Family-Based Treatment

It starts by a general interest in healthy eating, or maybe you notice your adolescent or young adult experiencing a loss of control around food, or avoiding certain foods all together. You think it might be something they'll grow out of, or you're afraid to do anything and make matters worst. 

I believe parents know their child the best AND play a vital role in helping their loved one recover. Parents do NOT cause eating disorders. This is a very outdated, unsupported belief. However, they are in a position to give their child the best chance at gaining a life without an eating disorder. 

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If you have a child under 18 years old, I utilize a family-based approach for treatment. I actually prefer to use FBT even with transitional-age youth (up to age 26 y/o), whenever it is accessible. FBT is the gold standard for adolescent eating disorder treatment. I will empower you with the skills and resources to support your loved one. 

Read here for more information on FBT.