Therapy For Eating Disorders
Therapy for eating disorders in Hamilton, Pennington, Moorestown, Lawrenceville & Point Pleasant, NJ
Our Approach
At Main Street Counseling, we use structured, evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual’s needs and recovery stage.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Enhanced (CBT-E)
Specialized treatment to challenge thoughts/behaviors with a focus on the eating disorder
Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RODBT)
Most eating disorders are inherently overcontrolled and demanding on a person. This therapy teaches an individual skills in practicing flexibility and being vulnerable
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
We are mindful that often to challenge the eating disorder you may have to do things that can feel scary. Creating a safe place and plan to challenge some of these fears is important in any treatment.
Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Two treatments we use jointly when helping parents/guardians support their child in overcoming an eating disorder, particularly if the child is reluctant to recover. They teach skills and provide tools for parents to help their child at home with meals/snacks respecting that family is the best tool in a child’s recovery.
Why Choose Main Street Counseling for Eating Disorders
In-Network with Major Insurance
We accept Horizon BCBS, Aetna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.
Specialized, Evidence-Based Therapy
Tailored treatment plans for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationships.
Flexible Hybrid Care Options
Choose between comfortable in-person office visits or secure online telehealth.
Integrated Therapy and Medication Management
Psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management provides a unified approach under one roof.
Additional Resources for Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorder Association – https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Project HEAL – https://www.theprojectheal.org/
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) – https://anad.org/
Eating Disorder Hope – https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/
Frequently Asked Questions About Eating Disorders
What is an eating disorder?
Eating Disorders and disordered eating are common yet extremely misunderstood by society. Media often portrays eating disorders as a disorder that only occurs in young, white, heterosexual females in smaller bodies. It is also often portrayed in TV/movies as restricting and/or purging with the expectation to look a certain way. However, this is not the case. Due to these stereotypes eating disorders are often underdiagnosed in older adults, men, people of color, individuals in larger bodies and within the LGBTQ+ community.Also, most eating disorders are rooted in anxiety, depression, trauma and/or self-esteem (not solely due to body image). This is compounded by societal standards, expectations, learned behaviors and neurobiological changes that occur when eating patterns are altered for prolonged periods.
Are there different types of eating disorders?
Yes. Anorexia Nervosa – patterns of restrictive eating (may also include binging/purging behaviors) that leads to a lower-than-expected healthy weight and malnutrition for that individual. There is also an intense fear of weight gain/body changes.
Bulimia – patterns of binging/purging with the intention to control weight, or body shape.
Weight is not lower than expected, but there can be electrolyte abnormalities due to frequent purging.Binge Eating Disorder – patterns of binging on foods while feeling out of control and feeling
guilt and shame after.
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) – restrictive eating to a point where one becomes malnourished, however, restriction is not due to fears of weight gain. Common ARFID causes are sensory issues, fears of vomiting/getting sick, fears of choking, etc.
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFEther D) – Other eating disorders that significantly impacts one’s relationship with food/eating but does not fit into the above categorized.