Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment
Compassionate, Flexible Care for Every Stage of Recovery
Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment at The Emily Program provides evidence-based therapy and support that fit into your everyday life.
Whether you’re beginning treatment, stepping down from a higher level of care, or seeking continued support, our outpatient programs empower clients to recover while maintaining work, school, and family routines.
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What Is Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment?
Outpatient eating disorder treatment offers structured, professional care for recovery without daily or overnight attendance.
Clients meet regularly with a multidisciplinary team — therapists, dietitians, psychiatrists, and medical providers — to address the emotional, nutritional, and physical aspects of healing.
Therapies include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family-Based Treatment (FBT), supported by nutrition education, medical monitoring, and relapse-prevention planning.
This flexible format allows individuals of all ages to build recovery skills, strengthen support systems, and re-engage with daily life while remaining connected to expert care.
Who Benefits from Outpatient Treatment?
Outpatient programs serve people who:
- Need continued recovery support after residential, PHP, or IOP care
- Require professional help while maintaining work, school, or family commitments
- Seek early intervention for emerging eating-disorder symptoms
- Want flexible, evidence-based treatment integrated with community life
Programs are available in-person and virtually at locations in Minnesota, Ohio, North Carolina, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, ensuring accessible, individualized care close to home or online.
Outpatient Programs for Adults
Our adult outpatient programs focus on rebuilding a healthy relationship with food, body, and self through personalized, evidence-based therapy.
Clients meet individually and in small groups to explore thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors connected to their eating disorder.
Typical components include:
- Individual sessions with a therapist and dietitian
- Group therapy emphasizing skills, mindfulness, and relapse prevention
- Family or couples therapy when appropriate
- Nutrition counseling and meal-planning support
- Medical and psychiatric services as needed
This structure allows adults to continue their professional and family lives while progressing toward long-term recovery.
Ready to begin? Call 888-364-5977 or Find a Location.
Outpatient Programs for Children, Teens, and Young Adults
Children and adolescents benefit from a collaborative approach that integrates families, schools, and community professionals.
Early intervention is crucial for developing minds and bodies, and our youth programs are designed around age-appropriate therapies and academic flexibility.
Features of Youth Outpatient Treatment:
- Individual and family therapy rooted in FBT (Maudsley Approach)
- Group therapy in small, age-specific cohorts
- Nutrition education and meal-support guidance
- Coordination with school staff and healthcare providers
- Parental and caregiver involvement in every stage of treatment
We offer outpatient care for children, teens, and young adults at centers across the U.S., including virtual options for families needing additional flexibility.
Eating Disorders Treated in Outpatient Programs
Outpatient eating disorder treatment at The Emily Program addresses a wide range of diagnoses and co-occurring conditions in a safe, inclusive environment:
- Anorexia Nervosa: Support for nutritional restoration, body-image work, and anxiety management
- Bulimia Nervosa: Reduction of binge-purge cycles through CBT and DBT skills training
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Mindful eating strategies and emotional regulation skills
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Gradual exposure to fear foods and sensory desensitization
- Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED): Personalized interventions for mixed symptom patterns
- Compulsive Overeating and Co-Occurring Conditions: Integrated treatment for anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders
Our outpatient programs combine clinical expertise with compassionate care to address the whole person — body, mind, and relationships.
Comprehensive Care and Therapies
Every outpatient plan is customized to each individual and may include:
- Individual Therapy: Identify and challenge disordered thoughts and behaviors.
- Group Therapy: Connect with others in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
- Family Therapy: Build understanding and strengthen recovery support systems.
- Nutrition Therapy: Develop balanced meal plans and learn intuitive eating skills.
- Medical and Psychiatric Care: Monitor physical health and manage co-occurring conditions.
- Telehealth Options: Participate in virtual sessions through a secure online platform.
All services are grounded in scientifically validated methods and delivered by a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in eating disorder care.
Click here to download our Outpatient Group catalog. (virtual and in-person options)
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a flexible program of individual, group, and family therapy sessions that help clients recover from eating disorders while living at home and maintaining daily responsibilities.
Those who need continued support after a higher level of care or whose symptoms don’t require 24/7 supervision. It is also appropriate for early intervention.
Personalized therapy with clinicians specialized in CBT, DBT, and FBT, along with nutrition counseling and medical services as needed.
Outpatient care involves fewer weekly hours and greater flexibility, whereas PHP/IOP offers structured daily or half-day programming. Learn about Day Treatment.
Yes. Family therapy is a core component for children and teens and available for adults to involve spouses or partners.
Frequency varies by need — often one to three sessions per week with a therapist, dietitian, and/or psychiatrist.
Average duration ranges from 8 to 16 weeks, depending on individual progress and treatment goals.
Yes. Secure telehealth services deliver the same expert care to clients who cannot attend in person.
Most major insurance plans provide coverage. Our team can Verify Insurance and help maximize benefits.
Outpatient treatment is available in Minnesota, Ohio, North Carolina, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Find a Location.
Take our confidential quiz or call 888-364-5977 to schedule an assessment and learn which level of care is right for you.
Why Choose The Emily Program
- Nationally recognized leader in outpatient eating disorder care
- Multidisciplinary expertise with psychiatrists, therapists, and dietitians collaborating daily
- University of Minnesota Medical School affiliate and founding member of the REDC
- Comprehensive continuum of care from inpatient through outpatient
- Compassionate support that meets clients where they are in their recovery journey
Reclaim your life today. Call 888-364-5977 or Schedule an Assessment.
Recovery Starts Here
Healing from an eating disorder is possible — and you don’t have to do it alone.
With personalized outpatient programs, expert clinicians, and a supportive community, The Emily Program helps you reconnect with your health, your life, and your hope.
Call 888-364-5977 or Schedule an Assessment to take the first step toward recovery.