Other Specified Eating Disorder (OSFED) Treatment

OSFED Treatment in Richmond & Across Virginia

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Tired of using food to cope? Reach out to CEDAR today for a consultation and begin the path toward a better relationship with eating.

Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) is a serious condition that includes patterns like atypical Anorexia, purging without binge eating, less frequent binge episodes, or night eating. These behaviors may not meet the full criteria for other disorders but can still deeply impact your well-being. At CEDAR, our expert team provides personalized, evidence-based treatment to help you recover and reclaim your life.

Benefits of Getting Treatment

Sustainable Lifestyle

Learn practical strategies and build rooted habits for physical and emotional well-being.

Holistic Support

Work with a team of expert dieticians and strengthen your path to recovery.

Emotional Regulation

Address underlying emotions to regain control over your eating habits.

Child & Teen Program

Adult Program

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Nutrition Counseling

How Can OSFED Treatment at CEDAR Help?

Unlike casual overeating or restrictive habits, OSFED involves disordered eating patterns that don’t align with a single diagnosis but still deeply affect your physical and emotional well-being. Treatment at CEDAR can help you overcome these challenges and rebuild a balanced relationship with food and your body.

Address Underlying Factors

OSFED is not a sign of weakness or limited to any specific body size or weight. It’s a complex condition often rooted in emotional, psychological, or environmental factors. At CEDAR, we identify the unique influences contributing to your OSFED diagnosis and develop a treatment plan to help you achieve a healthier, more sustainable relationship with eating.

Receive Multidisciplinary Care

Our specialized team includes therapists, dietitians, and coaches who work collaboratively to address the multifaceted nature of OSFED. We treat the whole person by addressing physical, emotional, and nutritional needs and implement strategies that evolve with your progress to ensure effective support throughout your recovery.

Personalized Focus

No two OSFED experiences are the same. At CEDAR, we provide tailored care to meet your specific challenges, whether you’re managing atypical Anorexia, purging disorder, or less frequent binge episodes. We’re here to ensure that your treatment is as unique as you are so you feel understood and supported.

Get an Accurate Diagnosis

OSFED is a distinct eating disorder, but it often overlaps with behaviors seen in Anorexia, Bulimia, or Binge Eating Disorder. Our expert team works closely with medical professionals to ensure an accurate diagnosis, allowing us to create a customized treatment plan designed for your specific symptoms and needs.

Reduced Risk of Health Complications

Left untreated, OSFED can increase the risk of significant health complications, including heart disease, gastrointestinal issues, and emotional distress like anxiety and depression. Our program aims to mitigate these risks by focusing on sustainable eating habits, emotional regulation, and, if needed, medication management.

Improved Physical & Mental Health

OSFED affects both the body and the mind and can lead to challenges like fluctuations in weight, hormonal imbalances, or severe emotional distress. Treatment at CEDAR will stabilize your eating habits, improve your physical health, and establish lasting mental wellness. Together, we’ll help you regain control and build a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Questions About OSFED Treatment?

OSFED is a complex and often misunderstood eating disorder, but with the right support, recovery is possible. Whether you’re seeking treatment for yourself or a loved one, our team is here to answer your questions and help you take the first steps toward healing. Let’s work together to create a healthier, more balanced future, free from the challenges of disordered eating.

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What qualifies as OSFED?

Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) includes disordered eating behaviors that don’t fully align with a specific diagnosis like Anorexia, Bulimia, or Binge Eating Disorder. Examples include atypical Anorexia (restrictive eating without low body weight), purging disorder (self-induced vomiting or laxative use without bingeing), or subthreshold binge eating or bulimia. OSFED often involves significant emotional distress and physical health risks, making treatment just as important as for other eating disorders.

What causes OSFED?

The causes of OSFED are complex and vary from person to person. Common factors include emotional triggers like stress, anxiety, or depression, as well as past trauma, societal or environmental pressures, and genetic predispositions. OSFED can also develop from rigid food rules or body image concerns that impact self-esteem and coping mechanisms.

How is OSFED treated?

Treatment for OSFED at CEDAR takes a holistic, evidence-based approach. This may include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors around food, nutritional counseling to restore balance and repair your relationship with eating, and psychiatric care to address co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression. Every treatment plan we offer is personalized to meet your unique needs.

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."

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