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Discover a life free from eating disorders and body image obsessions.
Eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia are complex diseases and every woman's journey to recovery is unique.
Our inpatient treatment center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach customized for each woman. The treatment process is caring and highly effective. All rehabilitation takes place in a comfortable and well maintained residential setting just steps for the ocean in Newport Beach, California.
The Victorian Program is successful in achieving lasting change for women who struggle with anorexia, bulimia, and addiction issues. The Victorian is considered by many clinical professionals to be the best eating disorder rehab.The treatment program combines:
The Victorian has a history is dedicated to helping the woman who struggles with an ED achieve lasting and meaningful recovery.
Please contact us by calling 888-268-9182 to learn more about our treatment philosophy, our staff of clinicians, and our distinctive residential therapeutic environment.
The Victorian Staff
Michelle Smith, LVN
Program Director
Michelle has a strong background in addiction, nutrition, anxiety disorders, depression, and psychiatric illness. Michelle works closely with the women who are in treatment at our facility …MORE
Kristine Emry, LCSW
Clinical Director
Kristine assists in developing the clinical component of the Victorian's blend of therapies and also personally interacts with the women in treatment through individual and group therapy. …MORE
Posted on January 23, 2012 by mhurst220
Since her eating disorder recovery Demi Lovato has become an inspirational, authentic, relatable starlet. Check out how her eating disorder recovery is paying off. …more
Posted on January 16, 2012 by mhurst220
Support groups are a foundational part of recovery for many women with eating disorders. However the nature of an eating disorder behaviors including, shame, dishonesty and control can make it difficult for both the Sponsor and the Sponsee. Today we outline some tips and boundaries for a healthy Sponsor /Sponsee relationships in the eating disorder recovery process. …more
Posted on January 09, 2012 by mhurst220
The experience of being pregnant is joyful and challenging for many women. At times it is more triggering for women who struggle with eating disorders. What support can a woman with an eating disorder find to protect herself and her child if she becomes pregnant? …more
Posted on January 02, 2012 by mhurst220
It is not uncommon for people suffering with addictions like eating disorders to go in and out of rehabs multiple times. This isn’t the fault of the addict or the rehab, it is simply the unique manifestation the addiction takes in each person. Still, we beg the question, when does an eating disorder get better? …more
Posted on December 30, 2011 by mhurst220
Holiday season 2011 is almost over with New Year’s Eve on the horizon the Victorian Recovery blog has some tips to keep you abstinent when bringing in the New Year! …more
Posted on February 28, 2010 by victorian
When family members bring their loved ones to treatment for substance abuse and eating disorder issues, the hopeful anticipation is that at discharge, they will be ‘fixed’. Despite the fact that my magic wand holds a special place in my office, it seldom works the way family members want it to. …more
Posted on December 17, 2010 by victorian
Neurofeedback is a challenging and enjoyable regular activity that helps women to better focus their attention on the daily challenges that life presents. …more
Posted on February 17, 2010 by admin
Eating disorders are serious conditions that affect people physically and mentally. One of the most difficult things about diagnosing eating disorders is that people generally try to hide the fact that something is wrong. …more
Posted on February 28, 2010 by victorian
We’ve all been told that “Nobody’s perfect” and “Everyone makes mistakes,” but not all of us take this advice to heart. Perfectionists feel an intense pressure to be the best at everything they do and are overwhelmed with disappointment if they aren’t able to live up to their own unrealistic expectations. …more
Posted on April 15, 2010 by victorian
This article was reprinted from the Orange County Register's Coverage of The Victorian's Monumental Eating Disorders: From Awareness to Action Event. …more
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