Can you get eating disorder treatment online?

Yes, at some services. 26 services here say on their own pages that they treat eating disorders, and 9 describe a care team (a dietitian or medical monitoring alongside therapy): Charlie Health, Equip, LifeStance Health, Talkspace, Within Health, Klarity Health, Amwell, Thriveworks and Zencare. 8 say they do not treat eating disorders: Talkiatry, Bend Health, Brightside Health, Headspace Care, Two Chairs, Hims & Hers, Lemonaid Health and Modern Health. The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends eating disorder-focused family-based treatment for adolescents and emerging adults with anorexia nervosa who have an involved caregiver.

Does BetterHelp treat eating disorders?

BetterHelp lists eating disorders among the concerns people use it for and among conditions its psychiatric providers may treat, naming no kind.

Does Talkspace treat eating disorders?

Talkspace says its therapists and psychiatric providers treat eating disorders online, but online therapy may not suit people who need a full treatment team.

Does Equip treat eating disorders?

Equip is an eating disorder specialist: all five kinds, for children (4 and up), teens and adults in all 50 states, by video.

Does Within Health treat eating disorders?

Within Health is an eating disorder specialist treating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and ARFID in patients aged 13 and up, through remote intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.

Which online eating disorder treatment takes insurance?

19 of the services that treat eating disorders bill insurance in network: BetterHelp, Charlie Health, Doctor On Demand, Equip, LifeStance Health, Talkspace, Within Health, Alma, Amwell, Cerebral, Grow Therapy, Little Otter, Mindful Care, Octave, Rula, SonderMind, Spring Health, Thriveworks and Wellnite. 8 name Medicaid: Charlie Health, Doctor On Demand, Equip, LifeStance Health, Grow Therapy, Little Otter, Mindful Care and Rula. What you pay depends on your plan.

Eating disorders

Online eating disorder treatment: who treats it, who does not, and what care includes

Eating disorder care often needs more than a weekly therapist: a dietitian, medical monitoring, sometimes an intensive program. Here is which online services say they give that care, which say they do not, and what each costs with insurance or without, from each service's own pages.

Facts checked · checked 3 d ago

26say they treat it

9describe a care team

8say they do not treat it

26 services compared here say on their own pages that they treat eating disorders online, and 9 describe a care team with a dietitian or medical monitoring. 2 give a higher level of care such as an intensive outpatient program. 8 say they do not treat eating disorders, so check before you pay. If someone is in medical danger, seek in-person care or call 911.

By diagnosis

Which services name each eating disorder

Only services whose own pages name the diagnosis; most others say they treat eating disorders without naming one.

Anorexia (8)

Charlie Health, Equip, LifeStance Health, Within Health, Klarity Health, Amwell, Thriveworks, Sesame

Bulimia (7)

Charlie Health, Equip, Within Health, Klarity Health, PlushCare, Amwell, Thriveworks

Binge eating disorder (7)

Charlie Health, Equip, LifeStance Health, Talkspace, Within Health, Klarity Health, Thriveworks

ARFID (2)

Equip, Within Health

OSFED (2)

Equip, Thriveworks

Who treats it

26 services say they treat eating disorders

What each service's own pages say about its eating disorder care, the therapies and care team it names, the level of care and any medication, insurance, and the price.

