Our Specialties

At LiftWell, we provide expert treatment for eating disorders and complex mental health diagnoses, blending evidence-based therapies with integrative support systems.

Our approach addresses both immediate symptoms and the deeper patterns that sustain them, guiding clients toward meaningful and sustainable recovery. With a focus on life-integrated treatment, we meet clients where they are—balancing clinical excellence with real-world application to promote healing within the rhythms of daily life. For adolescents, we adapt therapies to support developmental transitions, strengthen family systems, and promote emotional resilience through structured care and peer connection.

Clinical Specialties

Mental health challenges and eating disorders rarely exist in isolation. At LiftWell, we take a systemic, trauma-informed approach to care, recognizing how these struggles intersect and influence one another. From anxiety and depression to trauma, OCD, and disordered eating, our programs are designed to treat the whole person, not just a diagnosis. We offer structured, multi-faceted care that is responsive to each client’s unique needs—helping them build resilience, rediscover connection, and create lasting change.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are complex bio-psycho-social conditions that demand thoughtful, multi-layered treatment. At LiftWell, we provide specialized care for a wide range of eating disorders, supporting clients through every stage of recovery with evidence-based and compassionate approaches. These disorders affect individuals of all ages, genders, races, body sizes, and socio-economic backgrounds, underscoring the need for inclusive, personalized care. Our programs combine medical oversight, nutritional counseling, and therapeutic support to address both the physical and emotional aspects of recovery, helping clients restore balance and reconnect with their values.

Affecting up to 2% of the population, anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. Our approach encompasses a comprehensive understanding of the individual’s psychological, emotional, and social dynamics. We focus on psychotherapy to facilitate a deeper connection with the body, uncover the roots of disordered eating, and develop sustainable, healthy coping mechanisms.
Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID stems from anxiety and sensory sensitivities rather than body image concerns. Our approach involves gradually increasing the variety of safe foods while managing the anxiety associated with eating. Behavioral exposure techniques are combined with nutritional education to ensure both physical health and psychological comfort.
The most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting 3.5% of women and 2% of men. Our interventions focus on the psychological basis of binge episodes and the physiological vulnerabilities often exacerbated by restrictive eating patterns. Treatment includes strategies for managing shame associated with binge behaviors, alongside interventions that promote nourishment and emotional resilience.
Nearly 30% of individuals with bulimia also struggle with anxiety disorders. Treatment addresses both binging and compensatory behaviors, such as purging, excessive exercise, or fasting. We provide interventions that help clients break this cycle, addressing deep-seated emotional triggers and promoting long-term recovery strategies.
Representing up to 50% of eating disorder cases, OSFED requires careful assessment and individualized treatment planning. We recognize the diversity of eating disorders that don’t neatly fit into other categories. Our interventions are crafted to address specific symptoms and behaviors, providing comprehensive psychotherapy and nutritional guidance for varied presentations.

Mental Health Conditions

At LiftWell, we recognize that mental health encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions that require specialized attention and treatment. Our experienced team is equipped to address a range of primary mental health disorders, focusing on trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and mood and anxiety disorders. We are committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care that supports each client’s journey towards recovery and wellness.

Breaking Free from Fear and Finding Calm
Anxiety can affect every aspect of life, creating cycles of avoidance, worry, and emotional overwhelm. From generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder to social anxiety and obsessive-compulsive tendencies, LiftWell’s multi-faceted approach provides relief by helping clients build confidence and reduce distress.
We use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to safely and gradually confront fears, retraining the brain’s threat response and reducing compulsive behaviors. CBT helps clients examine and reframe catastrophic thinking patterns, while mindfulness practices foster calm and emotional stability in the face of uncertainty. These approaches are complemented by medication management, when appropriate, to provide added relief and regulation.
Anxiety often thrives in isolation, making connection and community central to healing. Through group therapy, clients have opportunities to share experiences, practice interpersonal skills, and reduce feelings of shame and loneliness. Our Recovery in Real Life model supports clients in applying skills outside of therapy, testing their progress in familiar environments and building resilience where it matters most.
With treatment focused on real-world growth and empowerment, clients learn to move through fear rather than be controlled by it—restoring freedom, curiosity, and trust in themselves.
Restoring Balance and Building Resilience
Mood disorders—such as depression and bipolar disorder—can disrupt daily life, strain relationships, and leave individuals feeling disconnected from the things that once brought them joy. At LiftWell, we recognize that mood disorders are deeply personal and require treatment that goes beyond symptom management. Our approach combines evidence-based therapies, medication management, and life-integrated strategies to create sustainable paths forward.
For those struggling with depression, therapy focuses on uncovering patterns that reinforce feelings of hopelessness, low self-worth, and isolation. Using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we help clients challenge negative thought cycles, improve emotional regulation, and build coping skills that create long-term stability. Clients also gain practical tools to restore structure, re-engage in meaningful activities, and reconnect with themselves and their values.
For bipolar disorder, we provide a structured framework that emphasizes stabilization, mood monitoring, and balance. This includes pharmacotherapy supported by close collaboration with psychiatrists to fine-tune medications and prevent relapse. Therapy highlights tools for recognizing early warning signs, managing energy levels, and navigating life transitions.

