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Outpatient Program
Ongoing Support and Accountability
Outpatient eating disorder treatment provides ongoing clinical support for individuals who are stable enough to live independently while continuing to work on recovery. At Crescent Grace in Birmingham, Alabama, the outpatient program delivers individualized care through Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Certified Eating Disorder Specialists (CEDS-C), physicians (MD), and Registered Dietitians (RD).
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, eating disorders are serious conditions that benefit from professional treatment. The National Eating Disorders Association reports that continued clinical support after initial treatment significantly reduces relapse rates. Crescent Grace holds Joint Commission accreditation for all levels of care.
Who Should Consider Outpatient Treatment?
Outpatient treatment may be right for those stepping down from PHP or IOP, those experiencing early or less severe symptoms, or those maintaining long-term recovery. The American Psychiatric Association notes that outpatient treatment is most effective with a multidisciplinary team.
What Services Are Available?
Individual therapy using Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) forms the foundation. Dietitian services support nutritional restoration and intuitive eating. Group therapy, expressive arts therapies, and experiential therapies round out the program.
How Does Outpatient Treatment Support Long-Term Recovery?
Session frequency and focus areas are adjusted as clients progress. For clients who experience symptom recurrence, the team can identify warning signs early and collaborate on whether a step up to IOP or PHP is warranted.
Coordinating with Your Existing Care Team
The Crescent Grace team coordinates with external providers including primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and school counselors. Contact us at (205) 933-0041 to discuss your needs.
Outpatient Services May Include
- Individual Therapy
- Dietitian Services
- Group Therapy
- Expressive Arts Therapies
- Experiential Therapies
- Support Groups
- Transitional Assistance
Crescent Grace is staffed with compassionate professionals who will guide your journey to full recovery every step of the way.
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Never give up
No matter what
You are not alone
There is hope
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Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don’t give up.
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