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Founded in 1983, the Center for Eating Disorders (CED) marks over 40 years of service to our Michigan community and beyond. A pioneering program in the field of eating disorders, CED offers telehealth-based outpatient treatment, education, support, and referral services to children, adolescents, adults (including Seniors) and families affected by eating and body image disorders including anorexia nervosa, BED (binge eating disorder), ARFID, Bulimia, and related eating conditions as well as co-occurring anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.

Free 10 minute video consultation now available. To schedule a free video consultation, an appointment, or for further information call us at 734-668-8585 or email info@center4ed.org. A member of our clinical team will respond within one business day.

 
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Michigan-based telehealth services

Since it was founded in 1983, CED maintained a brick and mortar presence in downtown Ann Arbor. Since the public health crisis in 2020, we transitioned to telehealth-based services and have found that our clients and their families have responded positively to the privacy and flexibility provided by telehealth treatment. In addition, we have been pleased to see that the virtual service platform extends access to our service to individuals and families across our entire state of Michigan.

To maintain a physical footprint in downtown Ann Arbor, CED has affiliated with the NEW Center (Non-Profit Enterprise At Work) Center located at 1100 North Main Street in Ann Arbor, a community organization created to support, develop, and provide services for local non-profits.

While treatment and other programs will continue via telehealth, CED educational and training workshops will be offered periodically at the NEW Center location.

 
 
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Updates and Announcements
 

VIRTUAL YOGA FOR EATING DISORDER RECOVERY

Beginning April 16 - Every Wednesday evening in March via Zoom 6:30pm - 7:30pm ET

To register: info@center4ed.org or call 734-668-8585


EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT UNTIL NOV. 6 FOR TRI-STATE EATING DISORDER CONFERENCE
APRIL 2- 4, 2025

Visit here to register and for more information

This two-day conference will educate and demonstrate how IFS (Internal Family Systems) can be a powerful approach in the treatment of children, teens and adults with eating disorders. 

Includes presentations by renowned experts, including CED’s Amy Pershing along with Dr. Richard Schwartz, Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro, Theresa Chesnut, Chevese Turner, Amy Pershing, Aaron Flores, Marcella Cox, Iness Panni, Dr. Angela Mensa, Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, Dr. Erikka Dzirasa Taylor, Shelley Aggarwal, Wendy Sterling, Signe Dapinian, Dr. Lesley Williams and Joan Zhang.

Limited evening hours now available with Clinical Specialist Melanie Garzonio. To schedule an evening appointment call 734-668-8585 or email info@center4ed.org.

 
 
Meet the Clinical Team
 

Judith Banker

MA, LLP, FAED, Founder and President of CED

Amy Pershing

LMSW, ACSW, Vice President of CED; Founding Director, Bodywise

Suzanne Dooley-Hash

M.D., Research Consultant

Meret Flessenkämper

MA, Mindful Movement Specialist, Recovery Support Specialist

 
 

Melanie Garzonio

MA LPC, Clinical Specialist

Amanda Harris

MA, LLP, Clinical Specialist

Joy Mulrath

LMSW, Lead Clinical Consultant, Hungerwise

Kristina Tate

MPH, RDN, Dietetics and Nutrition Specialist

 
 

Amanda Villescas

RD, Dietetics and Nutrition Specialist

Sarah Vlnka

LMSW, Clinical Specialist