What is Eating Disorder Treatment?
Eating disorder treatment is compassionate care for a serious condition that affects both the mind and the body. An eating disorder is not a choice or a lack of willpower. Recovery is possible. The right support changes everything. Because these conditions are complex, care usually involves a team, and we work as one part of it.
Eating disorders often go hand in hand with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and that is where we can help most, treating those conditions and supporting your overall mental health alongside your eating disorder care. We coordinate closely with your therapist, dietitian, and medical providers. You are not alone.
Care is led by Dr. Aminata Kamara, a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner (PMHNP), alongside our clinical team.
Does this sound like you?
An eating disorder is more than a problem with food. Day to day, it can feel like:
You spend too much time thinking about food
Your sense of worth feels tied to eating or how you see your body
You pull back from friends, meals, or activities you used to enjoy
You feel distress, anxiety, or guilt connected to food and exercise
You are experiencing shame or secrecy around your relationship with food
Types of Eating Disorders We Treat
Anorexia nervosa
A serious condition involving intense fear around eating and body image.
Bulimia nervosa
A cycle of distress around eating that takes a real toll on mind and body.
Binge eating disorder
Recurrent, distressing episodes of eating that feel outside your control.
Other and emerging concerns
Disordered eating that does not fit one label but still deserves care.
How We Approach Your Care
We start by understanding you
We take time to understand how the eating disorder is affecting you, what care you already have in place, and what support you need.
We explain what we find
We focus on your mental health and the conditions alongside the eating disorder, so the whole picture is being cared for.
We find the right medication
When medication can support recovery or treat a co-occurring condition, we prescribe and adjust it carefully.
We pair medication with support
We work as part of your care team, coordinating with your therapist, dietitian, and medical providers.
We stay with you
Recovery takes time and a team, so we stay involved, keep communicating, and adjust as you heal.
As part of a thorough evaluation, we order baseline labs to help rule out other medical causes for your symptoms
We're a good fit for you, if:
You're an adult, teen, or child (age 5 and up) struggling with an eating disorder
Food, eating, or body image has taken over more of your life than you want
You want mental health support that works alongside your eating disorder care
Life After Treating Your Eating Disorder
Food takes up less space in your mind, leaving room for the rest of your life.
Mealtimes feel less heavy, and the anxiety around them eases.
Your sense of worth begins to rest on more than your body or your eating.
You reconnect with friends, meals, and the things you stepped away from.
You feel safer. More at home in your own body.
With your team beside you, recovery starts to feel possible and lasting.
How to Get Started
1
Reach Out
Schedule a visit by phone or through the contact page. No referral needed.
2
Meet Your Provider
Meet with our team to talk through your symptoms and build a plan that fits your life.
3
Begin Your Plan
Start treatment and medication management built around your goals, with ongoing follow-up.
Eating Disorder Treatment FAQs
How does a psychiatric provider help with an eating disorder?
Eating disorders are best treated by a team. We focus on your mental health and any co-occurring conditions, provide medication management where it helps, and coordinate with your therapist, dietitian, and medical providers.
I think I might have an eating disorder. Where do I start?
Reaching out is a brave first step, and you do not have to have it all figured out. You can contact us, speak with your doctor, or call a confidential eating disorder support line. Help is available, and recovery is possible.
What if past medications haven't worked?
That's common. The right plan is often a matter of fit. We monitor closely, adjust as needed, and can use pharmacogenomic (GeneSight) testing to help guide medication choice.
Can I get support online in North Dakota or Minnesota?
Yes. We provide care and medication management in person in Fargo and online anywhere in North Dakota and Minnesota, as part of your broader care team.
Does insurance cover eating disorder care?
We accept most major insurance plans across North Dakota and Minnesota, along with self-pay.