Eating Disorders

We are a virtual clinic licensed in Texas, New York, California, Washington, New Mexico, and Iowa, providing compassionate, discreet, and expert care for individuals struggling with eating disorders across these states.

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect your relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. These conditions can lead to severe emotional and physical consequences, but with the right treatment, recovery is possible.

At Polished Mind Psychiatry, we provide personalized care to help you heal both your mind and body in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

What is an Eating Disorder

An eating disorder is a mental health condition that involves unhealthy thoughts and behaviors around food, weight, and body image. These disorders are often connected to deeper emotional struggles, such as anxiety, trauma, or low self-esteem. Common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant or restrictive food intake disorder.

Eating disorders can impact physical health, emotional well-being, and daily life. Early diagnosis and treatment can help individuals move toward recovery and regain a sense of balance and self-acceptance.

Symptoms of Eating Disorders

Symptoms depend on the specific disorder but may include:

Intense fear of gaining weight or obsession with being thin
Restricting food or skipping meals
Episodes of eating large amounts of food followed by feelings of guilt
Using vomiting, laxatives, or overexercising to control weight
Withdrawal from social activities involving food
Frequent weight changes or rapid weight loss
Constant thoughts about calories, dieting, or food rules
Low self-worth or body dissatisfaction

If you or a loved one is experiencing these symptoms, it is important to seek help.

How We Diagnose Eating Disorders

We begin with a comprehensive virtual evaluation to understand your symptoms, eating habits, emotional patterns, and medical history. Our providers use screening tools and clinical interviews to determine the type and severity of the eating disorder. In some cases, we may recommend lab work to identify any physical health concerns caused by disordered eating. This thorough approach helps us create a care plan that is safe, effective, and tailored to your unique needs.

How We Treat Eating Disorders

At Polished Mind Psychiatry, we provide supportive, individualized care to help you recover emotionally and physically. We focus on helping you rebuild a healthy relationship with food and restore your overall well-being.

Your personalized treatment plan may include:

Medication management to support symptoms like depression, anxiety, or obsessive thinking
Therapy to address underlying emotions, improve self-esteem, and learn healthier ways to cope
Education to help you understand your condition and develop better eating habits
Guidance for improving sleep, reducing stress, and building daily structure
Ongoing follow-up appointments to track your progress and adjust treatment as needed

Recovery is a personal journey. We are here to support you every step of the way with compassion and care.

GeneSight Testing for Eating Disorders

Many individuals with eating disorders also experience depression, anxiety, or obsessive thoughts. GeneSight testing helps us understand how your body may respond to different psychiatric medications. This allows us to choose treatments that may be more effective and better tolerated based on your genetic profile.