Southern U.S. Eating Disorder
Clinics & Providers
**Please note, that while Live RecoverED provides free services (peer mentorship, support groups) the clinics & providers listed on this page have fees for their services.
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Clinic
Rock Recovery
Arlington VA & Virtual for VA
We offer a variety of eating disorder therapy services for teens and adults (ages 12+) across DC, MD and VA. With unique offerings like our meal support and body image groups, as well as traditional individual therapy, our team of experts is here to support you and your loved ones. We are in-network with CareFirst BCBS and Optum/UHC, and all of our programs are offered at sliding scale rates - just ask! If you live outside of DC, MD or VA or are looking to integrate faith into your recovery, we are still here to support you. See our nationwide faith-based support groups and community education programs for individuals seeking recovery support and their loved ones.
Clinic
Recovered & Restored
Telehealth for FL & SC
The journey to eating disorder recovery can feel scary, but healing is possible. If you're tired of feeling like your ED controls your life, stealing your energy, focus, and attention from every area of life, then you're in the right place! Even considering getting help is a huge step! So, let me tell you, "Girl, you're brave!" At Recovered & Restored, treating eating disorders is our passion. That’s why it’s the only thing we do! For teen girls and women struggling with an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or orthorexia, thinking about recovery and reclaiming their life feels overwhelming and scary. But it is possible! We are a team led by recovered individuals that will come ready each week to help you fight back against your disorder and restore your life to its fullest! We offer eating disorder therapy to all residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, South Carolina, Florida, and Connecticut.
Treatment Facility
Eating Recovery Center
Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas Florida- Virtual IOP North Carolina- Virtual IOP South Carolina- Virtual IOP Texas- Fort Worth, Austin, Plano, Houston, San Antonio, The Woodlands & Virtual IOP Virginia- Virtual IOP
Levels of care: Inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP, Virtual IOP *varies by location and state
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: VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, WV, KY, TN, AL, MS, AR, OK, TX
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.
Therapist
Anna Marie Ortiz, Ph.D.
Telehealth in all Southern States except LA
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
FL, AZ, CO, CA, IL, IN, VA, OH, WV, UT, TN, ID, MO, AL, TX, NY, PA,WI, NC, 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
FL, AZ, CO, CA, IL, MI, VA, OH, WV, UT, ID.
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
FL, AZ, CO, CA, MI, VA, MO, AL, TX
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.
Eating Disorder Recovery Coach
Sarah Lee
Dallas, TX & Virtual (globally)
Hello. I am so glad you found me! I am Sarah Lee, a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach who has owned and operated my own private practice in Dallas, TX since 2016. In that time, I’ve dedicated my efforts to supporting females of all ages globally as well as mentoring newer coaches—always providing a personalized experience. With four specialized coaching certifications, including one from the renowned Carolyn Costin Institute, my approach as an eating disorder recovery coach is a unique blend of personally lived experience in overcoming my own eating disorder, the special knowledge and skills gained through education, and my professional background. I work with all eating disorders, disordered eating, and body-image challenges, including but not limited to Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, Chronic Dieting, Compulsive Exercise, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, which are all part of my expertise. Additionally, upon request, I offer a faith-based approach for fellow-Christians and those seeking a relationship, recognizing God’s significance in the healing process. This is not work; it is my calling and passion! I dedicate myself to each beautiful soul I am honored to walk beside. My goal is to help all find the same freedom and gift of recovery I found and have helped countless others do the same. You may be afraid to reach out, and I understand that. Yet, I encourage you to believe me when I say recovery is possible!
Dietitian
Char-Lee Cassel, RD
FL, AZ, CO, CA, IL, MI, VA, NY, PA, TX
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
Garrett Pollert, PhD
Telehealth in all Southern States except LA
Dr. Garrett Pollert received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He works with adults from a variety of backgrounds and presenting difficulties, and has specialty knowledge in the areas of Eating Disorders, Depression, PTSD, and Anxiety. If you are experiencing difficulties with your emotions, or behavior related to your emotions, Dr. Pollert is likely able to help! However, it's important to note that Dr. Pollert works exclusively with adults over the age of 18.
