How We Treat
Family Therapy
Aster Springs
Family Therapy
Eating disorders affect the entire family unit. We believe that helping clients and their loved ones build healthier, more supportive relationships is key to lasting recovery.
Family therapy at Aster Springs
At Aster Springs, our family therapy services — including individual family sessions and a virtual family support group — focus on strengthening relationships and promoting positive, healthy communication. With the assistance of our skilled therapists, clients and their loved ones learn self-compassion over self-judgement and how to address feelings and problems rather than suppress them.
About Family Therapy
When a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, the search for answers and the process of finding the best treatment can change the family dynamic. That’s why including family in the treatment process is usually beneficial. Without family involvement, those in treatment may return to environments that trigger unhealthy patterns or behaviors and threaten their recovery.
Eating disorder recovery is a journey best supported by family and loved ones, who play a vital role in healing.
Why treatment is important
Kate Fisch, LCSW, CEDS, AVP of Clinical Operations, shares how professional treatment offers the structure, support, and healing essential for overcoming an eating disorder. Watch the video to learn more.
How Family Therapy Works
It’s important to create guidelines and goals when inviting family into the treatment process:
- As families gain a deeper understanding of their loved one’s eating disorder, they must learn to balance realistic expectations with hope for a fulfilling future.
- Therapists help families release shame, anger, and guilt, to create a healthier, more positive dynamic.
- To move forward, the individual in treatment must understand their illness's impact on their loved ones.
- At times, family involvement may not be appropriate. Our clinical team assesses each situation to determine which path best supports the client and their loved ones in recovery.
The Aster Springs Difference
Our distinctive approach combines compassionate, inclusive care with evidence-based innovation, promoting a healing environment where meaningful progress in treatment leads to lasting recovery beyond our doors.
Average reduction in overall symptoms
Average reduction in dieting behaviors
Average reduction in bulimia + food preoccupation
Levels of Care
Comprehensive treatment options for every stage of eating disorder recovery
Take the next step at Aster Springs.
Whether you’re seeking treatment for the first time or returning after previous care, the team at Aster Springs is here to help you navigate this stage in your recovery journey.
Your privacy is our priority. All communication is completely confidential.
