Path to Peace: Inclusive Binge Eating Care
Connection over correction.
At Center for Discovery, we know the power of community spaces that foster safety and vulnerability. That is why we are invested in creating inclusive spaces for our patients who struggle with bingeing and chronic dieting. This program is uniquely authored to honor the nuances of bingeing, the deceptiveness of diet culture, and the wisdom in our coping.
NEW! Path to Peace is Expanding and Available Virtually in Washington
Binge eating disorder, also known as BED, is the most prevalent of all eating disorder diagnoses, though stigma and other barriers prevent equal access to quality care. Additionally, we know that bingeing shows up in other eating disorder diagnoses that require nuanced forms of treatment.
In response to historical stigma and our patient’s requests, Center for Discovery has developed a virtual program for individuals living in Washington State struggling specifically with binge eating. This intensive outpatient program (IOP) runs during the evening hours, allowing patients to join virtually after their daytime responsibilities.
BED Treatment: Connection Over Correction
“Why can’t I just stop?”
We believe healing starts with the connection of the behaviors, rather than the correction of the behaviors. There are many elements and factors behind a binge. We work to find those connections and create healing.
Lindsay Birchfield (they/them) has worked in the eating disorder field since 2012 specializing in gender affirming healthcare, somatic interventions, and trauma informed nutrition therapy. LB understands the role community plays in sustainable recovery. Because they firmly believe that healing happens inside of relationships, they created a more accessible program that seeks to foster authentic connection around shared lived experiences.
Grace is a licensed mental health counselor and a Health at Every Size ® advocate. A Washington state local, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Washington University in psychology, with an emphasis in neuroscience. She went on to earn her Master of Arts degree in psychology with an emphasis in counseling specialization from Saybrook University while working with at-risk youth in Snoqualmie. Grace had always had an interest in being on a team supporting those through eating disorder treatment and officially started working in the eating disorder field in 2018. She is passionate about serving those on the margins of eating disorder treatment and empowering them to approach recovery in creative and compassionate ways. On the weekend, you likely will find Grace playing outside and enjoying all forms of joyful movement.
Bianca is a Brazilian Dietitian who holds a bachelor degree from the School of Public Health/University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. She recently moved to WA to continue to learn and grow in her field. While in college she was inspired by a professor that is specialized in eating disorders. Bianca is passionate about the Intuitive Eating philosophy. Her goal as a Dietitian is to help people to create a healthier relationship with food, mind and body. In her spare time, Bianca likes to try new recipes, play card games with friends and find new TV shows to watch.
Center for Discovery is a preferred provider with most major insurance companies. By submitting your insurance information, our team of experienced insurance verification specialists will confirm not only if the level of care you are seeking is covered by your policy but also determine what, if any, out-of-pocket cost you would incur.
- Bingeing is so much more complicated than just “overeating” or “emotional eating”. (Turner, 2018)
- Binge eating is not an addiction, but a survival response to manage anxiety, trauma and shame.
- Binge eating is not any less serious than any other eating disorder.
- Binge eating disorder impacts all body sizes. (Hudson et al., 2007)
- You’re not alone. Despite the poor diagnosis rate, binge eating disorder affects 3-5 million Americans.
Find Support for Binge Eating
If you or a loved one needs care for binge eating, Center for Discovery can help. For more information, contact us today.
*Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission.
If you or a loved one needs care for binge eating, Center for Discovery can help. For more information, contact us today.
*Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission.
