Therapeutic Approaches in Treatment for Eating Disorders
The journey to recovery is not a “one-size-fits-all” situation. To provide you with the personalized care you need, we offer a variety of different therapies and approaches to set you on the right track for a lasting recovery.
Our eating disorder treatment center uses an integrated, comprehensive approach that combines evidence-based, effective treatment modalities with our deep understanding of the complex psychology and underlying neurobiology of eating disorders.
Healing begins with assessing where you are today. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and registered dietitians will assess your unique circumstances and collaborate with you to develop a comprehensive plan. We work side by side with you throughout your recovery journey in our program.
Across our outpatient and inpatient treatment settings, we believe in thoughtful psychiatric care and medication management, compassionate around-the-clock nursing in our inpatient and residential programs, frequent individual therapy, supportive family therapy, intensive group psychotherapy and therapeutic nutritional restoration. Our ability to handle acute medical issues and provide specialized nursing care differentiates our services from other eating disorder residential treatment facilities in the region.
All of our programs are highly structured and supportive, with intentionally designed exposures and real-life challenges to assist in maintaining long-term recovery. Whatever you come seeking help for, you can expect some combination of the following therapeutic approaches to support your healing process.
Primary Therapies
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP):
Our program acknowledges the link between anxiety, fear and eating disorders. ERP is one of the most effective treatment approaches for anxiety-based disorders.
Depth-Oriented Therapy:
A depth-oriented approach is a way of seeing and understanding. This approach centers on a fundamental assumption that healing is a return to an original, intrinsic state of wholeness.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):
DBT is a cognitive-behavioral treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective in helping individuals develop skills to manage severe emotional dysregulation and distress tolerance, learn to be in interpersonal relationships effectively, and develop mindfulness skills.
Compassion-Focused Therapy:
The practice of self-compassion is an essential part of the eating disorder treatment journey and impacts much of the work of eating disorder recovery. It is a door to learning how to treat ourselves differently. This practice centers on an understanding that loving-kindness and self-compassion is an antidote to shame, self-criticism, and suffering.
Experiential & Somatic Therapies
Experiential and Somatic Therapies support the process of healing not only from an eating disorder, but also from co-occurring issues such as trauma symptoms experienced in the body, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, and depression.
Nutrition Therapy & Dietary Philosphy
We teach that all foods can fit, and work from a non-diet approach that recognizes balance, moderation, and the importance of variety in choices.
Nursing & Acute Care
Eating disorders have a myriad of medical complications that require monitoring. Eating disorders can also occur alongside other mental health issues like depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and suicidal thoughts and self-injury. From a medical perspective, these issues must be addressed simultaneously to recover from the eating disorder and discover a healthy path forward.
Family Approach
Family and friends can be a valuable source of support and strength on the journey to recovery. Our clinical team places a strong emphasis on involving family and loved ones in the treatment process.
We Hold Hope for Your Recovery
Recovery from an eating disorder is possible, and we are here to walk alongside you. At Reasons Eating Disorder Center, we help you uncover not only the reasons behind your eating disorder but also the reasons for your recovery.
To learn more or to schedule a no-cost consultation, call us at 844-573-2766 or complete our online contact form. For medical emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Let us help you find your path to healing.
