Midwest Eating Disorder
Clinics & Providers
(Excluding WI & MI)
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Virtual Treatment
Equip Health
Virtual for all 50 states
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’s model is adapted from family-based treatment (FBT), which research shows is the most effective eating disorder treatment for young people.
Virtual Treatment
Within Health
Virtual PHP, IOP, & Outpatient Available for: ND, NE, IA, IL, IN, OH
Remote care means having access to your Clinical Care Team at your fingertips, keeping you connected to those who are prioritizing your recovery—all in the comfort of your own home. Feel supported throughout your recovery journey with registered dietitians, therapists, nurses, your peers, and more.
Clinic
Saint Sophie's Psychiatric Center
Fargo, ND
At Saint Sophie's Psychiatric Center, we offer several treatment options for those diagnosed with an eating disorder. Treatment modalities include: Individual Psychotherapy Group Therapy ( Young Women’s Clinic) Nutritional Counseling Family Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Medication Management Telehealth Appointments
Therapist
Anna Marie Ortiz, Ph.D.
Telehealth in all Midwest States except IA
Dr. Ortiz is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in: Specialties: Eating disorders, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and borderline personality disorder. Experience: Private practice, outpatient clinics, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, and inpatient hospital settings. Approach: Evidence-based and personalized therapy, grounded in the latest research. For those interested in working on eating or body image concerns, I work from a health at every size (HAES) framework. Therapeutic modalities used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Based Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Style: Warm, collaborative, and tailored to individual client needs. Dr. Ortiz is passionate about helping clients move beyond feeling stuck, fostering a space for exploration and growth toward a more meaningful life. Dr. Ortiz's dedication to delivering high-quality care extends to her research, which focuses on developing and testing innovative treatments for eating and anxiety disorders.
Dietitian
Tracy Brown, RD
IL, IN, OH, MO, NE
Hi, I'm Tracy! I’m a somatic nutrition therapist, registered licensed dietitian and attuned eating coach in private practice providing in-person, phone and online counseling since 2006. I usher people on a soul level… Because I believe not wanting to be in the body is a way of protecting oneself, so the work is about nourishing the nervous system to feel safe enough to drop in to feel emotion to actually heal. Changing the food becomes an “of course eating is easier now” as flow becomes more a way of operating. I specialize in treatment of eating disorders and eating problems for both adults and children as well as issues related to over-extending the body, including adrenal fatigue, hormone issues, PCOS and gut health. I routinely teach intuitive eating workshops and disordered eating related talks throughout Florida, including University of Florida and Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL, Flager College, St. Augustine, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft Myers, FL. I am also the guest Nutrition Therapist for Feast, an online intuitive eating program and have appeared on many podcasts featuring topics on Intuitive Eating, Trauma healing, Positive body image and Recovery. I believe what healing food and weight concerns is really about is deciding to live fully human in the diverse and amazing bodies we have. Living and Feeling fully with courage and being dedicated to the fullest expression of who we are is the point.
Dietitian
Amy, RD
IL, OH
Amy has been an RD for over 20 years. She has been blessed with a variety of professional experiences such as Corporate Wellness Dietitian, Associate Professor, Research Consultant, Clinical Dietitian and is now humbled to be doing nutrition counseling. She also delights in being on the board of BodyBloved that provides opportunities to heal one’s relationship with body image, food, and fitness (https://www.bodybloved.com/). She believes that evidenced based science, health behavior theory and best practice make a boom for supporting behavior change. Through her own diet struggles, she now proclaims the good news about Health at Every Size and the non-diet approach. Having experienced an eating disorder at a noticeably young age and then dabbling in disordered eating for many years thereafter, freedom rang when she started practicing the truths behind the non-diet approach. Her own struggles have equipped her with compassion, empathy, and realistic recommendations for those she works with. Additionally, her past research focused on emotional eating and nutrition interventions using the non-diet approach. As she sits in the middle of mid-life, she has a heart that cries out to women who are experiencing symptoms related to perimenopause (and men too in this mid-life stage). Going through her own struggles with the side effects of perimenopause, she wants to scream out the message that YOU ARE NOT CRAZY. What you are going through is real. Her mother, having gone through her own issues, is a strong encourager of seeking out help beyond what appears to be the traditional. Amy believes that this support is vital to everyone and that life is much better when one realizes YOU ARE NOT ALONE. She believes in extra self-care in all seasons of life and especially this one. As she reflects on her life with disordered eating, she is grateful that she was healed of that and wants to help those that struggle. It is enough to go through drastic bodily changes in the second half of life nevertheless having to struggle with food, body image, and physical activity. Finally, she is the wife to an amazing, hot hubs and a mama to 3 amazing kids, one of which came home from China through adoption recently. Faith, family, and friends are the top blessings in her life. (Although on many days you can see her on the struggle bus attempting to do mid-life and multitask😉). Amy loves walking, waking to morning devos and coffee, and sitting by the water. Her hope for those with strongholds related to food, body image, and physical activity, is that they will be set free to live the life they were called to live!
