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Eating Disorder Treatment for Milton, MA

Every clinician at Harborside brings an extensive background in treating eating disorders and the conditions that tend to travel with them, from anxiety to mood concerns to obsessive thinking about food and body. That depth matters because eating disorders are rarely one thing on their own, and care that only looks at eating patterns tends to miss what is actually driving them. For families in Milton, a town where routines are steady, schools are competitive, and image and achievement often carry quiet weight, that kind of informed, whole-picture care tends to land better than a narrow one-issue approach.

We are not going to spend this page telling you what Milton does or does not have nearby. We would rather tell you plainly what care with us involves, what our clinicians are qualified to do, and what it costs, so you can decide if it is a good fit before you pick up the phone.

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Eating Disorder Treatment for people in Milton, MA

Harborside Psychiatrics is based in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, and delivers care to patients across the state by video. For Milton residents, that means appointments happen from wherever you have privacy and a stable internet connection, no drive required.

  • What you need: a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and a private space for the session. No special software to install ahead of time beyond a link we send you.
  • Session length: initial evaluations typically run longer than follow-up visits, since the first appointment covers history, current symptoms, and goals. Follow-ups are shorter and focused on how things are going.
  • How often: frequency depends on what is being addressed. Medication management visits are usually spaced weeks apart once things are stable. Therapy sessions are typically weekly, especially early on.
  • Prescriptions: if medication is part of your care, prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy of your choice in Milton or wherever is convenient for you.

Video visits do not remove the seriousness of eating disorder care. They do remove the friction of getting to an office, which matters when appointments need to happen consistently over time.

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How telehealth care actually works

This service is for people dealing with restrictive eating, binge eating, purging behaviors, compulsive exercise tied to food or weight, and preoccupation with body image that is interfering with daily life. It also covers the conditions that commonly show up alongside eating disorders, including anxiety, depressive symptoms, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and trauma-related difficulties. Eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of age, size, or gender, and they often develop and change over years. Care here is built to look at the whole clinical picture, not just food behaviors in isolation.

What we treat

The first appointment is a conversation, not a checklist read aloud. Expect questions about your eating patterns, your relationship with food and your body over time, your physical health, and what else is going on in your life, including sleep, mood, relationships, and stress. If medication is being considered, the psychiatric nurse practitioner will also review medical history and any current medications. If therapy is the focus, the therapist will talk through what kind of support fits your situation and how sessions would be structured going forward. By the end, you should have a clear sense of what a plan looks like and what happens next.

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 the 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 the medication needs that can arise alongside eating disorders. Full bios and credentials for each clinician are on the team page.

Therapy and eating disorder work are delivered by our licensed therapy team: Hannah Legesse, LICSW, Tori Mahoney, LMHC, Jacquelyn Duford, LCMHC ATR, and Lexie Carchedi, LCSW. Jacquelyn is also a registered art therapist, which can be a useful additional tool for patients who find it hard to put body image and food-related distress into words. Together, the medication and therapy sides of the team coordinate so that care addresses both the physical and emotional dimensions of an eating disorder.

Who our clinicians are

Harborside is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly for appointments. Current fees for an initial appointment and for follow-up visits are listed on our pricing page. If you have questions about cost, we can answer them before you book anything.

What it costs

If you are ready to move forward, or just want to ask questions first, reach out and we will help you figure out whether medication management, therapy, or both make sense for your situation. For a fuller look at how this service works across the state, visit our eating disorder treatment page, our Massachusetts telehealth page, or our page for the South Metro region, which includes Milton and surrounding towns.

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. Care decisions should be made with a qualified clinician who knows your history.

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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