Service	What its pages say	Level of care	Insurance	Price
BetterHelpVisit site Subscription therapy FTC order: $7.8 million over sharing health data for advertising Adults	BetterHelp lists eating disorders among the concerns people use it for and among conditions its psychiatric providers may treat, naming no kind. Limit: Its terms say its services may not be a substitute for in-person therapy for some needs, such as anorexia nervosa.	BetterHelp's psychiatric providers may evaluate and treat eating disorders, prescribing from a defined list of commonly prescribed medicines. Its pages name no eating disorder medicine.	Bills insurance in network	Therapy typically $70 to $100 per week billed monthly; many insured members pay $15 or less. No separate eating disorder price.
Charlie HealthVisit site Intensive outpatientAges 8-64 AdultsTeensAnorexiaBulimiaBinge eating disorder	Charlie Health provides a virtual intensive outpatient program for teens and adults with eating disorders and lists anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder as the main types. Limit: It says clients must not need in-person medical stabilization for an active eating disorder and refers them to a higher level of care otherwise. The program for a primary eating disorder diagnosis is only available in select states. CBTDBTFamily-based treatment (FBT) Team: Eating disorder treatment includes individual therapy, supported group sessions, family therapy and nutrition counseling, plus psychiatry as needed, 24/7 crisis care and care coaching.	Intensive outpatient (IOP) Its eating disorder care is a virtual intensive outpatient program. Psychiatry is part of eating disorder care as needed, but its prescribers do not prescribe controlled substances, a group that includes stimulants.	Bills insurance in network Medicaid: states where intensive outpatient care is covered	No price is published. Its eating disorder page says it partners with commercial insurance, Medicaid and TRICARE.
Doctor On DemandVisit site Therapy + psychiatry	Its FAQ says its psychologists and psychiatrists treat eating disorders; it names no kinds or ages. CBT	Its psychiatrists prescribe non-controlled psychiatric medicines, but its pages do not say which medicines it uses for eating disorders.	Bills insurance in network Medicaid: some Medicaid managed-care plans	Without insurance, psychiatry visits are $299 for a 45-minute first consultation and $129 for a 15-minute follow-up.
EquipVisit site Eating-disorder care AdultsTeensChildrenAnorexiaBulimiaBinge eating disorderARFIDOSFED	Equip is an eating disorder specialist: all five kinds, for children (4 and up), teens and adults in all 50 states, by video. Limit: Equip treats medically stable patients at home as an alternative to higher levels of care, and coordinates with outside providers if hospital care is needed. Family-based treatment (FBT)Enhanced CBT (CBT-E)CBTDBTExposure therapy Team: Each patient gets a therapist, dietitian and medical provider, plus a coach with lived experience; the medical provider monitors weight and vitals.	Equip's medical providers manage prescriptions. Its pages name no eating disorder medicine.	Bills insurance in network Medicaid: some states	No dollar price published. In-network with most major plans; private pay option otherwise.
LifeStance HealthVisit site Therapy + psychiatry AnorexiaBinge eating disorder	LifeStance says it specializes in eating disorder treatment, with locations in 35 states, and that eating disorders can also be treated through its online therapy and psychiatry sessions. CBTDBTFamily-based treatment (FBT) Team: Its eating disorder page says LifeStance clinics can provide a multidisciplinary team to evaluate someone, and that clinics offer nutrition counseling and psychiatric consultations.	Its page says there is no medicine for eating disorders in general, and names antidepressants for depression that occurs alongside an eating disorder. (SSRIs (fluoxetine))	Bills insurance in network Medicaid: some plans; varies by state and provider	$210 to $432 per session
TalkspaceVisit site Therapy + psychiatry AdultsTeensBinge eating disorder	Talkspace says its therapists and psychiatric providers treat eating disorders online, but online therapy may not suit people who need a full treatment team. CBT Team: Care comes from licensed therapists and psychiatric providers, and Talkspace says people who need a treatment team with a medical doctor and dietitian may not be suited to online therapy.	Talkspace psychiatric providers prescribe non-controlled medicines for eating disorders, including binge eating disorder. (SSRIs (fluoxetine))	Bills insurance in network	Self-pay therapy starts at $69 per week (a general rate, not set for eating disorders); most insured members have a $0 copay.
