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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 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.

Need more help deciding?

An eating disorder is often a silent struggle. It is a battle every day that brings with it shame, guilt, and confusion. Often the worst part is how lonely it can be. Even loved ones have difficulty understanding an eating disorder unless they have gone through it themselves. With an eating disorder, even the best intentions can backfire.

“Your weight doesn’t matter that much.”

“Why don’t you just eat?”

“It’s not that hard to stop!”

Chances are if you’re struggling with an eating disorder, you’ve heard all of this. The truth is an eating disorder is a consuming, destructive cycle that many wish they could get out of. But eating disorders are deceptive, and it’s easy to find yourself back in it again.

Thriveworks Woodstock is working to break through the lies around eating disorders and offer guidance and help to those who need it. It’ll be hard, and at times feel impossible. Thriveworks Woodstock eating disorder counselors know you have the strength to do it though. Having a professional, supportive guide to the recovery process can also give you that needed knowledge to get to a spot of love and health.

How Does Someone Develop an Eating Disorder?

The body needs food to survive, so how can our relationship with food become so distorted? It’s a gradual road; one you don’t think you’re traveling until it’s almost too late. Keyword almost, because Thriveworks Woodstock Eating Disorder Counselors believe it’s never too late to begin healing.

It’s important to get to the root of why an eating disorder developed. Sometimes, it’s a coping mechanism for stressful and overwhelming events or emotions. Other times, it’s the only control you may have in your life. On the other hand, maybe binge eating is the only time you can let loose. Almost always, society plays a crucial role in the development of an eating disorder. The unsustainable, harsh expectations for body weight and shape can push someone over the edge.

Thriveworks Woodstock wants to stress that it is never your fault if you are struggling with an eating disorder. Eating Disorders are confusing because on one hand, you don’t want to work out for hours on end, not eat for days, or eat everything in the fridge the minute no one is around. But on the other hand, you feel like you have to, or you can’t be happy. That’s just another lie eating disorders can spin.

To add to the complexity, not all eating disorders are the same. They all have some facets of mood disorders, addictions, compulsions, and impairing thought patterns and habits. Largely, they are personalized to your unique situation. The big three eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. While the symptoms and treatment methods will be unique, Thriveworks Woodstock has the tools to battle each one. Our Eating Disorder Therapists are here to encourage, teach, and support you as together, we fight for the life you’ve always deserved- one free from eating disorders.

What Are the Symptoms of Anorexia?

Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Untreated, the effects it takes on the body are devastating. Thriveworks Woodstock is battling every day to reverse that statistic. Recovery is possible, and it becomes easier the sooner action is taken.

You are not alone if anorexia is one of your battles. The strength it takes to ask for help with anything is tremendous, but it becomes even more commendable when your mind keeps saying “There’s nothing wrong, you’re almost there. A few more pounds, and you’ll be happy.”

When you’re feeling trapped in your body and mind, Thriveworks Woodstock has the experience and knowledge to break you out. A few signs to look for in yourself or a loved one include:

  • Underweight (BMI less than 18)
  • Dramatic weight loss
  • Restricting food
  • Counting calories
  • Unusual amounts of exercise
  • A lot of thoughts focused around food, weight, or body shape
  • Strong desires for a different size/shape
  • Wearing baggy clothes to hide weight loss or body shape

No one case of Anorexia looks the same. Whatever you are struggling with, know that you deserve to be happy and free. Thriveworks Woodstock Eating Disorder Counseling can help you get there.

What Are the Symptoms of Bulimia?

Bulimia is Anorexia’s evil stepsister. They can look similar but have a few defining differences. The unforgiving binge-purge cycle Bulimia brings is frustrating and devastating to say the least. According to psychologists, a binge is an uncontrolled consumption of an atypical amount of food. It’s frightening and can result in crippling shame, which can provoke a purge cycle. Purges may be forced vomiting, excessive exercise, fasting, diuretics, or any other actions that try to reverse the calories eaten during the binge and lose weight.

Bulimia likes to tell the lie “You’re doing this because you’re weak. Do better next time.” You are not weak! Eating disorders are a result of many factors, but not one of them is a personal flaw. In fact, Thriveworks Woodstock Eating Disorder Therapists know it is your strength and resilience, combined with a little extra support, that will break the Bulimia cycle.

Some signs of Bulimia include:

  • Having a binge episode (eating excessive amounts of food when the situation does not call for it, feeling out of control or like you can’t stop while eating.)
  • Trying to counteract the binge by purging (vomiting, exercise, fasting, etc.)
  • Being preoccupied with shape and body image, feeling shame or a desire to change
  • Weight fluctuations
  • Dehydration or other vitamin imbalances

Bulimia comes in many shades and colors. No matter what your experience- there is hope! You don’t have to fight alone. Thriveworks Woodstock is here at your side.

What Are the Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder?

With the rise of both stress and addictive food, Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is becoming one of the most common disorders in America.

Once more, Thriveworks Woodstock wants to remind you that BED does not make you weak! Our brains haven’t caught up with the processed, addicting food that is so pervasive in our culture. BED is a result of brain and body chemistry, mixed in with a few unhealthy coping mechanisms and habits.

