Eating Disorder Treatment
in Columbus, Ohio

In our group therapy sessions, you’ll find a community that intimately understands what you’re experiencing. Sharing your struggles and hearing others’ stories reduces feelings of isolation and shame, creating a supportive network essential for your recovery. You’ll learn new coping skills informed by CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), gain insights into your behaviors, and build the confidence to tackle your eating disorder head-on.

Family therapy is crucial in eating disorder treatment because it involves family members in the recovery process. Our residential family therapy sessions promote the development of effective recovery skills and help you and your loved ones prepare for even deeper family involvement in outpatient care.

Our nutrition therapy is rooted in a “Can Eat Culture,” where all foods have a place at the table. You’ll work with our dietitians to explore a variety of foods in a safe, supportive environment, enhancing your understanding of how each food contributes to your health and well-being. This inclusive approach helps dismantle food-related anxieties and builds a foundation for lasting recovery.

In The Emily Program’s residential treatment, medical care is comprehensive and continuous. Our medical staff is available around the clock to manage any immediate health needs and to monitor ongoing conditions. We provide 24/7 medical oversight to ensure that your journey to recovery is safe and informed by the latest medical interventions.

Our psychiatrists’ expertise in other mental health issues is essential, as co-occurring diagnoses are common in those with eating disorders. No matter your specific needs, you can expect compassionate guidance from our providers, who are adept at navigating the psychiatric complexities of eating disorders.

During our hands-on culinary experiences, you’ll learn not just to prepare meals but also to rebuild a joyful connection with eating. Each immersive experience is a step toward developing peace in the kitchen as you navigate food preparation and meal planning with the guidance of our nurturing staff.

To support a well-rounded recovery, we incorporate additional therapies that promote reconnection to your mind and body. These therapies offer you outlets to explore, create, and heal, including:

• Expressive Arts: Engaging in art-making can provide a powerful outlet for expressing emotions that are difficult to verbalize. Creative activities like drawing and painting can provide a tangible way to understand and confront the challenges of your eating disorder.
• Movement Therapy: The gentle flow of yoga and other mindful movements offers  a profound way to reconnect with your body. In these sessions, you’ll enhance your emotional resilience, nurturing a harmonious body-mind relationship.
• Enteral Nutrition: A clinical intervention to support clients in eating disorder treatment when oral intake alone is insufficient to meet nutritional needs. Oral intake will continue alongside the tube, whether or not infusions are running at that time. Note: NG tubes can be placed in-house, while other forms of tubes require outside placement