Within HealthVisit site Eating-disorder careLimited availability AdultsTeensAnorexiaBulimiaBinge eating disorderARFID	Within Health is an eating disorder specialist treating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and ARFID in patients aged 13 and up, through remote intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. CBTDBTACTExposure therapy Team: Each patient has a team of therapists, registered dietitians, psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses and care partners; nurses do medical check-ins several times a week.	Intensive outpatient (IOP)Partial hospitalization (PHP) Within delivers enhanced intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs remotely, as an alternative to inpatient or residential treatment. Within says every patient gets a psychiatric assessment and that it will help prescribe appropriate medications. Its pages name no specific eating disorder medicine.	Bills insurance in network	No dollar price published. In-network with payers covering over 80 million people; payment plans and CareCredit financing offered.
Klarity HealthVisit site Psychiatry50 states AnorexiaBulimiaBinge eating disorder	Klarity lists eating disorder assessment and treatment online through independent licensed providers and names bulimia, binge eating disorder and anorexia as the most common kinds. Limit: Its page says a provider might recommend a hospital stay or a day program when an eating disorder has caused serious health issues. Family-based treatment (FBT)CBT Team: Care comes from an individual board-certified healthcare professional at an independent practice; the page does not say Klarity provides a dietitian or medical monitoring.	Its page says providers can prescribe eating disorder medication online and prescribe only what is appropriate for the diagnosis. (SSRIs (fluoxetine))	Depends on the provider	No eating disorder price is stated. Its page says it accepts major insurances and cash pay, and HSA and FSA are eligible.
PlushCareVisit site Telehealth platform AdultsBulimia	PlushCare's Prozac page lists bulimia nervosa among the uses for which a PlushCare doctor may prescribe an SSRI to adults.	A PlushCare doctor may prescribe an SSRI for bulimia nervosa in adults, at the doctor's discretion. (SSRIs (fluoxetine))	Bills insurance: doctor and psychiatry visits only; therapy is self-pay	Self-pay: $169 per online therapy session and $129 for an initial doctor visit (general rates, not specific to eating disorders).
AlmaVisit site Insurance marketplace	Alma lists therapists who treat eating disorders and lets people filter them by insurance, format and availability; it names no kinds or age groups.	Not stated	Bills insurance in network	No self-pay price published
AmwellVisit site Telehealth platform AnorexiaBulimia	Amwell has pages on diagnosing and treating anorexia and bulimia online with a therapist or psychiatrist, and says a referral to a specialist may be required. Team: Amwell's anorexia and bulimia pages recommend a team of medical doctors, nutritionists, therapists and psychiatrists for recovery.	Not stated	Bills insurance: services covered vary by plan; some cover urgent care but not therapy	~$142/session
CerebralVisit site Therapy + psychiatry FTC order: health data shared for advertising and hard-to-cancel subscriptions, about $7 million Justice Department and DEA: non-prosecution agreement over controlled-substance prescribing, $3.65 million forfeited New York Attorney General settlement: more than $740,000 over cancellation practices	Cerebral's therapist directory lists 11 therapists who specialize in eating disorders, but its own list of conditions it treats does not name them. CBTDBT	Not stated	Bills insurance in network	Therapy is $150 per session, charged when booked (a general rate, not set for eating disorders).
Grow TherapyVisit site Insurance marketplace AdultsChildren	Grow Therapy says many of the therapists in its network specialize in eating disorders, and its search tool filters by specialty and insurance.	Not stated	Bills insurance in network Medicaid: most states, plan by plan	No self-pay price published
Little OtterVisit site Youth & family22 states + DC TeensChildren	Little Otter's FAQ lists eating disorders among the concerns its providers can help with, for children 0-18, without naming kinds.	Not stated	Bills insurance in network Medicaid: Minnesota's Blue Plus Medical Assistance	Therapy sessions are $200 and psychiatry sessions $250 (general self-pay rates, not specific to eating disorders).
Mindful CareVisit site Psychiatry9 states	Mindful Care's online group therapy page lists eating disorders among the conditions its group therapy can be especially helpful for.	Not stated	Bills insurance in network Medicaid managed plans; vary by state	Self-pay group therapy costs $35 for a 60-minute session and individual therapy $100 for 40 minutes (general rates, not specific to eating disorders).