Dietitian
Mackenzie, RD
MO,
McKenzie is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and her Master’s in Public Health from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. She determined at a young age that diet culture affected her friends and family and knew that she wanted to help bring truth and freedom to those around her. McKenzie has experience working in both eating disorder treatment and mental health treatment centers. She desires to walk alongside and guide individuals to find their ultimate food and body freedom. Being a certified intuitive eating counselor, she enjoys helping restore relationships with food and body image to a natural, instinctive state. Her desire is to help individuals connect with their food, body, and mind in a soulful way. McKenzie enjoys the outdoors and loves activities like hiking, walking at the beach, picnics, and riding bikes around the neighborhood. She loves traveling to new places and seeing different cultures but most of all loves doing life with her family and friends.
Dietitian
Char-Lee Cassel, RD
IL
Char-Lee Cassel is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist and a clinical exercise physiologist. She received her Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Washington State University in 2016. She practices nutrition therapy for eating disorders in Elverson, PA, has developed intuitive eating courses and is a co-host of the Intuitive Eating for Christian Women Podcast. Char-Lee has personal experience recovering from disordered eating and professional experience walking alongside others to do the same. She celebrates body diversity and values peoples lived experiences. She takes a gentle approach to nutrition and believes there is room for all foods in a healthy eating pattern. Char-Lee is a wife and a mom of two boys, a big dog, and a flock of chickens. She’s a huge fan of donuts, mountains, and gardening. Her favorite place is out on the lake in her kayak or anywhere she can explore the world with her kiddos.
Dietitian
Karis, RD
Coming soon
Karis is a registered dietitian nutritionist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado and her Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin Stout. Having walked through her own struggles with food and body image, she found a passion for helping others heal their relationships with food and their bodies and strives to proclaim truth in a culture that teaches image-based value. Karis has a special heart for adolescent, college-age, and pregnant women who wrestle with the lies fed to them about food and body. She believes that food is and should be an enjoyable part of life that connects us to others, our own bodies, and our culture. Karis seeks to walk alongside each individual as they discover and explore their own story regarding food and their body. These narratives are powerful lenses through which we see ourselves, and they desperately need compassion. Karis is a lover of mountains, coffee, good books, and good company. She enjoys learning about different cultures and their traditions (check out the Swedish word “Fika”). You can find her enjoying the morning sun and laughing at most dad jokes and puns. Passionate about emotional and relational connection, Karis enjoys studying the science of interpersonal relationships, including attachment theory, love styles, etc.
Therapist & Dietitian
Kaitlyn Pscodna, MSW, LGSW, RDN, LDN, CSSD
Social Work: Minnesota Dietitian Services: See states below Minnesota, Florida, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Michigan, Arizona, New Jersey, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, California, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Indiana, Alaska, Hawaii, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Eating Disorder and Sport Dietitian | Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Therapist
Casey Schaff, MS, LPCC
Bismark, ND
Casey is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is committed to meeting his clients wherever they may be struggling most. From teens to adults, he uses a collaborative approach to healing, incorporating the modalities of Reality Therapy and Choice Theory along with traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Casey’s goals are to help others take control of their lives by using a variety of means that work for the individual. The scope of Casey’s practice includes helping with anxiety, depression, stress management and other emotional and behavioral related concerns. He has trainings with binge eating and body image issues and specific interests in the areas of sport/performance related issues, Christian values, and couples/marital counseling. Finding a person comfortable talking about religious and personal issues can be complex and challenging. Casey has the ability to incorporate your values system into counseling.