Therapist
Savannah Landis, PsyD
Jacksonville, FL & Virtual for all Souther states except LA
Hi, I’m Dr. Savannah Landis! I am a licensed psychologist and I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and sport psychology. If you're battling an eating disorder, know this: you are not alone. I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to help you achieve a sustainable recovery. Additionally, I understand the unique challenges and pressures athletes face. With a background as a competitive athlete myself and my experience working with athletes, I speak your language and tailor my approach to your specific sport and needs. No matter your level or goals, I'm here to help you reach your peak performance and mental well-being. I'm all about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self. We'll celebrate your victories, big and small, and tackle challenges head-on.
Dietitian
Alex Winnicki MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD
Greenville, SC
Alex Winnicki MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD, is a performance dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics based in Greenville, SC. With a background in professional cycling and NCAA athletics, Alex brings extensive experience to athletes of all levels. Specializing in endurance sports, RED-s, and disordered eating/eating disorders, Alex focuses on health optimization as the foundation of performance. Alex is committed to helping his athletes improve not only their sports nutrition know how, but also strengthening their relationship with their body and food. Originally from Winston-Salem, NC, Alex transitioned from a career in welding and robot programming at John Deere-Hitachi to pursue professional cycling with the UCI team: Cyclus Sports p/b Starlight Apparel. It was during this time that Alex recognized the critical need for evidence-based nutrition education among athletes. After earning degrees in nutrition and dietetics from Appalachian State and Lamar University, Alex further refined his expertise as a Performance Dietitian and Gatorade SNIP Fellow at Northwestern University. For the past two years, Alex served as a Sports Dietitian and then Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition at Liberty University, as well as the Assistant Cycling Coach .
Dietitian
Allison Reddy, RD
Telehealth for FL & NC
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!
Therapist
Bobbie Arthur, LCSW, CEDS
Telehealth for KY - VERY Health
Bobbie has been working with eating disorders at all levels of care for 25 years, and is an IAEDP certified eating disorder specialist. Bobbie works to help patients create connection and values as cornerstones in their lives and recovery. She has supervised clinicians created curriculum and supported inpatient, residential and PHP staff and patients
Therapist
Kelsey Smith, LCSW
Telehealth for TX - VERY Health
elsey has been active in the field of eating disorders since 2009. She has over 10 years of experience in working on a multidisciplinary treatment team as a primary therapist providing individual, family and group therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings. Kelsey has been practicing as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) since 2016. She has advanced trainings and certificates in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). I am trained as a clinical social worker with an emphasis on interpersonal trauma and families. I believe in meeting an individual where they are and supporting them on an individual, family and community level. I value relationships and working together to develop skills and strategies to help one move toward a life that is most meaningful and true for them.
Dietitian
Lisa Rostek, RD
Telehealth for KY, TN, & TX - VERY Health
Lisa has worked in the eating disorder population at all levels of care. Her interest in the field started during graduate school. She spent 2 years as an inpatient, residential and partial hospitalization dietitian. She has spent the last 6 years working in the outpatient setting.
Therapist
Janine Ventura, LCSW
Telehealth for TX - VERY Health
Janine has nearly a decade of experience across the continuum of care and in various clinical capacities. Janine began her career as a therapist working at an inpatient eating disorders treatment center serving children, adolescents, and adults. She continued as a manager at a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program which focused on women’s issues, stage 1 trauma treatment, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She has also worked in private practice where she specialized in the above.
Therapist
Holly Love, LPC
Telehealth for TX - VERY Health
Holly has worked with individuals dealing with eating disorders since 2013 at residential, partial hospitalization, virtual intense outpatient, and outpatient levels of care. I enjoy collaborating with folks in their recovery, helping them identify their values and the people they want to connect with to help them move forward in their treatment goals. I like to work with them using the resources they already have while adding to or reinforcing skill sets from ACT, DBT, and mindfulness interventions. I also offer EMDR for trauma recovery as well as to help reduce the intensity of unwanted urges.
Therapist
Rocio Avila
Telehealth for TX - VERY Health
Rocio is a bilingual and multicultural therapist who has dedicated the last 13 years of her career to working with those struggling with mental health in the central Texas region. Rocio earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Texas State University San Marcos, where shegraduated Summa Cum Laude. Rocio’s experience includes managing clinical operations atmultiple levels of care, including acute inpatient psychiatric, and outpatient clinics. She has alsoserved on various hospital and company committees including bioethics, diversity inclusion andbelonging, and speciality therapy committees. Rocio has extensive experience in working withindividuals with severe mental illness, complex trauma, eating disorders and disordered eating,and acute crisis intervention. Rocio is passionate about working with Latina/o/x individuals andfamily systems and strives to educate, support, and empower others to promote healing.