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Eating Disorder Treatment in Hawaii
Top Eating Disorder Centers in Hawaii
Hawaii may be a relatively small state, but binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other eating disorders still make a big impact there.
All told, it's thought that more than 125,000 people in Hawaii will struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lives. And across the islands, more than 300 people are admitted to an ER or hospital for eating disorder-related concerns each year.1
But Hawaii is also home to eating disorder treatment centers, where residents can find the type of comprehensive and compassionate help they need and deserve.
Ai Pono
470 Lilihua Pl, Wailuku, HI, 96793Nova Luna Center
1135 Makawao Ave, Ste 103, Makawao, HI, 96768Hawaii Eating Disorder Therapists & Dietitians
Therapists are generally one of the most important members of your treatment team. When seeking out help for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, or other eating disorders, it’s important to find a therapist you connect with.
Additionally, there are a number of virtual care programs for eating disorders, which can help you find a responsive and compassionate therapist no matter where you live.
Bethany Crowley
328 Uluniu St, Ste 202, Kailua, HI, 96734Fern DeMello
Honolulu, HI, 96816Amanda A Courter
Kapolei, HIMark Scott Verschell
354 Uluniu St, Ste 412, Kailua, HI, 96734Possible Virtual Options
In addition to in-person options, virtual only eating disorder treatment programs may be available in Hawaii to those who would prefer to receive help remotely or to those who may have difficulty accessing a treatment center. Virtual programs are completed entirely online—therapy sessions are conducted remotely, vitals are tracked and sent to your clinical team, and some programs even provide pre-prepared meals directly to your Hawaii residence.
If you qualify for an intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization program but can’t find a center in HI that is convenient and suited to your needs, a virtual program may be the best option.
Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment
Attending eating disorder treatment in person can be difficult in general. This can be especially hard in Hawaii, where treatment centers are spread thin across several islands. In many cases, virtual eating disorder treatment can be a viable and helpful alternative.
These programs operate entirely online, extending help to everyone who needs it, regardless of location or other issues that make it hard to regularly attend in-person sessions. They use the same types of treatments as in-person clinics, including individualized care organized by a certified eating disorder specialist, group therapy sessions, and nutritional counseling.
Virtual treatment has also been shown in many cases to be just as effective as in-person care, making it a safe way for many to get the help they need.2
Additional Hawaii Eating Disorder Help
It can be difficult to navigate the process of obtaining eating disorder care. Some state agencies in Hawaii may be able to help.
The Hawaii Department of Health offers general information on eating disorders and types of eating disorder treatment for all residents. The program may be able to help with coordinating care or securing referrals for residential treatment programs or other specialized care.
If you qualify for Hawaii's Medicaid program, you may be eligible for additional assistance. The program can help cover the cost of some eating disorder treatments, such as therapy and medical evaluations. It may also extend that help toward mental health conditions that often co-occur with eating disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or substance use disorder.
Finding the Top Eating Disorder Centers in Hawaii for You
The mental and physical symptoms of eating disorders can make it difficult to function on a day-to-day basis, and choosing a treatment center on top of that may feel like too much. To help streamline the process, it may be helpful to keep certain considerations in mind.
The top eating disorder centers in Hawaii offer help at a range of levels, including partial hospitalization programs (day programs), an intensive outpatient program, and regular outpatient care. Before enrolling, it's important to determine the level of care you or your loved one requires. (Those who need residential eating disorder treatment may need to look beyond Hawaii.)
It's also essential to ensure that a treatment program will work with or accept your health insurance. This can help avoid unexpected bills or other complications that may disrupt treatment later on.
But ultimately, the best eating disorder treatment center for you is the one where you feel comfortable and cared for. Eating disorder recovery can be a difficult journey, but with the right kind of support, it's possible for anyone to make it to long-term wellness.
Reference List
- Social & Economic Cost of Eating Disorders in Hawaii. (2018). Harvard University. Accessed June 2025.
- Steiger H, Booij L, Crescenzi O, Oliverio S, Singer I, Thaler L, St-Hilaire A, Israel M. (2022). In-person versus virtual therapy in outpatient eating-disorder treatment: A COVID-19 inspired study. International Journal for Eating Disorders; 55(1):145-150.
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There are eating disorder treatment centers across Hawaii. Browse by city to find the clinic closest to you.