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Starting Eating disorder therapy

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 disorder therapy include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).

How does eating disorder therapy work?

At Thriveworks, Eating disorder therapy 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 disorder therapy 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.

Need more help deciding?

Anorexia and bulimia have affected about 30 million people in US alone. This means that affected people are prone to serious health illnesses which can even cause death. These risks are highly alarming, but the truth is they can still be treated and prevented. Athens counseling on anorexia and bulimia may be an effective treatment plan on how to overcome these disorders.

Despite the fact that anorexia and bulimia can still be treated, reports from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders say that only 10 percent of the population of affected individuals are able to receive treatment, leaving a significant number of people still at risk to health threats and illnesses.

Knowing more about the causes of eating disorders

You may have met people with anorexia or bulimia and it may be easy to judge that they are just too conscious about their body image and weight, but the truth is these cases are more complicated as there are other factors that cause eating disorders:

1. The person’s genetics increases the risk of his/her likelihood to acquire an eating disorder by 12 times. If one or more family members are suffering from anorexia or bulimia, he/she is more likely to acquire any of these disorders.

2. Other mental health issues cause serious cases of eating disorders. He/she may experience increased shame or guilt caused by an emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.

3. One’s exposure to fad diets and other weight loss programs can affect the person’s perception towards food and weight loss.

4. Peer pressure can also drive the wrong perception about one’s body image.

Symptoms of Eating Disorders

  • One’s obsession over his body image and weight.
  • Depression and extreme anxiety.
  • Purposeful non-intake of any food.
  • Episodes of binge eating which is often alternated with vomiting of food intake.
  • Feeling of shame or guilt right after eating.
  • Engaging in wrong and unhealthy diets.

What are the health threats of anorexia and bulimia and how to overcome these eating disorder?

Since the person is not able to eat the right nutrients he/she needs for his/her daily operational function, he/she is more prone to acquiring serious health threats caused by nutrition imbalance. Some ailments can be stroke, cardio vascular diseases, and hypertension. All of these cases are serious and they need urgent medical attention. For cases of bulimia, a simple case of choking one’s vomit can already lead to cut-off of oxygen supply which poses a great risk to the person’s life.

People who are suffering from eating disorders can also suffer from depression and mental stability.

Do not let anorexia or bulimia deter you from achieving your personal goals. Start your battle against these disorders now by taking counseling in Athens where a group of professional and trained counselors are waiting for you.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Athens therapists and counselors accept 20 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP

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Self-pay costs at Athens
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Jill is very understanding, listens very well and offers reasonable and easy to do exercises and things to try. I feel very comfortable with her.
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Therapist is very good, attentive, and ask the questions to get me thinking clearly. Am very pleased.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Athens is located at the intersection of North Chase St and Prince Ave. We share an L-shaped building with several other businesses including Ankle & Foot Centers of America. If you kept traveling west on North Chase, you’d pass Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on your left.

Phone number

(706) 898-3276

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