West Des Moines, Iowa
Outpatient Therapy
Our Approach
Outpatient therapy at Edison means one-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist who specializes in eating disorders — not general talk therapy with an eating disorder added on.
We treat the whole person, addressing co-occurring concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD alongside your relationship with food and your body. Sessions are available in person at our West Des Moines office or virtually anywhere in Iowa, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP tailored to you.
You get an integrated care team.
Every outpatient therapy client at Edison has a coordinated team behind them. Your therapist communicates directly with your dietitian and any other providers involved in your care, even if those providers are not with Edison, so nothing falls through the cracks and your treatment moves as one plan, not several disconnected appointments.
What to Expect from Outpatient Therapy
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Getting started.
You'll begin with an initial assessment, where we learn about your symptoms, history, and goals. You don't need a formal diagnosis to start — many clients begin treatment before one is given. From there, your therapist will make a care recommendation personalized for you. -
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Your care team.
Your therapist doesn't work in isolation. If you're also seeing one of our dietitians, or need input from a medical or psychiatric provider, we coordinate directly with them so your treatment moves as one plan. -
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What sessions look like.
Sessions typically begin weekly, using evidence-based approaches like FBT, CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP. You can meet in person at our West Des Moines office or virtually from anywhere in Iowa.
How Outpatient Therapy Can Help
Individual, one-on-one sessions with a licensed specialist
Coordinated care with your dietitian and care team
Support for co-occurring anxiety, depression & trauma
Evidence-based approaches — FBT, CBT, DBT, ACT & ERP
Available in-person in West Des Moines or virtually across Iowa
Personalized treatment tailored to your goals
Full recovery from an eating disorder is possible.
Who This Is ForTreatment can help you build a lasting, healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself, whatever that looks like for you. As a Health at Every Size® aligned practice, we welcome clients of any age, body size, or background, wherever you're starting from.
We take a compassionate, client-centered approach that honors your experiences and respects your comfort level.
✔ A safe, supportive environment
✔ Nonjudgmental, client-centered guidance
✔ Evidence-based therapeutic approaches
Frequently Asked Questions
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Treatment is individualized and may include talk therapy, coordination with a dietitian and medical providers, and family involvement when relevant — all focused on helping you build a healthier relationship with food, movement, and your body.
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Request an appointment through our online form, and we'll schedule an initial assessment to learn about your goals and match you with the right therapist.
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We're Iowa's only multidisciplinary team dedicated exclusively to eating disorder treatment — every therapist on our team specializes in this work, not just offers it alongside a general caseload.
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Email hello@edisonedmh.com or call (515) 619-6927. You can also request an appointment directly online.
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Yes — we're in network with Wellmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Midlands Choice, Health Partners, and select Cigna plans. Limited sliding scale rates are available for cash-pay clients.
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Collaborative and evidence-based, whether you meet in person in West Des Moines or virtually from anywhere in Iowa — your therapist works as part of a coordinated team, not in isolation.