OctaveVisit site Insurance marketplace22 states + DC Adults	Octave has an eating disorder therapy page and lists eating disorders among the conditions its therapists treat, without naming kinds. CBTDBT	Octave focuses on therapy and does not prescribe medication for any condition.	Bills insurance in network	Individual therapy costs $170 to $250 per session without insurance; most clients pay $28 per session with in-network insurance.
RulaVisit site Insurance marketplace	Rula says it matches people with in-network therapists who list eating disorders among their areas of focus, by video, phone or in person; it names no kinds or age groups. Enhanced CBT (CBT-E)Family-based treatment (FBT)ACT	Intensive outpatient (IOP)Partial hospitalization (PHP)Residential Rula provides outpatient therapy only and says severe eating disorders can need a higher level of care; its provider helps people understand next steps.	Bills insurance in network Medicaid: managed Medicaid for select states and insurers; therapy only	Many insured patients pay $0 to $25 per session for outpatient eating disorder therapy (about $15 on average); self-pay options are offered at sign-up.
SonderMindVisit site Insurance marketplace	SonderMind says its network includes providers who specialize in eating disorder therapy, online or in person, and that they are in-network with hundreds of insurance plans. CBTFamily-based treatment (FBT)Mindfulness-based	Not stated	Bills insurance in network	$100 to $250 per session
Spring HealthVisit site Employer / EAP	Spring Health lists eating disorders among the conditions its therapists support, and refers members to partner programs when clinically appropriate; it names no kinds or age groups.	Intensive outpatient (IOP)Partial hospitalization (PHP) A 2023 Spring Health release says members can be referred to partner intensive-outpatient and partial-hospitalization eating disorder programs when clinically appropriate.	Bills insurance in network	No self-pay price published
ThriveworksVisit site Insurance marketplace AdultsTeensChildrenAnorexiaBulimiaBinge eating disorderOSFED	Thriveworks offers eating disorder therapy and names anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and OSFED as what it can address. CBTDBTACTFamily-based treatment (FBT) Team: Eating disorder therapy includes nutritional counseling led by a dietitian or nutritionist that the client's provider refers to.	Not stated	Bills insurance in network	Self-pay talk therapy costs $200 to $240 for an intake session and $160 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on state.
WellniteVisit site Therapy + psychiatry	Its eating disorders page offers to match people with therapists who can help with eating disorders. It names no kinds, ages or level of care.	Not stated	Bills insurance in network	$245/month
CalmerryVisit site Subscription therapy	Calmerry has an eating disorder therapy page saying its licensed counselors give online counseling and a treatment plan for eating disorders; it names no kinds or age groups. CBT	Not stated	Out of network only	Subscription plans cost $57 to $90 per week ($49.50 to $73.75 in the first month with its discount); a general rate, not set for eating disorders.
SesameVisit site Cash marketplace Anorexia	Sesame has a page for booking eating disorder and anorexia therapist visits with providers on its marketplace, but it describes no eating disorder program of its own.	Not stated	Out of network only	From about $79 per session
ZencareVisit site Therapist directory	Zencare is a directory with an eating disorders and disordered eating specialty, and lists clinicians who say they specialize in it. Team: Its eating disorders page says care takes a team approach that may include partnering with a dietician, a primary care physician and a psychiatrist.	Not stated	Depends on the provider	No self-pay price published
Included Health Employer / EAPEmployer or plan benefit	Its FAQ says its psychologists and psychiatrists treat eating disorders; it names no kinds or ages. CBT	Its psychiatrists prescribe non-controlled psychiatric medicines, but its pages do not say which medicines it uses for eating disorders.	Employer or plan benefit only Medicaid: through a sponsoring health plan	No self-pay price published
Lyra Health Employer / EAPEmployer or plan benefit	Lyra's FAQ lists eating disorders among the urgent needs its specialized in-house support addresses; it names no kinds or age groups.	Intensive outpatient (IOP)Residential Lyra refers people to partner programs for higher levels of care, including inpatient, residential and intensive outpatient eating disorder programs.	Employer or plan benefit only	Cost depends on the employer's Lyra plan; many members get a set number of sessions at no cost, others pay low copays (a general statement, not set for eating disorders).

