For adolescents

At Within, we offer personalized treatment plans for children and adolescents (from 13 years old), prioritizing their recovery, health, and well-being.
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Research shows that approximately 95% of eating disorders start before the age of 25,¹ outlining the importance of addressing these issues early.

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We go above and beyond

Taking over two decades of experience in creating eating disorder treatment programs, we’ve created the first comprehensive, evidence-based, virtual treatment solution.

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We offer more contact hours than other PHP and IOP programs.

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PHP+:

5+ hours/day
5-7 days/week
2 individual and 1 family session per week

IOP+:

3-4 hours/day
3-5 days/week
Min. 1 individual and 1 family session per week

A personalized treatment experience

Our adolescent program is overseen by a highly-trained, multidisciplinary clinical team, consisting of psychiatrists, registered dietitians, nurses, movement specialists, therapists, and more. Programming includes:

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Teen/young adult process group
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) with parents
Within Z
Within Z dynamics of healing
Within Z alumni group
Multi-family group
Individualized exposure therapy
Individualized protocols for ARFID

Treatment that works

After participating in treatment, on average, our patients experience:

49%

decrease in eating disorder symptoms.

42%

decrease in depressive symptoms.

57%

improvement in quality of life.

17%

decrease in trait anxiety.

What to expect

Upon enrollment into the Within program, your child/teen will complete an intake assessment and you, as a parent/guardian, will have the opportunity to speak to our admissions team.

Within treatment program remains flexible, catering to individual needs of each of our patients. We work around you and your child’s schedule so they can attend sessions when time allows without interrupting school, after school activities, and everyday life.

Weekly schedule

2-3 therapy sessions per week (individual and family)
Weekly individual nutrition sessions (may include parents) and check-ins based on needs
Daily group therapy sessions
Weekly sessions with a psychiatrist for PHP (may be included in IOP based on individual needs)
Weekly sessions with care partners
Daily meal support with peers
Collaboration with outpatient providers

Family program

Family involvement is crucial when treating eating disorders in children and adolescents. As part of our adolescent program, we offer:

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Family coaching
Family therapy
Male loved ones support group
Monthly psycho-educational group
Family and loved ones support group
Parent and caregiver nutrition group

What your child will learn

Coping skills through dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
A foundation of mindfulness and principles of intuitive eating
Healthful management of social media
How to manage diet culture