Eating Disorders Treatment Centers in White Plains, NY

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Backcountry Wellness for Eating Disorders
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
Our practice is the ideal place to bridge recovery from an eating disorder with real life; allowing you to make a complete recovery. We treat Anorexia, Orthorexia, Bulimia, BED, Loss of Control eating, ARFID and Bariatric Treatment. Our team is led by Dr. Joanna Bronfman, an expert thought-leader in the field of Eating Disorders.
Our practice is the ideal place to bridge recovery from an eating disorder with real life; allowing you to make a complete recovery. We treat Anorexia, Orthorexia, Bulimia, BED, Loss of Control eating, ARFID and Bariatric Treatment. Our team is led by Dr. Joanna Bronfman, an expert thought-leader in the field of Eating Disorders.
(203) 580-6695 View (203) 580-6695
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Hillside Men’s Detox & Residential Treatment Ctr
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
Located on a secluded, 16-acre campus overlooking the Pocono Mountains, Pyramid Healthcare's Hillside is northeastern Pennsylvania’s premier destination for holistic drug detox and inpatient rehabilitation.
Located on a secluded, 16-acre campus overlooking the Pocono Mountains, Pyramid Healthcare's Hillside is northeastern Pennsylvania’s premier destination for holistic drug detox and inpatient rehabilitation.
(914) 984-5815 View (914) 984-5815
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Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
Co-founded by Dr. Lata McGinn and Dr. Alec, Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC) is an evidence-based mental health center in the Upper East and Upper West side of Manhattan, New York and White Plains, New York that provides high quality clinical and wellness services both in an in-person and a virtual format. We treat clients through the lifespan (toddlers, preschoolers, elementary and middle school aged children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults). Among other conditions, we specialize in the treatment of stress and anxiety disorders (worry, general anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, specific phobias, selective mutism, and separation anxiety), obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, depression, oppositional and defiant problems, school refusal, ADHD, habit disorders, family accommodation, and family conflict.
Co-founded by Dr. Lata McGinn and Dr. Alec, Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC) is an evidence-based mental health center in the Upper East and Upper West side of Manhattan, New York and White Plains, New York that provides high quality clinical and wellness services both in an in-person and a virtual format. We treat clients through the lifespan (toddlers, preschoolers, elementary and middle school aged children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults). Among other conditions, we specialize in the treatment of stress and anxiety disorders (worry, general anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, specific phobias, selective mutism, and separation anxiety), obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, depression, oppositional and defiant problems, school refusal, ADHD, habit disorders, family accommodation, and family conflict.
(347) 952-7158 x1 View (347) 952-7158 x1
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PSYCHē, PLLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10606
PSYCHē is a private network of expert therapists specializing in hand-selecting top psychologists and counselors across multiple states. Our mission is to match you with YOUR perfect therapist, whether you're seeking individual, couples, family, or another specialty. Let us handle the personalized matchmaking that sets us apart from traditional directories. Schedule a consultation today.
PSYCHē is a private network of expert therapists specializing in hand-selecting top psychologists and counselors across multiple states. Our mission is to match you with YOUR perfect therapist, whether you're seeking individual, couples, family, or another specialty. Let us handle the personalized matchmaking that sets us apart from traditional directories. Schedule a consultation today.
(615) 933-2637 View (615) 933-2637
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Hillcrest Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10602
Hillcrest Recovery was started with the idea of creating a treatment center that not only helped people find sobriety but actually helped people transform into the very best version of themselves. From our inception, our clients have come to us in disarray and despair and they leave us fulfilled and dedicated to a new future. We’re a Chatsworth detox and rehab center with one of the best teams in all of Los Angeles. We’ve assembled the brightest minds to work at our facility— world-class doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, chefs, fitness trainers, massage therapists, yoga and meditation instructors, and so much more. All have come together to present an innovative, holistic approach to addiction recovery. We’ve designed a program that can adapt to the different modalities of addiction. Whether it’s a detox to wean you off of severe substance abuse, meditation sessions to establish mindfulness, or therapy that gets to the root cause of your addiction, we leave no stone unturned.
Hillcrest Recovery was started with the idea of creating a treatment center that not only helped people find sobriety but actually helped people transform into the very best version of themselves. From our inception, our clients have come to us in disarray and despair and they leave us fulfilled and dedicated to a new future. We’re a Chatsworth detox and rehab center with one of the best teams in all of Los Angeles. We’ve assembled the brightest minds to work at our facility— world-class doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, chefs, fitness trainers, massage therapists, yoga and meditation instructors, and so much more. All have come together to present an innovative, holistic approach to addiction recovery. We’ve designed a program that can adapt to the different modalities of addiction. Whether it’s a detox to wean you off of severe substance abuse, meditation sessions to establish mindfulness, or therapy that gets to the root cause of your addiction, we leave no stone unturned.
(747) 237-4279 View (747) 237-4279

