Eating Disorder Treatment in Chicago & Virtual Throughout Illinois
Recovering from an eating disorder can feel overwhelming—but you don't have to do it alone.
At Allow Wellness, our psychologists, therapists, and registered dietitians specialize in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders and disordered eating.
Whether you're struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, chronic dieting, emotional eating, or body image concerns, we'll create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Conditions We Treat
Eating Disorders
✔ Anorexia Nervosa
✔ Bulimia Nervosa
✔ Binge Eating Disorder
✔ Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
✔ Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
Eating & Body Image Concerns
✔ Body Image Concerns
✔ Chronic Dieting
✔ Over Exercising
✔ Over Eating
✔ Emotional Eating
✔Orthorexia
Not everyone who struggles with food, eating, or body image meets the criteria for a specific eating disorder. If these concerns are affecting your daily life or causing distress, treatment may still be beneficial.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or someone you love, our goal is to help you build a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
Our Collaborative Treatment Approach
Recovery from an eating disorder often involves more than therapy alone. Because eating disorders affect both physical and emotional health, we believe treatment is most effective when it is collaborative.
At Allow Wellness, treatment may include Individual Psychotherapy, Nutrition Counseling, or both, depending on your unique needs. Our psychologists, therapists, and registered dietitians work together to provide coordinated, individualized care that addresses both the emotional and nutritional aspects of recovery.
We also collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare providers outside of our practice to ensure your care is well coordinated.
Treatment at Allow Wellness
• Individual Psychotherapy
• Nutrition Counseling
• Collaborative treatment with both a therapist and registered dietitian
• In-person appointments in Chicago
• Virtual appointments throughout Illinois
• In-network with many major insurance plans
Our office is designed to provide a calm, welcoming space where healing and recovery can begin.
Why Clients Choose Allow Wellness
🧠 Specialized psychologists and therapists with advanced eating disorder training
🥗 Therapists and registered dietitians working collaboratively
🛡 In-network with many major insurance plans
💻 Virtual throughout Illinois
Recovery is Possible
Healing your relationship with food isn't about becoming perfect—it's about finding freedom, flexibility, and peace again.
You don't have to know exactly what's wrong before reaching out. Whether you're unsure if what you're experiencing is an eating disorder or simply know that your relationship with food, eating, or your body is causing distress, we're here to help you understand what's happening and determine the most appropriate next step for you.
Whether you've been struggling for months or years, our team is here to help you take the next step toward lasting recovery.
How to Get Started
Getting started is easier than you might think. Whether you're ready to schedule today or simply have questions about treatment, we're here to help you take the next step.
Want to learn more before taking the next step? Explore our educational resources about eating disorders, warning signs, and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Many people seek therapy because they know something doesn't feel right with their relationship with food, eating, or body image, but they don't know whether it meets the criteria for an eating disorder. Our clinicians can help assess what you're experiencing and recommend the treatment approach that best fits your needs.
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You don't have to figure that out on your own. If food, eating, body image, or dieting is causing distress, affecting your daily life, or taking up a significant amount of your mental energy, it's worth reaching out. During your first appointment, we'll learn more about your experiences and determine the most appropriate next steps together.
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Determining the right level of care depends on many factors, including your medical stability, nutritional status, eating disorder symptoms, and how much those symptoms are affecting your daily life. During your initial consultation, we'll take the time to understand your unique situation and recommend the treatment approach that best fits your needs.
For many people, outpatient therapy and nutrition counseling provide the right level of support. If we believe you would benefit from a higher level of care—such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), or residential treatment—we'll discuss our recommendations with you and help connect you with trusted providers. Our priority is ensuring you receive the level of care that is safest and most effective for your recovery.
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Yes. We provide secure virtual therapy and nutrition counseling for individuals located anywhere in Illinois. Virtual appointments offer the same evidence-based care as in-person sessions while allowing you to receive treatment from the comfort of your home.
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Yes. Allow Wellness is in-network with many major insurance plans. If you're unsure about your benefits or coverage, our office is happy to help verify your insurance before your first appointment.
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Absolutely. Many clients benefit from working with both a therapist and a registered dietitian as part of a collaborative treatment team. When appropriate, your providers communicate with one another to coordinate care and help you make meaningful progress.
Learn more about our Individual Psychotherapy and Nutrition Counseling services.
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We specialize in treating anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, chronic dieting, body image concerns, and disordered eating. Whether you've received a formal diagnosis or are simply struggling with food or body image, we're here to help.
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Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know you. We'll discuss your current concerns, personal history, treatment goals, and answer any questions you have. Together, we'll develop a plan tailored to your needs.
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Many clients are able to schedule an appointment within days, depending on provider availability. You can schedule online anytime or contact our office if you'd like help finding the best clinician for your needs.