General Info

According to NEDA ( National Eating Disorders Association ), the most effective treatment for an eating disorder is some form of psychotherapy coupled with careful attention to medical and nutritional needs. Ideally, this treatment needs to be tailored to the individual and will vary according to both the severity of the disorder and the client's individual problems, needs, and strengths. In the Intensive Outpatient program provided by New Directions Eating Disorders Center, we provide small group sessions by a licensed clinician specializing in eating disorders, and we also provide the services of a nutritionist and will refer to an M.D. psychiatrist when appropriate. Counseling addresses both the eating disordered symptoms and the psychological, interpersonal, and cultural forces that contribute to the eating disorder. We offer family sessions which include significant others as well as family members, and encourage their participation in the recovery process. We also coordinate care with the family physician to ensure that the client is medically stable and can benefit from an intensive outpatient program.