At least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the United States. These illnesses are characterized by extreme concern about body weight and irregular eating habits. They can occur at any time and stage in a person’s life and often make it difficult to function. Linden Oaks Behavioral Health is known throughout the Chicago area for its comprehensive eating disorders program. Led by a team of experienced professionals, we offer the latest techniques to help men and women ages 12 older who are struggling with anorexia, bulimia and related eating disorders.

Timberline Knolls, a private residential treatment center, offers a nurturing environment of recovery for women and girls, 12 and older, struggling to overcome anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating disorders. We have helped thousands of women and their families build lifelong recovery and feel hope, health and wholeness. Our holistic approach to treatment has proven effective for women and girls suffering with eating disorders, with or without co-occurring disorders such as alcohol abuse, drug addiction, mood disorders and trauma. Timberline Knolls’ highly acclaimed eating disorder treatment staff recognizes how important it is to understand each woman as an individual. An adult PHP, with housing options is available for adult women as step-down or direct admit.

Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center provides specialized treatment for mood and anxiety disorders in Chicago, IL and Austin, TX. Insight also works closely with Eating Recovery Center, the only national, vertically integrated healthcare system dedicated to treating eating and related disorders at any stage of the illness.

The Renfrew Center has been the pioneer in the treatment of eating disorders since 1985. As the nation’s first residential eating disorder facility, now with 19 locations throughout the country, Renfrew has helped more than 85,000 adolescent girls and women with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and related mental health problems move towards recovery. The Renfrew Center’s extensive range of services includes residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Each treatment level utilizes The Renfrew Center Unified Treatment Model for Eating Disorders®. Renfrew accepts most major insurances and is a preferred provider for all levels of treatment.

Ruth Kohl, MSW, LCSW is a Psychotherapist in Private Practice. Ruth sees patients using Telehealth only at this time. Ruth is licensed to work with patients from Illinois and from North Carolina. Ruth has worked with Eating Disorders and specialized in Eating Disorder Treatment since 1986. She is committed to providing the highest quality out-patient treatment in a safe and comfortable environment.

Anna Lamden is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor and a Credentialed Early Intervention Counseling Provider. She holds dual master’s degrees in psychology and clinical counseling from National Louis University in Chicago and completed a one-year clinical internship in the Behavioral Health department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chicago. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston University. Her specialties extend to adolescents and adults who struggle with mood disorders, eating disorders, stress and anxiety, codependency, and challenging interpersonal relationships.

Dr. Shapiro completed residency at Northwestern in Chicago and child fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She works with patients and their families on providing safe and effective control of eating issues. She has experience with utilizing medications in safe and appropriate ways in individuals with eating issues as well as treating comorbid psychiatric disorders such as mood and anxiety symptoms.

I specialize in working with eating disorders, self-injury, depression and anxiety. In addition to private practice, I also work at a behavioral health hospital in an eating disorder partial hospitalization program. I strive to provide you with individualized treatment and look at you not as a disorder but as a person wanting to make changes in order to enhance your happiness and overall satisfaction with life.

I am an anti-diet registered dietitian and work within a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework. I help individuals struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders. I empower my clients to challenge eating disorder thoughts and behaviors to promote intuitive eating and decrease anxiety and shame around food and body image.

I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in health psychology with 12 years of experience in weight management and bariatric. Many of my clients present with co-morbidities and are living with chronic medical illnesses. Some of the areas addressed in treatment include emotional eating, binge eating, body image issues, depression, anxiety, and other mood related disorders.

I am experienced in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. I have spent the last three years treating patients in an eating disorder partial hospitalization program and currently individually as well. My individual therapy is solution focused and looks to promote a healthy relationship with food and an increased self confidence. The goal for each person I work with is to manage the stresses of everyday life without having to utilize their eating disorder, replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones.