Eating Disorder Treatment in Las Vegas

Name: MindWell Psychiatric Services
Address: 800 N Rainbow Blvd, Suite 208, , Las Vegas, , NV, 89107
Telephone: ‪(702) 530-2549

Compassionate Psychiatric Care to Help You Heal Your Relationship with Food

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What Are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve persistent disturbances in eating behaviors and the thoughts and emotions that drive them. They’re not about willpower, vanity, or lifestyle choices. They’re complex medical conditions that require professional treatment.

At MindWell Psychiatric Services, we provide compassionate eating disorder treatment in Las Vegas. We understand that eating disorders are about much more than food; they’re often connected to deeper struggles with control, emotions, trauma, or self-worth. Our psychiatric care addresses the underlying mental health aspects to support your recovery.

Understanding Eating Disorders

Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, and body types. They have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, yet they remain undertreated and misunderstood.

Eating disorders aren’t choices. They’re complex conditions influenced by genetics, brain chemistry, psychology, and environment. The behaviors may start as an attempt to cope with difficult emotions or gain control during stressful times, but they quickly take on a life of their own.

Recovery is possible. With proper treatment addressing both the physical and psychological aspects, most people can heal their relationship with food and their bodies.

How Eating Disorders Affect Daily Life

Eating disorders consume far more than just mealtimes. They affect every aspect of life:

Physical health — Malnutrition, heart problems, digestive issues, bone loss, hormonal disruption
Mental health — Anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, social isolation
Relationships — Withdrawing from social situations involving food, lying about eating, and family conflict
Work and school — Difficulty concentrating, fatigue, missed days due to illness or treatment
Daily functioning — Constant preoccupation with food, weight, calories, and body image

Without treatment, eating disorders often worsen and can become life-threatening. But recovery is absolutely possible with the right support.

Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders present differently depending on the type, but there are common warning signs to watch for.

Behavioral Signs:

Restrictive eating, dieting, or fasting
Binge eating (eating large amounts in short periods)
Purging behaviors (vomiting, laxatives, excessive exercise)
Rigid food rules or rituals
Avoiding meals or eating in secret
Frequent body checking or weighing
Excessive exercise despite injury or illness

Emotional and Cognitive Signs:

Preoccupation with food, weight, and body shape
Intense fear of gaining weight
Distorted body image
Feelings of shame or guilt around eating
Using food to cope with emotions
Denial of hunger or minimizing symptoms

Physical Signs:

Significant weight changes (up or down)
Fatigue and weakness
Digestive problems (constipation, bloating)
Dizziness or fainting
Feeling cold all the time
Hair loss or dry skin
For women: irregular or absent periods

If you or someone you care about is showing these signs, professional help is important. Eating disorders are serious but treatable.

Types of Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Exist on a Spectrum. Understanding Your Diagnosis Guides Treatment

Restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image. People often don’t see how thin they’ve become.

Recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors: purging, fasting, or excessive exercise. People with bulimia may be at a normal weight.

Recurrent episodes of eating large amounts rapidly with feelings of shame and loss of control. No regular compensatory behaviors like purging.

Avoidance of food based on sensory characteristics or fear of negative consequences. Not driven by body image concerns. Can lead to nutritional deficiencies.

Eating disorders that don’t meet full criteria but still cause significant distress and impairment. The most common diagnosis thats just as serious as others.

Eating disorders frequently co-occur with other mental health conditions. Anxiety, depression, and OCD are especially common. Addressing these underlying conditions is often essential for lasting recovery.

When to Seek Help

Many people with eating disorders delay seeking help, sometimes for years. Shame, denial, and the eating disorder itself can be barriers. If any of the following apply, reaching out is important.

Consider reaching out if:

You’re preoccupied with food, weight, or body image
Your eating behaviors are affecting your health and/or daily life
You feel out of control around food
You’re using food to cope with emotions
Others have expressed concern about your eating
You’re hiding your eating behaviors from others
You’ve had medical complications from eating behaviors

Eating disorders thrive in secrecy. Reaching out is the first step toward breaking free. At MindWell, we provide a judgment-free environment where you can begin to heal.

How MindWell Treats Eating Disorders

At MindWell Psychiatric Services, we provide psychiatric care as part of a comprehensive eating disorder treatment approach. We work alongside your treatment team to address the mental health aspects of recovery.

Psychiatric Evaluation

Your treatment begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. We’ll discuss your eating behaviors, mental health history, and how the eating disorder is affecting your life. This helps us understand your unique situation and create an effective treatment plan.

Medication Management

Medication can be an important part of eating disorder treatment. Depending on your diagnosis, medications can help reduce binge urges, manage anxiety and depression, or address obsessive thoughts about food and weight. We carefully select and monitor medications.

Genetic Testing

Finding the right medication can involve trial and error. Genetic testing can help identify which medications are most likely to be effective for you, potentially speeding up your path to stability.

Integrated Care

Eating disorders typically require a treatment team — including therapists, dietitians, and sometimes medical doctors. We provide the psychiatric piece of the puzzle and coordinate with your other providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Ongoing Support

Recovery from an eating disorder is a process. We provide regular medication management appointments to monitor your progress, adjust medications, and support your ongoing recovery.

Getting Started with Eating Disorder Treatment

Taking the first step toward recovery starts with reaching out. Here’s what to expect at MindWell.

Step 1: Schedule an Evaluation

Contact us by phone or through our website to book your first appointment. Same-day appointments are available for cash-pay patients.

Step 2: Your First Visit

Your initial visit is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation lasting 60-90 minutes. We’ll discuss your eating behaviors, mental health history, and what you hope to achieve in treatment. This conversation is confidential and judgment-free.

What to bring:

Insurance card (if applicable)
List of current medications
Contact information for other treatment providers (therapist, dietitian)
Notes on your symptoms and questions

Step 3: Your Treatment Plan

Based on your evaluation, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan. This typically includes medication management and may include referrals for specialized eating disorder therapy and nutrition support.

Step 4: Ongoing Care

We schedule regular follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed. Recovery is a journey, and we’re with you every step of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can eating disorders be cured?

Yes, full recovery from eating disorders is possible. With comprehensive treatment, many people fully recover and go on to have healthy relationships with food and their bodies. Early intervention improves outcomes.

Do you treat all types of eating disorders?

We provide psychiatric care for all eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and OSFED. We work as part of your larger treatment team.

Do you prescribe medication for eating disorders?

Yes. Michael Kuron is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who can prescribe and manage medications used in eating disorder treatment, including those for co-occurring anxiety and depression.

Do I need to see a therapist too?

We strongly recommend working with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders, in addition to psychiatric care. Specialized therapy (like CBT-E or FBT) is an essential part of eating disorder treatment. We can provide referrals.

Do you offer telehealth for eating disorder treatment?

Yes. After an initial in-person evaluation, follow-up appointments can be conducted via telehealth.

Does insurance cover eating disorder treatment?

Yes, most insurance plans cover psychiatric services for eating disorders. We accept most major insurance plans ,including Ambetter, CHAMPVA, Cigna, Optum, Medicaid, Medicare, United Healthcare, Tricare, TriWest, Molina, Aetna, Carelon, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Get the care that is right for you

You don’t have to fight this alone. With the right treatment and support, recovery from an eating disorder is possible. At MindWell Psychiatric Services, we’re here to provide compassionate care and help you take that first step toward healing.

We are located at “800 N Rainbow Blvd, Suite 208, Las Vegas, NV 89107”
Phone: ‪(702) 530-2549
Open from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM | Tuesday to Saturday