Specialized, compassionate care for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other eating challenges.
Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, other specified eating disorders)
Individual, In person or Virtual
Weekly, Session length: 45–60 minutes
Nutrition counseling, medical monitoring, family therapy, group support
The most researched therapy for eating disorders; widely recommended in treatment guidelines
CBT-E, or Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a specialized form of CBT developed specifically for eating disorders. It addresses both the behaviors (such as restricting, bingeing, or purging) and the underlying thought patterns that keep these cycles in place.
Sessions are structured, goal-oriented, and collaborative. The therapist helps clients challenge rigid food and body rules, reduce compulsive behaviors, and replace them with healthier coping strategies. CBT-E is adaptable for adolescents and adults, and can be used in outpatient, residential, or partial hospitalization settings.
Supporting Lasting Change in Eating Disorder Treatment
Breaks the link between food rules, guilt, and disordered behaviors
Encourages healthier eating patterns and realistic body image
Replaces food or restriction as a way to manage stress with more supportive tools
Builds skills to prevent relapse after treatment ends
CBT-E is usually delivered over 20–40 sessions, depending on the severity of the eating disorder. Early sessions focus on creating regular eating patterns and reducing dangerous behaviors. Later sessions dive into body image concerns, perfectionism, and strategies to prevent relapse.
Homework might include keeping a food log, practicing new coping strategies, or challenging unhelpful thoughts in real time. The approach is collaborative clients set goals with their therapist and move at a pace that feels manageable.
Helping Individuals Manage and Understand Psychosis
Individuals with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder
Adolescents and adults seeking structured, evidence-based treatment
Those struggling with body image distress alongside eating issues
People in recovery who want relapse prevention tools
Families seeking a clear, supportive framework for their loved one’s care
Our Reason for Featuring This Approach
TruPaths features CBT-E because it is considered the gold standard for eating disorder treatment. Programs we highlight use licensed clinicians trained in CBT-E and combine it with medical, nutritional, and family support to provide whole-person care.
Recovery is possible. If you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, CBT-E offers a proven path to healing. Explore programs that integrate CBT-E with medical and nutritional support.
Recommendations are based on your location and recovery needs, including the programs you've explored, the services you've saved, and the filters you've used. We use this information to highlight similar treatment options so you never miss a trusted path forward.