Therapist
Vicki Burgess, MS, LPCC
Fargo, ND
My special areas of interest include anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. While I work with clients across all developmental stages, my passion lies in working with young children (twelve and under) and adults. I find joy in witnessing young minds grow and learn through play and art, and I incorporate a similar approach in therapy sessions.
Dietitian
Alissa Mick, RD
Telehealth for KS- Berry Street
As a Registered Dietitian specializing in performance and sports nutrition, as well as eating disorders and disordered eating patterns, I am dedicated to helping individuals learn how to properly fuel their body and develop a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. My mission is to provide evidence-based, holistic nutrition guidance to create sustainable and personalized nutrition plans to support my clients' unique goals and lifestyles. I hold a Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Sensory Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics with a minor in Kinesiology. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in sports performance nutrition and motivational interviewing to empower clients to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Outside of my professional life, I have a deep appreciation for the outdoors and enjoy activities such as biking, camping, hiking, disc golf, and snowboarding. I also love spending time cooking, and baking new tasty recipes! My personal interests in these areas not only fuel my love for nutrition, but also help me understand why nutrition plays such in important role our everyday life. By combining my professional expertise with my personal interests, I strive to inspire and support my clients on their journey to optimal health and performance.
Dietitian
Gabrielle Van Hoet, RD
Telehealth for KS- Berry Street
Gabrielle earned her Bachelor of Science in nutrition from the Univ. of Alabama in 2018. She became a Registered Dietitian the same year. She gained experience in Performance Nutrition throughout her time there working with the Univ. of Alabama athletics department. Gabrielle is proud to state that her 1st full-time position as a Performance Dietitian was at North Carolina State Univ. From there, Gabrielle earned her Master of Science in Kinesiology (emphasis on strength & conditioning) at the Univ. of Georgia in 2021. She became a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) as well as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) the same year. Since then, Gabrielle has gone on to fuel collegiate athletes at Kansas State Univ. as well as our troops with the Department of the Army. Gabrielle also has experience in supporting those with disordered eating/eating disorders. While Performance Nutrition was always a passion, Gabrielle admits her passion for this field of nutrition was not so apparent. She was hesitant to support this population following her own struggles with her relationship with nutrition in her adolescent years, but, now, she is passionate about supporting these individuals. Gabrielle gained experience with this population at an Eating Disorder clinic offering residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient programs. Gabrielle is familiar with the significant role an unhealthy relationship with nutrition can have on health as well as with the struggle to find this balance so she knows it takes a village. Gabrielle welcomes working with other practitioners for those clients looking for multidisciplinary coordination. Gabrielle has a passion for using nutrition to support the goals of her clients. It is her mission to not only educate her clients on the best nutrition practices to support their full potential, but to also support them through their own path to the best possible relationship with nutrition. If you are an individual struggling with your relationship with nutrition....If you are an individual who simply needs guidance to support a healthy body... If you are an individual that needs nutrition to fuel athletics.... Or if you do not fall into any of these categories, but think I might be a good fit for you - welcome. I promise that if I am not the best Registered Dietitian for you, I will help you find the one that is.
Dietitian
Sophia Jones, RD
Telehealth for KS
Hey there! I've been a Registered Dietitian for 7 years and have worked in multiple settings including acute care, inpatient rehabilitative, and an outpatient eating disorders clinic. My passion for helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies was born after a decade long personal battle with disordered eating and compulsive exercise patterns. Now that I am walking in freedom from the bondage of diet culture and fully embracing body acceptance (all while still chasing performance goals in endurance sports), it is my deepest joy to show others the path into a more satisfying and fulfilling health journey. In my personal life, I am married to a lumberjack entrepreneur and have two wild kiddos that forever keep me on my toes. I am obsessed with ultra trail running/hiking and daydream about living in the mountains someday. Currently tackling the Tour du Mont Blanc through France, Switzerland and Italy (and eating all the delicious food along the way) is at the top of my bucket list.
