Feeling Stuck in Your Recovery? How a Level of Care Evaluation Can Help You Move Forward

By: Megan Samuels, MSW, LCSW-C, Eating Disorder and Trauma Therapist

Struggling with an eating disorder but unsure where to begin or what level of treatment you need? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

With so many treatment options available, it can feel overwhelming to determine what kind of support will be the right fit for you. Whether you’re new to treatment or considering a change in your current care, our team at The Eating Disorder Center is here to help.

One of the best ways to take the guesswork out of the process is through a Level of Care Evaluation—a specialized assessment designed to help you find the right next step in your recovery.


What Is a Level of Care Evaluation?

A Level of Care Evaluation is a short-term clinical assessment (usually 1 or 2 sessions) with an experienced eating disorder therapist. Its purpose is to evaluate your symptoms, provide a clinical diagnosis if appropriate, and offer personalized recommendations for the most effective level of care.


What to Expect During the Evaluation

During your session(s), the therapist will ask about:

• Your current eating disorder symptoms
• Past treatment history
• Relevant medical history
• Co-occurring issues (such as trauma, OCD, depression, or anxiety)
  
  

The goal is to gain a full picture of your current experience and challenges. Your therapist will provide thoughtful recommendations tailored to your needs—including suggestions for specific treatment centers or providers, if needed.


Who Can Access This Evaluation?

We offer Level of Care Evaluations for teens and adults, both in person at our Rockville, Maryland office, and virtually for clients located in:

• Maryland
• Virginia
• Florida

When a Level of Care Evaluation Might Be Helpful

Consider scheduling an evaluation if:

• You’re not currently working with an eating disorder specialist and want expert guidance
• You’re new to eating disorder treatment and unsure where to begin
• You’re not making the progress you’d hoped for in outpatient therapy and want to explore other options
• Another provider has recommended a higher level of care, but you’re unsure which one is right for you
  
  

Beyond Evaluations: Therapy and Coaching Options

In addition to Level of Care Evaluations, The Eating Disorder Center offers:

• Outpatient eating disorder therapy for children, teens, and adults
• Virtual therapy across Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Florida, California, and New York
• Recovery coaching services available worldwide
  
  

We treat a wide range of eating disorders, including:

• Anorexia
• Bulimia
• Binge eating disorder
• ARFID
• Orthorexia
• OSFED
• Compulsive exercise
  
  
  

We also specialize in working with clients who experience co-occurring trauma, OCD, and mood disorders.


Why Work With Us?

Many of our therapists and coaches have either personally recovered from an eating disorder or supported someone they love through recovery. We’re:

• Compassionate and warm
• Action-oriented, helping you set goals and build momentum between sessions
• Firm and supportive, keeping you accountable to your recovery goals

​We understand how hard this journey can be—and we’re here to walk alongside you.


Take the First Step Today!

Ready to schedule a Level of Care Evaluation? Click here to connect with a therapist.

Still unsure if a Level of Care Evaluation is the right place to start? We also offer eating disorder therapy and coaching. Our administrative team is happy to help you figure out what’s best.
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Call us at 301-246-6856 or email [email protected] to get started.

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Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation to explore how eating disorder therapy or recovery coaching can help you to find freedom.
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🌟 Available in MD, VA, DC, PA, NY, FL, and CA for eating disorder therapy
🌍 Offering recovery coaching worldwide

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The Eating Disorder Center is a premier outpatient eating disorder therapy center founded by Jennifer Rollin. We specialize in helping children, teens, and adults struggling with anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia, OSFED, and body image issues. We provide eating disorder therapy in Rockville, MD, easily accessible to individuals in Potomac, North Potomac, Bethesda, Olney, Silver Spring, Germantown, and Washington, D.C. We also provide eating disorder therapy in Arlington, Virginia and virtually throughout Virginia. Additionally, we offer eating disorder therapy virtually in New York (NYC), Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. We provide eating disorder and EMDR trauma therapy in Rockville, Maryland and virtually throughout Maryland and Virginia. We provide eating disorder recovery coaching via Zoom to people worldwide. Connect with us through our website at www.theeatingdisordercenter.com