At LiftWell, we believe that treating mood disorders means empowering clients to not only regain equilibrium but to create fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. Through individualized care and ongoing support, we help clients take steps toward lasting emotional wellness.
Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Care at LiftWell
At LiftWell, we understand that trauma can cast a long shadow, influencing thoughts, emotions, and relationships in profound ways. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that every aspect of treatment— from creating a physically and emotionally safe space to building trust and empowering clients—is designed with sensitivity to the unique needs of trauma survivors. We recognize how past experiences can shape present struggles, and we honor each client’s story while helping them reclaim a sense of safety and control.
EMDR: Transformative Healing for Trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is our primary modality for treating trauma and PTSD. Backed by extensive research, EMDR is widely regarded as one of the most effective therapies for processing traumatic memories and reducing distress. Its structured approach allows clients to revisit painful experiences in a safe and controlled environment, fostering deep healing and emotional release. Time and again, we have seen clients struggling under the heaviest burdens make profound changes through EMDR therapy—its depth, scope, and effectiveness are unparalleled.
A Comprehensive Approach to Trauma Recovery
At LiftWell, trauma recovery extends beyond symptom management. Our team addresses trauma’s impact on behavior, thinking patterns, and relationships, helping clients rebuild a foundation of stability and trust. We work collaboratively to identify triggers, adapt treatment to individual needs, and give clients meaningful choices in their recovery process. Whether healing from a single traumatic event or long-term, complex trauma, our goal is to guide clients toward a life of greater freedom, connection, and emotional resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches at LiftWell

At LiftWell, we combine advanced, evidence-based therapies with personalized care to support mental health and eating disorder recovery. Our diverse range of modalities reflects our commitment to treating each client as a whole person—addressing emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns while supporting growth and resilience. We understand that no two journeys to recovery are the same. That’s why our approach integrates a spectrum of therapies, from structured interventions to experiential techniques, creating individualized pathways for healing. Whether you’re navigating trauma, managing anxiety, or repairing your relationship with food, our therapies are designed to meet you where you are and evolve with you as your needs shift. Each modality we offer is selected with intention, grounded in clinical expertise, and shown to support long-term wellness.

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT)

Enhancing Emotional Expression—RO-DBT is a form of DBT developed for disorders characterized by excessive self-control or overcontrol, and teaches the importance of openness, flexibility, and direct communication. LiftWell incorporates RO-DBT to help clients relax stringent control and behaviors, fostering more genuine emotional expressions and social connections. For younger clients, RO-DBT provides structured opportunities to practice emotional openness and social skills in age-appropriate ways within peer groups.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Mastering Thought Patterns—CBT is a widely recognized treatment approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to maladaptive behaviors. It is effective for treating depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. At LiftWell, CBT helps clients build practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts, develop healthier habits, and improve emotional regulation and problem-solving strategies. Sessions also emphasize real-world application, allowing clients to practice and reinforce these tools in their daily lives.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Balancing Emotions and Behaviors—DBT is an evidence-based therapy that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, it has proven effective for treating a range of issues, including eating disorders, mood disorders, and suicidal ideation. DBT at LiftWell focuses on four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Clients also learn how to navigate conflict, set boundaries, and build healthier relationships through structured skill development.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Living a Values-Oriented Life—ACT is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, mixed in different ways with commitment and behavior-change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility. At LiftWell, ACT helps clients accept what is out of their personal control and commit to actions that enrich their life based on their values and interests.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Confronting Fears Directly—ERP is considered the gold standard for OCD treatment. It involves exposure to thoughts, images, objects, and situations that make a person anxious or trigger obsessions. Following exposure, clients are asked to refrain from the compulsive behaviors they typically perform to reduce the anxiety. This modality is effective in significantly reducing compulsive behaviors over time.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Processing Trauma—EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. At LiftWell, EMDR therapy shows that the mind can heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. This modality is especially beneficial for those with PTSD or other trauma-related disorders.

