Aster Springs Outpatient Richmond

PHP + IOP Eating Disorder Treatment in Richmond, VA

Located in the heart of Richmond’s West End, Aster Springs Outpatient Richmond offers specialized treatment for eating disorders and co-occurring conditions for adults of all genders in a welcoming, home-like setting that promotes healing and recovery.

We are in-network with multiple insurance providers and accept out-of-network benefits from other major insurance companies. We also accept self-pay.

Aster Springs does not accept Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE.

About Us

Aster Springs Outpatient Richmond offers personalized, evidence-based treatment for eating disorders in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. Our expert team provides individual and family therapy, group psychotherapy, nutrition education, meal support, and aftercare planning. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming facility, we promote collaboration with outpatient providers and families to ensure comprehensive care and lasting transformation.

What We Treat

Anorexia nervosa, ARFID, binge eating disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, bulimia nervosa, OSFED

Who We Treat

Adults of all genders

Payment Options

In-network insurance, out-of-network options, self-pay

Medicare/ Medicaid?

Not accepted

Our Program

Treatment Approach

Aster Springs Outpatient Richmond offers evidence-based eating disorder treatment in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. Our expert team helps clients develop real-time coping skills, build autonomy, and create a life aligned with their values. With small group sizes and a private, welcoming setting, we provide personalized care that fosters lasting recovery. Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates proven therapies, ensuring effective, long-term healing for adults of all genders.

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Our Levels of Care

We offer partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, as well as virtual IOP (V-IOP) in the evenings for adults. Our evidence-based treatment equips clients with the skills and support needed for lasting recovery, ensuring they receive the right level of care at every stage of their healing journey.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Higher-intensity outpatient treatment with structured daytime programming and evenings free.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Daytime programming with dedicated time to practice real-world recovery skills.

Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (V-IOP)

Our most flexible level of care, with evening programming

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Treatment Location

We are located in the heart of Richmond’s West End, with convenient access to I-64 and the safety and tranquility of nature and community.

The Aster Springs Difference

CARF logo in blue

At Aster Springs, we provide a highly personalized treatment experience with low client-to-staff ratios, hands-on nutrition programs, expert clinicians, and tailored family support. Our practical outings help clients build real-world skills, ensuring they feel confident applying recovery tools beyond treatment. This comprehensive, compassionate approach sets us apart and empowers lasting healing.

Voices from
Our Community

"I came to Aster Springs following the darkest time of my life. I was scared, overwhelmed, and felt like I had no more fight left to give. Aster Springs felt like the hand that reached down and picked me up, dusted me off, gave me a hug, and told me I was worth something. They stayed past their shifts into the middle of the night with me, held my hand at meals and through overwhelming moments, laughed and celebrated all my victories with me, and always told me to keep going."
A Grateful Alum

Meet Our Team

We are led by compassionate, experienced mental health professionals and team members dedicated to providing personalized care and lasting healing.

Anna Ziegler Aster Springs Richmond
Anna Ziegler, RD
Lead Dietitian
Kevin Lambert, LMSW
Therapist

Paying for Care

Please Note:

Aster Springs does not accept Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE.

Aster Springs Outpatient Richmond accepts out-of-network benefits from major insurance companies. We also offer a private pay rate for clients who prefer to pay for treatment directly.

Aster Springs Outpatient Richmond

FAQs

What outpatient programs are available at Aster Springs Outpatient Richmond?

Aster Springs Outpatient – Richmond provides comprehensive eating disorder treatment through partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient programming (IOP). These evidence-based programs deliver structured therapeutic support while you remain at home and connected to your daily life, creating a supportive path toward lasting recovery.

Our Richmond outpatient programs serve adults of all genders who have achieved medical stability and are ready to engage in treatment while living independently. This level of care is ideal whether you’re transitioning from residential treatment, need more support than traditional weekly therapy offers, or are taking your first step toward eating disorder recovery with professional guidance.

We offer compassionate, evidence-based treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, and purging disorder. Because eating disorders rarely exist in isolation, our integrated clinical approach also addresses the underlying and co-occurring struggles—including anxiety, depression, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive patterns—that often fuel disordered eating behaviors.

Treatment at our Richmond center combines individual psychotherapy, family-based interventions, group therapy, personalized nutrition counseling, therapeutic meal support, and comprehensive discharge and aftercare planning. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively in a trauma-informed setting to help you develop the insight, coping strategies, and resilience needed for sustainable recovery beyond treatment.

Yes. Aster Springs Outpatinet Richmond is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of quality care, clinical excellence, and evidence-based behavioral healthcare.

Yes. We are in-network with multiple insurance providers and also accept out-of-network benefits from other major insurance companies. Self-pay and private-pay options are available as well. Please note that we do not currently accept Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE.

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