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Eating Recovery Center Austin

Location Details

12221 Renfert Way #250, Austin, TX 78758
512-814-8255
Who we treat
Adult
Child and Adolescent
Level of Care
On-site Intensive Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization
Conditions We Treat
Eating Disorders
Orthorexia
Anorexia Nervosa
ARFID
Binge Eating Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa
Compulsive Overeating
Diabulimia
OSFED
Group 7

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Highly effective eating disorder treatment in Austin, TX

Find eating disorder treatment for medically stable adults, adolescents and children of all genders at Eating Recovery Center (ERC) Austin. Take part in our:

  • 7-day-per-week partial hospitalization program (PHP)
  • 3-day-per-week intensive outpatient program (IOP) 

Our family-based program uses comprehensive, mindfulness-based treatment approaches to help you make peace with food and gain insight from peers with similar experiences.

  • Trusted by over 20,000 patients and their families
  • 91% of parents of former patients would recommend ERC to others in need of services
  • 87% of former patients agreed that their experience at ERC was helpful
  • Specialized treatment designed by a team of experienced clinicians
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Lighting your way toward eating disorder recovery

Evidence-based, proven treatment

Our treatment philosophy acknowledges the importance of assessment, intervention and discharge planning to develop effective treatment plans and successfully address behavioral health concerns.

Support for co-occurring conditions

Our team has expertise in addressing and treating eating disorders and co-occurring disorders, including trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and substance use disorder with evidence-based therapies like ERP and CPT.

Move forward with experiential therapies

ERC Austin offers weekly yoga and art therapy for both adult and adolescent patients in PHP; move towards recovery rooted in connection and understanding.

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Connect with the right care at the right time.

Located in one of Austin’s biggest medical districts – and across the street from St. David’s, one of the largest hospital systems – ERC Austin is well-positioned to support patients with co-occurring conditions and other healthcare needs. 

Should you need it, we can provide referrals and connections to outside specialists. Working from a trauma-informed care approach, your treatment team includes the following:

  • Primary therapist
  • Primary care physician
  • Psychiatrist
  • Nursing staff
  • Alumni support
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"We provide comprehensive eating disorder treatment in Austin using a collaborative approach that involves the patient, their support system and a highly trained, compassionate team. Spanning multiple disciplines, the team is specifically trained in supporting recovery from eating disorders."

Robert Dominguez, LCP-S, Clinical Director

Who We Treat

Struggling with an eating disorder?

One conversation can make all the difference. Connect with us today.

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Conditions We Treat

  • Eating Disorders

    An eating disorder is a treatable mental illness that includes a number of different symptoms, including extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues.

    Learn About Eating Disorders

  • Anorexia

    Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an obsessive fear of weight gain and a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight.

    Learn About Anorexia

  • Atypical Anorexia

    You can’t tell if someone has an eating disorder just by looking at them. See how atypical anorexia affects people in a variety of body shapes and sizes.

    Learn About Atypical Anorexia

  • ARFID

    ARFID is a lesser known eating disorder that frequently begins as early as infancy or childhood, but adults can also suffer.

    Learn About ARFID

  • Binge Eating Disorder

    Binge eating disorder is characterized by frequent overeating – at least once a week for three months – combined with a lack of control, intense feelings of distress and several other characteristic behaviors.

    Learn About Binge Eating Disorder

  • Bulimia

    Bulimia is characterized by patterns of bingeing and purging.

    Learn About Bulimia

  • Compulsive Overeating

    Compulsive overeating can involve binge eating and weight gain, but it can also involve other behaviors.

    Learn About Compulsive Overeating

  • Diabulimia

    The term diabulimia is used to describe the diagnosis of an eating disorder in an individual with type 1 diabetes. These patients intentionally misuse insulin for weight control.

    Learn About Diabulimia

  • OSFED

    Some eating disorders do not meet all of the diagnostic criteria for specific diagnoses like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

    Learn About OSFED

  • Orthorexia

    Some people go to extremes to “eat clean” at all times. This may lead to a disordered eating pattern known as orthorexia.

    Learn About Orthorexia

Struggling with an eating disorder?

One conversation can make all the difference. Connect with us today.

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Levels of Care Offered

  • Inpatient

    Our Inpatient programming is designed to support adults, children and adolescents of all genders who are acutely ill and are experiencing medical and mood instability as a result of their eating disorder.

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  • Residential

    Within ERC Pathlight's step-down model of care, the Residential eating disorder treatment program as well as the Residential mood & anxiety treatment program offer medically stable patients a highly-structured and supportive 24-hour treatment environment.

    Learn More About Residential Treatment

  • Partial Hospitalization

    Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers some of the same intensity and structure of Residential mood, anxiety, and eating disorder treatment while providing additional opportunities to practice recovery outside of the controlled eating disorder treatment environment during evenings at home or in peer-supported apartment communities.

    Learn More About PHP

  • On-Site Intensive Outpatient Treatment

    Our Intensive Outpatient program is a flexible mood, anxiety, and eating disorder treatment program that allows patients to work, go to school, or care for children during the day and sleep at home at night.

