Empowered Treatment

Food is only one part of the picture at Empowered Treatment, a locally owned, adult eating disorder facility. The program treats clients experiencing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and eating disorders intertwined with trauma and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Address Eating Disorders From Multiple Angles

Empowered’s intensive outpatient program (IOP) structures care around 9 hours of treatment each week, alongside weekly individual therapy. Care at Empowered includes group therapy, daily process groups, nutrition counseling, personalized meal plans, dietitian-led food groups, supported meals, family education, and yoga. Clinicians use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems (IFS)-informed therapy, somatic therapy, and family work. For individuals requiring more support, Empowered offers their partial hospitalization program (PHP), with 30 hours of structured therapy, groups, supported meals, and medical and psychiatric monitoring a week.

Prepare For Life Beyond The Program

Real-life practice extends beyond the treatment room, with experiential outings that include grocery shopping, restaurant meals, meal planning, and exploring Austin through a recovery lens. Coaches help clients navigate daily life and build skills, while transitional housing in nearby Hyde Park bridges residential treatment and independent living.