronic dieting, emotional eating, or compulsive exercise. It can be difficult to name or even recognize, especially when these patterns are normalized by our culture.
At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we take a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach that focuses on:
- Understanding the emotional roots of eating patterns
- Honoring body diversity and rejecting weight stigma
- Cultivating curiosity and compassion in your relationship with food
- Supporting long-term healing and mind-body connection
We meet you where you are, without judgment, and explore how your current relationship with food may be impacting your ability to live fully and freely.
How Can Therapy Help with Body Image?
Our therapists offer a nurturing, inclusive space to unpack the complex relationship many people have with their bodies. Whether you’re struggling with body dysmorphia, self-esteem, or simply trying to feel more at home in your body, therapy can help.
We support you in:
- Challenging internalized beauty standards and cultural narratives
- Exploring how identity, trauma, or societal pressure influence body image
- Reconnecting to your body with greater compassion and care
- Building a deeper sense of worth and wholeness beyond appearance
Body image work is not about “fixing” your body—it’s about transforming how you relate to it.
How Does Social Media Affect Disordered Eating and Self-Esteem?
Social media can powerfully shape how we view our bodies, our self-worth, and our sense of belonging. Comparison culture, curated perfection, and harmful beauty ideals often intensify shame and disordered eating patterns.
In therapy, we create space to:
- Process the impact of social media on self-image
- Set healthier boundaries with online content
- Explore how digital environments shape identity and self-esteem
- Reclaim your voice and values outside of algorithmic pressures
Together, we build tools for navigating online spaces with more resilience, intention, and self-trust.
How Can You Start Disordered Eating Therapy in NYC?
Whether you’re actively struggling with food, healing from chronic dieting, or noticing how body image affects your daily life, we’re here to support you. At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we thoughtfully match you with a therapist who understands the emotional, somatic, and cultural dimensions of disordered eating.
You can schedule a consultation with our intake coordinator to explore your options, or book directly with a therapist from our team.
Our therapists work at the intersection of body image, trauma, identity, and mental health—providing individualized care rooted in dignity, respect, and collaboration.