Eating Disorder Treatment & Evaluation in Austin and Surrounding Areas
Living with an eating disorder can feel like being trapped in an endless negotiation with food, your body, and your mind. Many people think eating disorders are just about “wanting to be thin,” but in reality they are complex mental health conditions rooted in emotional, psychological, and sometimes biological factors. With the right evaluation and treatment, you can move from a life dominated by rigid rules and guilt to one where food and body image no longer control you.
Understanding Eating Disorders
Plain-English definition: Eating disorders are serious conditions that affect your relationship with food, weight, and body image — and they can impact physical health, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life.
Beyond stereotypes: They are not limited to teenagers or women; men, adults, and people of all backgrounds experience them. Symptoms can range from extreme restriction to episodes of overeating, often coupled with distress, shame, or secrecy.
Common examples include:
Anorexia nervosa (restricting food intake and/or exercising excessively)
Bulimia nervosa (cycles of binge eating and compensatory behaviors like vomiting or laxatives)
Binge eating disorder (frequent episodes of eating large amounts with a sense of loss of control)
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Why they’re often missed or misunderstood: Weight alone is not an accurate indicator. Many individuals at a “normal” weight still struggle with severe eating disorders that go undetected for years.
My Diagnostic Process
Comprehensive intake — understanding eating patterns, triggers, and medical history.
Evidence-based assessments — validated screening tools for accurate diagnosis.
Differential diagnosis — ruling out underlying medical, hormonal, or psychological conditions.
Personalized plan — treatment that addresses both the eating behaviors and the root causes.
Treatment Tailored to You
Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based approaches to break unhealthy cycles.
Nutritional rehabilitation: Working alongside dietitians when needed to restore a balanced relationship with food.
Medication: Targeting co-occurring anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Lifestyle & coping strategies: Building sustainable habits for long-term recovery.
Treatment evolves as your needs change, focusing on both short-term stabilization and long-term emotional freedom.
Why My Practice is Different
Most online information about eating disorders is either oversimplified or purely academic. I believe in giving you practical, real-world tools so you:
Understand your disorder beyond labels.
Know the full range of treatment options available.
Gain insight before you even walk into your first session.
Actionable insight you can try now: Keep a “thought-food log.” Note what you eat, but also the thoughts and feelings that arise before, during, and after. Patterns often reveal emotional triggers that can be addressed in therapy.
Eating Disorders Often Come with Company
They frequently occur alongside depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Treating an eating disorder effectively means addressing the whole person — not just food-related behaviors.
Serving Austin and Beyond
I provide eating disorder treatment for clients in:
Austin, Barton Creek, Bastrop, Bee Cave, Bertram, Blanco, Briarcliff, Brushy Creek, Buda, Burnet, Cedar Park, Circle C, Creedmoor, Dripping Springs, Elgin, Florence, Georgetown, Granger, Great Hills, Hays, Hutto, Jarrell, Johnson City, Jonestown, Jollyville, Kyle, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Leander, Liberty Hill, Lockhart, Luling, Manor, Marble Falls, Martindale, Meadowlakes, Mountain City, Mustang Ridge, New Braunfels, Niederwald, Pflugerville, Point Venture, River Place, Rollingwood, Round Rock, San Marcos, Smithville, Steiner Ranch, Sunset Valley, Taylor, The Domain, The Hills, Thrall, Volente, Webberville, Weir, West Lake Hills, Wimberley, Woodcreek, Zilker, and throughout all of Texas!