Eating Recovery Center Maryland

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About Eating Recovery Center Maryland

Eating Recovery Center (ERC) Maryland is a specialized facility dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of eating disorders. Below are detailed insights into its founding story, services and programs, Jewish community experience, and payment and insurance options.

ERC Maryland is part of the broader Eating Recovery Center network, which is recognized as the only national vertically integrated healthcare system exclusively dedicated to the treatment of serious eating disorders. The ERC network offers best-in-class care for individuals and families grappling with conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and other unspecified eating disorders. ERC Maryland operates two primary locations: one in Hunt Valley and another in Bethesda, both providing specialized care in serene suburban settings.

Programs and services offered at Eating Recovery Center Maryland

ERC Maryland offers a comprehensive continuum of care tailored to meet the diverse needs of its patients. The primary services include:

• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): A structured program available seven days a week, designed for medically stable adults, adolescents, and children. This program provides intensive treatment while allowing patients to return home in the evenings.

• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): A flexible program offered three days a week, suitable for individuals requiring continued support while managing daily responsibilities such as work or school.

• Comprehensive Outpatient Services: Tailored for all ages and genders, these services include individual therapy sessions, family counseling, and nutritional guidance, aiming to support patients in their recovery journey.

• Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program: Recognizing the need for accessible care, ERC Maryland provides a virtual IOP known as "Eating Recovery At Home." This program ensures that patients across Maryland can receive consistent, intensive support in a manner that seamlessly integrates into their daily lives.

Jewish Community Experience

ERC Maryland is committed to providing culturally sensitive care, acknowledging the unique needs of the Jewish community. The center offers guidance on navigating religious practices, such as fasting during significant holidays, ensuring that patients can honor their faith while prioritizing their health. Rabbi Tzvi Steinberg, who serves as the Rabbi at Eating Recovery Center, directs the Jewish Program for patients at ERC Baltimore, offering spiritual support and counseling.

Approaches

• Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Art Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• EMDR
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
• Expressive Arts Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Structural Family Therapy

Concerns

• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating disorders & disordered eating
• Emotion regulation
• Mood Disorders
• Relationships

Payment Details

ERC Maryland strives to make treatment accessible by collaborating with most major insurance providers. The center has a dedicated team to assist patients in navigating the complexities of insurance coverage, acting as a liaison between the patient and the insurance company. This team provides guidance, communicates updates regularly, and answers any questions related to coverage and costs. Patients are encouraged to contact ERC Maryland to discuss specific insurance plans and payment options.

Insurances

• Aetna
• Blue Cross
• BlueCross and BlueShield
• Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Humana
• United Healthcare