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We work collaboratively with other medical specialties to integrate physical and psychological therapy and to deliver personalized treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Led by our clinical director,\u00a0<strong>Dr. Jean Doak,<\/strong>\u00a0our treatment team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, recreational therapists, and dietitians.<\/p>\n<p>Our interventions are guided by the scientific evidence and include family-based therapy (FBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).\u00a0We also accept most insurance plans.<\/p>\n<p>But our ultimate goal is to help you throughout your recovery journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can recover from an eating disorder and we can help.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eating disorders are complicated and often require medical monitoring. 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