Virtual Intensive Treatment for Eating Disorders at Charlie Health
Personalized, comprehensive eating disorder recovery
Personalized, comprehensive eating disorder recovery
We proudly partner with many major insurance providers, including commercial, Medicaid, and TRICARE
What is IOP?
Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) is a structured, evidence-based level of behavioral healthcare designed for people who need more support than traditional weekly therapy, but don’t require 24/7 residential or inpatient care. At Charlie Health, our virtual IOP for eating disorders provides personalized treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders. By combining group, individual, family sessions, plus nutritional counseling for clients with a primary eating disorder diagnosis, our program helps people build the tools they need for lasting recovery while continuing to live at home and maintain their daily routines.
Whether someone is stepping down from residential or inpatient treatment or realizing that weekly therapy isn’t enough, Charlie Health’s virtual IOP for eating disorders offers a path to lasting recovery, meaningful connection, and real progress.
Curated groups
Bringing people with similar challenges, diagnoses, and lived experiences together fosters connection and combats the isolation often felt with eating disorders. Group sessions provide peer support and a safe space to learn and practice coping skills.
Individual therapy
One-on-one connections are critical. Each client’s treatment plan includes weekly individual sessions with a primary therapist who specializes in eating disorders to address body image issues, disordered eating behaviors, underlying emotional challenges, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Family therapy
Family support is a key part of eating disorder recovery. Each client’s treatment plan includes weekly family therapy sessions to help families and loved ones better understand eating disorders, improve communication around food and body image, and create a more supportive home environment for healing.
Nutrition Counseling
For clients in our primary eating disorder treatment program, registered dietitians help them develop healthy eating habits, create balanced meal plans, correct misconceptions about food, and actively restore the physical health that’s essential for recovery.
How is our approach different?
Fully integrated mental health & eating disorder care
In-network with insurance
Personalized treatment plans
Virtual access
Flexible scheduling
Freedom from eating disorders is possible.
Here’s how to get started:
Reach out
Call our Admissions Team 24/7 or fill out our quick form to learn more about our program and verify your insurance coverage
Get matched
We’ll conduct a thorough assessment to create your personalized virtual treatment plan
Get matched
We’ll conduct a thorough assessment to create your personalized virtual treatment plan
Start healing
Meet your peers in groups and your primary therapist in as little as 24 hours
93%
of clients reported improvements in symptoms associated with depression
91%
of clients reported improvements in symptoms associated with anxiety
89%
of clients reported improvements in self-harm
The core mental health conditions we treat
FAQs about Eating Disorders
See All FAQsWhat is virtual IOP for eating disorders?
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) provides structured eating disorder treatment multiple times per week via secure video conferencing. It includes individual therapy, group sessions, family therapy, and nutritional counseling, offering more support than standard outpatient care while allowing you to stay at home.
How does virtual IOP for eating disorders work at Charlie Health?
Our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Charlie Health is a personalized treatment solution for people with eating disorders. Each treatment plan consists of up to 9-12 hours per week of:
- Curated groups
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Nutrition counseling, as needed
- Psychiatry, as needed
In addition to our standard treatment model, all clients have access to 24/7 crisis care, 20+ free family support groups, peer mentors, Alumni Programming, and more.
We design each treatment plan with one primary goal in mind: helping clients heal and rediscover hope. If you think you or a loved one could benefit from Charlie Health, please contact our Admissions Team to get started in as little as 24 hours.
How do I know if Charlie Health’s virtual IOP is right for me or my loved one?
Our primary treatment offering – virtual Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) – is an appropriate level of care for those who need more than once-weekly therapy or are transitioning from inpatient or residential care. It’s designed for those who can live at home but require intensive, structured treatment to manage their eating disorder and work towards recovery. Contact our Admissions team to discuss your specific situation.
While typical outpatient treatment involves one therapy session per week, our virtual IOP offers multiple hours of treatment per week. At Charlie Health, each client receives a customized treatment plan that includes three group sessions per week, one individual therapy session per week, and one family therapy session per week. We also offer psychiatric services and nutrition counseling as needed.
Different therapy modalities are used throughout sessions, creating a truly comprehensive treatment program.
How long is the program?
Our program typically lasts 9-12 weeks; your exact discharge date will depend on your overall treatment progress. Your Primary Therapist will help determine the best discharge date for your needs. View a sample schedule and learn more about how it works here!
To get started with your personalized treatment plan, reach out today.
Will insurance cover virtual IOP at Charlie Health?
We accept most major insurance providers and Medicaid (in states where IOP is covered). Please contact our Admissions Team to learn more about your plan’s specific coverage, or check out our Insurance page.
What does binge eating disorder treatment involve at Charlie Health?
Our treatment for binge eating disorder uses evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills within our virtual IOP framework. We help clients understand the triggers for bingeing, develop coping mechanisms, address underlying emotional factors, manage co-occurring conditions, and work with nutritional counselors to build a healthier relationship with food. The virtual format makes binge eating disorder treatment near me accessible from anywhere.
*Analysis of depression and anxiety outcomes based on self-reported data from routinely discharged clients (Jan-June 2024) who had moderately severe or severe anxiety or depression at intake, and improvements at discharge. Analysis of self-harm outcomes based on self-reported data from routinely discharged clients (Jan-June 2024) who reported >0 days of self-harm at intake, and improvements at discharge.