Eating Disorder Treatment
Restore balance in your relationship with food and start living a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Helping You Heal from Disordered Eating
Our treatment centers provide a nurturing environment where you can rebuild your relationship with food, body, and self. We help you address the root causes of disordered eating, not just the symptoms, so you can reclaim control and live a life of lasting recovery.
Treating the Root Causes of Disordered Eating
The Meadows integrates trauma-focused care, addressing the deep-rooted factors that fuel eating disorders. Our individualized treatment plans are designed to heal the underlying trauma and relationship challenges that contribute to disordered eating, helping you restore balance and emotional well-being and heal your relationship with food and body image.
Eating Disorder Conditions We Treat:
The Meadows Eating Disorder Program is a specialized treatment program for those experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating as their primary diagnosis. Our residential program is open to women only, and our outpatient options are available to all genders.
Eating disorders that occur alongside other primary diagnoses or concerns such as trauma, addiction, or mental health challenges are also addressed throughout our broader Meadows programs.
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)
Treatment for Adults
The Meadows Eating Disorder Program provides specialized treatment in a safe, welcoming space that supports healing. Our residential program is exclusively for women, while our outpatient program is open to all genders.
Concurrent Treatment of Co-Occurring Conditions
Our team treats eating disorders alongside mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and depression, providing comprehensive care for the whole person.
Personalized Nutrition Plans
Our registered dietitians and diet techs support each individual with personalized meal plans that honor their unique needs, allergies, and sensitivities, fostering a positive, balanced relationship with food.
Balanced Physical Activity
We support individuals in finding a safe and sustainable approach to physical activity. Particularly for those dealing with compulsive behaviors or past trauma around movement, we work closely to help build balanced, lasting patterns.
Disordered Eating Treatment Options
Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment
Receive daily, focused care in our inpatient eating disorder treatment centers, ideal for those who need intensive support to restore balanced eating habits.
Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment
For those who need more flexibility but still require focused support, our outpatient program provides tailored care while you navigate daily life. Whether transitioning from residential care or seeking treatment alongside other commitments, our outpatient services offer the same trauma-informed approach in a less intensive setting.
How We Treat
Brain Center
Our Brain Center uses advanced therapeutic tools, including neurofeedback and heart rate variability training, to support brain function, which aids in managing disordered eating patterns. These tools help regulate how your brain responds to stress and food-related triggers, promoting healthier habits and emotional resilience.
Types of Therapy
Each eating disorder treatment plan includes a variety of therapies that work together to address both the mental and physical challenges of disordered eating. This integrated approach enables you to heal both mind and body, building self-confidence, improving your health, and shifting harmful thought patterns around food, exercise, and body image.
The Meadows Model
At our eating disorder treatment centers, we use The Meadows Model to explore the emotional and psychological factors behind disordered eating. This method helps you uncover and release deep-rooted patterns, guiding you toward lasting recovery and a healthier, more balanced life.
A very understanding and well-equipped outpatient center that can treat everything that life will throw at us.
Henry
MBH Alumni
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Eating Disorder FAQ
What types of eating disorders does The Meadows treat?
The Meadows offers treatment for eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (AFRID), other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED), disordered eating, and more.
How do I know if I have an eating disorder?
If thoughts about food, weight, or body image are taking up a significant part of your day or affecting your health, mood, or daily life, you may be struggling with an eating disorder. Signs can appear different for everyone but commonly include: restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, excessive exercise, or intense fear of weight change.
One of the biggest myths about eating disorder treatment is that you have to be “sick enough” to need professional help, but this isn’t true. If you’re having difficulty eating or caring for your body, that alone is reason enough to reach out for support.
What are the signs and symptoms of disordered eating?
Disordered eating includes a range of unhealthy behaviors around food and body image that vary between people, but common signs include:
Obsessive calorie counting or food rules
Skipping meals or extreme dieting
Emotional eating or eating in secret
Frequent body checking or negative self-talk
Guilt or shame after eating
Fixation on weight, size, or appearance
Eating disorders don’t appear overnight; they often develop gradually, with disordered eating patterns building up over time.
Can you have an eating disorder and still eat regularly?
Yes. Eating disorders are not defined by the absence of eating but rather by your relationship with food, body, and control. Many individuals with eating disorders eat regularly but engage in restrictive rules, compulsive behaviors, or harmful thought patterns. It’s the underlying emotion, distress, and behavior around food that defines the disorder, not just what or how much is eaten.
How do eating disorders affect long-term physical and mental health?
Eating disorders can have serious, lasting impacts on many different parts of the body and mind. Physically, they can affect heart health, oral health, bone density, digestion, fertility, and organ function. Women who struggle with an eating disorder often have a harder time becoming pregnant. Mentally, eating disorders are linked to depression, anxiety, isolation, and a decreased quality of life. Early treatment can help prevent long-term damage and support full recovery, both physically and emotionally.
How long does it take to heal from an eating disorder?
Healing from an eating disorder is not linear and varies from person to person. Depending on the severity and duration of the disorder, the recovery time will vary. What’s important to remember is that recovery is possible and you can rebuild a healthy relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
How do I talk to a loved one about their eating disorder?
Talking to a loved one about their eating disorder should be approached with care, compassion, and without judgment. Choose a quiet, non-confrontational time to talk. Focus on what you have noticed and how much you care about them, and avoid making comments that focus on weight or food. Instead, emphasize emotional well-being and offer to support them in getting help, reminding them they are not alone.
What treatment options are available, and how do I determine the level of care I need?
Treatment options range from outpatient programs and workshops to more intensive inpatient treatment. The appropriate level of care depends on the individual and the severity of their eating disorder.
How do I get started with eating disorder treatment?
The first step towards treatment for an eating disorder begins with reaching out. You can contact our team through our online contact form or by giving us a call at 928.260.3568. We are here to guide you and help you achieve lasting recovery.
Does The Meadows provide post-treatment recovery support?
At The Meadows, we know that recovery doesn’t end when treatment does. The Meadows offers several options for relapse prevention, including step-down programs following inpatient treatment, as well as outpatient programs with locations nationwide, as well as our experienced Case Management team that provides ongoing support. Our alumni program, Onward, is open to any individual who has gone through one of our programs. Onward provides individuals with a supportive community committed to ongoing resources and empowerment, knowing that recovery is a lifelong journey.
Does the Meadows offer nutritional training that can support individuals during and after treatment?
Nutrition and a balanced relationship with food are the core of treating Eating Disorders. Our Registered Dietitians have advanced training in working with patients who require this type of care. Patients are provided meal plans, education, individual and group therapy, along with three meals and three snacks per day. All patients leave with a solid meal plan and appointments with Dietitians at their next level of care.
Does treatment for eating disorders include family involvement or support?
Family or friend involvement is crucial to the healing process for eating disorders. In our programs, we offer a variety of resources for family members, including educational and communication tools, as well as, in some cases, onsite workshops. The decision to attend a family program is guided by several factors, including the length of stay, clinical appropriateness, patient desire, and others. Once admitted, our team members will work with the patient and their family to determine the next steps.
Reclaim Your Health and Confidence
We’re here to help you find balance, health, and confidence. Contact our admissions team to find the right eating disorder treatment for you.