Comprehensive care for every eating disorder
Specialized treatment from people who understand exactly what you’re dealing with
What we treatOur team is trained to evaluate and treat a wide range of eating disorders, no prior diagnosis required. The most common eatings disorders we treat include:
AnorexiaAnorexia is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and extreme food restriction that often (but not always) results in a low body weight.
BulimiaAn eating disorder where someone uncontrollably eats large amounts of food followed by an effort to “purge” the food through vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or compulsive exercise.
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)An eating disorder characterized by difficulty eating enough food, enough variety of foods, or both, often due to sensory sensitivities, fear of negative outcomes, or a lack of interest in eating.
Binge eating disorder (BED)The most common eating disorder in the United States, BED is characterized by repeatedly eating a lot of food quickly in a way that feels out of your control, also known as binging.
Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)Previously called eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS), this is an umbrella diagnosis given to eating disorders that don't meet the specific criteria of other disorders.
AthletesAthletes experience eating disorders at higher rates and need special care.
Boys and menEating disorders in boys and men often go undiagnosed.
LGBTQIA+LGBTQIA+ folks have higher rates of eating disorders than their peers.
BIPOCIt’s often more difficult for non-white people to get proper diagnosis and care.
Co-occurring diagnoses
Eating disorders rarely occur in a vacuum, in fact most Equip patients having at least one co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis (such as anxiety, depression, or OCD). We provide whole-person care, treating co-occurring diagnoses as well as the eating disorder to set patients up for lasting recovery.Some of the most common physical effects of purging include:
- Discoloration and decay of the teeth
- Sore throat and temporary loss of voice
- Bleeding from the mouth
- Low blood pressure
- Heart arrhythmia
- Low heart rate
- Feeling cold often
- Chronic acid reflux
- Chronic diarrhea
- Chronic pain in the stomach
- Chronic cough
- Kidney failure
- Infertility
- Hormone disruptions
- Electrolyte imbalance
of Equip patients have at least one co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis
Eating disorders commonly occur with anxiety, depression, autism, OCD, SUDs, PTSD, and more
Bulimia's mortality rate is largely because it raises the risk of cardiac arrest (when the heart stops), or respiratory failure (when breathing stops).
Equip treats everyone— including underserved populations
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What Equip treatment looks likeOur model pulls from the leading evidence-based modalities to tailor treatment to each patient. Informed by decades of work in the field and lived experience, the Equip approach is designed with a singular focus: lasting recovery for all patients.
A dedicated, specialized care team treats every aspect of an eating disorder
You’re supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes a therapist, dietitian, medical provider, and mentors who have made it to the other side of recovery.
Virtual treatment means you don’t need to put life on pause
We take the leading eating disorder treatment modalities—CBT-E, DBT, FBT, and more—and bring them to patients. Treatment fits into your life, not the other way around.
Clinical expertise and lived experience give you human, outcome-driven care
Top experts in the field join forces with people who’ve been there (60% of our team has personal experience with an eating disorder) to deliver compassionate, data-driven care.
We help you identify and build a support network based on what works for you
We know recovery is possible for everyone with an eating disorder. It can be hard, but it’s worth it. We’ll keep you on track and support your every step.
A dedicated, specialized care team treats every aspect of an eating disorder
You’re supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes a therapist, dietitian, medical provider, and mentors who have made it to the other side of recovery.
Virtual treatment means you don’t need to put life on pause
We take the leading eating disorder treatment modalities—CBT-E, DBT, FBT, and more—and bring them to patients. Treatment fits into your life, not the other way around.
We help you identify and build a support network based on what works for you
We know recovery is possible for everyone with an eating disorder. It can be hard, but it’s worth it. We’ll keep you on track and support your every step.
Clinical expertise and lived experience give you human, outcome-driven care
Top experts in the field join forces with people who’ve been there (60% of our team has personal experience with an eating disorder) to deliver compassionate, data-driven care.
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