Eating Disorder Treatment

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Finding the right support for an eating disorder or eating behavior changes can feel overwhelming. We offer research-supported Cognitive Behavior Therapy tailored to meet your unique needs.

Whether you’re an individual ready to work on changing your relationship with food and body or a family seeking to support a loved one, we’re here to help guide you through recovery with compassion and expertise. Learn more about the approaches we offer.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders?

CBT is a goal-focused therapy that helps you understand and change the thoughts and behaviors that maintain your eating disorder. It has the most research to support its use with all different types of eating concerns. Together, we’ll identify patterns that keep your eating disorder going and work to replace rigid food rules and harsh self-judgment with more balanced, compassionate ways of thinking and behaving. You’ll build skills that support lasting recovery and a healthier relationship with yourself.

It may be helpful if you:

  • Struggle with negative or unhelpful beliefs about your body or food.

  • Are ready to practice new skills both in and outside therapy.

  • Find yourself stuck in cycles of restricting, bingeing, or compensating behaviors.

  • Want to break free from rigid food rules and all-or-nothing thinking.

  • Are motivated to learn practical skills to manage urges, emotions, and triggers.

  • Are open to challenging unhelpful beliefs and creating new, balanced ways of relating to food and yourself.

  • Prefer a collaborative approach with clear goals.

  • Yes. Many people seek support because their relationship with food or their body feels stressful, confusing, or out of control—but they’re not sure whether it “counts” as an eating disorder. You don’t need a diagnosis for therapy to be helpful.

    CBT can support you in understanding patterns around food, body image, emotions, and coping—whether you’re dealing with chronic dieting, emotional eating, rigid food rules, body dissatisfaction, or simply feeling disconnected from your body. We’ll explore what’s going on with curiosity, not judgment, and work together to build skills, flexibility, and a more peaceful relationship with food and yourself.

  • Weight loss isn’t a goal of this treatment. Instead, we focus on your relationship with food, your body, your emotions, and your overall well-being. A weight-inclusive approach recognizes that bodies naturally come in different sizes, and that health is shaped by many factors—not just weight. Our goal is to support you in building flexible, sustainable habits and a more compassionate relationship with your body, without diet culture or shame.

  • Typically 20–40 sessions, tailored to your pace. Sometimes, clients may take longer or shorter to complete therapy, depending on their individual needs.

  • Yes, this is recommended but not required. In CBT, involving supports can be incredibly helpful—as long as you want them included and they align with your treatment goals. Supports might be partners, parents, or trusted friends who can encourage regular eating, help reduce secrecy around symptoms, or provide accountability between sessions.

    We’ll talk together about who might be helpful, what their role would look like, and how to set clear boundaries so the support feels empowering rather than overwhelming. Your autonomy comes first, and any involvement is always collaborative, intentional, and tailored to your needs.

Eating Disorder Treatment FAQs

  • I have experience treating most eating disorders, including less commonly known Night Eating Syndrome (NES) and ARFID. In cases of medical instability or people in need of weight restoration, I may recommend a more intensive treatment or program.

  • While CBT is my preferred treatment method, I work with each client to find the best approach for you. I may also use other treatment approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family-Based Treatment, or Adolescent-Focused Therapy (AFT) as appropriate.

  • Yes, I prefer to work with an interdisciplinary team when treating eating disorders. When needed, I will request a release of information to speak with other members of your care team. I believe that coordinated team care is essential for successful treatment of eating disorders.

  • While I don’t offer phone-based coaching between therapy sessions, I do offer optional intermittent support to my adult clients through Recovery Record, an app designed to provide support and feedback between sessions. This can assist with behavioral reinforcement and skill building.

  • At this time, I’m not accepting new child or teen clients for eating disorder treatment. My current practice is focused on working with adults and supporting the providers and caregivers involved in a young person’s care.

    That said, treating adolescents with eating disorders is a meaningful part of my background, and I may reopen availability for teens in the future. If you’re seeking support for a child or teen right now, I’m happy to recommend trusted local and national resources to help you find a provider who specializes in evidence-based, family-based treatment.