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Eating Disorder Treatment in Maine
Top Eating Disorder Centers in Maine
Maine may be one of the less-densely populated states, but eating disorders like bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and anorexia nervosa unfortunately still find the residents who live there.
More than 117,000 residents are thought to struggle with one of these conditions over the course of their lifetime, and Maine also sees more than 200 eating disorder-related ER visits every year, according to some estimates.1
But the Pine Tree State also has a number of top eating disorder centers, where patients can start the journey toward lasting eating disorder recovery.
New England Eating Disorders Program at Sweetser
50 Moody St, Saco, ME, 04072207-294-4522
Maine 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.
Linda J Cooke
Kennebunk, ME, 04043207-467-9092
Lindy Graham
75 Pearl St, Suite 460, Portland, ME, 04101207-619-3356
Rhonda Lee Benner
60 Pineland Dr, Ste 201, New Gloucester, ME, 04260207-318-1345
Kaleidoscope Eating Disorders & Diet Recovery Ctr
75 Market St, Ste 304, Portland, ME, 04101207-400-6188
Shannon Finney
Portland, ME, 04101207-613-6851
Melanie Plourde
Fort Kent, ME, 04743207-231-4542
Kyle T. Ganson
Kennebunk, ME, 04043774-279-0009
Dr. Alexis Wilbert
26 School St, Yarmouth, ME, 04096207-558-3314
Balance Psychiatric Services
South Portland, ME, 04106412-467-6410
Jenna Mehlhorn
Biddeford, ME, 04005617-558-1881 Ext. 106
Possible Virtual Options
In addition to in-person options, virtual only eating disorder treatment programs may be available in Maine 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 Maine residence.
If you qualify for an intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization program but can’t find a center in ME that is convenient and suited to your needs, a virtual program may be the best option.
Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment
While the top eating disorder centers in Maine can be found throughout the state, it may not be possible for everyone who needs them to reach these places. Some patients live too far from these facilities, while others may have issues around transportation or mobility.
But the rise of virtual eating disorder treatment has made it easier than ever for these patients to access care. Treatment can be followed anywhere there is an internet signal, and schedules are generally more flexible than those of in-person programs, making virtual eating disorder treatment a great option not just for certain patients, but for anyone looking for a more convenient treatment process.
Best of all, virtual care has been found to reduce eating disorder symptoms just as well as in-person treatment in many cases.2
Additional Maine Eating Disorder Resources
An eating disorder treatment center isn't the only place to find help for these conditions. There are a few state programs in Maine that can also help.
Some residents will qualify for the behavioral health services provided by Maine's Medicaid program. In these cases, certain therapy sessions and medical evaluations may be covered, and the program can also assist with co-occurring mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
The Maine Department of Health offers more generalized assistance, but it's available for everyone. The program offers additional resources and information, and can help with care coordination and securing referrals for specialized treatment or more intensive programs, like a residential treatment program or an intensive outpatient program.
Choosing the Top Eating Disorder Centers in Maine for You
Finding a caring and supportive treatment team is one of the most important parts of the recovery journey. With so many top eating disorder centers in Maine, that shouldn't be a problem, but it may present a different issue: Determining which eating disorder treatment center is the best for you.
To help determine your priorities and streamline your decision, it might be helpful to keep certain considerations in mind, such as:3
- Does the center offer the level of care you need, such as partial hospitalization or outpatient services?
- How long has the center been certified to treat eating disorders?
- What benchmarks does the center use to determine progress or when a patient should be released?
- Are friends or family allowed to participate in the treatment process?
- Does the center work with other medical providers or coordinate with schools or employers to help streamline care?
Seeking treatment for eating disorder care can feel difficult or even frightening, but it's one of the healthiest steps you or your loved one can make, and it's one of the first steps on the journey to long-term recovery.
Resources
- Social & Economic Costs of Eating Disorders in Maine. (2018). Harvard University. Accessed June 2025.
- Steiger H, Booij L, Crescenzi O, Oliverio S, Singer I, Thaler L, St-Hilaire A, Israel M. In-person versus virtual therapy in outpatient eating-disorder treatment: A COVID-19 inspired study. International Journal of Eating Disorders; 55(1):145-150.
- Questions to Ask Treatment Providers. (n.d.) National Eating Disorders Association. Accessed June 2025.
Browse Centers by City
There are eating disorder treatment centers across Maine. Browse by city to find the clinic closest to you.