Eating Disorder Diagnostic Assessment for Adults

Many adults struggle with eating patterns that cause distress, impact health, or feel difficult to control, yet are unsure whether what they are experiencing qualifies as an eating disorder or something else.

Some people worry their struggles are not “serious enough.” Others have spent years trying to manage eating habits on their own without understanding why change feels so difficult.

This assessment provides diagnostic clarity and helps you better understand the emotional and behavioral factors affecting your relationship with food so you can make informed decisions about next steps and support options.

Concerned About Your Eating Patterns?

Why Consider an Eating Disorder Assessment?

Eating disorders and disordered eating patterns often go unrecognized in adults, especially when weight or appearance does not match common stereotypes.

You may benefit from an assessment if you notice:

• Frequent binge or loss-of-control eating episodes
• Food restriction or avoidance that affects health or daily life
• Fear or anxiety around certain foods or eating situations
• Cycles of dieting followed by overeating or guilt
• Eating in response to stress, emotions, or exhaustion
• Persistent dissatisfaction or distress related to weight or body shape
• Difficulty maintaining consistent eating patterns despite repeated efforts

Many adults live with these patterns for years without receiving clarity or appropriate guidance.

An assessment helps determine whether symptoms meet criteria for conditions such as:

• Binge Eating Disorder
• Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)
• Emotional or stress-related eating patterns

The goal is not to apply labels unnecessarily, but to understand what is happening so next steps become clearer and more effective.

This evaluation focuses on the mental, emotional, and behavioral factors influencing eating patterns and overall well-being.

Areas explored may include:

• Eating habits and patterns over time
• Emotional triggers connected to eating behaviors
• Experiences of binge or loss-of-control eating
• Food avoidance, restriction, or sensory sensitivities
• Body image concerns or distress related to weight or shape
• Mental health factors influencing eating patterns
• Impact of eating behaviors on daily functioning, relationships, and quality of life
• Past treatment or weight loss experiences

The purpose is to understand both current struggles and long-standing patterns so recommendations feel realistic and supportive.

What This Assessment Looks At

Many clinicians offer therapy for eating concerns, but fewer specialize in providing focused diagnostic and behavioral assessments for adults.

This assessment is designed for individuals seeking clarity without committing to ongoing therapy.

You may choose this service because:

• You want a clear understanding of what is happening before beginning treatment
• You prefer a structured evaluation rather than starting therapy without direction
• You need documentation or recommendations to guide future care
• You want expert input focused specifically on eating behavior patterns

This assessment draws on clinical experience working with adults experiencing:

• Eating disorders and disordered eating patterns
• Emotional and stress-related eating
• ARFID and food avoidance patterns
• Weight and body image concerns
• Overlap between eating patterns and mental health challenges

The focus is on providing thoughtful, practical insight so you can decide what support, if any, is right for you.

Why Choose This Assessment?

Step 1 - Intake Questionnaires

Before the appointment, you complete secure online forms and screening questionnaires so background information is available when we meet.

Process Steps

We meet via telehealth for a 90-minute conversation reviewing your history and exploring emotional and behavioral factors affecting eating patterns.

Step 2 - Assessment Session

Step 3 - Clinical Summary & Recommendations

After the session, you receive a written clinical summary outlining findings and recommendations. This summary can be shared with medical or behavioral health providers if you choose and helps you better understand your current needs and options moving forward.

• This is a one-time behavioral health assessment, not ongoing therapy or treatment.

• This is not a full psychological or neuropsychological evaluation and does not involve psychological testing.

• This assessment does not replace medical or nutritional care when those services are needed.

• Receiving an assessment does not obligate you to pursue treatment; it is intended to help you understand options.

The goal of this assessment is to help you gain clarity about the factors influencing your eating patterns so you can make informed decisions and move forward with greater confidence.

Important to Know

This service consists of a one-time clinical assessment.

Your assessment includes:

• Secure intake questionnaires
• One 90-minute telehealth assessment session
• Written clinical summary and recommendations

Assessment Fee: $400

Payment is due at the time of scheduling.

Investment

If you would like clarity about your eating concerns or have been encouraged to seek diagnostic evaluation, this assessment can help you better understand your situation and next steps.

Request an Assessment Appointment

Request an Assessment Appointment

Please complete the form to request an appointment or ask questions. You will receive a response with next steps and/or available appointment options.

Assessments are conducted online and are available for individuals residing in Florida, Washington, DC, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware.

Phone

305-209-9789

Email

hello@nourisesh.com