Eating Disorder Treatment
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Free support groups are available in order to talk and connect others who are in a similar situation. Alternatively, group therapy is a formal type of treatment led by a professional in the field of eating disorders to provide tools against eating disordered thoughts and to help process the week. Groups are usually held in conjunction with individual therapy. There are a number of free support groups, as well as group therapy sessions, throughout Georgia.
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Our therapist listing includes psychologists, clinical counselors, and social workers who specialize in treating eating disorders through a number of psychotherapeutic methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, family-based treatment, and more. Therapists help clients cope with emotions, stress, and traumatic experiences, which are typical triggers to eating disorder behaviors.
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Registered dietitians who specialize in eating disorders assess the client's current eating habits and beliefs, provide nutrition education on the functions of food and metabolism, demystify nutrition myths or food rules, provide a meal plan or eating guide, provide guidance for grocery shopping and eating at restaurants, assist with intuitive eating, and more.
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Other specialists can include physical therapists, art therapists, yoga therapists, dance therapists, and more.
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Eating disorder treatment facilities are located across the country and offer higher levels of care, including intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization and residential. Programming typically consists of group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, nutrition therapy, psychiatric services and medical monitoring.
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The Eating Disorder Information Network, "EDIN", does not give medical advice or treatment. The information that appears on this website is not meant as replacement for proper care from a doctor, therapist, dietitian, or other provider. Minors should consult with a guardian when considering treatment and providers. Referral information is supplied solely by the providers themselves--they register as members pay annual membership dues and as part of their membership benefits they are listed on the website. EDIN does not endorse the practitioners on its site. You are responsible for interviewing and selecting your treatment professional(s). EDIN and it's affiliates are not responsible for any listed providers' services, or lack thereof.