    Learn More About Intensive Outpatient Treatment

  • Virtual Intensive Outpatient - Eating Recovery At Home

    ERC is removing the barriers that can keep patients with anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders from receiving treatment. Through telebehavioral health programming, Eating Recovery At Home (our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program) offers the same proven care as our in-person treatment centers. 

    Learn More About Eating Recovery At Home

Struggling with an eating disorder?

One conversation can make all the difference. Connect with us today.

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See what sets our PHP apart from the rest

Eating disorders don’t take weekends off, and we don’t either. Research confirms that patients in 5-day (weekday-only) partial hospitalization programs struggle with eating disorder behaviors over the weekend. 

That's why we provide programming 7 days a week for individuals in our PHP, offering you or your loved one the best chance for long-term, lasting recovery.

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Nutrition Services

Nutrition Counseling & Education

ERC Austin’s nutrition and meal support includes “innings” and “outings.” 

  • Innings: meal support on site
  • Outings: meal support off site

All outings are supported by staff members to gradually introduce patients to these phases of recovery. Food exposures in real-life situations support recovery as patients choose and create their own food preferences. Patients may also have opportunities to participate in grocery store outings or have meal exposure activities at nearby restaurants at different points in treatment. 

Goals in treatment include:

  • Supporting clients as they make progress in recovery
  • Encouraging patients to select meals, choose specific snacks and pick food from outside restaurants
  • Helping patients feel empowered in their decision-making
View Our Nutrition Approach

Questions about travel, housing or employment?

Looking for a place to stay or other accommodations? For patients in PHP, ERC Austin has apartments nearby for patients who need local housing. The team can also support lodging and transportation to and from nearby hotels. For patients who have other medical appointments, the ERC team will accommodate those transportation needs. The clinical team is also well-versed in accommodating varying employment needs, with the ability to meet patients exactly where they are in other aspects of life as they embark upon the challenging work of recovery.

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Providing Families With Guidance and Care

Support for children & adolescents

Our Austin center is well-equipped to support children and adolescents ages 12 and above. From educational support to family programming, we provide a safe, nurturing environment for recovery.

  • 98% of parents agree that their treatment experience was helpful
  • 97% recommend children & adolescent programs for those in need of treatment

View all eating disorder treatment outcomes here.

Child & Adolescent Treatment

Support for families

Family sessions and support represent a critical component of programming, with the belief that families, friends and caregivers should be involved at every step of the process. Programs include:

Family Support

Academic support

Child and adolescent patients at ERC Austin work with an education specialist during the calendar school year. While recovery remains the primary focus, education specialists work closely with patients and their families to support academic aspects of life and serve as a liaison with schools and outside counselors. The education specialist provides:

  • Support for all academic needs with children and adolescent patients
  • Customized treatment and accommodations for varying academic needs
  • Close communication and coordination with schools to ensure students are on track with schoolwork 
Educational Support

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It just takes one phone call to get started.

Making the decision to begin treatment is not easy. Our experienced, compassionate Clinical Assessment Team is here to ensure the process is as seamless and easy as possible. Got a question? Let us know. We can help set up a virtual or on-site tour for prospective patients and caregivers.

No referral is ever needed for you to access the treatment you need and deserve.

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Let us help you with insurance.

Recovery comes with inevitable challenges and stressors. Concerns about payment can make life feel even more stressful. To ensure you can pursue treatment, our dedicated team will work on your behalf by:

  1. Acting as a liaison with your insurance provider
  2. Answering your questions and concerns
  3. Providing support every step of the way

If you do not see your insurance carrier listed here, please call us. Our insurance and financial specialists will provide a free benefits check and do all they can to make treatment possible.

Questions About Insurance?

Get matched with the exact support you need.

With one conversation, our mental health professionals will help you better understand what you’re going through and what you need.

We will meet you where you are, listen to your story in a therapeutic setting, and match you with the level of support that meets your struggle.

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Covered by Most Commercial Insurance Plans

  • cofinity
  • compsych
  • magellan health
  • moda
  • multiplan
  • phcs
  • rocky mountain health plans
  • ascension seton
  • value options
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Our patient access team is here to advocate for you. We can help you address financial challenges and work with you to get you the maximum coverage offered by your plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ERC Austin

Expert Care for Eating Disorders in Austin, TX

Meet the leadership team at Eating Recovery Center, Austin, TX.

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Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment in Texas

For additional flexibility and convenience, we also offer virtual eating disorder treatment for individuals in Texas through our Eating Recovery At Home program. Individuals in all cities and towns across Texas, including the cities listed below, are eligible to participate in Eating Recovery At Home.

  • Austin
  • Plano
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • San Antonio
  • The Woodlands
  • Arlington
  • Fort Worth
  • El Paso
  • Corpus Christi
  • Lubbock
  • Laredo
  • Irving
  • Garland
  • Amarillo
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Eating Recovery Center is accredited through the Joint Commission. This organization seeks to enhance the lives of the persons served in healthcare settings through a consultative accreditation process emphasizing quality, value and optimal outcomes of services.

Organizations that earn the Gold Seal of Approval™ have met or exceeded The Joint Commission’s rigorous performance standards to obtain this distinctive and internationally recognized accreditation. Learn more about this accreditation here.

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