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Quiet the Food Noise & Reclaim Your Peace

Compassionate eating disorder therapy for those ready to break free from the exhausting cycle of food rules, body criticism, and constant mental noise
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The exhausing cycle ends here

When food thoughts consume your day, it's time to find a different way forward

The mental calculations never stop.

What you ate, what you'll eat, what you shouldn't eat.

Your eating disorder has become the loudest voice in your head, dictating your choices and stealing your joy from simple moments like dinner with friends or celebrating with cake.

Food used to be fuel, comfort, connection. Now it feels like the enemy—or your only source of control in a chaotic world.

You may even remember a time when eating wasn't this complicated, and you want that ease back.

Eating Disorders I provide therapy for...

Anorexia Nervosa
We work together to rebuild your relationship with nourishment and challenge the voice that tells you "less is better."
Bulimia Nervosa
The shame-binge-purge cycle keeps you trapped in secrecy. We work together to break this cycle and develop healthier ways to manage overwhelming emotions.
Binge Eating Disorder
When eating feels out of control and guilt follows every episode, we explore what's driving these behaviors and build new coping strategies that actually work.
OSFED
Eating disorders don't always fit neat categories, but your struggles are just as valid and deserving of compassionate care and healing.
Body Image & Exercise Compulsion
Learning to see your body as more than an ornament and movement as more than punishment for eating.
Chronic Dieting & Orthorexia
When "healthy" eating becomes unhealthy obsession, we work to find balance and flexibility again.
ARFID
When eating feels impossible due to textures, smells, or fears, we work together to expand your relationship with food at your own pace.
Disordered Eating
When food rules start ruling your life, we help you rediscover intuitive eating and a peaceful relationship with nourishment.
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How We Work Together

Recovery is deeply personal, and I believe in meeting you exactly where you are. 

We'll work at your pace, building safety and trust as we explore what's beneath your eating disorder and develop new ways to care for yourself.

Each person's journey looks different, but you'll never be rushed or pushed before you're ready.

Treatment Approaches I Use

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Helps you identify and challenge the distorted thought patterns that fuel your eating disorder.

We'll work together to recognize when your eating disorder voice is speaking and develop new, more balanced ways of thinking about food, weight, and body image.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Focuses on building practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Perfect for when emotions feel overwhelming and eating disorder behaviors seem like the only way to cope.

Mindfulness techniques

Incorporate mindfulness practices to help you become more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and body sensations without judgment.

These techniques promote present-moment awareness and healthier responses to triggers.

Family/couples therapy

Eating disorders affect relationships, and relationships can support recovery.

We work together to improve communication, address family dynamics, and help your loved ones understand how to best support your healing journey.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is particularly helpful when trauma underlies your eating disorder.

This evidence-based approach helps process traumatic memories that may be contributing to your struggles with food and body image.
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Hi there, I'm Danielle Widmann

Founder of Holding Space Mental Health Counseling 
As someone who specializes in eating disorder recovery, I understand that your relationship with food and your body is deeply personal.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to healing, which is why I meet each client exactly where they are in their recovery journey.

I work from a Health At Every Size® approach because I believe your worth isn't determined by a number on a scale or the size of your clothes.

  • LMHC
  • Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Baruch College
  • EMDR trained
  • I have extensive training post grad from private practices and ED residential centers where I was trained in psychodynamic, relational, and CBT therapy.
  • I have training and experience working in all levels of care when it comes to treating eating disorders.
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Building Your Support Team

Eating disorder recovery works best with a full team in your corner.

I collaborate closely with:

Registered Dietitians

who understand eating disorder recovery

Medical providers

who monitor your physical health

Psychiatrists

if medication support is helpful

Your loved ones

when appropriate and desired

    • Emotional Symptoms

    • Anxiety or guilt around eating
    • Mood swings
    • Depression, low self-worth, or feelings of inadequacy
    • Fear of gaining weight, even when underweight
    • Emotional numbness or detachment
    • Heightened sensitivity to criticism, especially about appearance
    • Reluctance to express emotions or needs

    Cognitive Symptoms

    • Preoccupation with food, weight, calories, and body image
    • Rigid thinking (e.g., “good” vs. “bad” foods)
    • Distorted body image- perceiving body to be larger than it is
    • Obsessive thoughts about control, perfection, or appearance
    • Difficulty concentrating or mental fog
    • Denial of the seriousness of low body weight or unhealthy behaviors
    • Irrational rules around eating or exercise

    Physical Symptoms

    • Significant weight loss or fluctuation
    • Gastrointestinal issues
    • Dizziness or fainting
    • Cold intolerance (feeling cold all the time)
    • Hair thinning or hair loss
    • Brittle nails or dry skin
    • Loss of menstrual cycle (amenorrhea) in females
    • Fatigue or low energy
    • Lanugo (fine body hair growth due to malnutrition)
    • Irregular heartbeat or low heart rate

    Behavioral Symptoms

    • Restrictive eating, fasting, or skipping meals
    • Binge eating, often in secret Compensatory behaviors (vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, excessive exercise)
    • Eating rituals (e.g., cutting food into tiny pieces, eating foods in a certain order)
    • Avoiding meals or situations involving food
    • Frequent weighing or body checking
    • Wearing baggy clothes to hide body shape
    • Hiding or hoarding food
    • Compulsive exercise, even when ill or injured

    Investment in Your Recovery

    I'm out-of-network with insurance but provide support for reimbursement.
    Many clients receive 60-80% back from their insurance after meeting their deductible.

    Limited sliding scale spots available.

    Initial Intake Session

    (60 minutes)

    $250

    Follow up Session

    (45 minutes)

    $200

    Frequently asked questions

    No, I am fully OON. I use a third party to help with smooth reimbursement from your insurance company. In my experience clients can receive up to 60-80% of session fee after meeting deductible. For more information on this process client here https://www.thrizer.com/help-center/checking-benefits

    I also provide a superbill at the end of each month to submit to you insurance company. This is something that can be discussed in initial consultation call.

    My current fee for 45- minute individual therapy is $200. I do offer a limited number of sliding scale spots

    Holding Space MHC is fully virtual from the state of New York and Florida using a secure HIPAA platform.

    I understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes things come up that are out of your control. If you’re unable to attend your scheduled session, cancellation is required at least 24 hours’ prior to your scheduled appointment.

    Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed appointments without notice, will be charged the full session fee. That said, I also recognize that unexpected things happen, so I offer one late cancellation or no-show at no charge as a courtesy. After that, the standard policy applies.

    Frequency of sessions is determined through each individuals persons therapeutic needs, this will be discussed in the initial intake session. I typically meet with clients once a week and all individual therapy sessions are 45 minutes.

    Step one is done! If you would like to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call you can fill out this contact form, email me at info@holdingspacemhc.com or schedule one right now.

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    Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call

    This is your space to share what brings you in—your goals, needs, or areas of concern.
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    Explore the fit together

    We'll see if working together feels like the right match. If not, I can help refer you elsewhere.
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    Discuss insurance & payment options

    We'll review whether your insurance offers out-of-network reimbursement and go over rates and payment policies.
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    Begin weekly sessions

    If we decide to move forward, we'll schedule a consistent weekly time to begin our work together.

    Your Path to Healing

    Simple Steps to Get Started

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    Ready to start healing?

    Your eating disorder wants you to wait until you're "sick enough" or "ready enough."

    But you deserve support exactly as you are today.
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