Eating Disorder Treatment of Anorexia and Bulimia

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Brentwood, TN (scan down)

The Renfrew Center of Tennessee

Day Treatment Program; Intensive Outpatient Program; Outpatient Groups; Individual, Family & Couples Therapy; Nutrition Consultation, and Psychiatric Consultation (*Residential, Extended Care, Transitional Living, and Emotional Eating programs available at other locations).

1624 Westgate Circle, Suite 100, Brentwood, TN

Office: 1-800-RENFREW or 615-221-7076

Website: www.renfrewcenter.com

Email:  info@renfrewcenter.com

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1985

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale

The Renfrew Center is the country’s first residential eating disorder and women’s mental healthcare treatment facility with locations in Philadelphia and Radnor, PA; Coconut Creek, FL; New York, NY; Connecticut; New Jersey; North Carolina, and Tennessee. Renfrew specializes in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.

The Renfrew Center has a comprehensive approach to mental health issues and experienced staff members who specialize in the psychology of women and men. The Center's treatment programs respect each client's individuality and encTheirage active participation in their own growth and recovery. Treatment is designed to be collaborative rather than imposed, interactive rather than passive and personal rather than distant or neutral. The Renfrew Center's innovative programs emphasize the value and healing potential of healthy interpersonal relationships.

After an assessment, treatment goals and plans are developed in collaboration with the client and her referring therapist if applicable. Their goal is to provide the appropriate level of treatment based on each client's situation and to facilitate timely transitions to less intensive levels of care. Most insurance policies accepted.

 

 

Chattanooga, TN (scan down)

Center for Eating Disorders at Focus Healthcare

Program includes: Inpatient, Residential Treatment, Medical Evaluation, Coaching, Outpatient, Nutritional Counseling, Holistic Healing, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling

7429 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN

Additional Communities Served: National Treatment Center, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Nashville, South Carolina, Memphis

Website: www.FocusCenterForEatingDisorders.com

Email: Admissions@FocusTN.com

Office: 800-675-2041

Center For Eating Disorders at Focus Healthcare of Tennessee brings a whole person wellness approach to the treatment of Eating Disorders. The clinical program is based on the work of Dr. Anita Johnston, world renowned speaker and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon. Their curriculum includes group therapy 7 days a week, nutritional counseling, meditation, yoga, art therapy, life skills, food and feelings, mindful meals, individual and family sessions. Their curriculum reflects the importance we place on addressing the physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual aspects of the illness.

Center for Eating Disorders at Focus Healthcare of TN treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adult women. They also work with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance

Focus Healthcare is licensed by The Department of Mental Health, State of Tennessee, and accredited by JCAHO. We believe recovery is possible, treating women with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercisers, obesity, night eating syndrome, compulsive overeating, obsessive compulsive disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder. Focus is one of the few treatment centers in the nation to have a chemical dependency unit and eating disorder unit on one campus and has the unique ability to treat this dual diagnosis. (The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse reports that half of all people with eating disorders abuse drugs or alcohol, compared with 9% of the general population.) The Center for Eating Disorders is available to listen, answer your questions, and assist you with the admissions process 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call us at 1-800-675-2041 or visit www.FocusCenterForEatingDisorders.com.

 

 

Pamela C. Kelle, RD, CDE, Registration#810365/TN License #LDN827

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, College/University Counseling Program, Outpatient, Coaching, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling

3085 South Broad Street, Suite J, Chattanooga, TN

Additional Communities Served: Athens, TN; Cleveland, TN; Dalton, GA and surrounding counties; University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Covenant College; Lee University; University of the South

Office: 423-752-5207

Email: pamkelle@comcast.net

Treatment Model: Nutrition Counseling using Non diet approach and Intuitive eating. Also provide body image support, sports nutrition and wellness education. Work closely with area Therapist to provide continuity of care.

Ms. Kelle treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. Ms. Kelle also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1997

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards

Member of the Board for MCR foundation in Chattanooga, Member of Eating disorder Coalition of Tennessee, American Dietetic Association and eating disorder practice groups.

 

 

Gail M. Sikes, Ph.D.

GM Sikes & Associates

Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Outpatient

127 Jordan Drive, Chattanooga, TN

Additional Communities Served: Cleveland, TN; Dalton, GA; Atlanta, GA; Scottsboro, AL

Office: 423-894-9878

Email: drsikes@drgailmsikes.com

Treatment Model: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Christian Therapy. Dr. Sikes has a passion to counsel the eating disorder population, especially young people. Not only has she educated herself in the field of eating disorders, she has experienced anorexia. She now focuses on assisting others in becoming free of their eating disorder and all that goes with it.

Dr. Sikes treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females; adolescents and adults. 

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance

 

 

Solace: An Intensive Outpatient Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Directors: Jan Sherbak PhD, Pamela Kelle RD

Outpatient, Nutritional Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy

3085 South Broad Street, Second Floor, Chattanooga, TN

Additional Communities Served: Cleveland, Athens, Dayton, McMinville, South Pittsburg, Dalton GA, Calhoun, GA

Office: 423-752-5207

Website: www.solaceeatingdisorderclinic.com

Email: info@solaceeatingdisorderclinic.com

Treatment Model: Their intensive outpatient program provides a 10 week program anchored in a strong educational component using cognitive behavioral and didactic therapy. Their groups include self esteem, body image, relaxation and body movement, art therapy, nutrition counseling, family and meal groups. Their group of experienced professionals lead each session and provide both group and individual counseling.

