Prelude provides evidenced-based, trauma-informed eating disorder treatment in an outpatient setting for adults, adolescents and families. We create a nurturing, accepting community where clients can start their recovery journey in a supportive environment. We provide a safe space to do the hard work of recovery. Prelude staff are professionals in the field with many years of education, work and lived experience.
Eating Disorder recovery can feel elusive, but the staff here at Prelude have assisted many clients on their paths to recovery.
We welcome clients of all genders, socioeconomic statuses, races, and sexual orientations.
Eating disorders are a life-threatening disease that can affect people of any age, gender, religion, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, size, ability or background.
Prelude uses a BioPsychoSocial framework as the model for our treatment programs. Our work is rooted in evidence-based and trauma-informed research using principles of Health at Every Size, anti-oppression and weight and size inclusivity.
We use the following modalities:
FBT is considered the gold standard for treatment of adolescents with eating disorders. FBT is “agnostic” about the cause of eating disorders and does not try to find underlying issues or causes:
DBT is a well-established therapy designed to address behavioral and emotional regulation disorders. Developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., it integrates practical behavior science with mindfulness and contemplative practices to provide effective treatment.
CBT primarily focuses on modifying thinking patterns. This approach involves recognizing and re-evaluating distortions in thinking, gaining insight into the behavior and motivations of others, and implementing strategies to align thinking with reality.
ERP is a behavioral therapy that systematically exposes individuals to situations triggering their obsessions in a controlled environment. This therapy equips individuals with coping skills to manage and prevent compulsive behaviors.
Psychodynamic therapy delves into the psychological underpinnings of emotional distress. It emphasizes self-reflection and self-examination, and uses the therapist-client relationship as a means to explore problematic relationship patterns in the client’s life.
The nutrition component of our program provides evidenced-based nutrition care for optimal nourishment of all our clients. Prelude takes a non-diet approach, believes that all foods fit and that food and food choices are not moral decisions. Our program is body positive, weight-inclusive, and uses Health At Every Size principles to support client recovery.
We Offer
We accommodate vegetarian, kosher and halal dietary needs.
Eating disorders are a life-threatening disease that can affect people of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, size, ability or background.
We are in network with many insurance plans, ask us for more information about yours.
We require a 24-hour notice for cancellations. Failure to provide this notice will result in a charge for the session.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is 12-16 weeks. Clients attend 4 hours per day 4 days per week. In addition there are weekly individual, nutrition and family sessions outside of the regular program hours.
Our Structured Outpatient Program (SOP) is a 3-6 month program that clients can step down to from our IOP or come into it from the community. It includes 2 groups per week and weekly individual, family and nutrition sessions.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. For clients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance, we provide an estimate of the bill for receiving treatment in our programs.
Families play an important role in treatment. We use Family Based Treatment in the adolescent program which includes a lot of family involvement in groups, meals and at home. Adult clients also have family sessions weekly and more family involvement when appropriate.
Each client is an individual and everyone has their own path. In terms of time, staying in treatment and following your treatment team's guidance is the quickest way to a solid recovery. That being said, people with eating disorders do get better and can live wonderful lives in recovery.
