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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?

To the Bone was a hit movie on Netflix, but it also put a spotlight on an important cultural conversation: eating disorders. All too often, bulimia and anorexia are seen as a Hollywood problem. It is true that many stars have spoken out about their struggle—Russell Brand, Zosia Mamet, Gabourey Sidibe, Zayn Malik, Demi Lovato, Jane Fonda, Elton John, Lady Gaga, and Kesha, to name a few. Even the lead actress on To the Bone, Lily Collins opened up about her own battle with anorexia. And yet, bulimia, anorexia, and other eating disorders affect far more people than celebrities. As many as 30 million people in the United States are fighting for their mental and physical health as they fight against an eating disorder.

“I breathe in slowly. Food is life. I exhale, take another breath. Food is life.
And that’s the problem. When you’re alive, people can hurt you.
It’s easier to crawl into a bone cage or a snowdrift of confusion.
It’s easier to lock everybody out. But it’s a lie.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Wintergirls

People’s minds and bodies are interconnected so that an illness in one is often a threat to the other. For example, when people have diabetes or cancer, these illnesses often take a toll on their mind and emotions as well. The same is true for mental illnesses—they can take a severe toll upon the body. Eating disorders may be the prime example. These mental illnesses come with a host of physical challenges. Anorexia, in particular, has the highest rate of death of any psychiatric disorder. Because eating disorders pose a holistic threat, treatment must also be holistic.

Many of the best interventions are multi-disciplinary. They address an individual’s body and mind, and so they often mean that nutritionists, counselors, and physicians work together. Of course, many times, the first step in any intervention is seeking out help.

The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Oakland have helped many clients who are fighting an eating disorder find holistic treatment. We offer individualized treatment plans to each client, and we have provided the support many people have needed to overcome bulimia, anorexia, and other eating disorders. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, consider scheduling eating disorder therapy at Thriveworks Oakland Counseling.

Bulimia and Anorexia: The Signs and Symptoms

Knowing the signs and symptoms of bulimia and anorexia can help people recognize them and potentially seek out early treatment. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) describes each.

The DSM-5 details anorexia nervosa with the following symptoms:

  • Experiencing one’s body as larger and heavier than it truly is—a false self-image.
  • Feeling repulsion at one’s body—in particular, for its seemingly too large shape, size, and weight.
  • An acute and illogical fear of gaining weight or being fat that results in actions that undermine a healthy weight maintenance.
  • Limiting one’s food intake so that a low and even unhealthy body weight is produced (when measured according to normal standards for one’s physical size, age, sex, and development).

The DSM-5 details bulimia nervosa with the following symptoms:

  • Binges of eating wherein…
    • One loses control of how much and what food is ingested during a certain time period.
    • During that same period of time, ingesting more food that most people would or could consume under similar circumstances.
  • Trying to compensate for the overeating through unhealthy and even dangerous means of weight loss. Examples include fasting too frequently and for too long, abusing medications such as diuretics and laxative, forcing oneself to vomit, and/or exercising too much.
  • A self-image that is overwhelmed by one’s body image such that one’s personality, intellect, skills, and other identifying factors are ignored and downplayed.

Psychological Therapies for Eating Disorders

Holistic treatment for an eating disorder often involves a psychological and a physical component. Nutritionists and physicians often work with counselors and therapists to provide such extensive care. Within the psychological component of care, there are many options for treatment that a mental health professional can apply to each client, such as eating disorder therapy, depending upon their unique needs. Potential interventions include…

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helped patients develop self-awareness of their feelings and experiences, especially how their thoughts can lead to unhealthy urges. This therapy focuses on helping individuals understand these impulses and redirected them toward actions that build their health.
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) seeks to build coping mechanisms that allow clients to process painful experiences and emotions in a healthy way. Such coping mechanisms may include mindfulness and emotional regulation. The goal is to gain more control over one’s untrue and negative emotions and thoughts.
  • Family Therapy involves a client’s family—potentially their spouse, parents, siblings, and more. The goal is to build maturity and nurture systemic change that can support an individual’s healing. It may be particularly helpful if family dysfunction is a contributing factor in the development of the eating disorder.

Treatment for Eating Disorders at Thriveworks Oakland, MI

If you are ready to meet with a mental health professional, the eating disorder therapists at Thriveworks Oakland are ready to meet with you. You do not have to battle an eating disorder alone. When you contact our office, it may be helpful to know that a real person will answer your call and help you make an appointment. Your first session may be within 24 hours of your call. We offer evening and weekend appointments, and we accept most insurance plans.