Dietitian
Anna Fowble, RD
Telehealth for IN- Berry Street
Anna's journey began as a college rower and nutrition major, where her passion for sports nutrition ignited, leading her to earn a master's in Sports Nutrition. Working in various college athletic departments, she recognized the need for specialized skills in treating eating disorders among athletes. After years of additional training and experience, Anna now expertly combines her dual passions: Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating and Sports Nutrition. Anna's mission is to heal individuals' relationships with food, exercise, and their bodies through transformative, experiential education rooted in HAES, weight inclusivity, and trauma-informed care. She provides a safe, non-judgmental, and hopeful space that supports and empowers change. Her personalized, therapeutic approach guides clients through an in-depth exploration of their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors concerning food and movement, aiming to uncover the roots of their relationship with nutrition and exercise for a more compassionate and healthy mind-body connection. Anna holds a BS in Dietetics, Nutrition, and Food Management from Murray State University and an MS in Exercise/Performance Nutrition from Florida State University. She has been a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) for over 15 years. Originally from Kentucky, Anna has lived in Florida, Georgia, Lyon (France), and now resides in Dallas, Texas. She loves traveling with her family, being outdoors, riding her bike, and practicing yoga. Her most memorable bike ride was in Alaska, where she saw a mother moose with her calf in the wild.
Dietitian
Allison Reddy, RD
Telehealth for IL
I am a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and a lover of food, baking, and gentle movement/excercise. I enjoy helping people recover from eating disorders and disordered eating through a weight inclusive, Health at Every Size®, all foods fit, and intuitive eating lens. I love working with clients who struggle with their relationship with food and body. It is crucial to create a judgement free and compassionate space of curiosity to unpack big feelings many people have around food and their bodies and much more!
Dietitian
Connelly Dakil, RD
Telehealth for IN- VERY Health
With nearly a decade of experience as a Registered Dietitian, Connelly has truly found her niche in specializing in eating disorder treatment. She has worked extensively with adults, adolescents, and children facing challenges related to Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Other Specified Eating Disorders, and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Currently, she works for Eating Recovery Center’s Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program and also sees patients at the outpatient level with VERY, where she strives to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those she supports. I strive to offer personalized support for those seeking to improve their relationship with food. Whether you are transitioning from a higher level of care or brand new to treatment, my goal is to create a safe space where we can work together to enhance your comfort with food, body image, and self-acceptance. My approach is patient-centered, weight-inclusive, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I embrace an all-foods-fit philosophy and am well-versed in Intuitive and Mindful Eating.
Dietitian
Jill Heaton, RD, CEDS
Telehealth for IN - VERY Health
Jill has worked in the field of eating disorder treatment since 2015. While most of her experience included working with the child and adolescent population in residential, inpatient, and partial hospitalization levels of care, Jill has experience working with all age groups and various ED diagnoses. Currently, Jill works with adults as well as older adolescents with ARFID and other ED diagnoses. Jill recently completed specialty training for treatment of ARFID, and enjoys working with clients with this diagnosis, taking approaches based on each client’s individualized needs.
Dietitian
Logan Smith, RD
Telehealth
Hi! I’m Logan Smith, Registered Dietitian and fellow ex yo-yo dieter. I work specifically with clients who want to achieve food freedom, work on their relationship with food through eating disorder recovery, learn about nutrition to improve their health, achieve wellness and ditch the diet mentality for good. I struggled for years with yo-yo dieting and disordered eating, so I get it! I was stuck in the vicious cycle of starting the latest diet to be “healthy” and to control my weight, only to feel out of control with food and unavoidable weight cycling. Then, I would compensate by exercising more and eating less. I tried every form of dieting you can imagine; from counting calories & macros to the military diet, whole30 & more. Because of this, I can assure you that diets do not work long term. They also leads to disordered eating and eating disorders is many cases. Dieting lead me to becoming obsessed with “what should I eat?” and “how much should I eat?” Once I worked on healing my relationship with food and movement, my overall health improved drastically. I went from an average energy level of 6/10 (with the help of lots of caffeine) to a 9/10 on average! Yo-yo dieting is the strongest indicator of weight gain and increases the risk of developing certain diseases. So ask yourself, why is dieting still recommended to improve health? With my nutrition counseling approach, I will help you ditch dieting for good AND help you improve your overall wellness. Constantly worrying about what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat isn’t how it’s meant to be. I will help you enjoy eating again, stress and guilt-free in a way that works for you. Nutrition isn’t supposed to be this complicated. Join me in creating a healthy relationship with food.
