Eating Disorder Treatment
Compassionate, medical care to rebuild a healthy relationship with food and your body.
Eating disorders are illnesses, not choices
Eating disorders are serious medical and mental health conditions, not vanity, willpower, or a phase. They can affect anyone, of any age, gender, or body size, and they carry real physical risks. They are also treatable, and recovery is very possible with the right care.
At North Jersey Health & Wellness, we treat eating disorders with compassion and a medical team, addressing the emotional and physical sides together so healing can actually hold.
Signs and symptoms of an eating disorder
Eating disorders look different from person to person and are often hidden. These are common signs:
- Preoccupation with food, weight, or body shape
- Restrictive eating or skipping meals
- Episodes of binge eating
- Purging, laxative use, or excessive exercise
- Distorted body image
- Intense fear of gaining weight
- Withdrawal from meals or social eating
- Rigid rules or rituals around food
- Mood changes tied to eating
- Physical signs like fatigue, dizziness, or changes in weight
Eating disorders frequently come with anxiety, depression, or OCD, and they can be life-threatening, which is why professional care matters, the sooner the better.
Eating disorders can be medically serious. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 any time. For eating-disorder-specific support, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline is available at 1-866-662-1235.
Eating disorders take many forms
An accurate diagnosis shapes the right treatment:
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Binge eating disorder
- Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
- Other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)
How we treat eating disorders at North Jersey Health & Wellness
Treatment addresses the whole person, mind and body. Depending on what you need, that may include:
- A thorough evaluation of the emotional and physical picture
- Therapy to address the thoughts and patterns driving the disorder
- Nutrition support through our nutritional counseling
- Careful medication management for co-occurring anxiety or depression
- Coordinated care and monitoring, with referral to a higher level of care if needed
The emotional and nutritional sides of recovery are handled together by one team, so nothing gets treated in isolation.
What getting started looks like
- Start the conversation. Reach us by phone or online, and we will find you a time that works.
- Sit down for a real evaluation. We take the time to understand your history, not just your symptoms.
- Get a plan built around you. Your treatment fits your life and goals, and we refine it over time.
- Keep moving forward together. We stay with you, checking in and adjusting until things improve.
Eating disorder care across North Jersey
We see patients in person at four New Jersey locations, by secure telehealth, and with house calls when appropriate:
Not sure which office is closest, or whether telehealth is right for you? Call us at (201) 588-3491 and we will help you figure it out.
Why patients choose NJHW for eating disorder care
- Physician-led care under Dr. Derek Berberian, MD, board-certified in psychiatry and neurology
- Medication and therapy coordinated under one roof
- In-person visits, secure telehealth, and house calls
- In-network with most major insurance plans
- Care that starts by listening, not by reaching for a prescription pad
Eating disorder treatment: common questions
What are the warning signs of an eating disorder?
Common signs include preoccupation with food, weight, or body shape, restrictive eating, binge eating, purging or excessive exercise, distorted body image, and withdrawal from meals. Physical signs like fatigue or weight changes can also appear. Eating disorders are often hidden, so any of these is worth attention.
How are eating disorders treated?
Treatment combines therapy to address the underlying thoughts and patterns, nutrition support, and medical monitoring, plus medication for any co-occurring anxiety or depression. Care is coordinated across the emotional and physical sides, which is what makes recovery hold.
Can you fully recover from an eating disorder?
Yes. Full recovery is possible, especially with early, comprehensive treatment. The sooner care begins, the better the outcomes, so reaching out early truly matters.
Do you have to be underweight to have an eating disorder?
No. This is a dangerous myth. People of any body size can have a serious eating disorder, including binge eating disorder and bulimia. Weight is not a reliable measure of how sick someone is.
When should someone seek help for an eating disorder?
As soon as possible. If food, weight, or body image is taking over your thoughts or affecting your health or relationships, do not wait. Early treatment saves lives and makes recovery more complete.
Does insurance cover eating disorder treatment?
Most major insurance plans cover eating disorder treatment. North Jersey Health & Wellness accepts most major plans. If you are unsure about your coverage, call (201) 588-3491 and we will help you check.
Recovery is possible
You deserve a healthy relationship with food and your body, and you do not have to get there alone. Reach out, and we will take it from there.