Eating Disorders Treatment Centers in Delaware County, PA
Being part of the solution means we’re now offering eating disorder programs to individuals with conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other disordered eating behaviors.
Banyan Treatment Center Philadelphia stands as a leader in providing growth through recovery by offering our patients multiple levels of care for addiction and eating disorder treatment. We believe that each and every patient has unique needs and that is why we take pride in being able to offer our patients a truly customized treatment program. As a patient enters treatment, we do a complete assessment and from there, an individualized custom care plan is established. We take into account our patient’s needs and goals before creating their own treatment program. In order to fully recover from an eating disorder or a drug and alcohol addiction, proper care is needed to help individuals succeed in recovery and to prevent future relapses from occurring.
Being part of the solution means we’re now offering eating disorder programs to individuals with conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other disordered eating behaviors.
Banyan Treatment Center Philadelphia stands as a leader in providing growth through recovery by offering our patients multiple levels of care for addiction and eating disorder treatment. We believe that each and every patient has unique needs and that is why we take pride in being able to offer our patients a truly customized treatment program. As a patient enters treatment, we do a complete assessment and from there, an individualized custom care plan is established. We take into account our patient’s needs and goals before creating their own treatment program. In order to fully recover from an eating disorder or a drug and alcohol addiction, proper care is needed to help individuals succeed in recovery and to prevent future relapses from occurring.
The Renfrew Center has been the pioneer in the treatment of eating disorders since 1985. As the nation's first residential eating disorder facility, now with 19 locations throughout the country, Renfrew has helped more than 100,000 cisgender adolescent girls and adult women, transgender and non-binary individuals with eating disorders move towards recovery. Renfrew provides patients suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and related mental health problems with the tools they need to succeed in recovery and in life. Renfrew's extensive range of services includes residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Each treatment level is built upon The Renfrew Center Unified Treatment Model for Eating Disorders®, an evidence-based, emotion-focused therapy that addresses eating disorders and co-morbid symptoms. Within this model, individual and group therapy are enhanced with a diverse array of services to meet patients' needs. Renfrew accepts most major insurances and is a preferred provider for all levels of treatment.
The Renfrew Center has been the pioneer in the treatment of eating disorders since 1985. As the nation's first residential eating disorder facility, now with 19 locations throughout the country, Renfrew has helped more than 100,000 cisgender adolescent girls and adult women, transgender and non-binary individuals with eating disorders move towards recovery. Renfrew provides patients suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and related mental health problems with the tools they need to succeed in recovery and in life. Renfrew's extensive range of services includes residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Each treatment level is built upon The Renfrew Center Unified Treatment Model for Eating Disorders®, an evidence-based, emotion-focused therapy that addresses eating disorders and co-morbid symptoms. Within this model, individual and group therapy are enhanced with a diverse array of services to meet patients' needs. Renfrew accepts most major insurances and is a preferred provider for all levels of treatment.
Revelare Recovery is a Women’s PHP & IOP program designed to address co-occurring diagnoses of an Eating Disorder (ED) alongside a secondary Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Mental Health diagnosis. It operates at the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. One important aspect of this program is that it provides supportive housing for clients who reside outside of the Atlanta market. This housing arrangement ensures that clients have a safe and structured environment during their treatment period. Our supportive housing program consists of two phases: Phase 1, which lasts for 30 days and is conducted primarily in the PHP setting, and Phase 2, which lasts an additional 30 days and takes place primarily in the IOP setting. The program specifcally caters to women, recognizing their unique needs in the context of EDs and co-occurring disorders. By focusing exclusively on women, the program can tailor its treatment approaches to address the specific challenges and experiences that women may face. www.RevelareRecovery.
Revelare Recovery is a Women’s PHP & IOP program designed to address co-occurring diagnoses of an Eating Disorder (ED) alongside a secondary Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Mental Health diagnosis. It operates at the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. One important aspect of this program is that it provides supportive housing for clients who reside outside of the Atlanta market. This housing arrangement ensures that clients have a safe and structured environment during their treatment period. Our supportive housing program consists of two phases: Phase 1, which lasts for 30 days and is conducted primarily in the PHP setting, and Phase 2, which lasts an additional 30 days and takes place primarily in the IOP setting. The program specifcally caters to women, recognizing their unique needs in the context of EDs and co-occurring disorders. By focusing exclusively on women, the program can tailor its treatment approaches to address the specific challenges and experiences that women may face. www.RevelareRecovery.