Solace treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. They also work with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale

Their intensive outpatient program is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee at the base of Lookout Mountain in the old Historic Southern Saddlery Building. Their offices are designed to promote both comfort and a sense of belonging for all their clients. Their experienced staff are members of all local, state and national organizations that promote education and support for those suffering from eating disorders. Jan Sherbak, the founding member, is a Certified Eating Disorder Therapist. The Solace outpatient program is the next step after inpatient or hospitalization or the perfect fit for the individual with mild or moderate symptoms who is motivated to recover. Solace is an LLC which is both licensed and insured.

 

 

Memphis, TN (scan down)

Kerry Curtis, MFT, ATR-BC License # MFC3231

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, EMDR, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups

792 St. Nick Drive, Memphis, TN

Additional Communities Served: Memphis and the surrounding areas including Rhodes College, University of Memphis, and Christian Brothers University.

Office: 901-921-5208

Email: memphisarttherapy@yahoo.com

Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, including but not limited to, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Object Relations Theory, and Narrative Therapy.

Ms. Curtis treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, infants, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Pica, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2003

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

I am a Board Certified and Registered Art Therapist and licensed EMDR Clinician.

 

 

Allison M. Garrott, Ph.D.

Christian Psychological Center

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient 

3978 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 

Additional Communities Served: Oxford, MS; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

Office: 901-458-6291 ext. 1811

Email: agarrott@cpcmemphis.net

Treatment Model: Eclectic - Interpersonal and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dr. Garrott treats Anorexia and Bulimia in women including children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Garrott also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, and Night Eating Syndrome

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1988

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance

 

 

Nashville, TN (scan down)  

Nan Allison, MS, RD, LDN    TN License # 313; ADA registration 590499

Allison Nutrition Consulting, Inc.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient, Coaching, Holistic Healing, Biofeedback, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling

566 Rosedale Avenue, Nashville, TN 

Additional Communities Served: Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, and, Belmont, Vanderbilt, MTSU, TSU campuses

Office: 615-297-7888

Website: www.NanAllison.com

Email: nan.allison@comcast.net

Treatment Model: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition therapy Groups, Meal Support and Therapy.

Ms. Allison treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and adults. Ms. Allison also works with Obesity, Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Compulsive Overeating, Food Addiction, Pica, Night Eating Syndrome, Binge Eating Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1989

Payment Options: Cash/Check/MasterCard or Visa

Each person's intuitive wisdom is the key to resolving their concerns about their health and body. My services are designed to: 1) help each client regain that intuitive understanding and wisdom through a guided process of discovering their own unique needs. The process deepens their understanding of the relationship between why they are eating in certain ways, how and what they eat and how each of these aspects play a role in their emotional and physical health. 2) help each person discover and develop the unique skills and strategies they need to meet their food needs and further tap into their nutritional needs......because.....as important as understanding and knowing why, is developing the skills and tools to be able to act on that understanding and intuition.

 

 

Kendra M. Gray, Ph.D.

Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Outpatient, Group Therapy, Support Groups

4015 Hillsboro Road, Suite 211, Nashville, TN

Additional Communities Served: Nashville, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Franklin

Office: 615-269-6496

Email: kendragray@comcast.net

Treatment Model: Biopsychosocial Model, Dr. Gray combines Interpersonal-dynamic therapy with cognitive behavioral counseling.

Dr. Gray treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females; children, adolescents and adults.  Dr. Gray also works with Binge Eating Disorder, Athletes with eating disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and compulsive exercisers.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Credit Cards

 

 

Tom Scales, M.D.

Scales Nutritional and Wellness Center

Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Inpatient, Outpatient, Nutritional Counseling, Medical Evaluation

2011 Church St Suite 305, Nashville, TN

Office: 615-284-4432

Website: www.scalesnutrition.com

Email: dr.scales@scalesnutrition.com

Treatment Model: Medical, Psychiatric, Psycho-pharmacological, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 

Scales Nutritional and Wellness Center treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females; adolescents (ages 13 to 16 and up) and adults. Also provides medical care for medically compromised individuals.

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Credit Cards

 

 

Reba F. Sloan, MPH, LRD, FAED

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Support Groups, Phone Counseling

4015 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 211, Nashville, TN

Additional Communities Served: Middle TN, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee University, Franklin, Brentwood

Office: 615-385-1835

Email: rf_sloan@msn.com

Treatment Model: I am a registered dietitan with a Master's Degree with a behavioral counseling emphasis. I treat eating disorders from a recovery model. I use cognitive-behavior therapy combined with nutrition counseling/therapy. I usually work with the team treatment approach; including therapists, medical support and psychiatrists. My web site explains my treatment philosophy in greater detail.

Ms. Sloan treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, infants, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome and Compulsive Overeating.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1981

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

I am one of the 2 co-founders of The Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee. This is a 501c3 non-profit group that offers hope, healing and support to those affected by eating disorders and disordered eating. I am an elected Felllow of The Academy for Eating Disorders.

 

 

Nunnelly, TN (scan down)

The Ranch

Individual Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Medical Evaluation, Residential Treatment, EMDR, Holistic Healing, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups

Nunnelly, TN

Office: 800-849-5969 or 931-729-9631

Website: www.recoveryranch.com

Email: info@recoveryranch.com

Treatment Model: Cognitive-Behavioral, Experiential, Nutrition Counseling, EMDR, Equine Therapy, Adventure Therapy

The Ranch treats Anorexia and Bulimia in male and female adults. The Ranch also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2004

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards

At The Ranch, we believe in the power of Nature to heal. Time for oneself, nurturing care, guidance and structure from skilled helpers balanced with choices for solitude and reflection allow an individual to discover or rediscover a relationship to themselves and their place in the great natural order. In the varied exposure to many kinds of healing and spiritual modalities, the client can experience a new vision of self. As a multi-faceted being, with a new vision freed from the bonds of limiting beliefs and underlying causative factors, the whole person can emerge, embracing one's true nature, vitality and wholeness.

 

 

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