Binge Eating Disorder has a high success rate of recovery. That doesn’t make it easy to do so alone! Thriveworks Woodstock Binge Eating Disorder counselors understand the many facets of such a consuming disorder and are ready to walk beside you a we regain control of your body and mind.

Some symptoms of binge eating disorder include:

  • Feeling depressed or anxious
  • Disgusted at yourself, your habits, or your body
  • Binge eating, oftentimes alone where no one can see you eat
  • Feeling out of control when eating
  • Embarrassed about eating patterns
  • Continuously eating even after full (to the point of pain)
  • Feeling a lack of emotions when eating
  • Feeling like eating is the only way you can cope with high emotions

Eating Disorder Help at Thriveworks Woodstock

Whatever your experience, your eating habits don’t have to control you anymore. There are few things as devastating as an eating disorder. The isolation, confusion and potential comorbid disorders (like depression and anxiety) can make your life feel out of control and hopeless. Thriveworks Woodstock Eating Disorder Counseling believes recovery is possible for everyone. After all, you deserve to feel good about who you are!

The strength and courage it takes to reach out is proof that you have it in you to beat your eating disorder. Thriveworks Woodstock is here for you when you are ready to begin that journey.

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 Woodstock therapists and counselors accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

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  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Woodstock
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

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$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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My 16 yr old daughter had been struggling with mood swings and depression/anxiety for a few years. We tried talk therapy first with a therapist but as she got older, the issues persisted. I contacted Thriveworks to seek out further help and everyone I engaged with was very helpful, very clear about the billing process and the psychiatry care schedule. We have had three sessions now with provider Melissa Gray and the care has been awesome. My daughter's mental health has been great and she is coping with things much better. It had been challenging to find the psychiatric care my daughter needed with other facilities either not taking new patients or being limited in the care provided. Thriveworks answered my call immediately and were able to get our first telemed appt within a few days. I strongly recommend Thriveworks!
Read more My 16 yr old daughter had been struggling with mood swings and depression/anxiety for a few years. We tried talk therapy first with a therapist but as she got older, the issues persisted. I contacted Thriveworks to seek out further help and everyone I engaged with was very helpful, very clear about the billing process and the psychiatry care schedule. We have had three sessions now with provider Melissa Gray and the care has been awesome. My daughter's mental health has been great and she is coping with things much better. It had been challenging to find the psychiatric care my daughter needed with other facilities either not taking new patients or being limited in the care provided. Thriveworks answered my call immediately and were able to get our first telemed appt within a few days. I strongly recommend Thriveworks!
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Very updated website, easily accessible. Basic info is quite informative, highly recommended.
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Amazing people!
Woodstock Feb 2022
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Outstanding service! Very attentive and caring. Provided very useful information.
Woodstock Feb 2022
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I am so thankful to have found counsel with Ms. Porter. She has given me great coping strategies and is diligent in helping me walk through challenges and finding viable solutions. I started counseling in September and believe that I would not be able to navigate through the recent challenges had it not been for extensive counseling with Ms. Porter.
Read more I am so thankful to have found counsel with Ms. Porter. She has given me great coping strategies and is diligent in helping me walk through challenges and finding viable solutions. I started counseling in September and believe that I would not be able to navigate through the recent challenges had it not been for extensive counseling with Ms. Porter.
Woodstock Jan 2022
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DeShawn provided world-class support for me during a time of transformation and confusion. He sat patiently with me and guided me to better understand my triggers, my strengths and my weaknesses so I can be a more formed person and more importantly, a kinder being to my self. Definitely recommend DeShawn for any therapeutic needs.
Read more DeShawn provided world-class support for me during a time of transformation and confusion. He sat patiently with me and guided me to better understand my triggers, my strengths and my weaknesses so I can be a more formed person and more importantly, a kinder being to my self. Definitely recommend DeShawn for any therapeutic needs.
Woodstock Jan 2022
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I was skeptical about doing therapy online but Ms. Parker made everything really welcoming and it has helped so much. I only write this so that anyone who is also skeptical knows how much Thriveworks has made this a positive experience and maybe they won't hesitate either
Read more I was skeptical about doing therapy online but Ms. Parker made everything really welcoming and it has helped so much. I only write this so that anyone who is also skeptical knows how much Thriveworks has made this a positive experience and maybe they won't hesitate either
Woodstock Oct 2021
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My 16 yr old daughter has been with Raven for a short time and already has had success in behavior and emotional healing. Raven is very brilliant, nurturing and caring, an excellent therapist. We are so thankful she is guiding our daughter in a healthy direction.
Read more My 16 yr old daughter has been with Raven for a short time and already has had success in behavior and emotional healing. Raven is very brilliant, nurturing and caring, an excellent therapist. We are so thankful she is guiding our daughter in a healthy direction.
Woodstock Jun 2021
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Woodstock is located at 3221 S Cherokee Ln. You can find us in the Weatherstone Office Park, conveniently situated off S Cherokee Ln with easy access from Highway 92. Our office is directly across from ExtraSpace Storage, just past the shopping center holding the Invisible Fence dealer.

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(770) 284-9092

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