Row Psychiatric Services IOP offers comprehensive mental health services for and children and adolescents ages 5-13. Our multidisciplinary team will work to meet the specific needs of each child including psychiatric medication management, individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, and parent psychoeducation. Treatment involves collaboration between the treatment team, the child, and the child's family. Row's IOP supports positive changes while ensuring the integrity of the family unit through preventative, therapeutic intervention. The average length of the program is four weeks. IOP groups are run by mental health therapists, while medications are managed by psychiatric prescribers. The program incorporates evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). To complete a free phone screening or to make an appointment for outpatient programs, call 610-999-1908.
Row Psychiatric Services IOP offers comprehensive mental health services for and children and adolescents ages 5-13. Our multidisciplinary team will work to meet the specific needs of each child including psychiatric medication management, individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, and parent psychoeducation. Treatment involves collaboration between the treatment team, the child, and the child's family. Row's IOP supports positive changes while ensuring the integrity of the family unit through preventative, therapeutic intervention. The average length of the program is four weeks. IOP groups are run by mental health therapists, while medications are managed by psychiatric prescribers. The program incorporates evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). To complete a free phone screening or to make an appointment for outpatient programs, call 610-999-1908.
Since 1932, Council for Relationships has provided therapy and psychiatry services to those in Pennslyvania and New Jersey. Our Staff Clinicians offer individual, relationship (sometimes called "couples"), family, and sex therapy online and in person. We make the best therapy services accessible to everyone. Our 80+ Staff Therapists & Psychiatrists specialize in over 45 specialties and provide comprehensive mental health care and medicine management. We see clients of all ages, backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexualities. We believe that thriving relationships foster flourishing communities. Let us help you thrive.
Since 1932, Council for Relationships has provided therapy and psychiatry services to those in Pennslyvania and New Jersey. Our Staff Clinicians offer individual, relationship (sometimes called "couples"), family, and sex therapy online and in person. We make the best therapy services accessible to everyone. Our 80+ Staff Therapists & Psychiatrists specialize in over 45 specialties and provide comprehensive mental health care and medicine management. We see clients of all ages, backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexualities. We believe that thriving relationships foster flourishing communities. Let us help you thrive.
CM Counsel is a behavioral health practice of licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers and counselors providing compassionate and comprehensive care for adults, children, adolescents, families and couples. To meet your scheduling needs, we are committed to providing timely appointments by offering evening, weekend and daytime hours at our offices in Plymouth Meeting, Exton, King of Prussia, and Doylestown. CM Counsel accepts most insurance plans. Our staff is highly qualified to help you and your family effectively resolve any obstacles to your emotional well-being and peace of mind.
CM Counsel is a behavioral health practice of licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers and counselors providing compassionate and comprehensive care for adults, children, adolescents, families and couples. To meet your scheduling needs, we are committed to providing timely appointments by offering evening, weekend and daytime hours at our offices in Plymouth Meeting, Exton, King of Prussia, and Doylestown. CM Counsel accepts most insurance plans. Our staff is highly qualified to help you and your family effectively resolve any obstacles to your emotional well-being and peace of mind.
The treatment team at Enlightened Solutions is deeply attuned to the challenges faced by the recovering addict, and provides compassionate therapy in a comfortable, soothing environment. When it comes to treating a disease as complex and all encompassing as addiction, we know that therapies specially designed to heal the spirit are just as important as traditional medical and psychological modalities. Our multidisciplinary and holistic approach utilizes a wide variety of treatments and solutions ranging from the clinical to the spiritual, all of which foster empathy, human connection, and inner peace. Some of these are: Yoga & Meditation, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Family Constellation Therapy, Body Sound Chair, Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Health, Nutrition and Fitness Counseling
The treatment team at Enlightened Solutions is deeply attuned to the challenges faced by the recovering addict, and provides compassionate therapy in a comfortable, soothing environment. When it comes to treating a disease as complex and all encompassing as addiction, we know that therapies specially designed to heal the spirit are just as important as traditional medical and psychological modalities. Our multidisciplinary and holistic approach utilizes a wide variety of treatments and solutions ranging from the clinical to the spiritual, all of which foster empathy, human connection, and inner peace. Some of these are: Yoga & Meditation, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Family Constellation Therapy, Body Sound Chair, Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Health, Nutrition and Fitness Counseling
Embark Behavioral Health operates an exceptional network of treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, wilderness therapy, short-term residential programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options. Mental health problems are common among youth and can make things like school, socializing, work and everyday life more difficult. In fact, one in five adolescents, ages 12-18, live with a mental health condition; and between 20-30% will have one major depressive episode before they reach adulthood. Half of all lifetime cases of mental disorders will first present by age 14 and 75% will present by age 24. This is why it is a critical time to find expert help and address issues.
