Eating disorders we treat
We treat all types of eating disorders with the goal of long-term recovery because everyone deserves a full life. No matter your challenges, we are here to provide personalized and lasting support.
You are more than your disorder
All eating disorders are severe, can be life-threatening, and impact all shapes and sizes. Your disorder doesn’t define you but here are some definitions and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria of common eating disorders to help you identify what we can help you overcome.
The food restriction and intense fear of weight gain of this disorder often lead to changes in weight, distorted body image, and various physical and psychological complications.
This severe disorder is similar to anorexia nervosa, where individuals engage in harmful behaviors like restricting food intake, purging, and have a fear of gaining weight. However, it differs in that they maintain an average or higher body weight while still posing the same health risks as traditional anorexia.
This disorder is characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like purging, laxatives, diuretics, fasting, or excessive exercise, causing serious physical and psychological health consequences.
This disorder consists of consuming large amounts of food in a short time with feelings of shame, guilt, and loss of control.
This lay term describes a flavor of anorexia nervosa where the individual is focused on the quality of their foods being “pure” and “healthy”.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder involves selective food aversions, fears about consequences of eating (choking or vomiting), or lack of interest in food, leading to nutritional deficiencies and/or weight loss.
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder is an umbrella diagnosis that encompasses 5 different types of eating disorders, including atypical anorexia and purging disorder among others.
EDDM describes individuals with diabetes who engage in harmful disordered eating behaviors such as the intentional misuse or omission of insulin doses. This combination of disorders can pose grave health risks and complications.
Also known as dual diagnosis or comorbidity, this is a fancy way to say you may have two or more mental health or substance use disorders co-occurring; we offer holistic treatment to assist in all areas of your health as you tackle the conditions impacting you.
The food restriction and intense fear of weight gain of this disorder often lead to changes in weight, distorted body image, and various physical and psychological complications.
This severe disorder is similar to anorexia nervosa, where individuals engage in harmful behaviors like restricting food intake, purging, and have a fear of gaining weight. However, it differs in that they maintain an average or higher body weight while still posing the same health risks as traditional anorexia.
This disorder is characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like purging, laxatives, diuretics, fasting, or excessive exercise, causing serious physical and psychological health consequences.
This disorder consists of consuming large amounts of food in a short time with feelings of shame, guilt, and loss of control.
This lay term describes a flavor of anorexia nervosa where the individual is focused on the quality of their foods being “pure” and “healthy”.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder involves selective food aversions, fears about consequences of eating (choking or vomiting), or lack of interest in food, leading to nutritional deficiencies and/or weight loss.
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder is an umbrella diagnosis that encompasses 5 different types of eating disorders, including atypical anorexia and purging disorder among others.
EDDM describes individuals with diabetes who engage in harmful disordered eating behaviors such as the intentional misuse or omission of insulin doses. This combination of disorders can pose grave health risks and complications.
Also known as dual diagnosis or comorbidity, this is a fancy way to say you may have two or more mental health or substance use disorders co-occurring; we offer holistic treatment to assist in all areas of your health as you tackle the conditions impacting you.
Do I have an eating disorder?
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Eating disorder frequently asked questions
Eating disorders are severe mental health disorders characterized by disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. The most common eating disorders are binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa.
Eating disorders are complex disorders that can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
Our treatment for eating disorders involves a whole-health approach, including medical care, nutritional counseling, and psychotherapy. At Monte Nido, we offer comprehensive virtual, day, residential, and inpatient treatment to fit your needs and address your total health.
Some eating disorders are not triggered by body image distortions, although the effects can seem identical to the person they impact. As an example, Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder that often begins with a childhood experience resulting in a phobia of a certain food.
We’re here to create an environment where all feel welcome and safe so our clients can focus on healing. You’re not alone in your struggles. A recent study showed that nearly half of eating disorder clients have PTSD. Our trauma-informed approach has led to 81% of clients with PTSD at admission experiencing reduced PTSD and eating disorder symptoms.
We provide inclusive and affirming care environments where our specialized team will be dedicated to your unique needs and success. Our approach is proven to support lasting recovery. It allows you to develop healthier skills through evidence-based treatments such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and therapies to address your eating disorder. Our programs are tailored to meet individual needs and increase autonomy in recovery. We involve your support system throughout recovery so that you can repair and grow the relationships most important to you.