Our Treatment Approach at the Center for Eating Disorders

Our comprehensive approach treats all eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive and emotional overeating, and binge-eating. For those seeking help in overcoming psychological difficulties related to nutrition and weight, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital is your place to begin the journey back to health.

Self-regulation Theory

Integrating concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy that examine the use of Eating Disorder behavior and other self-destructive behaviors as a means to regulate and manage one’s internal and external experiences. 

All Levels of Care

Comprehensive Approach

  • Nutritional education and intervention
  • Medication education and management
  • Experiential therapies including movement therapy, Tai Chi, body image work, and art therapies
  • Skills-based therapies
  • Spirituality
  • Weekly family sessions and multi-family groups
  • Weekly support groups

Interdisciplinary Team Approach

  • Medical Doctor
  • Doctorate Level Director
  • Master’s Level Case Managers
  • Registered Dietitians
  • Registered Nurses
  • Expressive Therapists
  • Chaplains
  • Teachers
  • School Liaisons

Group Programming, Individualized Treatment

Capability to customize treatment with:

Comprehensive Family Treatment/Education

Evidence-based Research and Programming

Joint Commission’s Award of Disease Specific Care Certification


Free Confidential Assessment & Referrals

A counselor is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we are committed to prompt attention.

Please call us at 1-800-432-5005.

Our Hospitals

Alexian Brothers Medical Center

800 Biesterfield Road
Elk Grove Village, IL
60007
847-437-5500

Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital

935 Beisner Road
Elk Grove Village, IL
60007
847-640-5600

St. Alexius Medical Center

1555 Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates, IL
60169
847-843-2000

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

1650 Moon Lake Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, IL
60169
800-432-5005

Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health

3350 Salt Creek Lane
Arlington Heights, IL
60005
847-952-7460 

Alexian Brothers Medical Group

Primary Care

Addison
Barlett
Bloomingdale
Elgin
Elk Grove
Hanover Park
Mt. Prospect
Palatine
Popular Creek

Immediate Care Centers

Addison
Bensenville
Elk Grove Village
Hanover Park
Mt. Prospect
Palatine
Schaumburg

Occupational Health Centers

Addison
Bensenville
Elk Grove Village
Hanover Park
Mt. Prospect
Palatine
Schaumburg

Specialty Programs

Alexian Brothers Advanced Weight Solutions

 

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