Eating Disorders We Treat

Characterized by food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and body image distortion. Anorexia is a serious eating disorder that requires specialized treatment addressing both physical and psychological components.

Involves cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (purging, excessive exercise, fasting). Bulimia creates physical and emotional distress that requires comprehensive treatment.

The most common eating disorder, characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large amounts with loss of control. BED causes significant distress and is highly treatable with appropriate care.

All symptoms of anorexia nervosa except low weight. Just as medically and psychologically serious as 'typical' anorexia, but often missed due to weight bias. You deserve care at any size.

Food avoidance or restriction not motivated by weight concerns—may be sensory-based, fear-based, or lack of interest in eating. Common in neurodivergent individuals and can cause nutritional deficiencies.

Includes atypical presentations and subthreshold eating disorders that don't meet full diagnostic criteria but cause significant distress. Just as serious and deserving of treatment as formally diagnosed disorders.

Obsession with 'healthy' or 'clean' eating that becomes consuming and rigid. Often disguised as wellness but creates distress, social isolation, and nutritional imbalances. A growing concern in diet culture.

A range of irregular eating patterns and behaviors that may not meet diagnostic criteria but cause distress. Extremely common in diet culture—you don't need a diagnosis to deserve help.

Using food to cope with emotions, stress, or distress—often followed by shame and guilt. A learned coping mechanism that can be healed through addressing root causes and building emotional capacity.

Obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance that others don't see. Often co-occurs with eating disorders. Highly treatable with specialized therapy like CBT and ERP.

Rigid, compulsive exercise that continues despite negative consequences. Often praised as 'dedication' in fitness culture but causes physical and psychological harm. Frequently co-occurs with eating disorders.

Eating disorders rarely exist alone—they frequently co-occur with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, substance use, and other conditions. Integrated treatment addressing all issues simultaneously is most effective.

At least 25% of people with eating disorders are men, yet they face stigma, underdiagnosis, and lack of appropriate treatment. Men experience all types of eating disorders and deserve specialized, affirming care.

LGBTQIA+ people face significantly higher eating disorder risk due to minority stress, discrimination, and unique body image pressures. Affirming, knowledgeable treatment addressing these factors is essential.

Athletes face unique eating disorder risks from performance pressure, weight requirements, sport culture, and body scrutiny. Specialized treatment can support recovery while honoring athletic identity and facilitating return to sport.