Eating Recovery Center Bellevue

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Eating Recovery Center Bellevue

Located near nature parks and central to vast networks of green spaces, ERC Bellevue offers high level eating disorder treatment for adults, adolescents, and children.

Housed in the state-of-the-art Overlake hospital center, this therapeutic location provides swift access to acute care should emergency medical intervention become necessary, as well as ongoing access to hundreds of compassionate physicians to address the unique medical treatment needs of each patient. From the central location of the treatment center, to the group rooms, teaching kitchen, community education center and the housing options for adults, adolescents, and children, ERC Bellevue supports a calming environment to help light the way for patients to find lasting wellness.

Location Details

Who we treat
Adult
Child and Adolescent
Level of Care
On-site Intensive Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization
Residential
Conditions We Treat
Anorexia Nervosa
ARFID
Bulimia Nervosa
Diabulimia
Eating Disorders
OSFED

Life at Eating Recovery Center Bellevue

Located in Bellevue, Eating Recovery Center Bellevue delivers best-in-class eating disorder treatment for adults, children and adolescents of all genders. Our multidisciplinary team of experts provides cutting-edge medical, psychiatric, psychological and nutritional interventions Residential, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs.

  • Joint Commission accredited and located in Bellevue, Washington, Eating Recovery Center Bellevue is the largest eating disorders clinic in the state.
  • The medically-supervised treatment program serves all gender adolescents (8-18) and adults (19 and older) with anorexia, bulimia, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating and other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED).
  • A multidisciplinary team of professionals oversees comprehensive levels of care, including a 24-hour Residential program, a seven day-per-week Partial Hospitalization Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program.
  • Works closely with Denver-based Eating Recovery Center, an international center providing the full spectrum of treatment for adults, adolescents and children struggling with eating disorder diagnoses and co-occurring illnesses.
  • Evidence-based interventions, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and DBT-centered trauma education and protocol, help patients and families alike interrupt maladaptive thoughts and behaviors and live a values-rich life.
  • Travel

    Travel

    For our out-of-town patients and families, we offer free Travel Concierge Services. Our Concierge Services Representative is available to assist you with a wide variety of needs before and during treatment, including travel arrangements, booking accommodations and help locating local services, such as shopping, dining and much more.

  • A patient reads in her room in residential or inpatient treatment

    Residential Treatment

    Eating Recovery Center Bellevue provides a comprehensive, peaceful recovery environment for adult and adolescents patients requiring 24-hour care and support to address their eating disorder. The treatment program’s location on a medical campus provides swift access to acute care should emergency medical intervention become necessary, as well as ongoing access to hundreds of physician specialists to address the unique medical treatment needs of each patient.

Paying for Treatment

Insurances accepted change frequently. If you do not see your insurance carrier here, please ask us. Our insurance and financial specialists will provide a free benefits check. Our team will work tirelessly on your behalf to make treatment possible.

 

Insurance Accepted

Aetna

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Cigna

First Choice

Kaiser Permanente of Washington

Lifewise

Premera

Regence

United Behavioral Health

Value Options

Levels of Care

  • Residential

    24-hour support for medically-stabilized patients.

  • Partial Hospitalization

    Daytime, onsite care with evenings offsite or at patient’s home.

  • Intensive Outpatient

    Days spent at center and nights at patient’s home.

  • Virtual Care

    Effective treatment in the comfort of your own home.

Explore Our Other Locations

ERC has multiple locations around the country to meet your eating disorders treatment needs.
 

Meet Our Team

  • Elizabeth Wassenaar, MS, MD, CEDS
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    Elizabeth Wassenaar, MS, MD, CEDS-S

    Regional Medical Director
    Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar is the Regional Medical Director for the Mountain and West regions at Eating Recovery Center and ...
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  • Alyssa Aakre
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    Alyssa Aakre

    Director of Operational Excellence
    Alyssa Aakre is Director of Operational Excellence at ERC and Pathlight. Alyssa has been with Eating Recovery Center and ...
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  • Amy Richards, RN, BSN
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    Amy Richards RN, BSN

    Regional Nursing Director
    Amy joined Eating Recovery Center / Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center in February 2014 as Illinois opened its first residential ...
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  • Robert McFerren, LCSW
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    Robert McFerren, LICSW

    Executive Director
    Robert McFerren graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at ...
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  • Jessica Barth Nesbitt, MA, RD, LD, CEDRD
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    Jessica Barth Nesbitt, MA, RD, LD, CEDRD

    Nutrition Director
    Jessica is a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD). Jessica has experience in working with individuals with ...
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Eating Recovery Center is accredited through the Joint Commission. This organization seeks to enhance the lives of the persons served in healthcare settings through a consultative accreditation process emphasizing quality, value and optimal outcomes of services.

Organizations that earn the Gold Seal of Approval™ have met or exceeded The Joint Commission’s rigorous performance standards to obtain this distinctive and internationally recognized accreditation. Learn more about this accreditation here.

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