More Treatment Centers Nearby

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'Ai Pono Hawaii
Treatment Center, PhD, CED-S
Not Verified Not Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
At 'Ai Pono Maui Residential Treatment Center, we offer evidence-based, trauma-informed holistic eating disorder treatment in a peaceful home-like setting with picturesque views of the ocean (just footsteps away), mountains, and lush gardens. Our treatment center was designed to reflect and complement its surroundings - creating a peaceful, relaxing environment that will help women connect to their inner selves while on their journey towards recovery. We also offer a Partial Hospitalization (Day) Program in Maui and a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program accessible to all residents of Hawaii.
At 'Ai Pono Maui Residential Treatment Center, we offer evidence-based, trauma-informed holistic eating disorder treatment in a peaceful home-like setting with picturesque views of the ocean (just footsteps away), mountains, and lush gardens. Our treatment center was designed to reflect and complement its surroundings - creating a peaceful, relaxing environment that will help women connect to their inner selves while on their journey towards recovery. We also offer a Partial Hospitalization (Day) Program in Maui and a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program accessible to all residents of Hawaii.
(855) 929-0538 View (855) 929-0538
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Well Equipped DBT
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577  (Online Only)
Well Equipped may help, if you identify with any of these experiences or diagnoses: Emotion Dysregulation, Interpersonal Hypersensitivity, Behavioral Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Substance Use Disorder and Trauma. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that was originally developed to treat complex, multi-problematic suicidal patients that has since been expanded upon and proven to be incredibly effective with a wide spectrum of mental health symptoms. At its core, DBT emphasizes a synthesis of both acceptance and change. Skills-training in DBT is an approach to give you the needed skills to get what you want out of life and better modulate your distressing emotions. In fact, you may end up feeling proud of yourself, strengthening the relationships in your life that are meaningful to you and being excited about what might happen next.
Well Equipped may help, if you identify with any of these experiences or diagnoses: Emotion Dysregulation, Interpersonal Hypersensitivity, Behavioral Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Substance Use Disorder and Trauma. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that was originally developed to treat complex, multi-problematic suicidal patients that has since been expanded upon and proven to be incredibly effective with a wide spectrum of mental health symptoms. At its core, DBT emphasizes a synthesis of both acceptance and change. Skills-training in DBT is an approach to give you the needed skills to get what you want out of life and better modulate your distressing emotions. In fact, you may end up feeling proud of yourself, strengthening the relationships in your life that are meaningful to you and being excited about what might happen next.
(347) 797-3751 View (347) 797-3751
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Counseling and Psychotherapy of Throggs Neck
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pelham, NY 10803
Most psychotherapy, whether short-term problem focused or long-term psychoanalytically-oriented treatment, relies upon a dialogue between the therapist and the patient. The purpose of this dialogue is to help explore the underlying causes of problems and symptoms. Our well trained therapists we can help you tap into that specialness that's already inside of you.
Most psychotherapy, whether short-term problem focused or long-term psychoanalytically-oriented treatment, relies upon a dialogue between the therapist and the patient. The purpose of this dialogue is to help explore the underlying causes of problems and symptoms. Our well trained therapists we can help you tap into that specialness that's already inside of you.
(347) 474-7126 View (347) 474-7126
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Newport Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10701
Our full continuum of care allows us to provide treatment that meets the needs of each unique individual —whether they are stepping down from a residential program, require a higher level of care, or are seeking ongoing structure and community through outpatient programming. Newport Institute has residential and outpatient locations around the country, in order to give as many young adults and families as possible access to the treatment they need to thrive. We provide industry-leading residential care, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with flexible schedules, all accredited by the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. In addition, Newport Institute offers continuing connection once a patient leaves our care, through virtual sessions providing ongoing support for both young adults and parents; and through our robust Alumni program, which keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups.
