{"id":2179,"date":"2026-09-15T16:46:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T16:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/?page_id=2179"},"modified":"2026-09-21T15:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T15:07:03","slug":"eating-recovery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/individual-therapy\/eating-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Embodied Eating Recovery Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-base-background-color has-background has-small-font-size has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53044467 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignfull is-style-text-display is-style-text-display--1\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Embodied Eating Recovery Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9fe2565e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/files\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-at-11_39_12-AM.png&apos;);background-position:43% 16%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-45da6b62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e0cdbe57\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.039rem, 1.039rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.88), 1.6rem);\"><strong>The Embodied Eating Recovery Program Offers Evidence-Based Individual Therapy for Adolescents (Ages 12+) and Adults Seeking Support with Eating, Body Image, and Related Concerns<\/strong>.<br><br>Concerns we can help with:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(1.039rem, 1.039rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.88), 1.6rem);\">Difficulty developing consistent or flexible eating patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(1.039rem, 1.039rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.88), 1.6rem);\">Preoccupation with food or weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(1.039rem, 1.039rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.88), 1.6rem);\">Restrictive eating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(1.039rem, 1.039rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.88), 1.6rem);\">Binge eating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(1.039rem, 1.039rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.88), 1.6rem);\">Body dissatisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-78bee44f wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-large-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/redcap.austin.utexas.edu\/surveys\/?s=KW3C9H899YMEYX98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b642138 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#baa28c33;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"alignwide is-style-text-subtitle has-xx-large-font-size is-style-text-subtitle--2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Our Approach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Treatment in the Embodied Eating Recovery Program is grounded in evidence-based approaches to eating disorders and body image concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-861ba8af wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-363aba3b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>For Adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-default has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">For adolescents (12 years old+), we offer&nbsp;<strong>Family-Based Treatment (FBT)<\/strong>, a well-established, evidence-based treatment for adolescent eating disorders in which parents and caregivers take an active, central role in supporting their teen\u2019s recovery at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-363aba3b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>For Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-default has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">For adults, our treatment draws on cognitive-behavioral approaches that focus on building consistent, flexible eating patterns, identifying and shifting the thoughts and beliefs that maintain disordered eating, and developing a more trusting relationship with hunger, fullness, and other body signals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">We draw on strategies such as self-monitoring, cognitive restructuring, exposure to feared foods and situations, and values-based behavioral change. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Because eating and body image concerns are rarely just about food, treatment also makes room for the emotional, relational, and identity-based factors that often accompany them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">We place a strong emphasis on <strong>regular monitoring and assessment.<\/strong> Weight and eating disorder symptoms are checked regularly in session, and patients complete brief questionnaires at regular intervals. This ongoing measurement helps patients and clinicians see what is changing and catch challenges early. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Care is individualized, such that every treatment plan is built collaboratively around each patient\u2019s specific concerns, goals, and readiness for change, and updated based on how treatment is going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide is-style-text-subtitle has-xx-large-font-size is-style-text-subtitle--3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">What to Expect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Treatment will begin with an&nbsp;<strong>initial consultation<\/strong>&nbsp;which will consist of an interview to understand your history, current concerns, and goals, along with a set of brief questionnaires that you will complete to help your clinician get a fuller picture of your experience. For adolescents, parents or caregivers take part in the consultation as well. After the consultation, the clinician will share their impressions and offer treatment recommendations. They will also discuss whether the clinic is a good fit for your needs. If it is, you may be offered the option to begin therapy services at the clinic. If not, we\u2019ll do our best to provide tailored referrals to other providers or clinics that may better suit your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Once paired with a clinician for therapy, you and your clinician will develop a personalized treatment plan. As a training clinic within The UT-Austin Department of Psychology, sessions are provided by doctoral students in clinical psychology under the close supervision of licensed faculty, giving patients access to current, evidence-based care at a reduced cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d470a8d1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-363aba3b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>Interdisciplinary Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-default has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Eating disorders affect both physical and mental health, and recovery is best supported by a team. Within that team, our clinic provides psychological care. Patients should expect that treatment will involve coordination with other providers, such as a physician or pediatrician for medical monitoring and, as needed, a registered dietitian or psychiatric provider. If you don\u2019t already have these supports in place, we will help connect you with them. Your clinician will also stay in contact with your other providers so that everyone on your care team is working toward shared goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-363aba3b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>Family &amp; Caregiver Involvement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-default has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Family members and other support people can play a powerful role in recovery. For adolescents, parents or caregivers are core members of the treatment team and are expected to attend sessions and actively support meals and recovery at home. Adult patients are also welcome to include partners, family members, or other trusted support people in treatment when it would be helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide is-style-text-subtitle has-xx-large-font-size is-style-text-subtitle--4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">How to Get Started<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>The Embodied Eating Recovery Program follows the same process as our other individual therapy services.<\/strong> Treatment will begin with an <strong>initial consultation<\/strong>&nbsp;which will consist of an interview to understand your history, current concerns, and goals, along with a set of brief questionnaires that you will complete to help your clinician get a fuller picture of your experience. For adolescents, parents or caregivers take part in the consultation as well. <br><br>After the consultation, the clinician will share their impressions and offer treatment recommendations. They will also discuss whether the clinic is a good fit for your needs. If it is, you may be offered the option to begin therapy services at the clinic. If not, we\u2019ll do our best to provide tailored referrals to other providers or clinics that may better suit your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-280724d3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:141px;border-top-right-radius:141px;border-bottom-left-radius:141px;border-bottom-right-radius:141px;background-color:#9aacb6bd;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Visit our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/individual-therapy\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/individual-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Individual Therapy<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;page to learn more about what to expect, current fees, and how to complete our online interest form. When completing the form, please indicate that you are interested in the Embodied Eating Recovery Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0460873d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-background-color has-background has-x-large-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/redcap.austin.utexas.edu\/surveys\/?s=KW3C9H899YMEYX98\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:51px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"229\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1834 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/files\/2025\/08\/banner_black-1024x229.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/files\/2025\/08\/banner_black-1024x229.png 1024w, https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/files\/2025\/08\/banner_black-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/files\/2025\/08\/banner_black-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/files\/2025\/08\/banner_black-1536x343.png 1536w, https:\/\/labs.la.utexas.edu\/psychology-clinic\/files\/2025\/08\/banner_black-2048x457.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-12b01542 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>The training clinic does not provide emergency services or medication management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embodied Eating Recovery Program The Embodied Eating Recovery Program Offers Evidence-Based Individual Therapy for Adolescents (Ages 12+) and Adults Seeking Support with Eating, Body Image, and Related Concerns. 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