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The Central Coast Treatment Center

Eating Disorders
Outpatient
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Central Coast Treatment Center specializes in treating eating disorders for individuals of all ages. They offer partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs that provide structured, day-based care while allowing clients to stay connected to daily life. Their philosophy centers on helping clients reconnect with the wisdom of the self, where authenticity and self-worth come from within and not external achievements.

Strengthen Identity Through Practice

The center blends evidence-based and holistic therapies, including individual and group counseling, nutrition support, yoga, and experiential practices like grocery shopping and meal outings. Their attachment-based model emphasizes healing the client’s relationship with their body and identity, offering compassionate guidance through every stage of recovery.

Enhance Support Systems

The center also provides resources and education for families, recognizing the vital role they play in a loved one’s recovery and the importance of support without blame. Family and partner support groups, conscious movement, and hands-on meal planning are offered to help rebuild positive relationships with food and body through meaningful family involvement.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
508 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 View Map
Primary Focus
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Accreditation
Joint Commission
Founded in 1951
75 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder +1 More
Substance Use We Treat
Co-Occurring Disorders
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: They partner with a variety of national and California-based insurance companies.
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Pricing and Program Length

We don't have pricing information for this center. Please contact the center for more information.
Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Cathy Meyer-Uyehara, FACHE, NHA

Cathy Meyer-Uyehara, FACHE, NHA

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dr. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., CED-S

Dr. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., CED-S

Director of eating disorder programming

Melissa Wheelock, LMFT

Melissa Wheelock, LMFT

Clinical Director

Frannie Guida, BA

Frannie Guida, BA

program coordinator

Care Options

Levels of Care

Eating disorders interfere with healthy eating habits, potentially causing weight changes, poor mental health, and physical harm. Treatment addresses underlying thoughts and beliefs, aiming to heal relationships with food. Weight restoration and other medical interventions stabilize physical health.
Not included
Residential
Not Offered at This Center
Residential eating disorder treatment provides intensive medical and therapeutic care in a safe, structured setting with 24/7 monitoring, meal-time support, therapy, and services for weight restoration as needed.
Included
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Included
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Not included
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Included
Virtual Care
Therapy and treatment delivered online through video sessions, messaging, or phone calls, so you can get care from anywhere, on a schedule that works for you.
Not included
In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
Clinicians come to you, providing treatment and support in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
Included
Co-Occurring Disorders
Conditions like depression, substance use, and trauma can co-occur with eating disorders. Many programs provide co-occurring eating disorder treatment for comprehensive healing.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
Trauma

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Experiential
Family Involvement
Wellness

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Group Therapy
Meditation & Mindfulness
Nutrition Counseling
Trauma-Specific Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma

Substances We Treat

Co-Occurring Disorders

Aftercare

Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Special Considerations

Healthy Meals are provided
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
San Luis Obispo, California, United States.
They partner with a variety of national and California-based insurance companies.
The Central Coast Treatment Center provides day treatment, intensive outpatient program and more.

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