Eating Disorder Treatment for Residents of Golden, CO

When your relationship with food, eating, or body image begins to affect your physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, or daily life, you may be dealing with an eating disorder. Seeking professional support can be an important step toward recovery.

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that often involve much more than food. They can affect people of every age, gender, body size, and background, and they frequently develop alongside concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, or low self-esteem.

At Front Range Psychological Services, we provide compassionate, evidence-based eating disorder treatment for residents of Golden, Colorado. Our psychologists take the time to understand your unique experiences. We help you uncover the emotional, behavioral, and psychological factors contributing to disordered eating. And we also show you practical tools for lasting change. Whether you're experiencing early warning signs or have struggled for years, our goal is to help you build a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself.

Our office is located just a short drive from Golden at:

5738 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80002

We offer in-person therapy at our Arvada office as well as secure telehealth appointments for clients throughout Colorado and all PSYPACT-participating states, making it easier to receive support wherever you are.

What Are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve persistent disturbances in eating behaviors, thoughts about food, or body image. While many people associate eating disorders with weight alone, these conditions affect emotional health, physical health, and overall quality of life.

Someone living with an eating disorder may become preoccupied with food, exercise, body weight, or appearance. Others may experience cycles of overeating followed by guilt or compensatory behaviors, while some severely restrict their food intake despite significant health risks.

Examples of eating disorders include:

Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
Pica
Rumination disorder

Many people also experience disordered eating behaviors that may not meet the full diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder but can still significantly impact their mental and physical health. Early intervention can often prevent these patterns from becoming more severe.

What Causes Eating Disorders?

There is rarely a single reason why an eating disorder develops. Instead, eating disorders usually arise from a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental influences.

Some contributing factors may include:

Family history of eating disorders or other mental health conditions
Anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive traits
Trauma or adverse life experiences
Low self-esteem or perfectionism
Pressure from social media or unrealistic beauty standards
Bullying or weight-related teasing
Participation in activities that emphasize appearance or weight, such as certain sports or performing arts
Major life transitions or chronic stress

Each person's experience is different. Understanding the factors that contribute to disordered eating is an important part of creating an effective, individualized treatment plan.

At Front Range Psychological Services, our therapy is designed to help clients gain greater insight into these underlying influences while learning healthier ways to manage emotions, relationships, and daily stress.

How Many People Have Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders are more common than many people realize. Millions of people in the United States will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime, making these conditions among the most prevalent mental health concerns.

Although eating disorders often begin during adolescence or young adulthood, they can develop at any age. Children, teenagers, adults, and older adults can all be affected. Eating disorders also occur across all genders, races, ethnicities, body sizes, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Unfortunately, many individuals delay seeking treatment because of shame, stigma, or the belief that they are "not sick enough." In reality, recovery is possible at every stage, and reaching out for support early can improve both emotional and physical outcomes.

How Does Therapy Help Treat Eating Disorders?

Recovery from an eating disorder involves much more than changing eating habits. Therapy addresses the emotional experiences, beliefs, and behavioral patterns that contribute to disordered eating while helping clients build healthier coping skills and improve overall well-being.

At Front Range Psychological Services, treatment is tailored to each individual's goals, symptoms, and personal history. Our collaborative approach recognizes that every recovery journey is different.

Depending on your needs, therapy may include:

Identifying triggers that contribute to disordered eating behaviors
Developing healthier coping strategies for stress and difficult emotions
Improving body image and self-esteem
Challenging unhelpful beliefs about food, weight, and appearance
Learning mindfulness and emotional regulation skills
Building confidence in social and interpersonal situations
Addressing co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or perfectionism
Strengthening long-term relapse prevention strategies

Our clinicians utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, distress tolerance skills, and other personalized treatment techniques designed to support lasting recovery.

Clients also benefit from our insight-oriented approach, which explores how past experiences, relationships, and life events may continue to influence current thoughts and behaviors. This deeper understanding can create meaningful opportunities for lasting personal growth.

Among our experienced providers, Dr. Corinne Duffy-Strode has a particular clinical interest in supporting individuals experiencing disordered eating and body image concerns, while our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide thoughtful, individualized care for clients across a wide range of mental health needs.

Find an Eating Disorder Counselor at Front Range Psychological Services

If you're struggling with an unhealthy relationship with food, concerns about body image, or what you suspect are symptoms of an eating disorder, you don't have to navigate recovery alone. Healing is possible with compassionate, individualized support.

Front Range Psychological Services proudly serves clients from Golden, CO, with convenient in-person appointments at our nearby Arvada office and secure telehealth therapy available throughout Colorado and all PSYPACT-participating states. Our experienced psychologists work collaboratively with children, teens, adults, and families to create personalized treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting change.

Contact Front Range Psychological Services today to schedule an appointment and begin building a healthier relationship with food, your body, and your overall well-being.