Anorexia Treatment

Anorexia Treatment in Richmond & Across Virginia

Nourish Your Body, Heal Your Mind

If you’ve been living with anorexia nervosa (AN), this type of eating disorder may feel impossible to overcome, but the right kind of help can get you on the road to recovery. At CEDAR, we can provide you with the right tools to recover in the comfort of home, defeat anorexia—and begin living life to the fullest.

Defeating anorexia often requires early diagnosis and treatment for the best recovery outcomes. Reach out today to talk about your options.

How Do We Treat Anorexia?

We treat Anorexia with the leading treatments for teens and adults that allow people to stay home and in their supportive communities. Our multi team approach reduces frequency and length of treatment and replaces Residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care.

Benefits of Anorexia Treatment

Greater Physical Health

We’ll plant the seeds of hope with evidence-based care that nurtures your body back to health.

Emotional Foundation

Rediscover self-worth and build resilient roots to overcome the emotional challenges of anorexia.

Sustainable Recovery

We’ll help you develop the tools and habits necessary for lasting growth, confidence, and recovery.

Child & Teen Program

Adult Program

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Nutrition Counseling

How Can Anorexia Treatment at CEDAR Help?

Do you have an intense fear of gaining weight or trouble with realistically assessing your body weight and shape? Anorexia can leave you with a distorted sense of self and body image, and bring you dangerously close to malnutrition or starvation. At CEDAR, we work with you to rebuild your body, and your relationship with food.

Stabilize Weight Loss

Our program focuses on safely and effectively stabilizing weight loss to prevent further health complications associated with anorexia nervosa. Through a combination of nutritional therapy, medical monitoring, and psychological support, we help you regain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of serious health issues.

Nutrition Rehabilitation

Once weight loss is stabilized, our program focuses on nutrition rehabilitation to restore a healthy weight. Our registered dietitians and nutritionists work with you to develop personalized meal plans that provide adequate nutrition and support healthy eating habits.

Eliminate Problematic Eating Patterns

Anorexia treatment at CEDAR addresses the underlying causes of binge eating, purging, and other problematic eating patterns. Through therapy and education, you can learn to recognize and manage triggers, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and establish a more balanced relationship with food.

Reframe Thinking Patterns

Anorexia nervosa is often accompanied by underlying psychological issues, such as low self-esteem, distorted body image, and perfectionism. Our program addresses these concerns through individual therapy, group therapy, and other therapeutic interventions. By addressing these psychological factors, we help you develop a healthier mindset and improve your overall well being.

Develop Long-Term Behavioral Changes

At CEDAR, our goal is to help individuals develop long-term behavioral changes that support sustained recovery. When you’re able to recognize your triggers or behaviors around food and body image, you’ll be more aware of how negative behaviors affect your mental and physical health — and this can help reduce the risk of relapse.

Improve Physical Health

Anorexia nervosa can have severe physical consequences, including malnutrition, organ damage, and even death. Our program focuses on restoring physical health, rebuilding your body, and addressing any medical complications associated with the eating disorder.

Questions About Anorexia Treatment?

Anorexia is a serious, even life-threatening condition, but at CEDAR, our expert dieticians and therapists are here to guide you toward recovery. We’ll answer your questions, work to restore your physical health, address underlying struggles, and help you grow stronger every day. With a team committed to your journey, we’ll help you build a foundation for lasting wellness. Your path to blossoming in strength begins here—let’s take the first step together.

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What are some complications of anorexia?

Primary complications of anorexia include malnutrition and starvation — and these can affect nearly every organ in your body. Other complications include loss of bone mass, tooth enamel erosion, delayed puberty or growth, infertility, anemia, fatty liver disease, heart complications and death. Severe organ damage may also be irreversible even after you’ve fully recovered from anorexia.

How long does it take to fully recover from anorexia?

The recovery process from anorexia nervosa is highly individualized, with each person’s journey unique. However, it is essential to remember that recovery is achievable. Effective treatment typically involves a multi-faceted approach, encompassing various components that may require varying durations.

Is it hard to recover from anorexia?

Anorexia typically becomes worse the longer it goes untreated. However while anorexia nervosa is a serious condition, it is treatable. Individuals struggling with anorexia can successfully achieve a healthy weight and establish sustainable eating patterns, but it’s important to note that the risk of relapse is significant, necessitating a long-term approach to recovery.

Testimonials

Client’s We’ve Helped

"Our son has battled with gagging, coughing and throwing up after meals since he was in second grade. His sophomore year he began playing football for the first time. Excitingly this led to him being offered scholarships to play in college. Our family is grateful that we found Richmond Center for Eating Disorders. Most importantly, they correctly diagnosed our son and were the experts he truly needed."

"Our daughter is now fully recovered. We feel a relief and gratitude that can hardly be described. FBT works. We were fortunate to find the Richmond Center for Eating Disorders and their unique FBT program. Not only will you get your loved one back, your family will emerge stronger and more united than before."

"My daughter is the happiest she has been in years. I had heard of other families who stressed the importance of getting to that higher weight, that true "recovery weight" where the ED sufferer's psychological challenges dissipate. Now we were actually seeing living proof of its benefits. I cannot express enough gratitude to the Julies for helping us get here."

"I would recommend Julie Knopp from Richmond Center for Eating Disorders. She is an excellent listener who authentically cares about her clients' recovery, growth, and health."

"I am so excited to have Richmond Center for Eating Disorders doing this much needed work in our community. The team is very dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled in treating eating disorders and providing wholistic support to their clients. In a family system, healing one person takes the efforts of the entire system and this team understands that. Richmond Center for Eating Disorders is a part of my referral base, and I are confident people will get the very best treatment there."

"So excited to see the work of this wonderful team growing in the Richmond community. The staff and providers at the Richmond Center for Eating Disorders are experts in their field. I deeply appreciate their skills, expertise and compassion. The level dedication to supporting patients and their families is incredible."

"As a therapist specializing in eating disorders, I am thrilled to have the Richmond Center for Eating Disorders in our community. I have worked with both Julie Guild and Julie Knopp for a number of years and am always impressed with their care, compassion, and treatment expertise."

Your Recovery Begins Here

Don’t let eating disorders or anxiety stand in the way. Your journey to a healthier, happier you starts now. Take the first step towards recovery and contact us today!

Anorexia Treatment