Disordered Eating Treatment
and Recovery, NYC
Disordered Eating Treatment in New York - Outpatient Nutrition Therapy with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Stop restrictive eating behaviors. Stop chronic dieting. Learn coping skills. Understand body image distortion and work to reprogram your relationship with food and body. Identify food triggers. Receive ongoing support – long-term nutrition care tailored to your unique needs.
What is disordered eating?
Disordered eating is characterized by a person limiting food intake or types of food because of an intense fear of gaining weight. It includes a broad spectrum of problematic behaviors and attitudes about food, shape, weight, and appearance.
Folx with who struggle with distorted eating often experience a distorted body image. They might struggle to maintain a healthy weight, experience food fear, and body anxiety.
Gone unchecked and untreated, it can lead to more serious eating disorders.
Who is at risk for disordered eating?
Disordered eating does not discriminate. It affects folx of all ages, genders, occupations, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, body shape, and size. Risk factors include:
Gender: Young women are statistically more likely to develop the disease.
Dieting: Those with a history of dieting can develop disordered eating behaviors.
Mental Health: Families with mental health problems and individuals with anxiety disorders are more at risk.
Environment: Those in countries, jobs, sports, and cultures where thinness is valued may be predisposed to developing disordered eating.
LGBTQ+:Transgender people may encounter unique challenges related to body image, societal expectations, and discrimination, increasing their risk.
Genetic Factors: There might be a genetic predisposition to irregular eating, and those with a family history of eating disorders may face an increased risk.
Trauma and Abuse: Those with a history of trauma or abuse may turn to irregular eating behaviors as a coping mechanism to regain control.
Dietitian Services Covered by Insurance
- One-on-one sessions with an RDN for nutrition assessment
- Meal planning and coping skills
- Stop restrictive eating behaviors & chronic dieting
- Behavioral goal-setting.
- Nutrition education - understand body image distortion and work to reprogram your relationship with food and body.
- Identify food triggers
- Work to reprogram your relationship with food and body.
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Get the support you need to overcome disordered eating. Schedule your appointment today.
What is the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder?
Disordered eating describes a wide range of irregular eating behaviors — chronic dieting, rigid food rules, skipping meals, binge-like episodes, obsessive “clean” eating, or compulsive exercise around food. These patterns may not meet full diagnostic criteria, but they’re still painful, exhausting, and disruptive to your quality of life.
An eating disorder is a clinical diagnosis — anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, or OSFED — with specific diagnostic criteria that include significant distress, impairment in daily functioning, and often serious medical consequences.
The honest truth: You don’t need to “qualify” for a diagnosis to deserve help. Disordered eating lives on the same spectrum as eating disorders — and if your relationship with food is causing you stress, guilt, or suffering, that’s enough to reach out.
At NYC Nutritionist, we don’t gatekeep care by diagnosis. We meet you where you are — whether that’s full recovery from a diagnosed eating disorder or finally untangling the food rules that have quietly been running your life for years.
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You deserve a life free from food noise and body distress. Reach out today to join our outpatient care network and start your journey toward food freedom.
We Accept Insurance
Over 90% of our patients pay nothing out of pocket. We’re in-network with most major insurance plans. We will check your coverage for you.
Our Team of Certified Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians, and Healthcare Specialists in NYC
NYC Nutritionist counts on over 25 Certified Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians, nurse practitioners, and therapists with diverse experience and backgrounds. We are proud to provide our patients with multi-lingual nutrition services (English & Spanish). You’ll be paired with one of the expert nutrition therapists on our team that best fits your needs, to help you reach your goals. Here are just a few of our team members. (Learn more about us here.)
RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – MS: Masters of Science – MHS: Masters of Health Sciences – CDN: Certified Dietitian Nutritionist – CNSC: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician – LDN: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist – MSN: Master of Science in Nursing – APRN: Advance Practice Registered Nurse – FNP-BC: Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice – LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lisa Moskovitz, CEO
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What Does Treatment Look Like for Disordered Eating with NYC Nutritionist?
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all protocols or rigid meal plans that leave you feeling like a patient instead of a person. Here’s what you can actually expect.
We start with understanding, not prescribing.
Your first session is a conversation — not a lecture. We’ll ask about your history with food, your current struggles, what you’ve tried before, and what matters to you beyond eating. No judgment. No checklist of what you “should” be doing differently.
Then we build a plan that fits your actual life.
Maybe that means gently expanding your food variety week by week. Maybe it’s learning to eat without tracking. Maybe it’s untangling the guilt wrapped around certain foods, or figuring out how to eat normally around others. We start where you’re ready to start — and we don’t push past your pace.
The structure is flexible, but consistent.
