What Is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective and widely used therapies for eating disorders. It focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to disordered eating.

CBT helps clients recognize how negative self-talk, rigid food rules, or distorted body image perceptions fuel eating disorder symptoms — and empowers them to replace those thoughts with healthier, more balanced ones.

At Virtue Recovery, CBT is integrated into individualized treatment plans for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, diabulimia, and other eating disorders.

5 Benefits of CBT for Eating Disorders

Challenges Harmful Thought Patterns

Helps individuals identify and reframe distorted thinking about food and body image.

Reduces Disordered Behaviors

Provides tools to replace unhealthy eating habits with balanced ones.

Improves Emotional Regulation

Teaches skills to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression.

Prevents Relapse

Builds long-term strategies for maintaining recovery.

Supports Holistic Healing

Encourages healthier self-esteem, relationships, and lifestyle changes.

Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

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Treatment Options for Anorexia Nervosa

  • Cognitive Restructuring
    Challenging and reframing unhelpful beliefs about food, weight, and self-worth.

  • Behavioral Experiments
    Testing out new behaviors (such as eating a feared food) in a safe, supportive environment.

  • Mindfulness Training
    Increasing awareness of thoughts and emotions without judgment.

  • Skill-Building for Coping
    Developing healthier strategies for handling triggers, stress, and emotions.

  • Relapse Prevention Planning
    Creating a personalized strategy for maintaining recovery after treatment.

Luxury Treatment and CBT

Virtue Recovery offers CBT in a luxury environment designed for healing. With private accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and holistic therapies, clients receive the best in evidence-based care within a serene and supportive atmosphere.

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Our Las Vegas Luxury Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center

In our inpatient program, clients participate in daily CBT sessions along with nutritional counseling, medical monitoring, and holistic therapies. This intensive approach provides the structure and support needed for deep, lasting change.

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Our Las Vegas Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Our outpatient program offers flexible scheduling for CBT therapy, making it ideal for clients stepping down from inpatient care or managing recovery while balancing work, school, or family.

Outpatient CBT services include:

  • Individual CBT sessions

  • Group therapy with CBT techniques

  • Family support and education

  • Relapse prevention strategies

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Our Las Vegas Adolescent / Teen Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center

CBT is especially effective for teens with eating disorders, helping them challenge distorted thoughts and develop age-appropriate coping skills.

Our teen inpatient program includes:

  • 24/7 medical and therapeutic support

  • Age-tailored CBT sessions

  • Family-based therapy with CBT integration

  • Academic support to continue school progress

  • Peer support groups for teens in recovery

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Frequently Asked Questions

It targets the negative thinking patterns and rigid beliefs that drive eating disorder behaviors, helping clients build healthier coping strategies.

Yes. CBT has proven effective for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other eating disorders.

Many clients begin noticing improvements within weeks, but long-term recovery often requires ongoing therapy.

Absolutely. At Virtue Recovery, CBT is often combined with DBT, family therapy, and holistic approaches.

Glossary of Terms for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A therapy that helps change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Identifying and challenging distorted beliefs.

Testing new behaviors to replace disordered ones.

Awareness of thoughts and emotions without judgment.

Strategies to maintain recovery after treatment.

24/7 residential care with intensive therapy.

Flexible therapy sessions while living at home.

Counseling sessions that involve loved ones in recovery.

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