Our full continuum of care allows us to provide treatment that meets the needs of each unique individual —whether they are stepping down from a residential program, require a higher level of care, or are seeking ongoing structure and community through outpatient programming. Newport Institute has residential and outpatient locations around the country, in order to give as many young adults and families as possible access to the treatment they need to thrive. We provide industry-leading residential care, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with flexible schedules, all accredited by the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. In addition, Newport Institute offers continuing connection once a patient leaves our care, through virtual sessions providing ongoing support for both young adults and parents; and through our robust Alumni program, which keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups.
(475) 325-5634 View (475) 325-5634
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Transcend Recovery Community NYC
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Chappaqua, NY 10514
Transcend Recovery Community has been helping clients build new lives since opening our first sober living home in Los Angeles in 2008. In addition to our men's sober living home in New York, we are now proud to offer a network of 6 sober living homes throughout the Los Angeles area, and men's and women's home in Houston, Texas. Built on a foundation of love, support, and acceptance, we are a sober living community intent to help others help themselves. Our Manhattan brownstone sober living home for men allows individuals to work towards their best life in a city of opportunity. Our impressive, multiple story brownstone, is only a few short blocks from Central Park and Riverside Park. Situated within a renowned cultural hub of New York, clients have easy access to numerous museums, restaurants, art galleries, and sports and music venues. At Transcend you are not alone. Begin your path to fulfillment and self-discovery in a community of brotherhood and camaraderie. Give one of our intake specialists a call to learn more about becoming a part of our recovery community.
Transcend Recovery Community has been helping clients build new lives since opening our first sober living home in Los Angeles in 2008. In addition to our men's sober living home in New York, we are now proud to offer a network of 6 sober living homes throughout the Los Angeles area, and men's and women's home in Houston, Texas. Built on a foundation of love, support, and acceptance, we are a sober living community intent to help others help themselves. Our Manhattan brownstone sober living home for men allows individuals to work towards their best life in a city of opportunity. Our impressive, multiple story brownstone, is only a few short blocks from Central Park and Riverside Park. Situated within a renowned cultural hub of New York, clients have easy access to numerous museums, restaurants, art galleries, and sports and music venues. At Transcend you are not alone. Begin your path to fulfillment and self-discovery in a community of brotherhood and camaraderie. Give one of our intake specialists a call to learn more about becoming a part of our recovery community.
(818) 446-2102 View (818) 446-2102
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The Counseling Center Group
Treatment Center, LMSW
Verified Verified
Harrison, NY 10528
The clinicians at The Counseling Center of Group use an array of techniques to help enhance the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. The Counseling Center Group utilizes evidence based strategies to help empower our clients to make choices that generate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes. Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman therapy, cyclical psychodynamics, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and others.
The clinicians at The Counseling Center of Group use an array of techniques to help enhance the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. The Counseling Center Group utilizes evidence based strategies to help empower our clients to make choices that generate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes. Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman therapy, cyclical psychodynamics, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and others.
(240) 716-6836 View (240) 716-6836
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Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs, Bronx Office
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10704
Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Accessibility, service and professionalism are the key elements of our success. Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis.
Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Accessibility, service and professionalism are the key elements of our success. Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis.
(718) 514-6722 View (718) 514-6722

