Binge Eating Disorder Specialist
Binge Eating Disorder Treatment with Expert Dietitian Nutritionists in the St. Louis Area, Illinois & Missouri
Achieve eating disorder recovery. Heal the relationship you have with your body and food. Reach a healthy body weight. Identify triggers. Reduce or eliminate negative behaviors associated with eating. Achieve recovery with caring professionals who will support and guide you toward whole-body health and wellbeing. Experience freedom around food, exercise, and your body.
Access Medical Nutrition Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder with Dietitians from Missouri and Illinois
Achieve recovery from binge eating with help from expert dietitian nutritionists. Weight-inclusive nutrition care, outpatient treatment programs, family-based treatment, and supportive, professional therapy provide you with the tools you need to overcome food anxiety and body dysmorphia. Make an appointment for in-person or online nutrition therapy. Achieve freedom around food, exercise, and your body.
What is binge eating disorder?
Binge Eating Disorder, also known as BED, is a serious mental health disorder that affects up to 2% of the population. It is a severe condition characterized by feeling out of control when eating and consuming much larger quantities of food than usual.
While occasional overeating is not uncommon, experiencing a persistent sense of loss of control over eating and regularly consuming abnormally large quantities of food may be a sign of binge-eating disorder.
People with BED often experience feelings of embarrassment or shame about their eating episodes. They may attempt to restrict or drastically reduce their food intake, which can intensify cravings and perpetuate the cycle.
We believe recovery is possible with nutrition therapy and coaching. We can help you stop feeling guilt and shame and heal your relationship with food and body.
What causes binge eating disorder?
The exact cause of BED is unknown, but there can be a variety of factors, like genetics, environmental and psychological factors, and mental illness. Frequency with on and off again dieting (yo-yo dieting) may play a part, trauma, poor self-esteem, low confidence, and life events may trigger or exacerbate binge eating behaviors.
How to know if you have binge eating disorder?
Common symptoms may include, but are not limited to:
- Eating large amount of food in a short period of time
- Feeling a lack of control during these episodes
- Eating when not physically hungry
- Eating until uncomfortably full
- Eating rapidly during binge episodes
- Eating alone or in secret due to embarrassment
- Feeling preoccupied with body shape and weight
Awareness is key to getting help for you or someone you love. Someone struggling with BED may become adept at hiding behavior. This is because of those feelings of guilt and shame. If you suspect someone you care about is struggling with binge eating, it’s important to have a candid, caring conversation with them and reach out for help from eating disorder specialists.
What does nutrition therapy for BED include?
At Branz, our inclusive, compassionate nutrition program for binge eating disorder recovery includes:
- Meeting the patient where they are at.
- Setting attainable goals around minimizing behaviors by ensuring the client is actually eating enough during the day. (Restricting can be the number one culprit to overeating/binging later on in the day.)
- Determining what foods the patient enjoys eating and what foods make them nervous to be around.
- Working together with a dietitian to normalize eating again while minimizing bingeing behaviors.
It’s important to note that this problem most likely did not develop overnight, and it will take some time to overcome your eating disorder as well. With the right support and treatment plan, recovery is possible.
What is the treatment for binge eating disorder?
Because BED is a complex disorder, recovery often requires a multidisciplinary team of a dietitian for nutrition therapy, a therapist for challenging thoughts/feelings around food, and a psychiatrist for medication management if needed. We all work collaboratively with the patient to improve their destructive behavior and get them back on the right path to food freedom. Likewise, at Branz Nutrition Counseling, we offer family-based treatment to provide families and caregivers with the tools they need to help provide support during the healing process. You are not alone.
How much does medical nutrition therapy cost for BED?
This really depends on the patient’s insurance plan; however, most insurance plans cover up to 100% or, at times, leave the patient with a small copay/deductible compared to paying out of pocket. We always recommend checking your insurance benefits regarding nutrition coverage.
Branz Nutrition’s Treatments for Binge Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders Treatment Services
- ADHD And Eating Disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa Nutrition Therapy
- Autism ED Counseling
- Binge Eating Disorder Specialist
- Bulimia Nervosa Nutrition Therapy
- Disordered Eating Recovery
- Eating Disorders In Teens
- Eating Disorder Recovery In Athletes
- Family-Based Treatment
- Eating Disorders In Male Athletes
- OCD ED Dietitian
- Online ED Treatment
- Orthorexia Nervosa Treatment
- OSFED Treatment & Nutrition Therapy
- Picky Eating And ARFID
- Treatment For ED During Pregnancy
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Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists in the Greater St. Louis Area
Branz Nutrition Counseling is a team of licensed dietitian nutritionists serving the Greater St. Louis area and clients nationwide through telehealth. We provide evidence-based nutrition counseling for individuals and families seeking support with their health, eating habits, and relationship with food.
Our weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA+-affirming approach is grounded in Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles. We specialize in eating disorder recovery and nutrition care for chronic conditions such as PCOS, diabetes, and heart disease, offering compassionate, personalized support through in-person sessions in Illinois and Missouri and virtual care across multiple states.
How It Works
An Easy Three-Step Process to Get You on the Road to Recovery
Make An Appointment
What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs, including online support groups, meal plans, and more.
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Meet with your Personal Dietitian
Be paired with the dietitian nutritionist on our team and get continued support with one of our online groups. One-on-one counseling, in-person, or virtual. WE TAKE INSURANCE!
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Take Control of Your Life
Heal your relationship with food and your body. Choose the best foods for your unique needs. Get the tools you need to live a healthy life. Receive continued support.
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Schedule an appointment and we’ll verify your insurance for you!
Note: In order to secure a spot on a dietitian’s schedule, we need a valid payment method on file.
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