The Basics
Located in Greenwich, Connecticut, Wilkins Center for Eating Disorders was founded in 1982. This established facility features a multidisciplinary staff that works together to provide medical, nutritional and psychiatric care of treatment for eating disorders and related behavioral issues. The company offers flexible outpatient programs for adults and adolescents.
Treatment and Staff
Before beginning treatment, all clients go through an initial intake and assessment process to help the staff develop an individualized treatment plan. While outpatient plans can vary significantly to fit each client’s schedule, basic care generally consists of about nine hours of therapy a week and the more intensive options meet around six hours a day, five days a week. Treatment also includes meals and snacks supervised by registered dieticians with support for a range of dietary restrictions, including gluten-free and vegetarian meal options. Dual diagnosis support is available for a range of co-occurring disorders as well, including anxiety, bipolar disorder and depression. Family therapy can be added as well.
All programs include both individual and group therapy rooted in evidence-based treatment practices including CBT and DBT. Group sessions may also include art therapy, relapse prevention techniques, trauma-informed care, yoga, psychoeducation, cooking skills and nutritional counseling.
Led by founder Diane Mickley, MD, the staff at Wilkins Centers consists almost entirely of female MDs, LCSWs, psychiatrists, psychologists and additional Master’s and PhD-level counselors. Additionally, Licensed Clinical Psychologist James Wegner, PhD has been at the Wilkins Center for more than 20 years. He specializes in males with anorexia and bulimia.
Extras
Parents of younger patients are seen as crucial collaborators in successful treatment. For adolescent clients at the Wilkins Center, the client and parents meet regularly with a senior staff member who remains involved throughout the treatment process. The setting is warm and informal, with a strong personal commitment to each person and family.
In Summary
Wilkins Center is a respected organization for the treatment of eating disorders and co-occurring mental disorders in Connecticut. Therapy is offered on a flexible outpatient basis and includes evidence-based care, nutritional counseling and family involvement. Wilkins Center is an excellent resource for adolescents, adults and families who need eating disorder treatment.
Wilkins Center
7 Riversville Rd
Greenwich, CT 06831
Wilkins Center Cost: Depends on program; most major insurance accepted. Reach Wilkins Centers by phone at (203) 531-1909 or by email at info@wilkinscenter.com. Find Wilkins Center on Facebook
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