Our Integrated Approach to Eating Disorder Treatment
At Eating Disorder Treatment Centers, we recognize that true recovery is about more than just food or body image — it's about healing the whole person. This is why our treatment approach is grounded in a deep commitment to individualized care. Each patient receives a personalized plan that includes evidence-based treatments specifically designed to meet their unique needs. We provide every patient with the support, tools, and professional guidance necessary for lasting recovery.
Medical:
Restoring Health & Stability
Eating disorders take a serious toll on the body. Our medical team provides expert care to address nutritional imbalances, monitor physical health, and support overall well-being.
Clinical:
Evidence-Based Therapies for Deep Healing
Our licensed clinicians use proven psychological therapies to help patients break free from disordered eating patterns, address trauma, and develop lifelong coping strategies.
Wellness:
Rebuilding a Healthy Relationship with the Body
Sustainable recovery involves more than just talk therapy. We integrate holistic practices like intuitive eating, mindfulness, movement therapy, and self-care to foster a balanced, healthy connection with food and body image.
Family & Relationships:
Healing Together
Eating disorders impact more than just the individual. We involve families and loved ones in the recovery process, providing education, therapy, and community-based support to strengthen relationships and create a lasting support system.
We know that each of these pillars plays a vital role in helping our patients achieve true, lasting recovery. Below, we outline the therapies and modalities we use to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and expert care.
Therapies & Modalities
No two individuals experience an eating disorder in the same way, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. At EDTC, we use a combination of clinically proven, evidence-based modalities to help patients heal both physically and emotionally.
Each therapy we offer is carefully selected based on the patient’s unique needs, ensuring that they receive the right level of support at the right time in their journey. From structured behavioral therapies to trauma-informed care, our team of specialists guides each individual toward long-term recovery and a healthier relationship with food, body image, and self-worth.
Below, we outline the key modalities we use, categorized by their focus areas—medical, clinical, wellness, and family support.
Medical Care
Eating disorders impact both physical and mental health. Our medical and psychiatric team ensures safety, monitors progress, and supports each patient's overall well-being.
- Medical Supervision & Nutritional Rehabilitation – Our team helps stabilize health, restore nutritional balance, and address any medical concerns related to disordered eating.
- Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management – When appropriate, psychiatric care can help regulate mood, anxiety, and other co-occurring conditions that impact recovery.
Clinical Therapies
Our evidence-based clinical therapies help patients understand and change harmful thought patterns and behaviors while learning new coping skills for long-term recovery.
- Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) – A unique form of DBT designed for individuals who struggle with overcontrol, common in eating disorders like anorexia. RO-DBT focuses on increasing openness, social connection, and emotional flexibility.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Helps patients develop psychological flexibility, teaching them to accept difficult emotions rather than avoiding them while committing to actions aligned with their values.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Used to process past trauma and distressing memories that may contribute to disordered eating behaviors.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – A cornerstone of eating disorder treatment, CBT helps patients recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors surrounding food, body image, and self-worth.
- Interpersonal Therapy for Eating Disorders (IPT-ED) – Focuses on improving relationships and social functioning, addressing how interpersonal challenges may contribute to disordered eating patterns.
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – Helps patients gradually face food-related fears and rituals in a controlled setting, reducing anxiety and reinforcing healthier behaviors.
Wellness & Holistic Approaches
Healing extends beyond traditional therapy. Our wellness-based treatments help patients reconnect with their bodies, build self-compassion, and integrate sustainable recovery practices.
- Intuitive Eating – A non-diet approach that encourages patients to rebuild trust in their bodies by tuning into hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues.
- Mindfulness & Meditation – Helps regulate emotions, reduce stress, and improve self-awareness.
- Yoga & Movement Therapy – Supports body connection, flexibility, and strength in a way that feels safe and empowering.
- Expressive Arts Therapy – Uses creative outlets like journaling, painting, or music to process emotions and build self-expression.
Family, Relationships & Community Support
Eating disorders don't exist in isolation—they impact families and loved ones. Our relationship-centered approach ensures that patients and their support systems receive guidance and healing together.
- Family Therapy – Helps loved ones understand eating disorders, improve communication, and learn how to provide meaningful support.
- Multi-Family Support Groups – Connects families going through similar experiences, fostering shared understanding and encouragement.
- Relational & Attachment-Based Approaches – Strengthens relationships and helps patients build secure connections, which are essential for long-term healing.
What Feels Heavy Now Can Become Something Beautiful
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