Navigating Doctor’s Appointments During Eating Disorder Recovery

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At The Eating Disorder Center, we provide specialized therapy for eating disorders and body image issues in Rockville, Maryland, with services extending to Bethesda, Potomac, Gaithersburg, and Olney, as well as virtually across Maryland. We also offer support in Arlington, Virginia, throughout Virginia, and in Washington, D.C.

Our team uses evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients overcome eating disorders and body image challenges. Additionally, our clinicians incorporate creative and interactive strategies, such as worksheets, to encourage reflection and promote growth during the recovery process. One such worksheet is designed to be used during therapy sessions or as a take-home activity to reinforce key concepts between appointments.


The Challenges of Navigating Doctor's Appointments During Recovery

Seeking treatment for an eating disorder can be life-changing. While the journey to recovery brings many positive transformations, there are also challenges—one of which might be navigating environments and interactions with individuals who aren’t always well-informed about eating disorder recovery. These situations could include anything from a conversation with a friend who is dieting to a doctor's visit where your weight or food intake is commented on.

While therapy may equip you with the tools to set boundaries or manage these situations, certain encounters—especially with medical professionals—can be more difficult. It's important to remember that you deserve compassionate care that supports your recovery.


Advocating for Yourself During Doctor's Appointments

To help with this, we’ve created a handout focused on self-advocacy to guide you through doctor's appointments during eating disorder recovery. This resource encourages self-reflection, provides actionable steps, and helps you evaluate your experiences at the doctor’s office. It can be intimidating to speak up, especially when dealing with medical professionals, but it's crucial to advocate for yourself in order to receive the support and care you truly deserve.


Looking for More Specialized Support?

If you're looking for more personalized therapy, we’re here to help. At The Eating Disorder Center, we provide therapy for children, teens, and adults struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, ARFID, orthorexia, and compulsive exercise. Our team also specializes in treating eating disorders that co-occur with trauma, OCD, and mood disorders.

Our therapists are passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of eating disorder recovery and finding the right support team for each individual. We offer a free 15-minute consultation where you can connect with one of our experienced therapists to discuss your needs.

Give us a call at 301-246-6856 or fill out our contact form to schedule your consultation.

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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.

🌟 Available in MD, VA, DC, PA, NY, FL, and CA for eating disorder therapy
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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