The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt

Treatment Services: Inpatient, Partial Hospital (Day Program), Intensive Outpatient Program, Comprehensive Outpatient Services

Treatment Model: The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt has been a national leader in the provision of eating disorder treatment for more than 25 years. Our programs are rooted in this extensive experience and consistent evolution that integrates the most up-to-date evidence-based practices including a strong cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) component and high levels of family involvement. Interdisciplinary treatment teams provide specialized care for children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders, both male and female. The Center’s full-continuum of care includes age-specific Inpatient Programs and 12-hour/day Partial Hospital Programs, evening Intensive Outpatient Program, comprehensive outpatient services, free support groups and collaborative care workshops for caregivers. The Center offers extensive individual, group and family therapies, including Family-Based Treatment (FBT), as well as nutritional counseling, art therapy and occupational therapy. Specialized treatment tracks are available for individuals with co-occurring PTSD and substance abuse.

Founded: 1989

Ages Served: All Ages

Gender: All Genders

Duration: Average length of stay varies depending on level of care and individual treatment goals

Pricing: Most Insurances Accepted; Self-Pay options available

Accreditation Licenses: Accredited by The Joint Commission

Professional Affiliations: National Eating Disorders Association

Treatment Philosophy: Since 1989, the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt has been committed to the pursuit of emotional and physical wellness for children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders. These goals are accomplished in conjunction with a respect for life and the support of individual dignity. To this end, the Center combines a behavioral program to assist in the management of eating disorder impulses with an evidence-based, multi-modal therapy program. Individual and group therapies include cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, body image therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy, nutritional counseling and mindfulness approaches including gentle yoga, breath work and creative visualization. Family therapy at The Center is guided by a Family-Based Treatment approach (Maudsley model) and family systems theory. The Center’s philosophy involves a definition of recovery that includes the achievement of medical, nutritional and psychological stabilization. The Center supports the development of healthy coping mechanisms as a replacement for eating disorder behaviors and is guided by research and evidence on best-practices for treatment and care. The Center also maintains a strong commitment to the community. In addition to patient care, our staff is dedicated to providing quality outreach, education, and community events that support eating disorder prevention efforts and spread messages of hope and recovery. Furthermore, The Center remains active in research initiatives and the academic training of medical professionals to help advance the field of eating disorder treatment. You can find out more about our treatment philosophy and hear directly from members of our staff by visiting our website at www.eatingdisorder.org