Utah Center for Eating Disorders is a small outpatient practice focused on providing expert treatment for eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. We invite you to peruse this site for information on our therapeutic and psychotherapy treatment approaches, and services offered.
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Our Treatment Approach:
The "gold standard" for eating disorder treatment includes working with a multidisciplinary treatment team consisting of a physican, therapist and dietitian. The goal with creating Utah Center for Eating Disorders was to create that treatment team under one roof, helping patient seeking help to have a more simplified treatment process. We work closely with University of Utah physicians, or the patients' own physician, if desired. This treatment team approach allows for close collaboration, and most effective treatment. Individuals struggling with eating disorders are often particularly skeptical about entering treatment. After all, the behaviors they engage in, whether it is undereating, overeating, purging, serve a function in their lives. Therefore, they are often frightened of “giving up” these behaviors. Therefore, we believe it is important to identify the “functions” the behaviors serve and the needs they meet, and then identify healthier ways of meeting those needs. This can be a very difficult process, and it is often one that is hard for friends and family members to understand as it is often hard to believe that these harmful behaviors serve a purpose! As difficult as this situation is, there is clear evidence that individuals can fully recover from these disorders, particularly if they receive expert professional help. Increasingly, insurance companies are recognizing the severity of these disorders, and advocacy groups have helped to increase coverage for the treatment of eating disorders. Studies indicate that it is paramount that individuals receive long-term treatment in order to achieve long-term recovery from an eating disorder. For those who do not need more intensive care, outpatient therapy can provide that long-term support in a setting that allows you to continue your daily activities. |
Our Treatment Team:
Wendy Hoyt, PhD Licensed Psychologist Owner/Founder Dr. Hoyt received her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. She has significant experience working with adults, adolescents and their families in residential, inpatient and outpatient settings, treating a variety of psychological issues. As an eating disorder specialist, she has conducted research and provided numerous presentations regarding eating disorders, self-harm and related behaviors. In addition, she has served as Director of the Adolescent Residential Eating Disorders Program at the River Centre Clinic and Staff Psychologist at both Avalon Hills Residential Eating Disorders Program and Center for Change Eating Disorder Treatment Program. Dr. Hoyt is affiliated with the following professional organizations: American Psychological Association, Academy of Eating Disorders and Utah Psychological Association. Nicole Holt, RD, CD Registered Dietitian Nicole graduated from Brigham Young University with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. It was during her internship rotation at a residential eating disorder treatment program that she realized her passion for the treatment of eating disorders. Nicole has since had the pleasure of counseling a number of patients on how to eat intuitively, find satisfaction in all foods, and regain trust in, and love for, their bodies. Nicole has extensive experience in addressing the physiological and nutritional needs of those with eating disorders and looks forward to sharing her expertise with each of her patients. Nicole has received training from Elyse Resch, RD, co-author of Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works, and uses these concepts in treating all anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. |