Embark Behavioral Health operates an exceptional network of treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, wilderness therapy, short-term residential programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options. Mental health problems are common among youth and can make things like school, socializing, work and everyday life more difficult. In fact, one in five adolescents, ages 12-18, live with a mental health condition; and between 20-30% will have one major depressive episode before they reach adulthood. Half of all lifetime cases of mental disorders will first present by age 14 and 75% will present by age 24. This is why it is a critical time to find expert help and address issues.
Online Treatment Centers
STR Behavioral Health - Cedar Creek
Treatment Center, MPH, MBA, RDN
Verified Verified
Warminster, PA 18974
Serving adults experiencing the following conditions, we also remain focused on providing resources and support for those needing alternative care: anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), depressive mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) , schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, eating disorders.
Cedar Creek rests on 13 beautiful acres in the heart of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Our unique 30-bed facility is designed with intimate and personalized care in mind, giving those here the autonomy to influence the direction of their treatment. We are passionate about providing an ideal client-clinician ratio, which speaks to our mission of unique care, individualized support, and holistic recovery. We offer residential mental health treatment in a safe, compassionate, and flexible environment for all genders, ages 18 and older. Non-judgment and inclusion are the keystones of our community approach, and we continuously monitor and adjust our industry-best practices to reflect the needs of our clients and maintain a safe space for treatment.
Serving adults experiencing the following conditions, we also remain focused on providing resources and support for those needing alternative care: anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), depressive mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) , schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, eating disorders.
Cedar Creek rests on 13 beautiful acres in the heart of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Our unique 30-bed facility is designed with intimate and personalized care in mind, giving those here the autonomy to influence the direction of their treatment. We are passionate about providing an ideal client-clinician ratio, which speaks to our mission of unique care, individualized support, and holistic recovery. We offer residential mental health treatment in a safe, compassionate, and flexible environment for all genders, ages 18 and older. Non-judgment and inclusion are the keystones of our community approach, and we continuously monitor and adjust our industry-best practices to reflect the needs of our clients and maintain a safe space for treatment.
Retreat Behavioral Health Service Ctr: Lansdale
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Retreat Behavioral Health is a respected provider of substance abuse and mental health treatment. Our behavioral health service centers provide outpatient level care such as IOP, PHP, GOP and individual or group counseling.
Retreat Behavioral Health is a respected provider of substance abuse and mental health treatment. Our behavioral health service centers provide outpatient level care such as IOP, PHP, GOP and individual or group counseling.
With our current social climate fraught with uncertainty, fear, sadness, anger, a sense of isolation and more, the Center for Brief Therapy (CBT), an affiliate of the Department of Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, can help with a wide range of challenges from low energy, depression and anxiety to chronic pain, weight management and improved academic performance.
With our current social climate fraught with uncertainty, fear, sadness, anger, a sense of isolation and more, the Center for Brief Therapy (CBT), an affiliate of the Department of Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, can help with a wide range of challenges from low energy, depression and anxiety to chronic pain, weight management and improved academic performance.
Center for Families (CFF), a valued member of the Newport Healthcare family of programs, provides guidance, awareness, and education for families in local communities around mental health and substance use struggles. We lead teens ages 13-17 and families to sustainable healing through a continuum of care that includes our Therapeutic Day Program/PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient services. In CFF’s treatment programs, teens begin to build strong relationships, learn and practice healthy coping skills, grow their personal self-worth, and reestablish trust and communication with themselves and their loved ones. Our approach blends behavioral and medical treatment (integrated care) and provides both clinical and experiential modalities (integrative care). Each of our treatment programs encompasses evidence-based and solutions-focused components. Through support groups, clinical therapy, and psychoeducation, we involve the entire family in the healing journey - creating connection, cultivating compassion, igniting hope, and generating lasting change.
