Eating Disorders Treatment in Texas
Unhealthy relationships with food, body image, and eating behaviors. We provide psychiatric support as part of a comprehensive treatment team. Our board-certified psychiatric provider treats eating disorders via secure telehealth across Texas — same-day appointments available.
Not Sure If You Have Eating Disorders?
Take a Free Eating Disorder Screening (SCOFF)
Need Help With Eating Disorders?
Our board-certified provider Bright Setorglo, PMHNP-BC is experienced in diagnosing and treating eating disorders. Same-day appointments available.
Understanding Eating Disorders
How Telepsychiatry Helps
Telepsychiatry can reduce some of the barriers that prevent people with eating disorders from seeking help. Shame and secrecy are central features of many eating disorders, and the privacy of a telehealth visit from home can feel safer than sitting in a waiting room. For patients in recovery, telehealth makes it easier to maintain regular psychiatric follow-ups without the logistical challenges that might otherwise trigger relapse behaviors. We can also involve family members or support persons in portions of the visit (with your consent), which is often helpful in eating disorder treatment. For patients in rural Texas where specialized eating disorder providers are scarce, telepsychiatry provides access to psychiatric expertise that would otherwise require travel to Dallas or Houston.
Your Treatment Plan
Eating disorder treatment at PathToHope begins with a compassionate, non-judgmental evaluation of your eating behaviors, body image concerns, medical history, and psychiatric symptoms. We screen for medical complications that require immediate attention and assess for co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma. Our role in your care team is psychiatric medication management. SSRIs, particularly fluoxetine, are FDA-approved for bulimia nervosa and can reduce binge-purge cycles. For binge eating disorder, lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) is FDA-approved and can significantly reduce binge episodes. We also treat the anxiety, depression, and obsessive symptoms that frequently drive disordered eating. We maintain close communication with your therapist and dietitian to ensure that medication supports your overall treatment goals.
Medications We May Use
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), particularly fluoxetine for bulimia nervosa
- Mood stabilizers for emotional dysregulation
- Anti-anxiety medications for meal-related anxiety
- Atypical antipsychotics such as olanzapine for anorexia nervosa in some cases
- Treatment of co-occurring depression, OCD, or ADHD as appropriate
Where We Treat Eating Disorders in Texas
We provide eating disorders treatment via telepsychiatry to patients throughout Texas. Whether you are in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, or a rural community, you can access expert psychiatric care from the comfort of your home.
Common Symptoms
What to Expect
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation (60–90 min)
- Personalized medication and treatment plan
- Same-week follow-ups during initial phase
- Ongoing support and medication adjustments
- Coordination with your therapy team
Free Eating Disorders Screening
Take a free, confidential Eating Disorder Screening (SCOFF) to see if your symptoms may be consistent with eating disorders. Takes 2-3 minutes.
Start Free ScreeningFrequently Asked Questions About Eating Disorders
Do I have to be underweight to have an eating disorder?
No. Eating disorders affect people at all weights. Binge eating disorder and bulimia often occur in normal or higher-weight individuals. The severity of the disorder is determined by the behaviors and psychological distress, not by body weight.
Can medication help with eating disorders?
Yes, though medication is not a standalone treatment. SSRIs can reduce binge-purge cycles in bulimia. Vyvanse is FDA-approved for binge eating disorder. Medications also treat the depression, anxiety, and obsessive symptoms that often underlie eating disorders.
How do I know if I need residential treatment?
Residential or intensive outpatient treatment may be needed if you have severe medical complications, are unable to stop eating disorder behaviors on an outpatient basis, or have not responded to outpatient care. We can help assess your level of need and refer you to appropriate programs in Texas.
Begin Care with PathToHope Wellness & Behavioral Health
Schedule your online psychiatric consultation with Bright Setorglo, PMHNP-BC today. Same-day and next-day appointments available across Texas.
Most patients are seen within 24 hours of booking. We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, Humana, Medicare, and Medicaid.