Eating Disorder Therapy for
South Carolina Residents

Yes — and the research backs this up. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have found that telehealth therapy produces outcomes that are equivalent to in-person treatment for eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and related conditions. A landmark 2021 review published in the Journal of Eating Disorders found that CBT and DBT delivered via video demonstrated comparable effectiveness to face-to-face formats.

For many clients, virtual therapy is actually more effective — because you're already in your own environment, which can make it easier to open up, practice skills in real-time, and maintain consistency without commuting. At Balanced Brain and Body, we've seen clients across New Jersey and beyond make profound progress entirely through telehealth.

Yes. Kristen Forman, LCSW holds licensure in South Carolina, which means she is fully authorized to provide clinical therapy services — including eating disorder treatment — to residents of the state via telehealth. If you live in South Carolina, you are eligible to receive therapy (not just coaching) through Balanced Brain and Body.

Therapy is a healthcare service provided by a licensed clinician (like an LCSW) to diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including eating disorders. Therapy can address clinical symptoms, trauma, and psychological distress.

Coaching is a supportive, skills-based service focused on specific goals like mindful eating or intuitive eating principles. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy and is best suited for individuals with less severe concerns or those transitioning out of formal therapy.

At Balanced Brain and Body, clinical therapy is our primary service. Coaching is offered as a complementary support option for appropriate clients.

Virtual sessions are held through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone, along with a stable internet connection. No special software downloads are required in most cases — you'll receive a private, secure link before each session.

We recommend finding a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable speaking freely. Many clients choose to use headphones for added privacy.

Balanced Brain and Body is an out-of-network provider, which means Kristen does not bill insurance directly. However, she can provide a superbill, a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

Balanced Brain and Body also offers courtesy billing. After receiving payment we submit to insurance company for expedited reimbursement payment.

Many clients find that working with an out-of-network provider offers greater flexibility, privacy, and continuity of care without insurance company restrictions on treatment.

Kristen is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — Enhanced for Eating Disorders (CBT-E). Sessions also integrate Mindfulness, Mindful Eating principles, and the Health at Every Size® (HAES®) framework. All treatment is individualized — there is no one-size-fits-all protocol. Your goals and your story guide the plan.

Importantly, treatment at Balanced Brain and Body never focuses on weight or BMI as a measure of progress or health. Recovery is defined by your quality of life, your relationship with food, and your emotional wellbeing.

This is exactly why virtual therapy is so valuable — and why Kristen obtained licensure in South Carolina. Access to specialized eating disorder care should not be limited by geography. Whether you're in a small town in the Pee Dee, a rural area of the Upstate, or a coastal community with limited local providers, virtual sessions with Balanced Brain and Body give you the same quality of specialized, HAES®-aligned care available to clients in major cities.

You deserve expert care. Distance should never be the reason you can't access it.

The best way to find out is to have a conversation. Reach out through our contact form or by phone, and we can discuss your goals, what you're experiencing, and whether our approach feels like a good match. There is no pressure or obligation at that stage — we want you to feel confident before committing to anything.

Balanced Brain and Body is especially well-suited for individuals who are looking for weight-inclusive, non-diet, and compassion-forward care — and who want to work directly with the same therapist throughout their treatment, not rotate between providers.