In our Charlotte program, group therapy offers a supportive environment where you can openly discuss your struggles and triumphs with peers who genuinely understand your journey. Our compassionate therapists use evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, and FBT to help you navigate your eating disorder and develop effective coping strategies.

Including family and/or couples therapy in your treatment equips your loved ones with vital knowledge about your eating disorder, enabling them to be your strongest allies. This shared understanding ensures a smoother transition back to daily life. The Emily Program also offers support and resources for your loved ones, guaranteeing they receive help navigating your illness and the treatment process. 

Our knowledgeable dietitians provide individualized nutrition counseling, education, and meal planning. This approach helps you move away from harmful eating behaviors, rejuvenate your health, and trust your body’s hunger and fullness cues. We strive to replace fear-based eating behaviors with a balanced, joyful relationship with food.

Eating disorders can bring about a variety of physical complications, ranging from dry skin to decreased bone mineral density. At our Charlotte outpatient center, our dedicated medical team is here to address any medical issues associated with your eating disorder, ensuring your overall health as you work on your recovery.

Effective recovery involves treating co-occurring conditions like PTSD, substance use disorder, anxiety, and depression alongside your eating disorder. In our partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient programs, our psychiatrists provide care as needed, including medication management, to ensure a holistic approach to your mental health.

Our PHP and IOP treatment includes practical activities like cooking, grocery shopping, and dining in and out to help you apply coping strategies in real-life scenarios. These hands-on activities support a smoother transition to life outside treatment, building confidence and skills for long-term recovery.

Our comprehensive approach to recovery includes various therapies to help you process emotions and express yourself:

• Expressive Arts: Engaging in art creation can decrease anxiety, help form a positive body image, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. This non-verbal outlet allows you to explore and reflect on your feelings in a creative way.
• Movement Therapy: Movement therapy activities such as yoga, stretching, and strength exercises help reconnect your mind and body, redefining your relationship with movement to be one based in joy and presence.