Eating Disorder Management & Diagnosis
If you’re struggling with food, body image, or restrictive habits, finding the right eating disorder treatment is the first step. At LÉVO, we provide expert diagnosis, medication support, and collaborative care to help you achieve a healthier, more balanced life.
You Don't Have to Be at Rock Bottom to Get Help
Many people delay seeking eating disorder treatment because they believe their struggles aren’t “bad enough.” But you don’t have to be the sickest version of an eating disorder to get help. Food rules, binge cycles, over-exercise, body shame, restriction, and avoidance are all serious concerns worth addressing.
You deserve support, no matter where you are in your journey.
What Are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions involving abnormal eating patterns and persistent distress related to food, weight, body shape, appearance, or control. They’re conditions with very real psychological, physical, and social consequences—not just a phase, attention-seeking behavior, or a lack of willpower.
This is a complex, deeply personal challenge that often goes beyond food and body image. At LÉVO, we offer specialized support for those seeking eating disorder treatment or diagnosis. We’re here to help lift the burden of these struggles and guide you toward a happier, healthier life.
Eating Disorders Don't Always Look the Way People Might Expect
These conditions affect people of all body sizes, genders, ages, and backgrounds. Contrary to common assumptions, many people with eating disorders are not underweight. You can appear completely healthy and high functioning while still struggling significantly beneath the surface.
Shame and comparison often delay people from seeking eating disorder treatment, but you don’t need to “look sick” to deserve support.
Types of Eating Disorders and Related Conditions
At LÉVO, our expert providers specialize in eating disorder management across a variety of diagnoses, including:
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Binge Eating Disorder
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ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
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OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder)
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Atypical Anorexia
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Body dysmorphic disorder (classified under OCD-related conditions but often co-occurs with eating disorders)
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Orthorexia (a preoccupation with “clean” or “healthy” eating that becomes disruptive)
Signs That an Eating Disorder May Be Affecting You or Someone You Love
Recognizing the warning signs is the first step toward effective eating disorder treatment:
- Strict rules about what, when, or how much to eat
- Skipping meals, secret eating, or eating in private
- Frequent body checking or avoiding mirrors
- Compensating for food with exercise, restriction, or purging
- Strong fear of weight gain regardless of current weight
- Avoiding foods due to texture, fear, or sensory issues
- Bingeing followed by guilt, shame, or compensation
- Withdrawing from meals with family or friends
- Thinking about food, weight, or body shape for most of the day
- Physical signs like dizziness, fatigue, dental issues, or menstrual changes
Understanding Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders
While both involve a difficult relationship with food and body image, there’s a distinction between disordered eating and a diagnosable eating disorder.
Disordered eating refers to irregular eating behaviors that may not meet the strict criteria for a specific diagnosis, such as chronic dieting or feeling guilty after a meal. However, disordered eating still causes significant distress and can escalate into a full eating disorder if left unaddressed. Both deserve attention, validation, and professional guidance.
What Treatment Looks Like at LÉVO
We take a whole-human approach to eating disorder treatment, carefully assessing the systems that create the symptoms. Your path with LÉVO includes:
Thorough Assessment
We’ll sit down for a full 60-minute, whole-person evaluation to understand your unique experience. You’ll never feel rushed or misunderstood.
Diagnosis and Clarity
We look beyond the surface to identify root causes and any co-occurring conditions.
Treatment Plan
We believe a personalized approach that encompasses dietary and medical care, medication management, and therapy offers the best chance of recovery.
The Role of Medication
in Eating Disorder Treatment
While not a standalone solution, medication can play an important supporting role in eating disorder treatment. It’s especially helpful for managing co-occurring conditions and stabilizing mood, anxiety, or obsessive thought patterns that interfere with recovery. Commonly used medication categories include:
- Antidepressants (SSRIs):Can help with depression, anxiety, and bulimia nervosa, where fluoxetine is FDA-approved for treatment.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine): FDA-approved specifically for moderate to severe binge eating disorder.
- Atypical antipsychoticsLOccasionally used to address rigid thinking patterns or severe anxiety in anorexia nervosa.
- Mood stabilizers:Prescribed to manage co-occurring mood instability.
- Anti-anxiety medication:For short-term use in select cases of severe anxiety.
Collaborative Care
True healing requires a team approach. LÉVO doesn’t replace your therapist, if you have one. Instead, we provide assessment, diagnosis, and medication management as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
Many of our patients are referred by therapists, primary care physicians, pediatricians, and registered dietitians specializing in disordered eating. We work alongside your existing providers to ensure comprehensive, balanced care.
Why Choose LÉVO?
At LÉVO, we believe getting the care you need shouldn’t involve a months-long waiting list. Our goal is to provide immediate, comprehensive support so you can start your healing journey as soon as possible.
- Immediate Access: Same-week and same-day appointments available.
- Time to Feel Heard: 60-minute initial assessments so you never feel rushed.
- Whole-Person Focus: A comprehensive bio-psycho-social evaluation.
- Expertise: Providers with specialized experience in disordered eating and restrictive eating patterns.
Trusted Support Throughout Utah
LÉVO is a Utah-based, locally operated primary mental healthcare provider with multiple office locations across the state.
We recognize the elevated eating disorder rates among adolescents and adults in Utah, often driven by intense cultural pressures around perfectionism, appearance, achievement, and self-control. Our local team understands these unique environmental factors and is dedicated to providing effective eating disorder treatment to our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be diagnosed before scheduling an appointment?
No, you don’t need a prior diagnosis to see us. Our psychiatric nurse practitioners will conduct a thorough 60-minute assessment to provide an accurate diagnosis during your visit.
Can I have an eating disorder if I'm not underweight?
Eating disorders affect individuals of all body sizes, and many people who struggle with severe eating disorders aren’t underweight. Your struggles are valid and deserve care regardless of your current appearance.
Is medication necessary for eating disorder recovery?
Medication is not always required, but it can be a highly effective tool for stabilizing mood, reducing anxiety, or managing obsessive thoughts that make recovery difficult. We’ll discuss all your options and create a plan that aligns with your specific needs.
Is there a medication specifically for binge eating disorder?
Medication is not always required, but it can be a highly effective tool for stabilizing mood, reducing anxiety, or managing obsessive thoughts that make recovery difficult. We’ll discuss all your options and create a plan that aligns with your specific needs.
Can adolescents be seen at LÉVO for eating disorder treatment?
Yes, we provide assessments, diagnosis, and eating disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. We work closely with families to ensure younger patients have the supportive care they need.
You Deserve to Feel Better—We’re Here to Help
You don’t have to struggle with this alone. Whether you’re taking the very first step toward understanding your relationship with food or looking for medical support to supplement your ongoing recovery, our team is here to listen and help you move forward.