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Eating disorder treatment
in Columbus, Ohio

Clinically reviewed by Jillian Lampert, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAEDLast reviewed October 16, 2026

Our Columbus center offers partial hospitalization (PHP/IDP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient eating disorder treatment for adults and adolescents, including a trauma-focused PHP for adults.

Contact us about in-person and virtual eating disorder treatment options.

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Levels of care: PHP/IDP, IOP, and outpatient

Teens and adults

Programs for adolescents and adults

CPT

Trauma-focused PHP for adults

1993

The year The Emily Program opened its doors

Our Columbus center at a glance

Levels of care

PHP/IDP, IOP, and outpatient treatment, including a trauma-focused PHP for adults.

Ages

Adults and adolescents, with weekend programming for adolescents in PHP/IDP and IOP.

Address

8001 Ravines Edge Court
Columbus, OH 43235
Free parking lot

Phone

Toll-free: 888-364-5977
Front desk: ext. 4000

Trauma-focused care

A PHP that pairs eating disorder treatment with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, CareSource, OSU Health Plan, and more. See all accepted plans.

Day treatment and outpatient care for adults and teens

Founded in 1993, The Emily Program is nationally recognized for its personalized approach to eating disorder treatment. In Columbus, our partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs offer structured yet flexible care built around each person’s needs.

Our IOP program in Columbus blends evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT with nutrition education, group therapy, and other supportive activities, so treatment addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral sides of an eating disorder.

Adolescents in PHP/IDP and IOP can join weekend programming, and families take part through family and couples therapy. If you need 24/7 care, Columbus Residential is at the same address.

Trauma-focused PHP in Columbus

Designed for adults whose eating disorders and traumatic experiences are part of the same story, our trauma-focused partial hospitalization program combines decades of expert eating disorder care with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based trauma treatment.

A look inside our Columbus center

See our building, group therapy room, kitchen, yoga room, exam room, and seating area at 8001 Ravines Edge Court.

Want to talk with someone first? Call 888-364-5977 or request an assessment online.

Exterior of The Emily Program Columbus building
Group therapy room at the Columbus center
Kitchen at The Emily Program Columbus
Yoga room at The Emily Program Columbus
Exam room at The Emily Program Columbus
Seating area at The Emily Program Columbus

What treatment in Columbus includes

Depending on your level of care, your plan draws on these services, all delivered by our Columbus team.

Women hugging in a group therapy session

Group therapy

Licensed therapists lead groups designed to ease the isolation of an eating disorder, such as Improving Body Image, Challenging Perfectionism, and LGBTQI Sensitive Eating Disorder Recovery.

Parents comforting their teenage daughter

Family therapy

Sessions are tailored to your family’s needs and dynamics, equipping loved ones to support your healing in and out of treatment.

Fruits and vegetables

Nutrition therapy

Our Can Eat Culture helps you untangle food myths, learn your body’s nutritional needs, and practice food inclusivity.

Doctor holding a patient's hands

Medical care

Our medical team manages the physical complications of eating disorders. In outpatient treatment, regular appointments monitor your vital signs and lab results.

Doctor's clipboard

Psychiatric care

Psychiatric providers treat the complications of eating disorders and any co-occurring mental health conditions, helping stabilize your mood.

A young person in a dark hoodie sits against a wall, looking pensively to the side

Trauma-focused care

For adults with eating disorders and traumatic experiences, this PHP adds Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to our eating disorder care. Read the program flyer.

Couple grocery shopping

Experiential activities

Therapeutic meals, cooking education, and grocery shopping help you practice real-world skills and reduce anxiety around food.

Person painting

Expressive arts and movement

Art-making offers a creative outlet for self-discovery. Movement such as yoga builds body awareness and emotional resilience.

Insurance accepted at our Columbus center

Our Columbus center accepts these plans:

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Ohio (Ohio Rise)
  • Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
  • AultCare
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • CareSource
  • Cigna / Evernorth
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual Health Services
  • Ohio Healthy
  • OSU Health Plan
  • SummaCare
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum

Insurance verified at no cost. Coverage depends on your plan and level of care. We check your benefits before you start. See insurance and payment for details.

Plans we accept

Coverage varies by plan and level of care.

Aetna logo
Anthem BlueCross BlueShield logo
AultCare logo
Carelon Behavioral Health logo
CareSource logo
Cigna / Evernorth logo
Medical Mutual of Ohio logo
Molina Healthcare logo
Ohio Healthy logo
OSU Health Plan logo
SummaCare logo
UnitedHealthcare / Optum logo

Meet the Columbus care team

Jenny Beck

Jennifer Beck, LPCC-S

Executive Director

P: 1-888-364-5977 ext. 4110

Jillian Fondriest

Jill Fondriest

Office Manager

P: 1-888-364-5977 ext. 4037

Sarah Bergen

Sarah Bergen, RN, MS, PMHNP-BC

Regional Medical Director, Ohio
Brad Smith

Brad Smith, MD, DFAPA

Chief Medical Officer

Visiting our Columbus center

The Emily Program Columbus
8001 Ravines Edge Court
Columbus, OH 43235

Toll-free: 888-364-5977
Front desk extension: 4000

Parking and directions
Ample free parking is available in our lot. From Highway 23, turn onto Northwoods Blvd. Ravines Edge is off Northwoods Blvd, and the lot entrance is on the right side of the cul-de-sac.

Public transportation
Our Transportation Resources Guide covers options in Columbus, including public transit, shared ride services, and services available through health plans.

Questions about our Columbus center

Where is The Emily Program’s Columbus center?

8001 Ravines Edge Court, Columbus, OH 43235, off Northwoods Blvd near Highway 23. Free parking is available in our lot.

What levels of care does the Columbus center offer?

Partial hospitalization/intensive day programming (PHP/IDP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient eating disorder treatment for adults and adolescents.

What is the trauma-focused PHP in Columbus?

A partial hospitalization program for adults with eating disorders and traumatic experiences. It combines our eating disorder care with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based trauma treatment.

Does the Columbus center treat teens?

Yes. We treat adults and adolescents, and adolescents in PHP/IDP and IOP can join weekend programming.

Is there residential eating disorder treatment in Columbus?

Yes. Columbus Residential, at the same address, provides 24/7 residential treatment for clients ages 10 and up.

What insurance does the Columbus center accept?

Our Columbus center accepts Aetna, Aetna Better Health of Ohio (Ohio Rise), Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, AultCare, Carelon Behavioral Health, CareSource, Cigna / Evernorth, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Molina Healthcare, Mutual Health Services, Ohio Healthy, OSU Health Plan, SummaCare, and UnitedHealthcare / Optum. We verify your benefits at no cost before treatment starts.

How do I contact the Columbus center?

Call 888-364-5977 and ask for the front desk, extension 4000. To start treatment, call 888-364-5977 or request an assessment online.

Group therapy room at The Emily Program Columbus center

Recovery can start in Columbus

Whether you are worried about yourself or someone you love, one conversation can start to change things. Our admissions team can answer your questions and help you take the next step.