Dietitian
Kelsey Shriner RD
Telehealth for Ohio
Kelsey Shriner is a seasoned professional in the field of dietetics, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and behavioral health. With a decade of experience across various treatment settings, Kelsey has developed a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding disordered eating behaviors and their impact on individuals' physical and mental well-being. Throughout her career, Kelsey has worked tirelessly in all levels of care, including inpatient, residential, partial-hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Her expertise spans a wide spectrum of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, OSFED (Otherwise Specified Eating and Feeding Disorder), and ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). In recent years, Kelsey has found her calling in supporting individuals grappling with binge-eating disorder and those trapped in cycles of extreme dieting and weight fluctuations. She is dedicated to not only addressing the medical complications associated with these conditions, such as pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, but also providing holistic support to promote a healthy relationship with food and foster sustainable lifestyle changes. Driven by a deep-seated passion for helping others, Kelsey welcomes individuals from all walks of life who seek to navigate their struggles with disordered eating and reclaim peace with their bodies and food. She firmly believes that nutrition interventions should not be approached as quick fixes but rather as tools for long-term health and wellness, adaptable to life's inevitable changes without compromising one's relationship with food. Kelsey's academic journey includes graduating magna cum laude from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. She further enriched her education through a rigorous dietetic internship program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, completing 1,200 hours of supervised practice. Outside of her professional endeavors, Kelsey finds solace in the pages of mystery and historical fiction novels, cherishing moments spent with her loyal companion, Monkey, her beloved pup. She relishes the opportunity to reconnect with cherished friends during weekend getaways, cherishing these moments of connection and rejuvenation. With her unwavering dedication and compassionate approach, Kelsey Shriner continues to make a profound impact on the lives of those she serves, empowering them to embark on a journey towards holistic well-being and self-discovery.
Therapist
Casey Schaff, MS, LPCC
Fargo, ND
My intention as a therapist is to create a safe, genuinely compassionate space to help you process through concerns, learn skills to help reduce symptoms, and improve the areas of your life that have been affected by concerns. I offer individual services during daytime and evening hours to adults 18+. I have training in IFS, CBT, EFIT, DBT, MI, person-centered care, and trauma-informed care. I love to individualize services to your needs and come up with creative ideas to help you get to where you want to be. I firmly believe you are the expert on you, so let's collaborate to help you get you to a better place in your journey! Areas of Expertise Individual Counseling Eating Disorders LGBTQIA+ Abuse and Trauma Substance Abuse Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Cognitive Therapies for Negative Thinking Women's Issues Guilt and Shame Life Transitions Grief & Loss
Therapist
Vicki Burgess, MS, LPCC
Fargo, ND
As a mental health counselor and substance use counselor I have enjoyed walking alongside my clients who are striving to improve the quality of their life. It is my goal to work with my clients to achieve their goals. We all need a little help, encouragement, and guidance at times; I am looking forward to helping you achieve your goals and live your best life. I have been trained in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Care and Trauma-Informed Care. I would love the opportunity to work with you and to assist in your journey to become a better you. Life is a journey! You don’t have to walk it alone. Areas of Expertise Substance Abuse as a Dual Diagnosis Religion/Faith Based issues Co-Dependency Conflict Management Domestic Violence Eating Disorders Buying/Spending/Gambling issues Financial Concerns Geriatric Issues LGBTQ Counseling Medical Issues OCD Pain Management Veteran Issues Women's Issues Work related Issues Smoking Cessation Anger Management Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Guilt and Shame Life Transitions Grief & Loss PTSD
Therapist
Caylor Hunt, LPC, LPCC
Fargo, ND
I work with people who struggle with mood disorders, life transitions, career counseling, marriage/couples counseling, personality disorders, eating disorders, stress management, and coping skills. I use DBT, CBT, and ACT. I also use a person-centered, humanistic theoretical orientation. My hobbies are diamond art, coloring, TV watching, video games (pokemon, Minecraft, etc.), all things Harry Potter, metal music, and most importantly - cats!