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Starting Eating disorders

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.

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Treatment for Eating Disorders in Seattle, WA—Counseling and Therapy

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. They are often hidden due to shame and isolation but can have deadly consequences.

If you are struggling with an eating disorder, it’s crucial to seek help. Call Thriveworks Seattle at (206) 203-9770 to schedule a session with a provider who can address your needs.

Understanding Eating Disorders

Eating disorders include bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, diabulimia, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. They are not just phases but are progressive and potentially deadly conditions. Early intervention can improve outcomes significantly.

Causes of Eating Disorders

The development of eating disorders can be attributed to a combination of environmental and biological factors:

  • Environmental Causes: Family or childhood trauma, peer pressures, and a culture fixated on thinness and certain body types.
  • Biological Causes: Nutritional deficiencies, genetics, and irregular hormone functions.

Symptoms and Signs of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are characterized by severe anxiety about body size and weight, unhealthy eating patterns, and often co-occurring psychological disorders such as depression or anxiety. The DSM-5 outlines specific diagnostics for recognizing various eating disorders, including bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa.

Anorexia Nervosa Diagnostics:

  • Disdain for one’s body shape or weight
  • Restricting food to achieve a significantly low body weight
  • Intense fear of gaining weight or being fat
  • Sabotaging healthy weight maintenance
  • Inaccurate perception of body shape and weight

Health problems caused by anorexia may include abnormal heartbeat, infertility, risk of heart failure and disease, menstrual cycle disruptions, osteoporosis, kidney damage, low white blood cell counts, low heart rate, low blood pressure, endocrine disruptions, anemia, and death.

Bulimia Nervosa Diagnostics:

  • Repeated binge eating defined by:
    • Consuming more food in a specific time period than others
    • Losing control over food intake
  • Attempting to offset binge eating through vomiting, extreme fasting, laxative and diuretic misuse, and extreme exercising
  • Self-perception dominated by body weight and shape

Health problems caused by bulimia may include ulcers, electrolyte imbalance, kidney damage, constipation, gastric rupture, gastroesophageal reflux disease, tooth decay, and heart failure.

Scheduling an Appointment at Thriveworks Seattle for Eating Disorders

If you are experiencing the effects of an eating disorder, Thriveworks Seattle is here to help. Call today to start your journey toward recovery at (206) 203-9770.

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 Seattle therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

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  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

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Self-pay costs at Seattle
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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★★★★★
Connie Guy is empathetic, supportive and cares about her patients well being. A counselor that truly cares!
Read more Connie Guy is empathetic, supportive and cares about her patients well being. A counselor that truly cares!
Bellingham Dec 2021
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★★★★★
Ann has incredible compassion and a calm, reassuring presence. She listens deeply and attentively and demonstrates deep respect for every person she sees, no matter what their life path or circumstances may be.
Read more Ann has incredible compassion and a calm, reassuring presence. She listens deeply and attentively and demonstrates deep respect for every person she sees, no matter what their life path or circumstances may be.
Seattle Oct 2021
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Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Seattle is located at 10303 Meridian Ave N Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98133, near the intersection of N. 103rd Street.

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