A structured outpatient program for people who need evaluation, early intervention, step-down support after a higher level of care, or flexible virtual care that fits into everyday life.
We help identify eating disorder concerns early and provide structured support before symptoms become more severe. For people who are still being assessed, our goal is to clarify what’s happening and determine the right next step in care.
Eating disorder treatment often involves multiple providers, which can feel overwhelming for families. We coordinate care across therapists, dietitians, pediatricians, and psychiatrists so the process feels cohesive, supported, and easier to navigate.
We address more than eating behaviors alone. Our evidence-based approach supports emotional health, co-occurring concerns, and the day-to-day realities of recovery so patients can build a stronger foundation for lasting progress.
Eating disorder recovery is complex, and families are often left to navigate a fragmented system on their own. At PPG, we bring clarity to that process. Our outpatient program is designed to bridge the gap between standard weekly therapy and higher levels of care, offering evidence-based support for people who need early intervention or a structured transition home after treatment. We coordinate the care so families can focus on healing.
Structured outpatient support delivered face to face for patients who benefit from onsite care, direct assessment, and closer coordination with their treatment team. In-person visits can be especially helpful when a patient needs more hands-on monitoring, a fuller clinical read on progress, or support that works best with direct observation and collaboration.
Before treatment begins, we complete a thorough eating disorder evaluation to understand what is happening clinically and what level of support is needed. This may include a screening questionnaire, a detailed conversation about eating patterns and behaviors, a review of medical and mental health history, and coordination with other providers when needed. We also assess for medical risk and co-occurring concerns so we can recommend the safest, most appropriate next step in care.
For some people, evaluation confirms a diagnosis such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or ARFID. For others, it helps clarify whether symptoms are subclinical but still serious enough to warrant support. In every case, our goal is to provide a clear, evidence-based assessment and a treatment plan tailored to the person’s needs.
After evaluation, we match each person with the level of support that best fits their needs. If you’re unsure where to begin, a free consultation can help clarify the next step.
If eating, exercise, body image, or weight concerns are beginning to affect daily life, school, work, relationships, or physical health, it’s a good time to reach out. You do not need to wait until symptoms become severe to take the next step. In fact, research tells us that early intervention can make it easier to address concerns before they become more severe.
You should seek help sooner if you notice:
If you’re unsure whether what you’re seeing is a concern, checking in early is always the right choice.
Not sure if you or your loved one fits one of these categories?
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) offers some of the highest rates of long-term recovery for adolescents struggling with eating disorders. This highly structured, non-blaming approach empowers parents to take an active role in their child's recovery — temporarily taking charge of nutrition and meals to restore health at home, then gradually returning independence to the adolescent as they get better.
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is a therapeutic approach designed to help caregivers support loved ones struggling with mental health challenges. It provides caregivers with tools to respond to their loved one’s emotions with empathy, strengthen their connection, and reduce emotional distress.
Adolescent-Focused Therapy (AFT) focuses on improving self-esteem, self-efficacy, and motivation to engage in adolescent development in the context of Anorexia Nervosa. The goal is to support the adolescent in decreasing behaviors and thoughts that maintain the eating disorder while promoting the adoption of new skills that foster autonomy and sense of agency.
Enhanced CBT (CBT-E) is considered one of the most effective treatments for eating disorders in adults, and has been modified to involve parental support for adolescents. This approach works to identify and disrupt the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to eating, body weight/shape, and the self that maintain the individual’s eating disorder.
Exposure-based treatment for eating disorders is a cognitive behavioral approach that helps individuals confront and reduce fears, worries, and avoidance behaviors related to food, eating, body image, and weight.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps individuals regulate intense emotions, tolerate the distress and discomfort associated with eating, and improve their interpersonal relationships. It builds concrete skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation that interrupt the cycles maintaining disordered eating.
Clinical research consistently shows that Family-Based Treatment (FBT) offers the highest rates of long-term recovery for adolescents struggling with eating disorders. Discover how this highly structured, non-blaming approach utilizes the home environment to restore health and build a lasting foundation for wellness.
We begin by understanding symptoms, medical risk, and treatment needs so we can determine the most appropriate next step in care.
We work closely with your broader care team to create a streamlined treatment plan that feels organized and manageable, whether care is delivered in person or virtually.
We help patients and families create practical tools for recovery, relapse prevention, and lasting progress through ongoing outpatient support.
80%
of bulimia patients who begin treatment within the first five years achieve recovery
75%
of adolescents with anorexia nervosa show significant improvement through FBT
A structured nine-week program for adolescents with ARFID and the caregivers supporting them. Includes weekly family sessions and skills training.
Program details
Individual therapy for the full spectrum of disordered eating — anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, OSFED, and body-image concerns.
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Evidence-based family-based treatment (FBT / Maudsley) for adolescents — empowering parents as the primary agents of recovery.
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Eating Disorders Program
Dr. Rosen directs PPG’s Eating Disorders Program. A certified Family-Based Treatment (FBT) supervisor and former Mount Sinai faculty member, she treats adolescents and young adults and works closely with their families toward recovery from eating disorders.
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Scelsa specializes in anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ARFID and related behavioral challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults, and coaches parents to support their child’s progress.
Read full bio →Yes. When caught early, our evidence-based outpatient modalities (like FBT and CBT-E) act as an active preventive shield. By aggressively addressing behaviors and organizing a tight care team early on, we work to stabilize individuals in their home environment. This focus on early intervention is designed to prevent escalation to a Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or residential program, allowing your loved one to stay in school and with family.
In standard private practices, the exhausting burden of managing communication between different providers falls entirely on the family. At PPG, we handle the logistics for you. Under the direction of Dr. Heather Rosen, we provide comprehensive care coordination. We seamlessly communicate with your existing community providers—or leverage Dr. Rosen's vast professional network to help you assemble a trusted local team of dietitians and medical professionals—de-mystifying the clinical process completely.
For many patients, yes. Virtual outpatient treatment can provide structured, evidence-based support while making care easier to access and maintain. It may be a good fit for people who need flexibility, want to reduce travel, or are stepping down from a higher level of care. In some cases, in-person care may still be recommended based on clinical needs.
Yes, they can be helpful for some people, especially when the goal is to build a calmer, more supportive relationship with food and body image. Resources centered on body respect, self-compassion, and mindful eating may reinforce recovery-oriented habits and reduce shame. That said, they work best as a complement to professional eating disorder treatment, not as a substitute for therapy, medical care, or nutritional support.
Outpatient transition is a high-risk period for relapse, and returning straight to normal routines without support can feel overwhelming. We specialize in providing a structured step-down outpatient option. We collaborate directly with your discharging clinical facility to ensure absolute clinical continuity, offering the precise blend of independence and therapeutic scaffolding needed to keep recovery safely on track.
Yes. Eating disorders rarely exist in a vacuum; they are frequently fueled by underlying anxiety, depression, trauma, or OCD. Because Psychology Partners Group is a multi-specialty clinical practice, we don't just treat food behaviors. We integrate gold-standard therapies to address co-occurring conditions at the clinically appropriate time, ensuring a deeper, more comprehensive foundation for long-term recovery.
A few organizations can offer helpful support alongside eating disorder treatment. For example, NEDA provides education and support resources for people affected by eating disorders, ASDAH focuses on size-inclusive care and body respect, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics can be a useful source for nutrition guidance. These resources can complement treatment, but they are not a replacement for therapy, medical care, or nutritional support.