Mindfulness Practices

Grounding in the Present for Lasting Growth — At LiftWell, mindfulness is more than a technique—it’s a way of reconnecting with yourself and the world around you. By cultivating presence and awareness, mindfulness allows clients to observe thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, helping them respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. This practice can be deeply transformative, especially for those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or eating disorders.

Incorporating Mindfulness into Healing — Mindfulness is woven throughout our programs, offering clients tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience. From guided breathing exercises to mindful eating practices, clients develop skills that support healing both in and outside of therapy sessions. These techniques can be practiced anywhere—during a meal, a walk, or a quiet moment alone—reinforcing recovery in real life.

At LiftWell, mindfulness isn’t just about slowing down—it’s about creating space for clarity, growth, and connection. It’s a practice that clients take with them, offering stability and presence as they navigate life beyond treatment.

Nutrition Services

Restoring Balance and Nourishment — At LiftWell, nutrition therapy plays a central role in supporting clients with eating disorders through recovery and promoting overall well-being. Our registered dietitians, who specialize in eating disorders, provide personalized meal plans, nutritional education, and therapeutic support to help clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food and body.

An Inclusive, Evidence-Based Approach — We recognize that food is more than fuel—it’s deeply connected to identity, culture, emotions, and social experiences. Our nutrition program addresses these complexities with compassion and expertise, integrating medical nutrition therapy with psychological support to promote both physical and emotional recovery.

Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating — Rooted in Health at Every Size® (HAES) principles, our approach challenges diet culture and restrictive food beliefs, emphasizing flexibility, sustainability, and self-trust. We incorporate intuitive eating techniques to help clients reconnect with hunger and fullness cues, release guilt around eating, and develop nourishing habits that support both physical and mental health.

Bringing Food into Recovery — From meal planning to food challenges, we empower clients to approach eating with confidence and curiosity, using practical tools to break cycles of restriction, rigidity, and fear. Whether clients are relearning how to nourish themselves or working to embrace variety and moderation, we meet them with understanding and encouragement every step of the way.

Key areas of focus include:

Disordered eating patterns and behaviors
Medical complications related to eating disorders
Nutritional rehabilitation and structured meal planning
Body image distress and food-related anxieties
Movement and exercise relationships
Social and cultural influences on eating habits

Medication Management

Targeted Support for Mental Health and Recovery

At LiftWell, our psychiatric team specializes in complex cases requiring thoughtful and sophisticated medication strategies. We take a collaborative approach, working closely with therapists, dietitians, and other care providers to ensure medications align with each client’s overall treatment plan and long-term goals.

Comprehensive and Personalized Care

We emphasize careful evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and adjustments as needed to optimize outcomes. Medication management at LiftWell is never one-size-fits-all; instead, it’s integrated into each client’s care plan, addressing the biological, psychological, and social aspects of their recovery.

A Balanced Approach to Medication

Our psychiatrists combine clinical expertise with compassionate care, supporting clients in making informed decisions about their medications. Whether managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, or co-occurring conditions, we prioritize stability, safety, and well-being while empowering clients to take an active role in their treatment.

Comprehensive Care and Integrated Support

At LiftWell, we believe recovery is most effective when treatment reflects the complexity of life itself—dynamic, connected, and ever-evolving. That’s why we integrate advanced therapies with wraparound services designed to support every aspect of recovery, from clinical care to real-world application.

Our approach includes neuropsychological testing for diagnostic clarity, psychiatric care to manage symptoms, and nutritional counseling that addresses food, body image, and emotional well-being. We incorporate therapeutic groups, family education, and community-based exposure work to help clients build skills, strengthen relationships, and practice recovery strategies in meaningful ways. Programs like our Purpose Program reconnect clients with their values and passions, encouraging growth and accountability beyond the treatment setting.

This commitment to integrated, evidence-based care ensures that recovery doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in real life, with the tools, support, and confidence to sustain it. Our programs are designed to meet the developmental and emotional needs of both adults and adolescents, ensuring every client receives age-appropriate care and support for lasting change.

Reach out today to learn how LiftWell can support your journey toward lasting change and renewed purpose.