Read from each service's own pages on Oct 30, 2026. Prices are stated per session, per month or per plan, as each source states them.

Check before you pay

8 services say they do not treat eating disorders, or not severe ones

Each one's own words, from its own pages. Some see milder symptoms, refer you to another program, or prescribe a medicine labeled for an eating disorder within other care; read the line before you sign up.

What guidance says

The medicines, and what care should include

The medicines the FDA has approved for an eating disorder, from their labels, and what clinical guidance says about the therapies, medical monitoring and level of care.

Medicine	Class	FDA label approves it for
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)	Stimulant	Moderate to severe binge eating disorder in adults (and ADHD in adults and in children 6 and older); safety and effectiveness for binge eating disorder not established under 18, not for weight loss, and a Schedule II controlled substance
Fluoxetine (Prozac)	SSRI	Binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in moderate to severe bulimia nervosa, acute and maintenance treatment, studied in adults (and major depressive disorder, OCD and panic disorder)

The first treatments guidance recommends

Adolescents with anorexia: family-based treatment

The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends eating disorder-focused family-based treatment for adolescents and emerging adults with anorexia nervosa who have an involved caregiver.

Adults with anorexia: eating disorder-focused therapy

The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends that adults with anorexia nervosa be treated with an eating disorder-focused psychotherapy.

Adults with bulimia: CBT plus an SSRI

The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends eating disorder-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy for adults with bulimia nervosa, with a serotonin reuptake inhibitor such as 60 mg of fluoxetine daily also prescribed.

Binge eating disorder: CBT or interpersonal therapy

The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends eating disorder-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy or interpersonal therapy, in individual or group formats, for binge-eating disorder.

Binge eating disorder: medicine is a second step

The American Psychiatric Association guideline suggests an antidepressant or lisdexamfetamine for adults with binge-eating disorder who prefer medication or have not responded to psychotherapy alone.

Family-based therapy is first-line outpatient care for teens with anorexia

The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine says most adolescents and young adults with restrictive eating disorders can be treated as outpatients, and that family-based therapy is a first-line outpatient psychological treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Medical monitoring

A treatment plan with medical, mental health and nutrition input

The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends that every patient with an eating disorder have a documented treatment plan that includes medical, psychiatric, psychological and nutritional expertise, commonly through a coordinated multidisciplinary team.

Blood tests

The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends that the laboratory assessment of a possible eating disorder include a complete blood count and a comprehensive metabolic panel with electrolytes, liver enzymes and kidney function tests.

Heart tracing (EKG)

The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends an electrocardiogram for patients with a restrictive eating disorder, patients with severe purging, and patients taking medicines known to prolong the QTc interval.

Anorexia can be fatal

NIMH says people with anorexia nervosa are at risk of dying from medical complications associated with starvation.

Weight alone does not show who is medically unstable

The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine says some adolescents and young adults with restrictive eating disorders who need admission for medical stabilization may be of normal weight or overweight, which reinforces the importance of careful medical monitoring.

When a higher level of care is needed

Some people need a hospital or residential program

NIMH says some people with a severe eating disorder may need to be in a hospital or residential treatment program.

Failed outpatient treatment is a reason to step up

The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine lists failure of outpatient treatment, acute food refusal and uncontrollable bingeing and purging among the findings that justify hospitalization.

Follow-up after a hospital stay

The American Psychiatric Association says close outpatient follow-up care after hospitalization is important, as relapse risk is elevated for six months following inpatient treatment.

What the medicine labels limit

Binge eating disorder: adults only

The Vyvanse label says its safety and effectiveness for binge eating disorder have not been established in patients under 18.

