Eating Disorders Program
Evergreen Behavioral Services has added treatment for eating disorders to the spectrum of mental health services that the organization provides. Eating disorders are characterized by a preoccupation with weight that results in severe disturbances in eating and other behaviors.
Psychiatrist Dr. Lourdes Soto-Moreno oversees the new program. Dr. Soto-Moreno brings a wealth of knowledge of psychotherapy, medication management, and the spectrum of medical problems that coexist with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating, and self-esteem and body image issues.
During the initial evaluation, Dr. Soto-Moreno reviews medical history, evaluates current symptoms, discusses treatment options, and addresses client questions. Detailed questions about eating, dieting behavior, body image, and emotional issues associated with disordered eating are asked. This in-depth intake process allows Dr. Soto-Moreno to effectively tailor treatment plans and make recommendations to meet individual needs.
Evergreen’s eating disorders program is affiliated with the New England Eating Disorders Program at Mercy Hospital in Portland. Staffed by nurses, therapists, nutritionists, and physicians, Mercy offers the only comprehensive in-patient program for eating disorders in Maine.
