Do you see patients from Cataumet in person, or is this all by video?

All care is delivered by video. Harborside is based in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, and works with patients across Cataumet and the rest of the state through telehealth. There is no in-person office visit.

Can eating disorder treatment include medication in Massachusetts?

Yes. Medication management is available in Massachusetts and is handled by our psychiatric nurse practitioners, who evaluate whether medication is appropriate alongside therapy as part of an eating disorder treatment plan.

Is telehealth appropriate for eating disorder care, or does it need to be in person?

Telehealth works for many people seeking eating disorder treatment, particularly for ongoing therapy and medication management. Some situations require a higher level of care than outpatient telehealth can provide, which your clinician will discuss with you directly if that's the case.

Does Harborside accept insurance for eating disorder treatment?

Harborside is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. Current fees are listed on the pricing page, and you can ask questions about cost before scheduling anything.

How soon can someone in Cataumet be seen?

Scheduling depends on current availability. The best way to find out timing is to request an appointment online, and someone will follow up with next steps.

What is eating disorder treatment?

Eating disorder treatment helps individuals address unhealthy eating patterns, emotional challenges, and related mental health concerns through professional support.

Who needs eating disorder treatment?

People experiencing concerns related to eating behaviors, food anxiety, body image, or eating disorder symptoms may benefit from professional treatment.

Does Harborside Psychiatry provide eating disorder treatment in Cataumet, MA MA?

Yes, Harborside Psychiatry provides eating disorder treatment and psychiatric support services for individuals in Cataumet, MA.

How can I schedule an appointment for eating disorder treatment?

You can contact Harborside Psychiatry at 508-876-3448 to schedule an appointment or learn more about available treatment options.

Eating Disorder Treatment for Cataumet, MA

Everyone on Harborside’s clinical team has an extensive background in treating eating disorders and the conditions that tend to travel alongside them, from anxiety to mood symptoms to trauma history. That depth matters, because disordered eating is rarely one thing by itself, and clients get informed care for a complex set of challenges rather than a narrow protocol. We’re based in Yarmouth Port, on Cape Cod, and Cataumet is part of the year-round Cape we know well: a village of retirees, seasonal-business owners, and families whose calendar splits into two very different halves. The quiet stretch after Labor Day looks nothing like July, and eating patterns, body image pressure, and stress often shift along with it.

Eating Disorder Treatment for people in Cataumet, MA

Care happens over video, and it works well for eating disorder treatment when it’s structured clearly. Here’s what that looks like in practice:

What you need: a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera, and a private space for the appointment. No special software to install ahead of time.
Session length: initial evaluations typically run longer than follow-up visits, since there’s more history to cover in a first appointment.
Frequency: how often you’re seen depends on the clinical picture. Some people are seen weekly for therapy and monthly for medication follow-up; others need a different cadence. That gets worked out with your clinician.
Prescriptions: if medication is part of your plan, prescriptions are sent electronically to a pharmacy near you, including pharmacies serving Cataumet and the surrounding Upper Cape towns.
Where we’re based: Harborside Psychiatrics is a private-pay telehealth practice headquartered at 411 Main St, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts. We work with patients across Cataumet and the rest of Massachusetts by video. There is no in-person office visit to schedule.

How telehealth care actually works

Eating disorder treatment at Harborside covers a range of presentations, including restrictive eating, binge eating, purging behaviors, and body image concerns that interfere with daily life. These often occur alongside anxiety, depressive symptoms, obsessive-compulsive patterns, or a history of trauma, and treatment planning takes that overlap seriously rather than treating each piece in isolation. Care may involve therapy, medication management, or both, depending on what the evaluation shows and what you and your clinician decide together.

What we treat

The first appointment is an evaluation. Your clinician will ask about eating patterns, physical health, mood, sleep, family history, and what’s been happening in your life recently. This is a conversation, not a test to pass or fail. By the end of it, you’ll have a clearer sense of what’s going on and what a reasonable plan looks like, whether that means starting therapy, discussing medication, or both. There’s no obligation to commit to anything beyond that first conversation.

What the first appointment involves

Medication management and functional psychiatry at Harborside are performed by psychiatric nurse practitioners: Rachel Egan, RN PMHNP-BC, who is also Harborside’s clinical director, Emily Pardue, RN PMHNP-BC, and Kirstin Ritchie, RN PMHNP-BC. Each is qualified to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe for mental health conditions, including in the context of eating disorders. Full bios and credentials for each of them are on the team page.

Therapy and eating disorder-focused clinical work are delivered by Harborside’s licensed therapy team: Hannah Legesse, LICSW, Tori Mahoney, LMHC, Jacquelyn Duford, LCMHC ATR, a registered art therapist, and Lexie Carchedi, LCSW. Between medication management and therapy, care for eating disorders and their common comorbidities is handled by clinicians who work in this area regularly.

Who our clinicians are

Harborside is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly for appointments. Current fees for an initial and a follow-up appointment are listed on the pricing page, and questions about cost can be answered before anything is booked.

What it costs

If you’re in Cataumet and thinking about reaching out, you can start by requesting an appointment online. Someone will follow up to schedule your first evaluation and answer any logistical questions beforehand, including what to expect and what the visit will cover. You can learn more about our full eating disorder treatment services, how we work with patients across Massachusetts, or how telehealth care fits into life on Cape Cod. If anxiety is part of what you’re dealing with alongside disordered eating, our anxiety treatment page has more detail on that overlap.

Getting started

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. Harborside does not provide emergency or after-hours care.

This page is educational and is not medical advice. It does not create a provider-patient relationship. For guidance on eating disorder warning signs and levels of care, the National Eating Disorders Association offers publicly available resources. [CITATION: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) screening and information page, for general public education on eating disorder signs and levels of care]

Clinical reviewer: Hannah Legesse, LICSW. Last reviewed: {LAST_REVIEWED}.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Harborside treat eating disorders that haven't been formally diagnosed?

Yes. Many clients start therapy for a difficult relationship with food or body image before, or without, a formal diagnosis.

Will my therapist coordinate with my doctor or dietitian?

Yes, when a client is already working with one. Coordination is discussed during intake and ongoing treatment.

Does Harborside provide medical monitoring or meal planning?

No. Eating disorder therapy at Harborside is talk therapy. Medical monitoring, lab work, and meal planning are handled by outside providers and coordinated with as needed.

What if I also need medication for anxiety or depression?

Clients who want medication management can be connected with one of Harborside’s psychiatric nurse practitioners.

Is this a fit for someone who needs a higher level of care?

No. Outpatient therapy isn’t appropriate for every situation. If a higher level of care is needed, your therapist will discuss that directly rather than continuing with weekly sessions alone.

Is this service available outside Massachusetts and New Hampshire?

Currently, eating disorder treatment at Harborside is available to clients located in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

If you need help right now

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. Harborside Psychiatrics does not provide emergency or after-hours care.

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