Coastal Collaborative Care provides Family-Based Treatment (FBT) in Virginia and other states throughout the country.
Compassionate, evidence-based support for adolescents and their families
At Coastal Collaborative Care, we offer a modified version of Family-Based Treatment (FBT), also known as the Maudsley Method, an evidence-based approach considered the gold standard for treating adolescents with eating disorders.
What Is Family-Based Treatment?
FBT empowers parents to take an active role in their child’s recovery by managing meals, challenging eating disorder behaviors, and restoring physical health at home – all with professional support.
Traditional FBT focuses on full family involvement without individual therapy for the adolescent or a registered dietitian.
Our Modified FBT Approach
We meet families where they are. Our therapists tailor FBT to your unique needs, combining parent coaching with individual support for your teen. We also recommend including a registered dietitian who specializes in eating disorders as part of your child’s treatment team, and we collaborate closely with them to support your child’s nutritional needs.
This integrative, evidence-based approach provides structure through the FBT model while honoring the realities of each family system.
Why Choose Modified FBT with Coastal Collaborative Care?
- Backed by research as the most effective treatment for adolescents with eating disorders
- Supports family collaboration and empowers caregivers
- Offers additional support for teens through individual therapy
- Available in person in Alexandria, Norfolk, and Fredericksburg or online across Virginia and throughout the country
Get Support Today
If your child is struggling with an eating disorder, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to face it without support. Our team is here to help your family take back control from the eating disorder.