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166 licensed therapists & providers in Texas—5 in Pflugerville. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

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We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

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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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Counseling for Bulimia or Anorexia in Pflugerville, TX—Treatment and Therapy

With more and more celebrities opening up publicly about their struggle with bulimia and anorexia, our culture is having important and needed conversations about body image and healthy eating habits. The counselors at Thriveworks Pflugerville understand how bulimia and anorexia can harm a person physically and psychologically, and they have helped many clients find the holistic care they deserve.

Recognizing Bulimia and Anorexia

There are several different types of eating disorders acknowledged by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), and anorexia and bulimia are likely the most well-known. While they share many similarities, they are distinct diagnoses, and recognizing their differences is important.

More commonly known as simply anorexia, the DSM-5 gives the following diagnostics for anorexia nervosa:

  • Feeling contempt for one’s weight and/or body while being unable to perceive the low body weight.
  • Irrational and severe fear of gaining weight that results in interference with normal weight maintenance and gain.
  • Deliberately limiting food consumption so a significantly lower body weight occurs in relationship to averages for one’s developmental trajectory, sex, age, and physical health.

More commonly known as simply bulimia, the DSM-5 gives the following diagnostics for bulimia nervosa:

  • A self-image that is overshadowed by body size and weight.
  • Repetitive times of binge eating, including,
    • Losing control over food consumption during the binge.
    • During a certain period of time, eating more food than most people could eat during the same period of time and under similar circumstances.
  • Repetitive and compensatory use of any means that may prevent gaining weight, including misusing medications such as laxatives or diuretics; inducing vomit; fasting excessively and/or frequently; or exercising excessively.

While many diagnostics differ for bulimia and anorexia, some are the same. Often eating disorders are accompanied with other psychiatric disorders such as depression or PTSD. Bulimia and anorexia afflict both men and women. People of all ages can develop an eating disorder, although they are most likely to first show symptoms during a person’s teen or young adult years. Bulimia and anorexia also pose serious health threats.

Anorexia is known to cause low blood pressure, low heart rate, abnormal heart beat, heart failure and disease, infertility, disruptions in menstrual cycle, low white blood cell counts, premature osteoporosis, disruptions in the endocrine system, anemia, kidney damage, and ultimately death.

Bulimia is known to cause tooth decay, ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, kidney damage, constipation, gastric rupture, electrolyte imbalance, and heart failure.

What Causes Anorexia and Bulimia?

The specifics of how, when, where, and why anorexia or bulimia develop in a person are often intimate and unique. But generally speaking, professionals categorize their causes as two separate types: biological and environmental.

  1. Examples of biological causes may be irregular hormone functions, nutritional deficiencies, and genetics.
  2. Examples of environmental causes may be peer pressure to be a certain body type; living in a culture obsessed with thinness and unrealistic ideas of beauty; childhood or family trauma.

Scheduling Counseling for Anorexia and Bulimia

Did any of the causes or diagnostics for anorexia or bulimia stand out to you? Are you or is someone you love struggling with their eating habits and self-image? If it is time to reach out for help, know that Thriveworks Pflugerville offers counseling for bulimia and anorexia. Our counselors have helped many clients find the holistic care they need to recover physically and psychologically.

It can take courage to schedule counseling, and so we have done our best to make the process as convenient as possible. When you call Thriveworks Pflugerville, TX a person will answer and help schedule your counseling. Many clients, even first-time clients, see their counselor within 24 hours. We also offer evening and weekend sessions and accept many insurance providers. You will never be put on a waitlist because we do not keep one. Instead, we want our clients to receive the care they need at the time they need it.

You do not have to fight anorexia or bulimia alone. Thriveworks Pflugerville, TX is here to help. Call today or go online to get started.

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 Pflugerville accept 58 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | MyBlue (BFT)

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Self-pay costs at Pflugerville
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

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$1

Ongoing sessions

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Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

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$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Dr. Zizkis listens and responds with insight and thoughtfulness.
Abigail Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Brian helped me isolate the problem being anxiety. We came up with a number of strategies with me being somewhat home bound.
Skylar Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Professionalism on part of provider Efficient, effective use of time during session
Quinn Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Cassandra was very open and transparent with her feedback and recommendations.
Brooklyn Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Bob has been with Angela since right before the pandemic shutdown. We’ve moved twice and maintained this relationship for good reason. She’s vey kind and compassionate without letting him off the hook.
Nyla Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Amanda is very patient and asks great questions to reflect my thoughts or assumptions. I’ve never felt dismissed by her.
Amara Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dr. Ziskis helped me sort out issues and identify my strengths that could be used to help me moving forward.
Connor Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The chance to say some things out loud that I have kept in. It has motivated me to make some changes.
Lin Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

2911 South A.W. Grimes Boulevard Suite 330
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pflugerville is located near S A.W. Grimes Blvd and Gattis School Rd, off TX-45. It is close to the Round Rock Korean Presbyterian Church and just a short drive from Springbrook Glen Community Park.

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Phone number

(512) 883-7112
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Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
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Hours

Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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