Eating disorder treatment that works—delivered at home
Virtual, evidence-based care designed to achieve full recovery.
Lasting recovery
Lasting recovery is possible for everyone with an eating disorder
Covered by most insurance
All eating disorders treated
100% virtual
No waitlist
Who we help
We treat children, teens, and adults in all 50 states. Our providers are trained to treat all eating disorder diagnoses, as well as co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Equip treats people of all ages in all 50 states with all types of eating disorders.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)AnorexiaAvoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)Other specified feeding and eating disorder (OSFED)Bulimia 
You’re supported by a 5-person care team
Clinical expertise combined with lived experience gives you the comprehensive support you need.
TherapistFamily and individual therapy provides skills and support
Medical providerTrack progress and stay on top of medical issues
DietitianMeet nutritional goals and learn vital mealtime skills
Family mentorGet advice along the road to recovery from someone who’s been in your shoes
Peer mentor
Support, inspiration and understanding from a person in recoveryWhy Equip is different
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Dedicated multidisciplinary team
Evidence-based treatment—made virtual
Built on clinical expertise and lived experience
Lasting recovery
What patients say about Equip
Our patients are experiencing an early and sustained response to Equip treatment
Patients requiring weight restoration who reached their target weight
After 16 weeks
49%
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
After 1 year
75%
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
Average decrease in eating disorder symptoms
After 16 weeks
47%
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
After 1 year
66%
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
Our patients are getting better
After the first 8 weeks of treatment, Equip patients are well on their way to recovery
1lb
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
8 in 10
Patients report a decrease in eating disorder behaviors
74%
Of patients report improvements with depression or anxiety
We meet patients where they are
82%+
of patients and their families recommended Equip
75%
of patients requiring weight restoration reach their target weight within 1 year of Equip treatment
38%
of patients experience a reduction in eating disorder symptoms within the first 8 weeks of treatment
No formal diagnosis required
Equally effective whether or not you’ve had treatment before
Support for co-occurring conditions
Equip treatment is appropriate for all medically stable patients, including those who are considering residential care or another intensive, in-person option.
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Our independent research team regularly reports on our approach and outcomes.
Explore our most recent research on our blog.
We are in-network with most insurance plans
Plans include:
UnitedHealthCare, Optum, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Carelon, Centene
... and many more private and Medicaid plans
Why Equip is different
What makes Equip different
Our clinical leaders have deep experience treating eating disorders and conducting research in the field.
Many Equip team members have lived experience overcoming an eating disorder, including our amazing mentors who support patients and their families in treatment.
We use only the leading, evidence-based treatment approaches and rigorously monitor outcomes to ensure patients are getting better.
Every patient has access to a dedicated care team who provide support with therapy, nutritional counseling, medical care, mentorship, and more.
We integrate patients’ support networks into treatment, helping them build a recovery-supporting environment at home.
We meet patients where they are, and adjust treatment as needed to best support them through every stage of recovery.
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Why Equip is different
What to expect from Equip treatment
We get to know each patient and develop a tailored treatment plan that pulls from the leading evidence-based approaches to best meet their needs.
Patients and their loved ones meet with their treatment team as needed, getting support through therapy, nutritional counseling, medical care, mentorship, and more. Appointments are more or less frequent based on each patient’s needs.
We offer a wide range of support groups for patients and their loved ones to connect with others and learn helpful recovery skills. There are groups for different identities and with different focus areas.
Workshops provide an opportunity to dive deeper into a particular topic, like stress management, overcoming perfectionism, or going back to school.
All patients and their loved ones have access to Freeform, our evidence- based body image program.
We get to know each patient and develop a treatment plan that’s tailored to their unique needs, goals, and challenges. We pull from the leading evidence-based modalities to craft a personalized approach that works.
Learn more about our treatment approach
We rigorously monitor outcomes and use only the leading, evidence-based treatment modalities.
Our patients are experiencing an early and sustained response to Equip treatment
Patients requiring weight restoration who reached their target weight
After 16 weeks
49%
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
After 1 year
75%
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
Average decrease in eating disorder symptoms
After 16 weeks
47%
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
After 1 year
66%
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
Our patients are getting better
After the first 8 weeks of treatment, Equip patients are well on their way to recovery
1lb
Average weekly weight gain for those who need it
8 in 10
Patients report a decrease in eating disorder behaviors
74%
Of patients report improvements with depression or anxiety
Our work is getting attention
What's being said about Equip in the press
Equip is Saffran’s brainchild, created in collaboration with cofounder Erin Parks, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and researcher. Traditional mental health does not yet differentiate between treatment that feels good and treatment that actually works. The fully virtual platform is designed to make [treatment] accessible for anyone who has an eating disorder.
Read MoreThe first step is the most important
Getting started with treatment can be hard. Our team is here to make it easier.
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What Equip treatment
looked like for real patients
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*Data based on 2018-2019 projections
- Deloitte Access Economics. (2020). 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. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/striped/report-economic-costs-of-eating-disorders
- Auger, Nathalie et al. “Anorexia nervosa and the long-term risk of mortality in women.” World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) vol. 20,3 (2021): 448-449. doi:10.1002/wps.20904
- Klein, David A et al. “Eating Disorders in Primary Care: Diagnosis and Management.” American family physician vol. 103,1 (2021): 22-32.