Eating Disorder Treatment for Women 40+:
A Specialized Program for Midlife Recovery
“I loved working with the therapists and dietitian at ERC. They were professional, knowledgeable, and kind. I couldn’t be more thankful to be in recovery.”
- N. K.
Heal where
you feel understood
Many women 40 and above struggle with eating disorders alongside life experiences that traditional treatment programs don't always account for. When treatment doesn’t reflect your life stage, it can be harder to engage, feel understood, and find healing.
StrongHer was intentionally built with those realities in mind:
Hormonal and menopause-related changes
Caregiving responsibilities and emotional load
Career burnout and identity shifts
Long-standing body image struggles shaped by decades of diet culture
Grief, loss, and major life transitions
StrongHer was created by our highly experienced clinical team to provide support in an age-appropriate environment.
Recovery alongside women with shared life experiences
Experience a truly unique recovery program that features:
A women-only recovery group that gets you
Find common ground with peers in the same life stage, with separate groups, meals, and living spaces.
A team that stays with you
We match you to the level of care that works for you. And you’ll stay with the same care team across inpatient, residential, and PHP.
Programming that fits real life
Groups address the medical impact of eating disorders for women 40+, strengthening boundaries, caregiving stress management, coping strategies, challenging body image beliefs, and navigating diet culture online.
Daily medical oversight for IP and RES
We are one of the only treatment centers with full-time primary care physicians on staff, allowing for fully supervised treatment and guidance for long-term health.
Program Details
Location:
Eating Recovery Center Legacy, Plano, TX
Ages:
Women 40+
Levels of Care:
Inpatient: Living on-site with medical team
Residential: Living on-site with support team
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Full day in treatment, home at night
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (VIOP): Virtual part-time support
Special focus:
Midlife
Menopause
Caregiving
Long-term eating disorders
Meet the clinicians guiding your care
StrongHer is supported by a dedicated leadership team experienced in treating eating disorders in women across midlife.
You don’t have to have it all figured out
We’ll help you get there
If you’re struggling with body image, feeling out of control around eating, or stuck in patterns that no longer promote your quality of life, we’re here to help.
Since 2008, we have treated over 35,000 cases through a comprehensive assessment process and evidence-based treatment options that have helped thousands of women move forward with a clear path toward lasting recovery at every stage in life.
Have questions?
We have answers.
What makes eating disorder treatment different for women over 40?
Treatment for women 40+ addresses menopause, long-term behaviors, caregiving stress, and midlife identity transitions in addition to standard clinical cared.
Is treatment effective later in life?
Yes. Eating disorder treatment can be highly effective for women over 40, especially when care is tailored to midlife needs. Evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and nutrition therapy can support meaningful, lasting recovery at any age.
What levels of care are available in StrongHer?
StrongHer offers a full continuum of care including:
Inpatient: 24/7 medical supervision
Residential: Structure support, live on-site
Partial hospitalization: Full day treatment on-site, evenings at home
Virtual intensive outpatient: part-time care online
Where is the StrongHer program located?
StrongHer is available to Texas residents, and the inpatient, residential and partial hospitalization levels of care are held at our facility in Plano, Texas.
We’re in network with most commercial insurance plans
Let us verify your benefits and explain what’s covered.
Call 866-920-0563
Our commitment to quality
Eating Recovery Center is accredited by The Joint
Commission, earning the Gold Seal of Approval™ for meeting
rigorous standards in safety, quality, and patient care.