Laureate offers individualized treatment for adolescent females, ages 12-17 with eating disorders. We understand that the medical, psychological and spiritual needs of adolescents are different from those of adult eating disorder clients. For this reason, we maintain two separate programs, with separate staffs, to meet the needs of our younger clientele.
Acute Care
Our acute level of care serves young women with eating disorders who need close supervision for psychiatric and/or medical reasons.
Acute Care Highlights
- Sessions with Scott Moseman, M.D., board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist
- 24-hour nursing care provided on a secure eating disorders-specific unit
- Daily medical monitoring with testing and labs as needed
- Medical and psychological stabilization
- Therapist-led groups in addition to individual and family therapy
- As directed nutritional assessment and therapy
- Private and spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms
Medical Assessment
During this phase of care, emphasis is placed on safely establishing physical and psychological well-being. Physicians personally assess each patient daily and, in concert with 24/7 nursing services, provide necessary care to ensure medical stability and nutritional rehabilitation.
Although small, our program has the clinical expertise to accept medically complex young women. Our board-certified physicians, advanced practice nurses and nursing staff oversee care for medically complex patients so they may participate in therapeutic programming while stabilizing their health.
Therapeutic Programming
In addition to medical interventions, patients participate in all aspects of the therapeutic program with young women from every level of care. Therapeutic programming includes individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, nutrition therapy and psychoeducational groups.
Residential Care
Once a patient is psychologically, nutritionally and medically stable, she transitions to the residential level of care. Patients may remain in the acute-care unit or move to Canyon Creek, a supervised dorm-like setting on the Laureate campus.
Residential Program Highlights
- Sessions with Scott Moseman, M.D., board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist
- Supervised therapeutic meal and social outings
- Off-campus therapeutic passes with parents
- Therapist-led groups in addition to individual and family therapy
- Individualized nutritional assessment and therapy
"Real World" Treatment
During residential treatment, each patient continues to participate in the full treatment program as well as individual, group and family therapy throughout the day. In addition, she will participate in supervised off-campus meal outings and social outings, both of which encourage development of self-management in "real world" settings.
Partial Hospital Program
Our partial hospital level of care is for young women who are medically stabilized and have developed skills to aid their recovery journey. At this level of care, parents or caregivers are educated about medication planning, the exchange nutrition system and other tools to facilitate a smooth transition from our program.
Partial Hospital Program Highlights
- On-campus / off-campus living options
- Sessions with Scott Moseman, M.D., board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist
- Therapist-led groups in addition to individual and family therapy
- Nutritional assessment and therapy on an as-needed basis, including nutritional education for families to assist their loved one’s transition home
Day-to-Day Responsibility
Participation in the full treatment program and weekly physician meetings continue, but parents take more responsibility for their loved ones. Adolescents usually stay with a parent in the Tulsa community (there are cost-effective resources available) but may continue living on campus.
Insurance Coverage
Laureate contracts with most major insurance carriers, and services provided in the intensive program usually are covered by insurance. We provide complimentary insurance verification, obtain pre-authorization and manage ongoing insurance reviews for each of our patients. You can speak with our team at 800-322-5173 to find out which Laureate services are covered by your insurance.
Questions?
Whether you are a young woman suffering with an eating disorder, a parent, a friend or loved one, please call our treatment specialists if you have any questions. You can reach the Admissions Team directly at 800-322-5173 and your conversation will be completely confidential. There is no obligation to proceed with treatment at Laureate.