Binge Eating Disorder Treatment in Tempe, Arizona
Our intensive outpatient program provides evidence-based treatment for binge eating disorder at our Tempe clinic, with virtual IOP available throughout Arizona. CBT-E, DBT skills, and registered dietitian support, individualized for your recovery.
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Insurance We Work With
Coverage varies by plan. The Mental Health Parity Act requires insurers to cover eating disorders on equal terms with other medical conditions. We verify your benefits before treatment begins.
What Is Binge Eating Disorder?
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food in a short period, accompanied by a feeling of loss of control during the episode and significant distress afterward.
Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder does not involve compensatory behaviors such as purging, excessive exercise, or fasting after episodes. BED frequently co-occurs with depression, anxiety, and shame, which can make it difficult to recognize the disorder or seek help.
BED is a recognized clinical diagnosis under the DSM-5 and responds well to structured, evidence-based treatment. Our Tempe IOP provides the intensive clinical care needed to interrupt binge eating patterns and address the emotional and psychological factors that maintain them.
Recognizing Binge Eating Disorder
You don't need to be certain about your diagnosis to reach out. If any of these patterns feel familiar, a confidential assessment with our clinical team can provide clarity and a path forward.
You don't need to meet every criterion to benefit from treatment. If binge eating is affecting your quality of life, our clinical team can help you find the right level of care. Start with a free, confidential assessment.
How We Treat Binge Eating Disorder
Our Tempe BED treatment program uses an integrated, evidence-based approach targeting the behavioral, emotional, and nutritional dimensions of binge eating disorder recovery.
CBT-E
Enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy targeting the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that drive binge eating episodes. It is the leading evidence-based treatment for BED with strong clinical outcomes.
DBT Skills
Emotional regulation and distress tolerance techniques to manage binge urges, reduce emotional eating, and build alternative coping strategies that don't rely on food.
Nutritional Counseling
Working with registered dietitians to establish regular, structured eating patterns, reduce food restriction that triggers binges, and develop a healthier relationship with food.
Group Therapy
Peer-supported sessions that reduce the isolation and shame associated with binge eating disorder, providing accountability and connection in a safe, confidential clinical environment.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions addressing personal triggers, underlying emotional patterns, trauma, shame, and individualized binge eating disorder recovery goals with a licensed therapist.
Psychiatric Support
Medication evaluation when clinically appropriate. Some patients with binge eating disorder benefit from pharmacological support alongside therapy for depression, anxiety, or BED itself.
Binge Eating Disorder IOP — Tempe Schedule
Binge eating disorder treatment is available exclusively at our Tempe clinic, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Designed to fit around work, school, and family commitments.
Three sessions per week, 3.5 hours each. The morning schedule allows patients to maintain employment, school, or family responsibilities while receiving intensive clinical support for binge eating disorder.
(623) 288-3656 Request a Confidential AssessmentOur binge eating disorder IOP is part of SMHWI's specialized eating disorder treatment track, available exclusively at our Tempe location. Accessible from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and across the East Valley.
Free parking available at our Tempe clinic at 1492 S Mill Ave, Suite 206 & 214. Virtual BED treatment is also available for patients who prefer remote access or live outside the Tempe area.
What Happens in Each BED Treatment Session
Each session is structured around three integrated components of binge eating disorder recovery: understanding emotional drivers, challenging the underlying beliefs, and building lasting behavioral change.
- A clearer picture of what emotions, situations, and thoughts reliably trigger binge episodes — and why
- Practical skills for sitting with discomfort and urges without acting on them
- An understanding of how dietary restriction and food rules make binge eating more likely. Learn how to break the cycle
- Insight into how shame, low self-worth, and difficult emotions are connected to binge eating, and how to interrupt that connection
- Tools to challenge the negative self-talk that maintains the binge-shame cycle
- Space to address co-occurring depression, anxiety, or trauma that contributes to disordered eating
- A more peaceful, flexible relationship with food, eating without guilt, rigid rules, or the fear of losing control
- Practical nutritional guidance from a registered dietitian to structure eating in a way that reduces binge risk
- A personalized relapse prevention plan for maintaining binge eating disorder recovery after IOP
Who Benefits Most from BED IOP
Intensive outpatient treatment provides a higher level of clinical support than weekly therapy: three sessions per week with access to specialized therapists, dietitians, and peer support. It is designed for individuals who need structured, consistent treatment but do not require residential, inpatient, or PHP-level care.
Our clinical team conducts a thorough assessment to determine whether our Tempe binge eating disorder IOP is the right level of care for you, and can refer to higher or lower levels of care if appropriate.
You experience recurrent binge eating episodes with loss of control and significant emotional distress
Weekly outpatient therapy has not been sufficient to reduce binge frequency or address underlying emotional drivers
Co-occurring depression, anxiety, or trauma is making it harder to address binge eating on your own
You want professional nutritional support and accountability alongside therapy for binge eating disorder
You are medically stable and able to maintain your daily commitments alongside treatment
Not sure if IOP is the right level of care?Our clinical team offers free, confidential assessments to determine the right fit.
Get a Free AssessmentHow to Start Binge Eating Disorder Treatment at SMHWI
Our admissions process is designed to be supportive and straightforward. From your first call to your first session, our team handles insurance verification, clinical assessment, and scheduling.
The Binge Eating Disorder IOP Enrollment Process
Most patients begin treatment within days of initial contact. Here is what to expect.
Initial Contact
Same DayCall our Tempe admissions team or submit the online form. We gather basic information and answer your initial questions about our binge eating disorder IOP program.
Insurance Verification
Within 24 HoursWe verify your coverage for binge eating disorder IOP, including benefits, deductibles, and any out-of-pocket costs, before treatment begins.
Clinical Assessment
1 to 2 DaysA licensed clinician conducts a confidential evaluation to assess binge eating disorder presentation, medical stability, and the appropriate level of care.
Begin Treatment
Within DaysStart attending binge eating disorder IOP sessions at our Tempe location or via our virtual IOP program. Your individualized treatment plan is ready from day one.
What to Expect in Your First Week
Connect with your therapist, dietitian, and group members. Review confidentiality, expectations, and your individualized treatment plan.
Your registered dietitian conducts a comprehensive nutritional assessment to understand your current eating patterns and develop your recovery nutrition plan.
Begin attending binge eating disorder-specific group therapy and individual therapy sessions as part of your structured treatment schedule.
If clinically indicated, a psychiatric evaluation is completed to assess whether medication support alongside therapy may benefit your binge eating disorder recovery.
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Binge Eating Disorder Treatment in Tempe, AZ
Our specialized binge eating disorder IOP is located in the heart of Tempe, accessible from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and the greater East Valley. Free parking available. Virtual IOP available throughout Arizona.
SMHWI Tempe
1492 S Mill Ave, Suite 206 & 214Tempe, AZ 85281
Mon / Wed / Fri • 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Free parking available (623) 288-3656
Communities We Serve
Our Tempe binge eating disorder IOP serves adults throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. In-person sessions are at our Tempe clinic. Virtual binge eating disorder IOP extends access to all of Arizona.
Binge Eating Disorder Treatment — Questions Answered
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