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179 licensed therapists & providers in Virginia—7 in Newport News. Available as soon as today, in person and online

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Eating disorders FAQs

What is eating disorder therapy?

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).

How does eating disorder therapy work?

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.

Signs of an eating disorder

The signs of an eating disorder can include:

  • Drastic weight changes
  • Preoccupation with food and body image
  • Binge eating or extreme dieting
  • Excessive exercise
  • Social withdrawal and secrecy around eating
  • Physical and emotional symptoms like fatigue and anxiety

What is the success rate of CBT for eating disorders?

CBT’s remission rate, according to some research, is generally between 50-30% for those seeking assistance for eating disorder symptoms.

What is the recovery rate for people with eating disorders?

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.

Is eating disorder therapy conducted in person or online?

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.

How long does eating disorder therapy last?

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.

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Therapy for Anorexia or Bulimia in Newport News, VA—Counseling for Eating Disorders

It might be tempting to think of anorexia or bulimia is a phase that people grow out of, but they are actually life-threatening illnesses. When left untreated, eating disorders are associated with severe health problems, and anorexia has the highest death rates of any psychiatric disorder.

Unfortunately, less than 10 percent of people who struggle with anorexia or bulimia find the treatment they deserve. And eating disorders are treatable illnesses. There are many psychological and medical treatment avenues that can be tailored and applied to each individual’s needs and symptoms, but the first step in successful treatment may be asking for help.

Thriveworks Newport News offers therapy for anorexia and bulimia. Our counselors understand the health risks that people face with eating disorders, and they are committed to providing the holistic care that each client needs. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, consider reaching out to us for help. Thriveworks Newport News is here for you.

Signs and Symptoms

Bulimia and anorexia are two of the most common types of eating disorders. Any eating disorder is characterized by abnormal eating practices accompanied by severe anxiety about body weight and size. Abnormal eating practices may include too little or too much food intake, and they often come with other psychological challenges such as PTSD, anxiety disorders, or depression. Both men and women suffer from eating disorders, and they typical first surface in a person’s life during adolescence or young adulthood.

Anorexia nervosa is most commonly known simply as anorexia, and it is characterized, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) by the following characteristics:

  • Intense and illogical fear of weight gain that leads to interference with healthy weight maintenance and gain.
  • Intentionally limiting energy intake that results in a substantially lower body weight in relation to sex, age, developmental trajectory, and physical health.
  • Disdain for one’s body shape or weight; inability to see the low body weight.

Bulimia nervosa is most commonly known simply as bulimia. The DSM-5 characterizes bulimia as:

  • Repeating incidents of binge eating, including,
    • Eating, in a certain period of time, food that is clearly more than most people could eat during the same period of time and with similar circumstances.
    • Loss of control over eating during the episode.
  • Repeated, inappropriate, compensatory behaviors that attempt to prevent weight gain, such as misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications; self-induced vomiting; fasting; or excessive exercise.
  • A self-perception that is consumed by body weight and shape.

Causes of Anorexia and Bulimia

The causes of anorexia and bulimia are varied and personal, but professionals recognize two general categories that contribute to these eating disorders: environmental causes and biological causes.

  1. Environmental causes may include living in a culture obsessed with thinness, body type, and unrealistic ideals of beauty; childhood or family trauma; and peer pressure to look a certain way.
  2. Biological causes may include irregular hormone functions, nutritional deficiencies, and genetics.

Treatment for Anorexia and Bulimia

As you read through the symptoms and causes of anorexia and bulimia, were there any that stood out to you? Do you or does someone you love exhibit these behaviors and attitudes? If so, know that there are many treatment plans available to anyone suffering from anorexia or bulimia. Thriveworks Newport News offers counseling for eating disorders, and our therapists form a treatment plan that is tailored to each client’s needs.

We know that reaching out for help takes courage, and we aim to support you from the moment you call our office throughout your treatment. When you call, a scheduling specialist will answer and make your appointment. We offer convenient sessions times—including nights and weekends. We also work with many insurance providers.

Help for bulimia and anorexia is available. You do not have to fight an eating disorder alone. Call Thriveworks Newport News today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Newport News accept 30 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Newport News
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Talk therapy

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$1

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I get to talk. Instead of only listening to the therapist. She allows me to speak and get my thoughts out so I can receive her words when she speaks.
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I like how kind and friendly, and caring the staff is. However, the refund is taking a while for reemburshment.
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Sophia is a great therapist. I love being able to talk to her.
Oliver Mar 2026
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I like that relationship that has developed, more like a close friendship. Always look forward to each session.
Malika Mar 2026
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I'm very thankful to have this service available to me. Sometimes it's just a casual conversation, but mostly it gives me a sounding board for what I'm feeling and experiencing between our sessions. It helps to talk it out and get someone else's perspective.
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Abbey Mar 2026
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Ms. Crystal has always been amazing, she is Thriveworks
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I appreciated the suggestions I got from my counselor, Sophia Strydom. I would like Thrivework to make the scheduling or finding a provider easier to navigate.
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I appreciate that they take different kind of treatments seriously and that it is unique to the individual.
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Where to find us

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Address

1030 Loftis Blvd Suite 102
Newport News, VA 23606

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Newport News is located in Port Warwick and near Loftis Boulevard and Nat Turner Boulevard, off Jefferson Avenue. It is just around the corner from the Christopher Newport University campus and the Ferguson Center for the Arts.

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(757) 418-8127
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  • English
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Hours

Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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