Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to meet certain eating disorder criteria to work with you?

Absolutely not! There is a common feeling among individuals who struggle with their relationship with food that they have to struggle to a certain degree before they can get help. If you experience any unhappiness or anxiety when it comes to your relationship with food or your body image, then you can benefit from seeking support.

Am I a good fit to work with you if I used to have an eating disorder but am now in recovery?

Yes, we can work with you on other challenges while offering the benefit of being informed and sensitive to issues around food and body.

Can we talk about things besides food and body in sessions? 

YES! We work with many clients whose main focus is not about food and body image. Sessions often focus on topics such as relationships, stress, anxiety, mood, trauma symptoms, gender identity, and more.

How many sessions will I need?

Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer. The number of sessions you need varies based on many factors, including, your goals, your level of commitment to address these goals, and the amount of time needed to reach them. Therefore, it is not possible to say how many sessions will be needed. We will check in throughout our work together to make sure we are addressing your goals and that sessions are serving you.

What is HAES? 

Health at Every Size® is a movement that promotes acceptance of the diversity of individuals' natural body sizes and how each individual can live a healthy life that supports their body. For more information please visit ASDAH.

Do you take insurance? 

We do not work directly with any insurance companies. We can provide you with an invoice (superbill) that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement if you have Out-Of-Network (OON) benefits. Please call your insurance provider and ask about your benefits.

Questions to ask your insurance provider: 

  • Does my policy include mental health benefits? 

  • Does my policy include OON benefits? 

  • Is there an annual deductible I need to meet prior to getting coverage for OON mental health benefits? If so, how much? 

  • Is there a limit on the amount of sessions my plan covers per year? 

  • Do I have a copay for OON mental health benefits? 

  • Are virtual sessions covered by my plan? 

  • Do you require pre-approval of sessions? 

  • Do you cover the following CPT/billing codes: 

    • 90834 (Psychotherapy 45 minutes) 

    • 90847 (Family psychotherapy with patient present)

    • 90846 (Family psychotherapy without patient present)

Can I see you for both CPT and Eating Disorder Therapy?

Yes, you can choose to see us for only CPT, only eating disorder therapy or a combination of the two.

Can you assess if I need a higher level of care?

Yes, we can help you determine what level of care is the best fit for you. We can explore this during the consultation call, but more likely, we will need to have at least an initial session. Options for levels of care include: outpatient, intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization program (PHP), residential treatment, and inpatient hospitalization.

Do you work with dietitians and can you help me find one?

Yes, we work with many dietitians and can recommend one! We believe collaboration with your other providers is important. We will keep in contact with your dietician, and anyone else you are seeing (psychiatrist, coach, physician, etc.) to make sure we are working together to provide you the best support.