The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt – Towson, Maryland
6501 North Charles Street, Towson, Maryland, 21204
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
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The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, located in Towson, Maryland, offers specialized inpatient treatment for individuals aged 12 and older who are struggling with complex eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), along with co-occurring mental health conditions.
The center’s therapeutic approach includes a range of evidence-based treatments aimed at fostering recovery and promoting long-term health. Therapies offered include individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy, all of which are integral to helping patients explore the emotional and psychological factors underlying their eating disorders. Nutritional therapy and exercise therapy are also key components, guiding patients toward a balanced relationship with food and physical activity. Additionally, the center integrates creative approaches like art therapy, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), both of which are proven effective in treating eating disorders and related conditions.
A unique feature of the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt is its Collaborative Care Skills Class. This class is designed to actively involve families and significant others in the treatment process by offering them support and practical advice. The class helps loved ones gain a better understanding of the illness and equips them with the tools needed to provide effective support during and after treatment.
The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt is accredited by The Joint Commission, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the State Department of Health, reflecting its commitment to providing the highest standards of care. This recognition underscores the center’s dedication to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate treatment for individuals with complex eating disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
- Discharge Planning
- Individualized Treatment
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Veterans
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Persons with eating disorders
- Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Couples/family therapy
- Group counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Activity therapy
- Eating Disorder Treatment
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Fitness Therapy
Conditions Treated
- 24-Hour Clinical Care
- Mental health treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Luxury Treatment
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- State department of health
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Chronic disease/illness management
- Diet and exercise counseling
- Education services
- Family psychoeducation
- Illness management and recovery
- Suicide prevention services
- Vocational rehabilitation services
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