Eating Disorder Treatment in Auburndale, FL

Common warning signs include rigid food rules, secretive eating, frequent weighing or mirror checking, fear of weight gain, distorted body image, binge episodes, purging behaviors, compulsive exercise, social withdrawal at meals, and significant weight changes. Any combination warrants a professional assessment.

Diagnosis begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that reviews your eating patterns, weight history, body-image concerns, mood, and medical status. We use DSM-5 criteria and validated screening tools, and coordinate labs and medical clearance with your primary care provider when indicated.

Yes. ExoMind TMS is FDA-cleared for binge eating disorder and uses non-invasive magnetic pulses to modulate reward and impulse-control circuits. Many patients report fewer binge episodes and reduced food preoccupation, often alongside improvement in co-occurring depression or anxiety.

SSRIs are FDA-approved for bulimia, lisdexamfetamine is FDA-approved for moderate to severe BED, and other agents are used off-label for restrictive eating, anxiety, and OCD overlap. Medication choices are individualized during psychiatric evaluation and reviewed regularly during medication management.

Yes. We provide outpatient psychiatric care for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, BED, ARFID, and OSFED. Patients who require a higher level of care, such as residential or inpatient treatment, are stabilized and referred to appropriate specialty programs and welcomed back for ongoing maintenance.

Yes. Effective eating disorder recovery typically combines psychiatry, psychotherapy, nutrition counseling, and medical monitoring. We collaborate closely with therapists, dietitians, and primary care clinicians so every part of your treatment plan is coordinated and consistent.