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Our team treats the thoughts and emotions behind disordered eating alongside the behaviors. Therapy, nutrition guidance, and medical oversight work together throughout.
24/7 supervision and support
Individual and group therapy sessions
Personalized treatment plans
Treatment for co-occurring disorders
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We utilize a variety of treatment modalities to teach our patients the coping skills they need to find stability and discover their self-awareness.
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Eating disorders can be easy to hide, even from the people who care most. If several of the following feel familiar – in yourself or in someone close to you – it may be time to talk with a professional:
Thoughts about eating, weight, or appearance begin to crowd out work, relationships, and rest, taking up far more mental space than they once did.
Skipping meals, eating in secret, following rigid food rules, or feeling unable to stop once eating starts can all point to a deeper struggle.
Avoiding restaurants, family dinners, or social plans that involve food often reflects anxiety that has grown well beyond ordinary preference.
Seeing yourself very differently from how others describe you, or measuring your worth almost entirely by appearance, is a common and painful part of these conditions.
Persistent fatigue, dizziness, trouble concentrating, or other unexplained changes can surface when the body is not getting what it needs.
Guilt, irritability, or low mood that seems tied to eating can fuel the cycle and make reaching out feel even harder.
Every plan starts with a thorough assessment, because the right approach depends on the person in front of us. Care may take place in our 24/7 residential setting for those who need close support, or through our statewide virtual intensive outpatient program for clients who are ready for more independence. From there, treatment commonly draws on:
Private, one-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist create a judgment-free space to explore the roots of disordered eating and practice new responses.
CBT helps you notice and reshape the distorted thoughts about food, weight, and self-worth that keep an eating disorder in motion.
DBT builds practical skills for riding out intense emotions and urges, offering healthier alternatives when distress would otherwise take over.
Connecting with others who understand the experience firsthand eases isolation and shows that recovery happens with support, not in silence.
With your consent, we bring the people closest to you into the process so they can understand the condition and reinforce lasting change at home.
When depression, anxiety, or other co-occurring conditions are present, our providers may recommend medication to support the rest of your treatment.
Deciding where to seek help is a significant step. A few things set our approach to eating disorder care apart:
After a comprehensive assessment, we create a personalized treatment plan shaped by your history, your goals, and your day-to-day life rather than a generic formula.
Same-day admissions and around-the-clock confidential support mean you can reach us the moment you decide to act, not weeks down the road.
Our pet-friendly, stabilization-focused environment is designed to feel calm and grounding, so recovery can happen somewhere you are able to settle in.
We accept insurance and serve clients statewide through virtual care, with in-person treatment in Martindale and a dedicated teen treatment track for younger clients who need it.
Eating disorders rarely ease on their own, and the longer they go unaddressed, the more entrenched the patterns tend to become – which is exactly why reaching out early matters so much. Recovery is within reach at any age, for women and men alike, and our team is here whether you live near our Martindale campus or anywhere else in Texas. If these struggles sound familiar, in yourself or in someone you care about, including a teen who may be at risk, the next step is a simple one.
Visit our Contact Us page or call (737) 325-8600 to start a confidential conversation and ask how our admissions process can help you begin treatment quickly.
We provide care for a range of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders. Because each one shows up differently, treatment always begins with an assessment so your plan reflects your own symptoms, history, and goals.
If thoughts about food, weight, or body image are interfering with your daily life, relationships, or peace of mind, that is a strong sign it is worth talking with a professional. You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support – reaching out early often makes recovery far more manageable.
Yes. Many clients across Texas take part through our virtual intensive outpatient program, which makes consistent, structured care possible from home. Those who need closer support may begin in a residential setting and step down to virtual care as they stabilize.
There is no single timeline, because recovery depends on the person – the type of eating disorder, how long it has been present, and any co-occurring conditions all shape the path. Your care team revisits your plan regularly and adjusts the level of support as you make progress.
Often, yes. Eating disorders frequently occur alongside conditions like depression and anxiety, and addressing them together tends to produce stronger, longer-lasting results. Our team looks at the whole picture rather than focusing on eating behaviors alone.
Looking for help? Lonestar Mental Health offers safe, supportive spaces for all Texas residents. Whether you’re starting your journey or continuing your progress, our compassionate team is here to guide you every step of the way.
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