Center for Families (CFF), a valued member of the Newport Healthcare family of programs, provides guidance, awareness, and education for families in local communities around mental health and substance use struggles. We lead teens ages 13-17 and families to sustainable healing through a continuum of care that includes our Therapeutic Day Program/PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient services. In CFF’s treatment programs, teens begin to build strong relationships, learn and practice healthy coping skills, grow their personal self-worth, and reestablish trust and communication with themselves and their loved ones. Our approach blends behavioral and medical treatment (integrated care) and provides both clinical and experiential modalities (integrative care). Each of our treatment programs encompasses evidence-based and solutions-focused components. Through support groups, clinical therapy, and psychoeducation, we involve the entire family in the healing journey - creating connection, cultivating compassion, igniting hope, and generating lasting change.
Juniper Counseling and Wellness
Treatment Center, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Juniper Counseling and Wellness strives to help clients, much like the juniper tree, to grow, thrive and reach their fullest potential, even when there are challenges. Our team is grounded in evidence based practices, and the most up to date training and research. We hope to walk with you throughout your therapeutic experience, giving you the confidence, skills, and ability to overcome life’s challenges and lead a full and meaningful life.
Juniper Counseling and Wellness strives to help clients, much like the juniper tree, to grow, thrive and reach their fullest potential, even when there are challenges. Our team is grounded in evidence based practices, and the most up to date training and research. We hope to walk with you throughout your therapeutic experience, giving you the confidence, skills, and ability to overcome life’s challenges and lead a full and meaningful life.
Supreme Wellness Recovery is a PHP, IOP, GOP, outpatient program in Bucks County. We have programs available for adolescents, young adults, and older adults! Our mission is to empower those who suffer from addiction through high-quality treatment nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals committed to achieving positive client outcomes by delivering appropriate quality care ethically and compassionately. To achieve our mission, we adhere to a philosophy and practice of health and wellness for our staff and clients. The healthier the organization is, the greater the quality of service we can provide. We take pride in our growing business and dedicated team. We strive for quality, flexibility, innovation, integrity, teamwork, and sustainability!
Supreme Wellness Recovery is a PHP, IOP, GOP, outpatient program in Bucks County. We have programs available for adolescents, young adults, and older adults! Our mission is to empower those who suffer from addiction through high-quality treatment nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals committed to achieving positive client outcomes by delivering appropriate quality care ethically and compassionately. To achieve our mission, we adhere to a philosophy and practice of health and wellness for our staff and clients. The healthier the organization is, the greater the quality of service we can provide. We take pride in our growing business and dedicated team. We strive for quality, flexibility, innovation, integrity, teamwork, and sustainability!
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Complete Outpatient Clinic offers an intensive outpatient program that provides individual and group therapy for patients seeking support in addressing their daily challenges. Our treatment teams are skilled in developing personalized treatment plans which address the unique issues you are facing. We focus on Teens: 13-18, Young Adults: 19-26, Adults:27-64 and Older Adults: 65+
Complete Outpatient Clinic offers an intensive outpatient program that provides individual and group therapy for patients seeking support in addressing their daily challenges. Our treatment teams are skilled in developing personalized treatment plans which address the unique issues you are facing. We focus on Teens: 13-18, Young Adults: 19-26, Adults:27-64 and Older Adults: 65+
Philadelphia Center for Psychotherapy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
We work with individuals, couples and families and we specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression disorders. These are big categories, and often include many other psychological struggles, such as relationships, ADHD, OCD, disordered eating, grief, and more. We are here to help you navigate the struggles that you're experiencing, offering you a space to be vulnerable and authentic. This space will help you open up and share whatever that comes to your mind, and overtime, our hope is that you'll be able to extend this vulnerability to other spaces in your life to help you have meaningful relationships and expand your sense of purpose and understanding of yourself and others. Having psychological symptoms get in the way of that can make things feel really bleak and hopeless, but you have already taking a very difficult step in searching for a therapist, so you are right on track!
We work with individuals, couples and families and we specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression disorders. These are big categories, and often include many other psychological struggles, such as relationships, ADHD, OCD, disordered eating, grief, and more. We are here to help you navigate the struggles that you're experiencing, offering you a space to be vulnerable and authentic. This space will help you open up and share whatever that comes to your mind, and overtime, our hope is that you'll be able to extend this vulnerability to other spaces in your life to help you have meaningful relationships and expand your sense of purpose and understanding of yourself and others. Having psychological symptoms get in the way of that can make things feel really bleak and hopeless, but you have already taking a very difficult step in searching for a therapist, so you are right on track!
