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Eating disorder therapy is a specialized approach aimed at assisting those who are grappling with a range of eating disorders. These disorders are significant mental health conditions characterized by irregular or unhealthy eating patterns and an intense focus on body weight and shape. Common conditions addressed in Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
At Thriveworks, Eating disorders begins with a thorough assessment and personalized treatment plan. Central to eating disorder therapy is psychotherapy, often employing cognitive behavioral therapy and other specialized techniques to target negative thought patterns.
The signs of an eating disorder can include:
CBT’s remission rate, according to some research, is generally between 50-30% for those seeking assistance for eating disorder symptoms.
The recovery rate for those seeking assistance with eating disorders depends entirely on the individual’s involvement in sessions, the severity of their symptoms, and their willingness to change their eating habits and relationship with food.
Eating disorder therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of Eating disorders will vary from one person to the next, dependent on their specific needs. Your therapist can help to determine what might be most beneficial for you.
About 30 million people struggle with disordered eating habits while negative emotions about their body’s weight and size overwhelm them. While some people may think of anorexia and bulimia as a typical, picky phase that teens experience and then grow out of, this misunderstanding far underestimates the seriousness of these life-threatening disorders. Anorexia has earned the highest death rates of any psychiatric disorder, and both come with the increased risk of severe health problems.
While there are effective treatments available, only about 10 percent of bulimics and anorexics receive the interventions they need. Medical, nutrition, and mental health professionals can individualize treatment for each unique person’s needs. The first step to receiving treatment is usually understanding the disorder and seeking professional help.
Thriveworks Georgetown gets that reaching out for professional help takes courages, and we are ready to give holistic and personal care that address both the medical and psychological challenges of anorexia and bulimia.
Anorexia and bulimia might be the most well known of the many kinds of eating disorders. They are separate diagnoses and each have their own symptoms and signs.
Anorexia nervosa is most commonly known as anorexia and is diagnosed with the criteria that follows, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5):
Bulimia nervosa is most commonly known as bulimia and is diagnosed with the criteria that follows, according to the DSM-5:
Even though they are separate disorders, bulimia and anorexia also share many similarities. Both men and women can be afflicted by them, and they often are accompanied by anxiety disorders or depression. People of all ages can develop an eating disorder, but it usually surfaces during during adolescence.
Did any of the diagnostics for bulimia or anorexia look familiar to you? If you or someone you love exhibits these behaviors, know that effective treatments are available. Thriveworks Georgetown offers holistic counseling that addresses the psychological causes of anorexia and bulimia, and we can tailor a holistic treatment plan for each, individual client.
We understand that scheduling therapy can be intimidating, so we have done our best to make the process as painless as possible. When you call Thriveworks Georgetown, a person will be able to help schedule your counseling and answer any questions you may have. We offer convenient weekend and evening appointments, and we work with most insurance providers. Most first-time clients see their counselor within the week, and we do not put our clients on a waitlist.
Holistic care is available for bulimia and anorexia. Call Thriveworks Georgetown to get started.
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