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Choosing an Eating Disorders Specialist
As much care and consideration should be given to choosing an eating disorders specialist as is given to selecting any healthcare provider or service. It is also important to give treatment some time before judging its effectiveness, as relationships and skills need time to develop.
Individuals seeking eating disorder treatment should ask if providers have been trained in therapeutic approaches that have research support.
For example, cognitive behavior therapy and interpersonal therapy have received preliminary support for the treatment of bulimia nervosa. And cognitive behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy have received support for treating binge eating disorder.
People who wish to seek treatment for disordered eating—for themselves or for a child—are advised to contact their insurance providers first. Those without insurance or whose insurance plan does not cover care for eating disorders are encouraged to discuss self-payment options with the specialist they would like to see, as some specialists are agreeable to establishing a payment plan.
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