About eating disorder therapy
Eating disorders carry higher medical risk than most mental health concerns — for severe presentations, coordination with a physician or dietitian may be necessary alongside therapy. Family-Based Treatment (FBT), CBT-E, and DBT are the most evidence-supported approaches. Generic counselling experience is not sufficient for complex eating disorder treatment.
What to look for: Ask whether the therapist has specific eating disorder training and experience, not just general exposure. For adolescents, family-based approaches are typically preferred over individual therapy alone.
About SW Calgary
Southwest Calgary stretches from inner-city neighbourhoods like Bankview and Killarney out to suburban communities along the western edge of the city. Practitioners in the SW serve a broad demographic, from young families in new developments to long-established residents in communities like Lakeview, Woodbine, and Shawnessy. Several clinic clusters along Macleod Trail and near Chinook Centre provide convenient access with parking.