Three Eating Disorder Recovery Resources in Arlington, Virginia

By: Jennifer Rollin, LCSW-C, Therapist & Founder of The Eating Disorder Center

Living with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming. From intrusive thoughts about food and body image to feelings of shame or isolation, an eating disorder can cast a shadow over nearly every part of a person’s life.

Research shows that over 28 million Americans are affected by eating disorders, which can be life-threatening if left untreated (Deloitte Access Economics, 2020). Without access to effective care and community support, eating disorders can worsen—impacting physical health, mental well-being, and relationships.

As a therapist specializing in eating disorder treatment and the founder of The Eating Disorder Center, I’m passionate about helping individuals find the support they need. Having experienced an eating disorder myself, I deeply understand how painful and isolating it can be. My personal recovery journey fuels my mission to help others find healing and freedom.

If you or someone you care about is seeking eating disorder support in Arlington, Virginia, there are several excellent local resources that can help.


1. Rock Recovery

Rock Recovery is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting individuals affected by eating disorders. They offer various group programs, including meal support sessions, body image groups, and processing spaces. For those looking for faith-integrated recovery options, they also provide faith-based groups.

Their programs are available in-person in Arlington and virtually throughout Virginia, making them accessible and flexible.


2. Stay Strong Virginia

Stay Strong Virginia offers educational tools, advocacy, and emotional support to those facing eating disorders. They provide support groups for both individuals and caregivers, along with a variety of resources like online screenings, educational content, and meal support videos.

Founded by a mother whose daughter experienced an eating disorder, this organization is built on a strong desire to connect families with vital resources. They also offer materials in Spanish and information on the dangers of malnutrition.


3. The Eating Disorder Center

The Eating Disorder Center offers specialized therapy for adolescents and adults with eating disorders in Arlington, Virginia. Our team supports those dealing with conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, compulsive exercise, and OSFED. We also provide treatment for related concerns like co-occurring OCD and trauma.

While our main office is located in Rockville, Maryland, we serve clients across Virginia through virtual therapy sessions, including those in Arlington.

Our therapists are not just clinically skilled, many also have personal or family experience with recovering from an eating disorder. We take an active, hands-on approach to treatment, including goal-setting, between-session activities, and in-session food exposures when appropriate. We’re here to help clients rebuild their relationship with food, body, and self.


There Is Hope. Eating Disorder Recovery Is Possible

Eating disorders are treatable, and recovery is absolutely achievable with the right support. Specialized therapy and community resources play a key role in finding freedom from an eating disorder.

We hope these local Arlington, Virginia recovery resources provide a helpful starting point on your journey to healing.

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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 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

​References:

• Deloitte Access Economics. The Social and Economic Cost of Eating Disorders in the United States of America: A Report for the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders. June 2020. Available at: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/striped/report-economic-costs-of-eating-disorders/