In our darkest hour, during a moment of desperation, we look for hope. Silver Linings Recovery Center provides hope and healing through the clinical programming at our recovery center in Langhorne, PA. We provide an individualized treatment approach which utilizes evidence-based practices to maximize the potential for patients, families and stakeholders to find their silver lining. Call or come in for a free and confidential consultation with one of our highly-trained and qualified recovery center staff members.
In our darkest hour, during a moment of desperation, we look for hope. Silver Linings Recovery Center provides hope and healing through the clinical programming at our recovery center in Langhorne, PA. We provide an individualized treatment approach which utilizes evidence-based practices to maximize the potential for patients, families and stakeholders to find their silver lining. Call or come in for a free and confidential consultation with one of our highly-trained and qualified recovery center staff members.
Center for Families (CFF), a valued member of the Newport Healthcare family of programs, provides guidance, awareness, and education for families in local communities around mental health and substance use struggles. We lead teens ages 13-17 and families to sustainable healing through a continuum of care that includes our Therapeutic Day Program/PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient services. In CFF’s treatment programs, teens begin to build strong relationships, learn and practice healthy coping skills, grow their personal self-worth, and reestablish trust and communication with themselves and their loved ones. Our approach blends behavioral and medical treatment (integrated care) and provides both clinical and experiential modalities (integrative care). Each of our treatment programs encompasses evidence-based and solutions-focused components. Through support groups, clinical therapy, and psychoeducation, we involve the entire family in the healing journey - creating connection, cultivating compassion, igniting hope, and generating lasting change.
Center for Families (CFF), a valued member of the Newport Healthcare family of programs, provides guidance, awareness, and education for families in local communities around mental health and substance use struggles. We lead teens ages 13-17 and families to sustainable healing through a continuum of care that includes our Therapeutic Day Program/PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient services. In CFF’s treatment programs, teens begin to build strong relationships, learn and practice healthy coping skills, grow their personal self-worth, and reestablish trust and communication with themselves and their loved ones. Our approach blends behavioral and medical treatment (integrated care) and provides both clinical and experiential modalities (integrative care). Each of our treatment programs encompasses evidence-based and solutions-focused components. Through support groups, clinical therapy, and psychoeducation, we involve the entire family in the healing journey - creating connection, cultivating compassion, igniting hope, and generating lasting change.
We are an outpatient private practice, specializing in mental health, and or substance use disorders conveniently located outside of Philadelphia. Here at Thalia Medical Center, we strive to bring compassionate quality care by meeting our clients where they are. TMC is powered by a balanced approach, curating individualized, evidence based treatment that supports our clients medically, emotionally, physically, and socially. Our mission is to encourage every individual to develop their own tools to build healthy connections, embrace their emotions, thrive, and grow into their best selves. We offer a variety services medication management, utilization of Pharmaceutical Grade Nutritional Supplements, Individual Therapy, Pharmacogenetic Testing, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Spravato/Esketamine, Assistance Tapering of Prescription Medications, Medication Assisted Treatment (Sublocade, Vivitrol, Suboxone, Naltrexone), Drug/Alcohol Monitoring, Soberlink Breathalyzer, Outpatient Detox, V Vitamin Recovery Boosts, craving control with Semaglutide/ Tirzepatide.
We are an outpatient private practice, specializing in mental health, and or substance use disorders conveniently located outside of Philadelphia. Here at Thalia Medical Center, we strive to bring compassionate quality care by meeting our clients where they are. TMC is powered by a balanced approach, curating individualized, evidence based treatment that supports our clients medically, emotionally, physically, and socially. Our mission is to encourage every individual to develop their own tools to build healthy connections, embrace their emotions, thrive, and grow into their best selves. We offer a variety services medication management, utilization of Pharmaceutical Grade Nutritional Supplements, Individual Therapy, Pharmacogenetic Testing, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Spravato/Esketamine, Assistance Tapering of Prescription Medications, Medication Assisted Treatment (Sublocade, Vivitrol, Suboxone, Naltrexone), Drug/Alcohol Monitoring, Soberlink Breathalyzer, Outpatient Detox, V Vitamin Recovery Boosts, craving control with Semaglutide/ Tirzepatide.
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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.