Online Treatment Centers

The Dorm - Young Adult IOP Treatment Community NYC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
The Dorm is an affirming, CARF-Accredited young adult mental health treatment community in New York City on a mission to help young people launch lives of independence and purpose. We serve young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 overcoming clinically complex mental health issues with immersive day and evening services that include clinical therapies, practical skill-building and community support. We specialize in treating substance use, trauma, anxiety and depressive disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders and supporting with executive function deficits. Personalized treatment plans scale from 3-30+ hours a week following expert assessment. Comprehensive care encompasses 1:1 therapy (licensed clinicians trained in over 11 clinical modalities including DBT, CBT, EMDR and Cognitive Remediation), individualized life skills coaching, group therapy, family therapy, nutritional support with registered dietitians, academic and vocational services, a unique community clubhouse experience with social activities and events. Supportive housing opportunities and partial residential support available.
The Dorm is an affirming, CARF-Accredited young adult mental health treatment community in New York City on a mission to help young people launch lives of independence and purpose. We serve young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 overcoming clinically complex mental health issues with immersive day and evening services that include clinical therapies, practical skill-building and community support. We specialize in treating substance use, trauma, anxiety and depressive disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders and supporting with executive function deficits. Personalized treatment plans scale from 3-30+ hours a week following expert assessment. Comprehensive care encompasses 1:1 therapy (licensed clinicians trained in over 11 clinical modalities including DBT, CBT, EMDR and Cognitive Remediation), individualized life skills coaching, group therapy, family therapy, nutritional support with registered dietitians, academic and vocational services, a unique community clubhouse experience with social activities and events. Supportive housing opportunities and partial residential support available.
(646) 783-0157 View (646) 783-0157
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Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
BALANCE eating disorder treatment center is dedicated to treating the spectrum of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, and other disordered eating behaviors and body image issues. At BALANCE we believe in treating the whole person. Through our array of services, we offer treatment for women, men, LGBTQAI, and adolescents and provide all levels of outpatient care.
BALANCE eating disorder treatment center is dedicated to treating the spectrum of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, and other disordered eating behaviors and body image issues. At BALANCE we believe in treating the whole person. Through our array of services, we offer treatment for women, men, LGBTQAI, and adolescents and provide all levels of outpatient care.
(212) 645-6903 View (212) 645-6903
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EPIC Long Island Mental Health Clinic
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Meadow, NY 11554
EPIC Long Island provides comprehensive therapeutic services to support adults, families, couples, and children around mental health and life stressors. Our team of experienced providers are trained in working with a range of mental health difficulties and developmental disabilities in a compassionate, effective, and confidential manner. Some of the challenges we address are trauma, life stressors, chronic psychiatric conditions, bullying, anxiety, depression, life changes, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties, along with working with folks with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to folks living with mental health challenges as well as medication management to those enrolled in our program. We also provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to folks living with developmental/intellectual disabilities along with medication management and OPWDD evaluation services.
EPIC Long Island provides comprehensive therapeutic services to support adults, families, couples, and children around mental health and life stressors. Our team of experienced providers are trained in working with a range of mental health difficulties and developmental disabilities in a compassionate, effective, and confidential manner. Some of the challenges we address are trauma, life stressors, chronic psychiatric conditions, bullying, anxiety, depression, life changes, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties, along with working with folks with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to folks living with mental health challenges as well as medication management to those enrolled in our program. We also provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to folks living with developmental/intellectual disabilities along with medication management and OPWDD evaluation services.
(516) 494-4175 x725 View (516) 494-4175 x725
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Aurora Center NYC Eating Disorder Treatment
Treatment Center, LCSW, BCD, CEDS
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
