Eating Disorder Therapist in Chicago & Northbrook, IL

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Eating Disorder Therapists in Chicago & Northbrook | SpringSource

Are you struggling with an eating disorder or other disordered eating issues? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Hope and help are within reach. Our compassionate and experienced eating disorder therapists in Chicago and Northbrook provide expert care for individuals dealing with eating disorders and their often coexisting issues, such as trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.

Eating disorders are serious and complex mental health conditions. Ultimately, the most effective healing approach will depend on one’s unique circumstances, needs, and readiness for change. We will collaborate with you and respectfully meet you where you are to begin your recovery journey.

We believe the paths to healing are varied, and our experienced eating disorder therapists are here to help. SpringSource provides eating disorder therapy in Chicago and Northbrook, with virtual eating disorder therapy available throughout Illinois.

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Eating Disorders We Treat

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


Signs You May Benefit from an Eating Disorder Therapist

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

Experienced Eating Disorder Therapists in Chicago & Northbrook

SpringSource Co-Founders Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick. Recognized eating disorder experts.

SpringSource has a team of experienced therapists grounded in clinical excellence and thoughtful care who specialize in treating eating disorders such as ARFID, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and OSFED. The Co-Founders of SpringSource, Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick, are recognized experts with 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-Founders Dr. Susan McClanahan & Dr. Angela Derrick have a rich and expansive history in Chicago’s behavioral health and eating disorder community. Dr. McClanahan is the original founder of Insight Behavioral Health Centers (now ERC/Pathlight), a prominent eating disorder clinic and the first intensive outpatient program in Chicago for treating eating, mood, and anxiety disorders.⁠

Insight: The First Residential Treatment Center for Eating Disorders in the City of Chicago

Through Dr. McClanahan’s leadership, Insight Behavioral Health grew to provide IOP & PHP programs in 7 Chicago Area locations as well as the first residential treatment center for eating disorders in the city of Chicago

Dr. Angela Derrick joined Insight soon after its founding and played an integral role as a Clinical Director for Insight Behavioral Health and ERC/Pathlight. Dr. Derrick notes, “I’m really proud of having been at Insight for so long and helping turn it from an IOP [Intensive Outpatient Program] into a PHP [Partial Hospitalization Program]. We were one of the first eating disorder and behavioral health treatment centers in the area and the foremost practice in downtown Chicago for many years.”


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

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Providing In-Person Sessions in Northbrook and Chicago, with Telehealth Access Available Throughout Illinois.

Chicago Location⁠
53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 520⁠
Chicago, IL 60604

224-202-6260 ⁠

Northbrook Location⁠
899 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 300⁠
Northbrook, IL 60062
224-202-6260 ⁠


An In-Depth Look at the Types of Eating Disorders We Treat

Please explore the pages below for more information on the types of eating disorders we treat.


SpringSource Eating Disorder Articles for Additional Insights and Resources

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