Not a weight loss drug

The Vyvanse label says it is not indicated or recommended for weight loss, and that its safety and effectiveness for treating obesity have not been established.

Bulimia dose studied

The Prozac label says that in its bulimia trials only the 60 mg dose, not 20 mg, was significantly better than placebo at reducing binge-eating and vomiting.

No approved medicine for anorexia or ARFID

NIMH says there are currently no medicines approved by the FDA to treat the symptoms of anorexia nervosa or ARFID.

Treatment by video: the research

Bulimia: CBT by video

A 2008 randomized trial of 128 adults with bulimia nervosa, or an eating disorder not otherwise specified with weekly binge eating or purging, found that CBT delivered by telemedicine was acceptable and roughly equivalent in outcome to the same therapy delivered in person.

Family-based treatment: video compared with in person

A 2025 chart review of 169 adolescents with restrictive eating disorders found no significant differences between telehealth and in-person family-based treatment in restoring weight or preventing hospitalization, and said research with a randomized design is still needed.

A virtual intensive outpatient program for teens

A 2023 chart review of 102 patients aged 9 to 23, mostly with anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia, found no difference in weight outcomes between a virtual family-based intensive outpatient program and an in-person partial hospital program.

How you pay

Eating disorder treatment with insurance, Medicaid, or without

The services above that a person can start on their own, by how they can be paid.

Name Medicaid (8)

Every online service for teens and kids, with ages and consent

Free help

Free helplines, support groups and help paying for care

Each verified on its own official page. Support, not treatment.

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineNationalCrisis line

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Who: Anyone
What it gives: Crisis counseling by call, text or chat (not therapy)
Cost: Free
How to start: Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org

Crisis Text LineNationalCrisis line

Crisis Text Line offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day to anyone facing mental health challenges.

Who: Anyone
What it gives: Text support from trained volunteer crisis counselors (not therapy)
Cost: Free
How to start: Text HOME to 741741

National Alliance for Eating Disorders helplineNational (United States)Helpline

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders runs a free helpline staffed by licensed therapists who specialize in eating disorders.

Who: People with an eating disorder and their loved ones
What it gives: Support and referrals to all levels of eating disorder care from licensed therapists who specialize in eating disorders
Cost: Free
How to start: Call (866) 662-1235, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern

National Alliance for Eating Disorders support groupsNational, virtual and in personPeer support

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders provides free, weekly, therapist-led eating disorders support groups.

Who: People with an eating disorder and their loved ones
What it gives: Weekly therapist-led support groups, virtual and in person
Cost: Free
How to start: Find a group on allianceforeatingdisorders.com/eating-disorder-support-groups-and-programs/

findEDhelp treatment databaseNational (United States)Free directory

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders runs findEDhelp.com, a national database of eating disorder treatment options at all levels of care.

Who: People with an eating disorder and their loved ones looking for treatment
What it gives: A national database of eating disorder treatment options at all levels of care
How to start: Search findEDhelp.com, or call the Alliance helpline at (866) 662-1235

ANAD eating disorders helplineNational (United States)Helpline

ANAD runs a free eating disorders helpline for treatment referrals, support and encouragement, and general questions.

Who: Anyone with questions about or struggling with an eating disorder
What it gives: Treatment referrals, support and encouragement, and answers to general questions, from a peer-run organization (not therapy or medical care)
Cost: Free
How to start: Call (888) 375-7767, Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm Central; messages left outside those hours are returned

ANAD peer support groupsNational, onlinePeer support

ANAD's support groups are a free, virtual space where anyone, regardless of identity, background or diagnosis, can find community.

Who: Anyone, regardless of identity, background or diagnosis
What it gives: Free virtual peer support groups
Cost: Free
How to start: Choose a group on anad.org under Get Support, Support Groups

ANAD recovery mentorship programNational, onlinePeer support

ANAD's Recovery Mentorship Program offers free online eating disorder support, with one-on-one mentoring for people motivated for recovery.

