Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder in Rockville, MD and the DC Metro Area

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

If you are searching for treatment for binge eating disorder in Rockville, MD or throughout Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C., you are not alone. Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States, yet it is frequently misunderstood or minimized. Many people experience shame and guilt surrounding binge eating. However, it is not your fault that you are struggling.

Binge eating disorder is not a “willpower” issue. It is a serious mental health condition, and effective treatment is available. Living with binge eating disorder is exhausting. You deserve to be free of struggling with food. 

At The Eating Disorder Center, we provide specialized treatment for binge eating disorder for individuals and families in Rockville and surrounding Maryland and Virginia communities.  We also provide binge eating disorder therapy serving Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Florida, and California.


What Is Binge Eating Disorder?

Binge eating disorder involves recurring episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period of time while feeling a loss of control. These episodes are typically followed by intense shame, guilt, or emotional distress.

You can learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and care options on our binge eating disorder treatment page.

Common signs of binge eating disorder include:

• Eating much faster than normal 
• Eating past the point of physical fullness
• Eating large amounts of food that are much more than a “typical” person would eat in a short period of time
• Eating alone due to embarrassment
• Feeling ashamed, depressed, or distressed afterward

Binge eating disorder affects people across all body sizes and backgrounds. Many of our clients seeking binge eating disorder treatment in Rockville, MD, Bethesda, Potomac, and McLean appear outwardly successful while struggling privately with food.


Why Binge Eating Disorder Is Not About ‘Self Control’

Many individuals seeking binge eating disorder treatment in high achieving communities like Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, McLean, or Arlington carry a deep sense of self blame. They often believe they should be able to “fix” the problem through “discipline” or dieting.

In reality, binge eating behaviors often develop as subconscious coping strategies for stress, anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, or chronic dieting. Food can become one of the only reliable ways to regulate emotions or decompress after long days and high expectations.

This is why effective eating disorder therapy focuses on understanding the function of binge eating rather than trying to control it through food rules.


Evidence Based Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder

Therapy is one of the most effective treatments for binge eating disorder. At The Eating Disorder Center, our clinicians specialize in treating BED using evidence based, weight inclusive approaches.

Treatment may include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps reduce binge episodes by addressing patterns between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Clients work toward more consistent eating and less shame around food.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps individuals tolerate urges and emotional discomfort without acting on binge eating behaviors. This approach is especially helpful for clients who feel stuck in cycles of control and burnout.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT skills support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and impulse control, which can be particularly helpful when binge eating is connected to anxiety or mood swings.

Trauma Informed Therapy
For some individuals, binge eating is linked to trauma or chronic stress. Trauma informed care addresses underlying experiences while maintaining safety and autonomy.

Our work is grounded in weight inclusive eating disorder treatment. We take a HAES informed approach to care.


What Recovery From Binge Eating Disorder Can Look Like

Recovery from binge eating disorder is not about perfection. Clients often describe recovery as:

• Fewer or no binge episodes-to eventually not bingeing at all 
• More regular and consistent eating
• Less urgency or fear around food
• Improved emotional coping skills
• Reduced shame and self criticism
• Greater trust in internal cues

Specialized Binge Eating Disorder Treatment in Rockville, MD and Surrounding Areas

The Eating Disorder Center is a specialized therapy practice offering treatment for binge eating disorder in Rockville, MD and across the D.C. metro area.

We work with clients from Maryland communities including:

• Rockville
• Bethesda
• Potomac
• Chevy Chase
• North Bethesda
• Kensington
• Silver Spring

We also serve clients throughout Virginia, including:

• McLean
• Arlington
• Alexandria
• Vienna
• Great Falls
• Falls Church

You can explore care options by state on our Maryland and Virginia location pages.

For clients who prefer virtual care, we also offer telehealth therapy.


Take the Next Step

​If you are searching for treatment for binge eating disorder in Rockville, MD, or in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Florida, and California- specialized help is available.

Binge eating disorder can feel isolating and overwhelming, but full recovery is possible with the right support.
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To learn more or to schedule a consultation, visit www.theeatingdisordercenter.com.

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Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LCSW-C (she/her), is an award-winning eating disorder therapist and the founder of The Eating Disorder Center, a specialized therapy practice for eating disorders and body image concerns. Jennifer uses ACT, CBT, and DBT to help clients find freedom from eating disorders and body image struggles.  Jennifer is recognized as a leading eating disorder expert and was named one of the top professionals in the field by a premier treatment center. She is the recipient of the Best of Bethesda Award for Best Individual Therapist (2025) and the Best of Rockville Award (2020–2024). She helps clients to live full, meaningful lives, beyond food and body image concerns.

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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