Let’s fight eating disorders together. Call Thriveworks Oakland Counseling today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our Royal Oak therapists and counselors accept 27 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • ASR

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Royal Oak
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

Hear from our clients

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Highly recommend Thriveworks. My provider literally saved my life.
Ashley Feb 2024
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When I met with Jillian Kraydich I was in awe with her professionalism and exceptional bedside manor. Our meeting started on time and I felt comfortable right from the start. She was patient, understanding and overall a great help for me. She took the time to get to know me over the course of a few meetings and always allowed me to talk about whatever was on my mind without interruptions or judgement. I have spoken with a few other therapists in the past but they did not allow me to speak as freely as Jillian did. I would highly recommend her for the numerous reasons I stated above.
Read more When I met with Jillian Kraydich I was in awe with her professionalism and exceptional bedside manor. Our meeting started on time and I felt comfortable right from the start. She was patient, understanding and overall a great help for me. She took the time to get to know me over the course of a few meetings and always allowed me to talk about whatever was on my mind without interruptions or judgement. I have spoken with a few other therapists in the past but they did not allow me to speak as freely as Jillian did. I would highly recommend her for the numerous reasons I stated above.
Oakland Aug 2022
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★★★★★
Carolyn Nicholson was our school counselor and I worked with her for several years. She has an innate ability to quickly form relationships with people of all ages, including our students and staff members. Carolyn is insightful, enthusiastic, and compassionate in her work. Her intuition and discussion techniques enable people to explore their past experiences and perspectives. Also, those abilities guide others as they navigate journeys through their life experiences and self reflection. Carolyn Nicholson is a compassionate, inspiring, and trustworthy counselor!
Read more Carolyn Nicholson was our school counselor and I worked with her for several years. She has an innate ability to quickly form relationships with people of all ages, including our students and staff members. Carolyn is insightful, enthusiastic, and compassionate in her work. Her intuition and discussion techniques enable people to explore their past experiences and perspectives. Also, those abilities guide others as they navigate journeys through their life experiences and self reflection. Carolyn Nicholson is a compassionate, inspiring, and trustworthy counselor!
Oakland Feb 2021
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Carolyn offers a thoughtful and compassionate perspective to life and Our reactions to situations where our emotions can take over. It’s important to look at our lives through various lenses, depending on the circumstances. Carolyn offers a fresh insight to how to respond with loving kindness, both towards ourselves and towards others, and to move forward.
Read more Carolyn offers a thoughtful and compassionate perspective to life and Our reactions to situations where our emotions can take over. It’s important to look at our lives through various lenses, depending on the circumstances. Carolyn offers a fresh insight to how to respond with loving kindness, both towards ourselves and towards others, and to move forward.
Oakland Feb 2021
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Kelly kellerman is a great counselor, I appreciate her very much
Oakland Nov 2020
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Ann Dadah has been my sounding board for a long time! Ann is completely professional, keeps my confidence, sincerely listens to me, respects my thoughts and gives me insights that have been very helpful. I recommend her highly!
Read more Ann Dadah has been my sounding board for a long time! Ann is completely professional, keeps my confidence, sincerely listens to me, respects my thoughts and gives me insights that have been very helpful. I recommend her highly!
Oakland Aug 2020
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Mike is one of those people who is professional but down-to-earth at the same time, so that he's easy to talk to. You can tell, too, that he's not going to judge you...He's a really compassionate guy. All good qualities in a therapist. I recommend him!
Read more Mike is one of those people who is professional but down-to-earth at the same time, so that he's easy to talk to. You can tell, too, that he's not going to judge you...He's a really compassionate guy. All good qualities in a therapist. I recommend him!
Oakland Oct 2019
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After seeing Angel I realized that some people still care. Angel was so understanding and empathetic. She is easy to talk to and provides clear coping techniques. Angel is the person to whom I refer my patients.
Read more After seeing Angel I realized that some people still care. Angel was so understanding and empathetic. She is easy to talk to and provides clear coping techniques. Angel is the person to whom I refer my patients.
Oakland Sep 2019
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Royal Oak is located right off the corner of the intersection of S. Main and E. 3rd St., just east of Centennial Commons Park. Starbucks and Freshii are on either side of us. Parking can be found on the street or two blocks west at the Center Street Garage, and the closest bus stop is at 11 Mile Rd. and Main.

Phone number

(947) 217-2743

Languages spoken by MI providers

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