Sessions are typically weekly or biweekly, 45–60 minutes. We’ll set small, manageable goals between visits — not a complete overhaul of everything at once. You’ll leave each session with something concrete to try, not a vague “eat better” directive.
We address the whole picture.
Disordered eating doesn’t happen in a vacuum. We help you navigate:
- Social situations (restaurants, family meals, holidays)
- Exercise and body image
- Stress, anxiety, or perfectionism patterns that drive food rules
- Medical needs and coordination with your doctor or therapist
The timeline isn’t fixed.
Some people feel relief in a few sessions. Others work with us for months or longer. There’s no clock — just a shared goal of moving toward a quieter, more peaceful relationship with food.
Above all: we treat the person, not the diagnosis.
Whether your disordered eating has a label or not, you deserve support. You don’t need to be sick enough. You don’t need to hit rock bottom. You just need to be ready — even a little — to try something different.
How it works
Make an appointment.
You will be paired with one of our expert Dietitian-Nutritionists that’s the perfect fit for your needs. Contact us either online or by phone
Meet with your personal nutrition expert.
One-on-one counseling. In person or virtual appointments. Flexible scheduling (evenings, early hours).
Take control of your life.
Implement your individualized nutrition plan. Get the tools you need to live a healthier, more vital life.
INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION PACKAGES
Private Nutrition Consultation
$175
Private Nutrition Consultation:
We offer competitive-priced nutrition appointments with expert dietitian nutritionists.
Follow-up appointments (30-minute): $85.00
Great for: Anyone who needs a kickstart to better nutrition, improving eating behaviors, managing meal planning, and implementing sustainable nutrition practices to improve wellness.
Keep it Up Nutrition Bundle
$395
Keep it up:
This extension to the Nutrition Bundles includes follow-up appointments to keep you on track to reaching your nutrition and health goals. Establish habits that will last a lifetime. Continue working with your personal dietitian. We look forward to working with you more.
4 (30-minute) follow-up appointments: $395.00
4 (45-minute) follow-up appointments: $695.00
Nutrition Rehab Bundle
$895
Restore your relationship with food and your body:
1 Initial Assessment (1 hour)
4 (30-minute) follow-up sessions
20% off any tests
Access to your personal dietitian’s email to ask questions and clarify doubts.
Regular food record feedback
Weekly newsletter with specific tips and resources
A copy of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan
Great for: Anyone wanting to establish a healthy relationship with food and their body.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
All appointments must be completed within two years of purchase.
All Sales Are Final. NYC Nutritionist – NYC Nutrition Group does not offer any refunds, transfers or exchanges of any kind on any items offered for sale.
Purchase of the Appointment Bundles are denoted as a final sale and are not eligible for any refund, transfers, or exchange.
*Packages are individualized and adjusted to the unique needs of each patient.
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What If I've Tried Other Treatment and It Didn't Work?
Not all treatments work for all people. And because you haven’t been successful, that doesn’t mean every treatment plan will be the same. Disordered eating can lead to life-threatening conditions. If food noise and body distress are taking up your mental energy, reaching out for help it critical. A successful treatment plan:
- Needs to be evidence-based.
- Must prepare you for real-world triggers, giving you the coping skills to manage everything from restaurants and family meals to a stressful day.
- Must have a team that is resourceful in helping you navigate setbacks. There is not direct route to healing, and setbacks are going to happen.
- Includes your support network – spouses, parents, friends, and close loved ones. It takes a community to work through this.
- Prioritizes weight gain. Your body needs to heal.
Will You Coordinate with My Therapist and Doctor?
Absolutely. The most successful disordered eating treatment involves coordinated care. Together, we work to build a plan to help you begin to heal.
How Long Does Recovery Take?
There is no magic timeline for recovery. For some patients, it might take months. Others can take years. Setbacks and relapses tend to be the rule, not the exception. With the right team and support, however, you can overcome anorexia and live a healthy life. Don’t be discouraged. The day you start (today) is a day closer to experiencing food and body image distress freedom.
Do You Accept Insurance?
Absolutely! 95% of our patients pay little to nothing out-of-pocket. We also offer competitive private-pay rates for patients without insurance.
We will check your coverage for you and pursue it when appropriate.
What's the First Step?
You’ve already taken the first step by reading this page. Now, all you have to do is contact us to schedule a free 15- minute consultation. You are not alone.
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Many claim to be a nutritionist. But only a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) meets rigorous academic requirements with clinical training, holding a degree from an accredited university. Our RDNs stay informed of guidelines set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to provide our patients with expert nutrition counseling.
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Remove the fear, anxiety, and confusion that accompany food and eating. Work with an expert ED dietitian and begin healing today.