Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care to Help You Reclaim Your Life
Eating disorder therapy for adults in Columbus and Central Ohio
We specialize in helping adults across Columbus and Central Ohio recover from eating disorders and related mental health concerns. Whether you’re struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or disordered eating patterns that interfere with daily life, our clinicians provide expert, individualized care designed to help you heal physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
We proudly serve Columbus and surrounding communities, including Worthington, Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, New Albany, Hilliard, Clintonville, Grove City, and Gahanna.
Our Approach
Individualized, evidence-based treatment
We believe recovery is possible at every stage of life. Our clinicians use research-supported therapies that address both the physical and emotional aspects of eating disorders. Treatment may include:
- CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for adults with eating disorders
- DBT-informed therapy to build emotional regulation and self-compassion
- Trauma-focused approaches when past experiences contribute to symptoms
- Collaboration with primary care providers and dietitians for integrated, coordinated care
Treatment is tailored to each person’s unique needs—whether your goals include restoring healthy eating patterns, reducing distress around food and body image, or addressing co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, or trauma.
GETTING STARTED: SCREENING & INITIAL ASSESSMENT
The first step in becoming a patient at EBHA is completing our brief screening questionnaire and scheduling an Initial Assessment & Consultation. Please answer the screening questions as thoughtfully and accurately as possible—your responses help us:
- Determine the best clinical fit for outpatient care
- Identify any concerns that may be better addressed in a higher level of care or require urgent medical attention
- Match you with a therapist whose expertise and style align best with your goals and needs
Your first session is a consultation and diagnostic assessment (not a guarantee of ongoing treatment).
- For eating/body image concerns: ~90–120 minutes
- For non-eating concerns: ~60–90 minutes
During this session, we’ll review your eating and activity behaviors, mental health and medical history, and relevant personal and family context.
Following the consultation, we’ll collaborate on a personalized plan. This may include ongoing outpatient therapy at EBHA, referrals to dietitians, psychiatrists, or medical providers, or—when indicated—a referral to a higher level of care to best support your safety and recovery.
We are committed to helping you access the care that best supports your healing, even if that means connecting you to services outside our practice.
Complete the screening form below to begin. We’ll review it promptly and follow up with next steps.
Meet our Columbus team of clinicians
Led by Dr. Sarah Altman, PhD, our Columbus team is composed of clinicians who are highly passionate about the treatment of eating disorders and dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care. Each clinician is trained in evidence-based, specialized approaches and brings warmth and professionalism to every session.
Schedule an appointment with one of our providers and start on the path to healing today.
Complete the screening form below to start the process. We’ll review your information, match you with the right clinician, and contact you to schedule your Initial Assessment & Consultation.
