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Eating Disorders Program

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Recovery Can Be a Reality 

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We are a specialized eating disorder treatment program that utilizes evidence-based therapies customized for you. It is our mission to be your partner in recovery. When treating eating disorders, experience matters. We are here to help one step at a time and every step of the way.


We provide multidisciplinary care for:

  • Anorexia
  • Bulimia
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
  • Orthorexia
  • Body Image
  • Emotional Overeating
  • Athletes and Eating Disorders

Better together.

Call us today at 636-534-6071 or email SLBMI.Intake@uhsinc.com

to start on a road to a better tomorrow. 

Together in Recovery 

“They know that recovery from an eating disorder is a process, and they are with you every step of the way, whatever your individual journey looks like.” 

- A former patient

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“As hard as treatment can be, SLMBI helped me make it easy. Treatment saved my life, and I am forever thankful” 

- A former patient 

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Eating Disorders Program 

At St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, we are committed to your health and well-being. When you’re ready to take your first step, start with a no-cost, confidential phone screen with an intake specialist. Call us at 636-534-6071.


Our Outpatient Services for Adolescents and Adults Include:

  • Once per week individual therapy
  • Family-based treatment
  • Family and couples therapy
  • Psychiatry/medicine management
  • Dietitian services

Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

  • Our Adolescent IOP meets 5 days a week.
  • We treat all genders, ages 13 - 18.
  • Your teen receives individualized attention, as well as peer support. The program incorporates family-based treatment and encourages active parental involvement in recovery, including separate parent groups.
  • We offer hybrid programming (combination of in-person and virtual).
  • Our Adolescent IOP is the only program in the St. Louis area which offers Family Based Treatment (FBT), shown to be the most effective treatment for Adolescents Eating Disorders.

Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

  • Our Adult IOP meets 6 days a week.
  • We treat all genders, ages 18+.
  • Family groups are also included.
  • Adult IOP is aimed at symptom reduction and re-establishing healthy patterns while maintaining work or home responsibilities.
  • The Adult IOP includes two track options - a fully virtual track or a hybrid track (combination of in-person and virtual).

A Closer Look at Our IOPs

  • Evening and weekend hours.
  • Three hours of group treatment per day, with a high staff-to-client ratio.
  • One therapeutic meal each day in IOP.
  • Weekly individual therapy.
  • Weekly nutrition counseling with a licensed dietitian.
  • Weekly exposure outings and activities.
  • Additional breakfast and lunch meal support available.
  • Aftercare groups for relapse prevention.

Start your recovery journey. For an appointment call,

636-534-6071 or email SLBMI.Intake@uhsinc.com


Professional referrals can contact us at SLBMIEatingDisordersIOP@uhsinc.com.

We are located at:


West County Office

16216 Baxter Road, Ste. 205

Chesterfield, MO 63017

We are in-network with most commercial insurance companies. Private pay is also an option.


Interested in employment or training opportunities? Please visit our careers page at slbmi.com.

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