Who: People with an eating disorder who are motivated for recovery
What it gives: One-on-one online support from a recovery mentor
Cost: Free
How to start: Request a mentor on anad.org under Get Support, Request a Recovery Mentor

ANAD treatment directoryNational (United States)Free directory

ANAD's free online treatment directory connects people with eating disorders to professional treatment options in their area.

Who: People looking for professional eating disorder treatment
What it gives: A free online directory of therapists, dietitians, physicians, psychiatrists and treatment centers
Cost: Free
How to start: Search the directory on anad.org, or call the ANAD helpline at (888) 375-7767 for a peer-led referral

F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders)National and international, onlinePeer support

F.E.A.S.T. gives parents and caregivers peer support, education, empowerment and community through free programs and services.

Who: Parents and caregivers of a person with an eating disorder
What it gives: Peer support, education and community through free programs and services
Cost: Free
How to start: Start at feast-ed.org and choose Programs and Services

F.E.A.S.T. and ANAD caregiver and sibling support groupsNational, online (Zoom)Peer support

F.E.A.S.T. and ANAD run free, peer-led support groups for caregivers and siblings of people with eating disorders, including a group for caregivers supporting a loved one with ARFID.

Who: Caregivers (including a group for caregivers of someone with ARFID) and siblings aged 13 and older
What it gives: Free 75-minute peer-led support groups
Cost: Free
How to start: Fill in the registration form on feast-ed.org/caregiver-sibling-support-groups/, then tick the groups you want to join

Project HEAL treatment placementNational (United States)Coverage

Project HEAL works with treatment providers to offer free and sliding scale eating disorder treatment to people facing financial and systemic barriers to care.

Who: People who cannot access eating disorder treatment because of financial limits, insurance barriers, weight discrimination or other systemic obstacles
What it gives: Placement with a network provider for free or sliding scale eating disorder treatment
How to start: Submit the Treatment Access application at theprojectheal.org/apply-for-treatment-access (applying does not guarantee support)

Project HEAL cash assistanceNational (United States)Coverage

Project HEAL's Cash Assistance Program provides one-time grants to people with demonstrated financial need to help them access eating disorder care.

Who: People with demonstrated financial need who are facing barriers to eating disorder treatment
What it gives: One-time grants toward the cost of care
How to start: Submit the Treatment Access application at theprojectheal.org/apply-for-treatment-access (assistance is not guaranteed and depends on need and funds)

Project HEAL insurance resource hubNational (United States)Official guidance

Project HEAL's Insurance Resource Hub has guides and appeal templates to help people advocate for coverage of eating disorder treatment.

Who: People trying to verify coverage, appeal a denial or understand their policy
What it gives: Guides on insurance for eating disorder treatment and templates for appeals and single case agreement requests
How to start: Use the guides and templates at theprojectheal.org/insurance-resource-hub, or ask for 1:1 insurance navigation through the Treatment Access application

NEDA eating disorders screening toolNational, onlineFree screener

NEDA offers a free, confidential eating disorders screening tool to check your risk and connect with support.

Who: Anyone who wants to check their risk before talking to a professional
What it gives: A short screening that says whether you may be at risk, with next-step resources; it is not a diagnosis
Cost: Free
How to start: Take the screening at nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool/

NEDA treatment directoryNational, in person and onlineFree directory

NEDA's interactive treatment directory connects people with eating disorders to specialized professionals and treatment centers in their area or online.

Who: People with an eating disorder and their loved ones looking for a specialist
What it gives: An interactive directory of professionals and treatment centers in your area or online
How to start: Search the directory at nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-treatment/

NEDA free and low cost support listNational, onlineOfficial guidance

NEDA lists free and low cost support options that offer ways to connect with others and tools to promote recovery, and says they do not replace professional treatment.

