Eating Disorder Center of Montana

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Medical

Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Mindfulness Therapy

This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Music Therapy

Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.

Nutrition Counseling

Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Self-Harm

The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as “trauma.”