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About Eating Recovery Center Washington
Eating Recovery Center (ERC) of Bellevue offers specialized, comprehensive care for adults, adolescents (ages 13 to 17), and children (ages 8 to 12) struggling with eating disorders. As part of a nationwide network, ERC Bellevue provides evidence-based treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and related conditions. The center's multidisciplinary approach incorporates medical, psychological, and nutritional expertise to address complex patient needs. By tailoring personalized treatment plans and age-appropriate therapies, ERC Bellevue ensures that each patient receives the necessary support for sustainable recovery in a nurturing environment.
ERC Bellevue recognizes the vital role of family support in the recovery process. The center offers family therapy sessions, educational workshops, and support groups to involve loved ones in the treatment journey. This family-centered approach helps to strengthen the patient’s support system, providing them with the tools and understanding necessary to maintain recovery outside the treatment environment. By fostering open communication and healing within the family unit, ERC Bellevue aims to create a supportive home environment conducive to long-term recovery.
Eating Recovery Center of Bellevue offers a full continuum of care to meet the diverse needs of its patients. The levels of care include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs, as well as virtual at-home treatment. Each level is designed to provide the appropriate intensity of support based on the patient’s specific condition and progress. Inpatient and residential programs offer 24/7 care for those requiring more intensive treatment and monitoring. Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs provide structured support while allowing patients to begin integrating back into their daily lives. This flexible approach ensures that each patient can transition smoothly through different stages of recovery, receiving the right level of care at the right time.
The ERC Bellevue facility is designed to provide a comfortable and healing environment for patients. The center offers a range of amenities, including private and semi-private rooms, communal spaces for relaxation, and therapeutic activities to promote holistic well-being. The serene setting and supportive community at ERC Bellevue contribute to a sense of safety and belonging, which is crucial for individuals on their recovery journey.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:We Are In-Network With Most Major Commercial Insurance Providers. We do not currently accept Medicaid or Medicare. To ensure you can pursue recovery, our dedicated team will work on your behalf by acting as a liaison with your insurance provider, answering your questions, and providing guidance and support every step of the way.
Eating Recovery Center (ERC) Bellevue offers a full spectrum of care, from intensive inpatient programs providing 24/7 medical and therapeutic care to partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs that support gradual reintegration into daily life. Their virtual eating disorder program extends this support remotely. This flexible approach ensures patients receive the right intensity of care at the right time, fostering long-term recovery and empowering individuals to reclaim their lives with confidence and resilience.
Eating Recovery Center of Bellevue provides specialized, age-appropriate treatment for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders. The center's programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each age group. Children (ages 8 to 12) and adolescents (ages 13 to 17) receive therapies designed specifically for their age, incorporating family involvement and educational support. Adults benefit from a comprehensive approach that addresses their complex psychological and nutritional needs.
Eating Recovery Center of Bellevue's family program actively involves loved ones in the recovery journey through family therapy sessions, educational workshops, and support groups. Their family therapy sessions help improve communication and address recovery-related issues, while educational workshops teach families about eating disorders and effective support strategies. Support groups offer a space for sharing experiences and gaining emotional support from others facing similar challenges.
Eating Recovery Center Bellevue is the largest eating disorder treatment center in Washington State. Trusted by over 20,000 patients and their families, 87% of former patients found their experience helpful, and 91% of parents would recommend ERC to others.
Founded
August 2019
Languages
English
Accreditation
CARF
Who We Treat
Men
Women
Adolescents
Adolescents receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Children
Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Address
1231 116th Ave NE #350, #370, #800, Bellevue, WA 98004
Adolescents
Adolescents receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
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Children
Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Therapeutic Community
Therapeutic communities allow patients to contribute to the success and progress of their community, through healthy behaviors or even basic chores.
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Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Online Therapy
Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Expressive Arts
Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Nutrition Counseling
Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
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Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Elizabeth Wassenaar
Regional Medical Director
MS, MD, CEDS-S, DFAPA
Amy Richards
Regional Nursing Director
RN, BSN
Robert McFerren
Executive Director
LICSW
Jessica Barth-Nesbitt
Regional Nutrition Director
MA, RD, LD, CD, CEDS-C
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