Our Mission is to provide a space for empowered healing from eating disorders, and other food, body image, weight and related concerns. We believe that full recovery from eating disorders is possible.
Our Mission is to provide a space for empowered healing from eating disorders, and other food, body image, weight and related concerns. We believe that full recovery from eating disorders is possible.
(646) 681-2791 View (646) 681-2791
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Overcoming ED LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
East Rockaway, NY 11518
Overcoming ED LLC specializes in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, rumination and all other eating disorder diagnoses, disordered eating and co-occurring disorders. Struggling with an eating disorder can be daunting. Social activities, meeting with a loved one, daily work or just simply living a fulfilling and joyful life becomes a struggle. We are here to say that overcoming this disorder is possible! We have helped our clients do just that. Our approach is far more intensive and comprehensive than other programs you may find. We combine recovery and health coaching, family therapy, exposure therapy, and psychotherapy to form a comprehensive approach to overcoming your eating disorder. This program is intensive with frequent interaction but not disruptive to your life as we work around your schedule. The sessions are virtual.
Overcoming ED LLC specializes in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, rumination and all other eating disorder diagnoses, disordered eating and co-occurring disorders. Struggling with an eating disorder can be daunting. Social activities, meeting with a loved one, daily work or just simply living a fulfilling and joyful life becomes a struggle. We are here to say that overcoming this disorder is possible! We have helped our clients do just that. Our approach is far more intensive and comprehensive than other programs you may find. We combine recovery and health coaching, family therapy, exposure therapy, and psychotherapy to form a comprehensive approach to overcoming your eating disorder. This program is intensive with frequent interaction but not disruptive to your life as we work around your schedule. The sessions are virtual.
(516) 788-6407 View (516) 788-6407
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The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling
Treatment Center, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10012
The Soho Center's mission is to offer high-quality and effective psychotherapeutic services and to provide training and opportunities for mental health professionals. The staff of The Soho Center conducts treatment with the underlying conviction that each person has the inherent capacity to improve one's life and become increasingly warm, spontaneous, joyful, and unafraid.
The Soho Center's mission is to offer high-quality and effective psychotherapeutic services and to provide training and opportunities for mental health professionals. The staff of The Soho Center conducts treatment with the underlying conviction that each person has the inherent capacity to improve one's life and become increasingly warm, spontaneous, joyful, and unafraid.
(646) 791-3908 View (646) 791-3908
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Soho Psychology
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007
SoHo Psychology is a collective of psychologists, doctoral-level, and masters-level therapists committed to providing outstanding care. We help our clients overcome anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and relationship difficulties of all kinds. We are a diverse team of genuine, compassionate individuals and we are serious about helping you. Our therapists are dedicated to helping clients find relief from distress in a comprehensive and lasting way. We are committed to helping our clients feel better and live better: to engage in life in increasingly valued ways, to achieve meaningful short-term and long-term goals with ever-increasing personal fulfillment and life satisfaction.
SoHo Psychology is a collective of psychologists, doctoral-level, and masters-level therapists committed to providing outstanding care. We help our clients overcome anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and relationship difficulties of all kinds. We are a diverse team of genuine, compassionate individuals and we are serious about helping you. Our therapists are dedicated to helping clients find relief from distress in a comprehensive and lasting way. We are committed to helping our clients feel better and live better: to engage in life in increasingly valued ways, to achieve meaningful short-term and long-term goals with ever-increasing personal fulfillment and life satisfaction.
(646) 921-1319 View (646) 921-1319
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Amen Clinics, New York
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
(917) 746-8655 View (917) 746-8655

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Eating Disorders Treatment Centers

What happens in therapy for eating disorders?

In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.

What therapy types help with eating disorders?

Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.

What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?

The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.

What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?

Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.

How long does therapy last for eating disorders?

Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.