Eating Disorders

🍽️ Types of Eating Concerns We Support

• Anorexia Nervosa: Intense fear of weight gain, restrictive eating, and significant weight loss

• Bulimia Nervosa: Bingeing followed by purging, excessive exercise, or restriction

• Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Eating large amounts of food with a sense of loss of control

• Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

• Orthorexia: Obsessive focus on "healthy" eating, often causing malnutrition or distress

• Disordered Eating: Emotional eating, chronic dieting, body dysmorphia, or obsessive food tracking

💬 Common Signs and Symptoms

• Preoccupation with food, weight, or body image

• Shame or secrecy around eating habits

• Restriction, bingeing, purging, or ritualistic food behaviors

• Physical signs like fatigue, dizziness, digestive issues, or missed periods

• Mood changes, irritability, or co-occurring anxiety and depression

🌿 Our Role in Eating Disorder Care

At VP Mindcare, we provide:

• Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis

• Medication management for co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, or OCD

• Close coordination with your therapist, dietitian, or treatment team

• Gentle psychoeducation on brain-body-nutrition relationships

• Support for recovery goals, whether full remission or symptom reduction

We do not provide inpatient or meal-support services, but we are a trusted partner for outpatient care and long-term stability.

💊 Medications That May Help

While no medication can "cure" an eating disorder, many individuals benefit from antidepressants, anxiolytics, or medications that reduce obsessive thoughts, support mood regulation, or aid in managing binge/purge urges.

We carefully consider weight neutrality and metabolic side effects when prescribing.

👥 Who We Work With

• Adults and teens (age 16+) with eating disorders or disordered eating

• Clients in recovery who need psychiatric maintenance care

• Individuals managing both ADHD or OCD and eating concerns

• Patients navigating post-bariatric surgery adjustments

• Those referred by therapists, dietitians, or IOP/PHP programs

🧭 What to Expect

1. Initial psychiatric evaluation, including mental health and physical history

2. Collaborative planning with your recovery team

3. Medication trials, if appropriate, with close monitoring

4. Regular follow-up to support mood, anxiety, sleep, and emotional regulation

📍Locations We Serve

• Lexington, KY

• Anchorage, AK

• Telepsychiatry across Kentucky and Alaska

🙋 FAQs

Do you treat eating disorders directly?
We provide psychiatric support as part of a larger treatment team. We are not a stand-alone eating disorder center, but we work closely with therapists and dietitians to support recovery.

Can I work with you if I’ve already been through treatment?
Yes. We often support clients after IOP, PHP, or residential care who need ongoing medication management and psychiatric follow-up.

What if I’m not sure I have an eating disorder, but I struggle with food?
You don’t need a diagnosis to get help. If food, weight, or body image are impacting your life, we’re here to listen and help you find the right next step.