Medication can support co-occurring symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, sleep) and may reduce binge/purge frequency for some conditions when clinically appropriate, alongside therapy and nutrition.

Eating Disorders – Arizon Wellness

Q: Which eating disorders do you treat?

We evaluate and support individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder (BED), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED).

Q: How are eating disorders treated?

Care is individualized and often includes psychotherapy (CBT-E, DBT-informed skills), family-based treatment (FBT/Maudsley) for adolescents, nutritional rehabilitation with a registered dietitian, medical monitoring, and—when appropriate—medication management.

Q: Do you coordinate higher levels of care?

Yes. If partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), residential, or inpatient care is the safest option, we help coordinate referrals and step-down planning.

Q: Is telehealth available?

Yes. We offer secure virtual visits and in-person care for patients across Columbus and surrounding communities.

What Are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders are medical and mental health conditions that affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around food, body image, and weight/shape. They can occur at any size, gender, or age. Early, compassionate treatment improves outcomes and helps restore health and quality of life.

Types & Common Signs

Anorexia Nervosa

Restriction of intake; intense fear of weight gain; body-image disturbance
Signs: fatigue, feeling cold, dizziness/fainting, hair loss, missed periods

Bulimia Nervosa

Recurrent binge eating with compensatory behaviors (vomiting, laxatives, fasting, overexercise)
Signs: dental enamel wear, sore throat, GI issues, swollen glands

Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)

Recurrent binge episodes with loss of control, distress, no regular compensatory behaviors
Signs: shame/secret eating, weight fluctuation, mood changes

ARFID

Avoidance or restriction not driven by weight/shape (e.g., sensory issues, fear of choking)
Signs: limited variety, nutritional deficiencies, growth concerns (youth)

OSFED

Significant symptoms causing impairment that don’t fit other categories fully

Emergency signs — fainting, chest pain, slow heart rate, severe dehydration, blood in vomit/stool, or thoughts of self-harm: call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

Medical Risks & Contributors

Electrolyte abnormalities, cardiac complications, bone loss
GI problems, dizziness, cognitive effects from malnutrition
Stress, trauma, perfectionism, anxiety/depression, social pressures
Dieting, weight stigma, sports/body-image pressures

We coordinate closely with primary care and registered dietitians to support medical safety during recovery.

Evaluation: How We Assess

Comprehensive clinical interview and validated screening tools
Nutrition history, symptom patterns (restriction, binge, purge, overexercise)
Review of medical status, vitals, and labs via your primary care clinician
Assessment of co-occurring conditions (anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD)
Safety review and care level recommendations (outpatient, IOP, PHP, residential, inpatient)

Clear assessment guides a plan that prioritizes medical stability, nourishment, and sustainable recovery.

Eating Disorder Care at Arizon Wellness

Therapy

CBT-E for eating disorders, FBT/Maudsley for adolescents (family-led re-nourishment), and DBT-informed skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and body-image work.

Nutritional Rehabilitation

Collaboration with registered dietitians for meal plans, exposure to feared foods, GI symptom support, and gentle weight restoration or stabilization as medically indicated.

Medication Management

Targeted options for co-occurring anxiety, depression, OCD, sleep, or binge/purge frequency when clinically appropriate. We individualize dosing and monitor closely.

Care Coordination & Levels of Care

When higher acuity support is needed, we coordinate IOP/PHP, residential, or inpatient referrals and step-down planning. Telehealth available across Columbus.

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When to Seek Help

Preoccupation with food/weight/shape affecting school, work, or relationships
Restriction, bingeing, purging, or compulsive exercise patterns
Physical signs: dizziness, cold intolerance, hair loss, missed periods, dental changes
Distress, shame, or loss of control around eating

If there’s acute medical concern (fainting, chest pain, severe dehydration) or risk of self-harm, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which eating disorders do you treat?

Anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, ARFID, and OSFED—with individualized plans for each person’s needs and goals.

How are eating disorders treated?

With CBT-E or FBT (for adolescents), DBT-informed skills, nutritional rehabilitation, medical monitoring, and—when appropriate—medication support. We coordinate with your PCP and a registered dietitian.

Do you coordinate higher levels of care?

Yes. We help arrange IOP/PHP, residential, or inpatient care if that is the safest and most effective option, and we manage step-down plans back to outpatient.

Can medications help?

They can support co-occurring symptoms and may reduce binge/purge frequency for some patients. Medication is always paired with therapy and nutrition.

Is telehealth available?

Yes. We offer secure virtual visits and in-person care across Columbus and surrounding areas.

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