Eating Disorder Therapy  and Treatment in Sacramento

When eating habits, body image concerns, or food-related thoughts begin to take up more space than they should, it can start to feel overwhelming. You might notice constant mental noise around meals, guilt after eating, or distress about how your body feels or looks. Therapy offers a steady place to untangle these experiences. At Embrace Therapy, we help clients move towards steadiness, self-trust, confidence, and a healthier lifestyle. If you're ready to start that process, we’re here to talk.

Treatment For All Eating Disorders

Disordered eating doesn't look the same for everyone: some restrict, while others binge or purge. Many alternate between behaviors depending on stress or mood. We help clients dealing with anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating disorder, or patterns that don't fit cleanly into a label. You don't need a diagnosis to deserve support.

Addressing Mental and Physical Hurdles

Eating disorders can affect memory, mood, hormones, digestion, and cardiovascular health. They also raise the risk of anxiety, depression, and suicidality. According to ANAD, roughly 10,200 deaths occur each year in the U.S. due to eating disorders. Therapy helps reduce risk while increasing insight and connection to your body's cues.

When Control, Trauma and Shame Combine

Food can become a way to manage shame, fear, or past trauma. Control over eating may offer relief when other areas feel chaotic. We explore these links slowly and carefully, building emotional tools that create more flexibility, self-trust, and stability over time.

We Support Teens, Adults and Families

Eating disorders affect people of all ages. We support teens, college students, professionals, and parents. For minors, we welcome family involvement as needed. For adults, we follow your lead. We also work with people returning to therapy after prior treatment who want support that feels more grounded or collaborative.

Sessions In Our Office  or Online

We offer in-person care in Midtown Sacramento for those who prefer face-to-face connection. For clients throughout California, virtual therapy is available. Both formats allow for high-quality, attentive care focused on recovery.

A Welcoming and Peaceful Environment

We welcome clients who feel unsure, stuck, or ambivalent about change. Whether you're in crisis or just beginning to explore what recovery might mean, therapy offers space to ask questions, reflect, and begin. We also offer short-term consultations and small group programs.

FAQs About Eating Disorder Therapy in Sacramento

• How do I know if therapy could help me with eating or body image issues?

  If food or weight is taking up too much space in your thoughts or affecting daily choices, therapy may help. You don't need to meet criteria for an eating disorder to begin this work. Many clients come in with concerns that don't fall into a single category.

• Do you only work with people who want to fully recover?

  No. You don't have to commit to full recovery before starting therapy. We meet you where you are and work collaboratively. Ambivalence is part of the process.

• I've tried treatment before. What makes this different?

  Many of our clients have done higher levels of care or worked with previous therapists. We focus on relational, flexible, goal-aware work that respects your history and invites your input.

• Can I include a parent, partner, or friend in sessions?

  Yes. If support people help you feel safer or more understood, we can include them. This is especially helpful for teens but available to adults as well.

• Do you take insurance for eating disorder treatment?

  We are a private-pay practice but provide superbills that some clients submit for out-of-network reimbursement. Each therapist sets their own rates based on experience and scope.