Eating Disorder Therapists Chicago

Eating Disorder Therapy

In Chicago and Northbrook, With Virtual Therapy Available Throughout Illinois.

SpringSource specializes in eating disorder therapy and co-occurring mood-related concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. We are currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual therapy.

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions, and effective treatment depends on each person’s unique needs and readiness for change. Our experienced eating disorder therapists collaborate with you and meet you where you are to begin your recovery.

We believe there are many paths to healing, and our experienced clinicians are here to help. SpringSource provides individual eating disorder therapy and a hybrid Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for higher levels of care in Chicago and Northbrook, with virtual sessions available throughout Illinois.

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Who We Help

Adolescents, young adults, midlife adults, and older adults experiencing eating disorders or disordered eating
Individuals in higher-weight bodies seeking support
Midlife adults navigating body image, identity, and life transitions
Individuals experiencing co-occurring anxiety, depression, or trauma

Eating Disorders We Treat in Chicago

Our therapists specialize in treating a wide range of eating disorders, including:

We provide eating disorder therapy in Chicago and Northbrook, with virtual sessions available throughout Illinois.

A Harm Reduction Approach to Eating Disorder Therapy

At SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders, we understand that recovery is not one-size-fits-all.

Many individuals seeking eating disorder therapy are not ready, or do not feel able, to pursue full behavioral change right away. Others may have tried more rigid approaches in the past and found them unsustainable.

A harm reduction approach recognizes that meaningful progress can begin before full recovery feels possible.

Rather than requiring immediate elimination of all eating disorder behaviors, harm reduction focuses on:

increasing safety and medical stability
reducing the frequency or intensity of behaviors
building awareness of emotional and behavioral patterns
developing alternative coping strategies over time
strengthening the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change

Harm reduction is not about giving up on recovery. It is about creating a pathway into it.

Many traditional treatment models emphasize full abstinence from behaviors. While that approach can be effective for some, it is not the only path to healing.

At SpringSource, we meet you where you are while holding a clear commitment to your health, well-being, and long-term healing. For many people, harm reduction often allows therapy to feel more accessible, less overwhelming, and ultimately more effective.

You can learn more about this approach in our article on harm reduction for eating disorders.

Signs You May Benefit from Eating Disorder Therapy

If you are experiencing any of the following concerns, therapy may be a helpful next step:

persistent thoughts about food or weight
cycles of restriction or binge eating
anxiety around meals
body image distress
emotional eating patterns
feeling out of control around food, even when you are trying to “do better”
a sense that your relationship with food or your body is taking up more space than you want it to in your daily life

Experienced Eating Disorder Therapists in Chicago & Northbrook

SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders is a clinician-owned practice specializing in eating disorder treatment. We have a team of experienced therapists grounded in clinical excellence and thoughtful care who specialize in treating ARFID, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and OSFED.

SpringSource Co-Founders Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick are recognized eating disorder experts. Together, they have decades of experience in leadership roles, teaching, engaging in primary research, publishing, and presenting in the fields of eating disorders and behavioral health.

Our Roots at Insight Behavioral Health Centers

SpringSource Co-founder Dr. Susan McClanahan is the original founder of Insight Behavioral Health Centers (now ERC/Pathlight), one of Chicago’s most recognized eating disorder treatment programs and the city’s first intensive outpatient program for eating, mood, and anxiety disorders.

Co-founder Dr. Angela Derrick served in senior clinical leadership roles at Insight and ERC/Pathlight, contributing to the development of higher levels of care, including PHP and residential treatment. Together, their work has helped shape how eating disorders are treated across the Chicago area.

This depth of experience establishes SpringSource as a leader in eating disorder and behavioral health treatment.

Ready to Take the Next Step Toward Lasting Eating Disorder Support and Recovery?

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You deserve support that understands your experience and helps you thrive.