Who: People who want support alongside, not instead of, professional treatment
What it gives: A curated list of free or low cost support groups, recovery mentors, a recovery app and other options
How to start: Browse nationaleatingdisorders.org/free-low-cost-support/

Questions

Online eating disorder treatment, answered

Can you get eating disorder treatment online?: Yes, at some services. 26 services here say on their own pages that they treat eating disorders, and 9 describe a care team (a dietitian or medical monitoring alongside therapy): Charlie Health, Equip, LifeStance Health, Talkspace, Within Health, Klarity Health, Amwell, Thriveworks and Zencare. 8 say they do not treat eating disorders: Talkiatry, Bend Health, Brightside Health, Headspace Care, Two Chairs, Hims & Hers, Lemonaid Health and Modern Health. The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends eating disorder-focused family-based treatment for adolescents and emerging adults with anorexia nervosa who have an involved caregiver.
Does BetterHelp treat eating disorders?: BetterHelp lists eating disorders among the concerns people use it for and among conditions its psychiatric providers may treat, naming no kind.
Does Talkspace treat eating disorders?: Talkspace says its therapists and psychiatric providers treat eating disorders online, but online therapy may not suit people who need a full treatment team.
Does Equip treat eating disorders?: Equip is an eating disorder specialist: all five kinds, for children (4 and up), teens and adults in all 50 states, by video.
Does Within Health treat eating disorders?: Within Health is an eating disorder specialist treating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and ARFID in patients aged 13 and up, through remote intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.
Which online eating disorder treatment takes insurance?: 19 of the services that treat eating disorders bill insurance in network: BetterHelp, Charlie Health, Doctor On Demand, Equip, LifeStance Health, Talkspace, Within Health, Alma, Amwell, Cerebral, Grow Therapy, Little Otter, Mindful Care, Octave, Rula, SonderMind, Spring Health, Thriveworks and Wellnite. 8 name Medicaid: Charlie Health, Doctor On Demand, Equip, LifeStance Health, Grow Therapy, Little Otter, Mindful Care and Rula. What you pay depends on your plan.
Is there online eating disorder treatment for teens?: 7 services here say they treat eating disorders in teens or children: Charlie Health, Equip, Talkspace, Within Health, Little Otter, Thriveworks and Grow Therapy. The American Psychiatric Association guideline recommends eating disorder-focused family-based treatment for adolescents and emerging adults with anorexia nervosa who have an involved caregiver.
Can you get Vyvanse for binge eating disorder online?: 1 service here names lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) for binge eating disorder: Talkiatry. The Vyvanse label says its safety and effectiveness for binge eating disorder have not been established in patients under 18. The Vyvanse label says it is not indicated or recommended for weight loss, and that its safety and effectiveness for treating obesity have not been established.
When is online treatment not enough?: NIMH says people with anorexia nervosa are at risk of dying from medical complications associated with starvation. The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine says some adolescents and young adults with restrictive eating disorders who need admission for medical stabilization may be of normal weight or overweight, which reinforces the importance of careful medical monitoring. NIMH says some people with a severe eating disorder may need to be in a hospital or residential treatment program. The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine lists failure of outpatient treatment, acute food refusal and uncontrollable bingeing and purging among the findings that justify hospitalization. The American Psychiatric Association says close outpatient follow-up care after hospitalization is important, as relapse risk is elevated for six months following inpatient treatment.
Does eating disorder treatment work by video?: A 2008 randomized trial of 128 adults with bulimia nervosa, or an eating disorder not otherwise specified with weekly binge eating or purging, found that CBT delivered by telemedicine was acceptable and roughly equivalent in outcome to the same therapy delivered in person. A 2025 chart review of 169 adolescents with restrictive eating disorders found no significant differences between telehealth and in-person family-based treatment in restoring weight or preventing hospitalization, and said research with a randomized design is still needed. A 2023 chart review of 102 patients aged 9 to 23, mostly with anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia, found no difference in weight outcomes between a virtual family-based intensive outpatient program and an in-person partial hospital program.

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