Adolescent & Teen
Eating Disorder Treatment
We’re here to help you or a loved one find hope and healing.
Confidential and Private
About Our Program
Our Adolescent and Teen Residential Treatment Program offers treatment for children and teens of all genders, ages 10-17, who are struggling with an eating disorder.
Our programs provide clients with a structured, constant, and stable environment in which they can restore their physical and psychological health.
Toledo Center Overview
At Toledo Center, we offer unique programming for children and adolescents (ages 10-17) of all genders, as well as robust family programming. Our eating disorder treatment center also offers a residential program, as well as a partial hospitalization program (PHP), for adults of all genders (ages 18+).
What We Treat
At Toledo Center, we work with clients and their families to create individualized care plans that meet each client’s psychological, medical, nutritional, spiritual, and relational needs. The disorders we treat include, but aren’t limited to:
Quality Outcomes,
Sustainable Recovery
disorder symptom severity
- Anorexia
- Bulimia
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Compulsive Exercise Disorder
- Purging Disorder
- Mental Health Co-Occurring Disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
- OCD
- Trauma
Safe and Comfortable Environments
Take the next step towards eating disorder recovery
for a more balanced, healthier life.
Teen-Specific Programming
Our Teens program is designed to help your teen build a solid foundation for sustained recovery. Treatment includes:
Multidisciplinary Staff
At our eating disorder treatment center, expert clinicians, nutritionists, a culinary team, and more rally around a tailored treatment plan for each client to deliver evidence-based care.
Fully Accredited
Toledo Center in Ohio is a CARF accredited eating disorder treatment center, reinforcing our dedication to delivering care at the highest level of excellence.
Robust Family Programming
Parents and caregivers play an essential role in the recovery process. At our center for eating disorders, we empower parents with education, skill, and coaching for life after treatment.
Academic and Education
For those in school, our Education Specialist works with each family and local school systems to develop personalized academic plans, so they won’t fall behind in their education.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Eating Disorder Treatment
Toledo Center is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive environment. At our treatment center, we treat clients with diverse gender identities. Our philosophy at Toledo Center is that a welcoming and inclusive environment is crucial to the recovery and healing process for all. We’re proud to be an LGBTQ+ affirming environment, meeting every client where they are with compassion and collaboration.
Our Expert Eating Disorder Leadership Staff
Executive Director
Olivia Dunbar, LISW-S
As the Executive Director for the Toledo Center for Eating Disorders, Olivia is in charge of overseeing the operations of the facility and ensuring quality care for each and every patient who comes through the doors. Olivia has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Michigan State University. Olivia comes to us with almost 7 years experience in the field and previously worked in addiction treatment and was the regional clinical director over 6 inpatient and outpatient facilities. Olivia’s passion is building and growing programs while ensuring the highest quality of care possible for all clients. When it comes to her work, Olivia is extremely invested and believes that every person should be given the opportunity to heal and grow in an environment that is safe and welcoming. The safety and satisfaction of clients and staff are at the forefront of her leadership style. Olivia is happily married to her husband Tyler and she is a proud dog mom to Dolly. In her free time, Olivia enjoys spending time on the lake with her family, traveling, and reading.
Milieu Supervisor
Caitlin Sworden
As the Educational Specialist, Caitlin oversees the academic success of each client during their time at the Toledo Center. Caitlin graduated from Bowling Green State University with her bachelor’s degree in education and has an Ohio teaching license in Adolescent Young Adult Integrated Language Arts. She has been a classroom teacher for ten years and has taught grades 8-12 during her time inside the classroom. Caitlin is passionate about creating a respectful classroom environment where students can grow and develop into independent, critical thinkers. In her free time, Caitlin loves to read and is a busy mom of three.
Clinical Program Therapist
Malorie Thompson, LPC
Malorie has three years of experience working in a behavioral health residential setting. She has worked with a variety of populations, including substance use and adolescents. During her experience, she has provided individual therapy, group therapy, and family sessions. Malorie received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of Toledo and her Masters in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She enjoys getting the opportunity to watch clients grow daily while working in a residential setting. she believes that being there for clients daily shows them that they have great support during these tough times of change while being away from home.
Clinical Program Therapist
Jade Branch, LPC
Clinical Program Therapist
Jamie Sheehan, LSW, MSW
Clinical Program Therapist
Alex Sanchez, MSW, LSW
Alex has three years of experience working in the mental health field. She has worked with a variety of different populations and has provided individual therapy and group therapy to adolescents and adults, primarily in the areas of substance use, abuse, and trauma. Alex received her Bachelor’s of Social Work from the University of Toledo and received her Master’s of Social Work from Cleveland State University. Alex values utilizing empathy and warmth help to create a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals seeking healing can process and grow. She enjoys the unique opportunity to work closely with our clients in an environment where everything is new, and being able to see their growth from day-to-day is what Alex loves most.
Clinical Program Therapist
Brooklyn Kuhn-Palmer, LPC
Brooklyn Kuhn-Palmer graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s in psychology and a bachelor’s in sociology. They completed their master’s degree at Bowling Green State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Brooklyn enjoys working in populations such as LGBTQIA+, eating disorders, crisis, and residential. Brooklyn has a partner and dog at home who mean the world to them. Brooklyn is also an avid reader, and their favorite series is Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas.
Registered Dietitian
Natalie Olrich, RD
Natalie received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from University of Cincinnati with a focus on clinical and community nutrition, as well as health promotion and education. She believes in client-centered care and promotes an “All Foods Fit” and HAES approach to nutrition counseling and education. Natalie is passionate about helping people heal their relationship with food and exercise, to better their pursuit of goals and aspirations with a nourished body and mind. In her free time, you can find Natalie outside at a park or spending time with friends and family.
Taking the Next Step
We’re so glad you took the first step in getting help by visiting our site.
Toledo Center is a private-pay facility that can work with out-of-network benefits. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare. The cost of treatment depends on the length of stay and level of care for treatment. We are proud to support our nation’s Veterans as a Community Care Network Provider.
If you’d like to speak with a knowledgeable team member who can answer your questions and guide you through the next steps or payment options that work best for you, call us or fill out the form.
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What Our Alumni Are Saying
I have nothing but great things to say about this place. My daughter’s experience was positive from admission to discharge. I was so nervous leaving her 8 hours away from home, but the staff here treated her as their own. I was kept informed on how she was doing and was able to participate in weekly family counseling with her and her counselor and also had sessions with her dietician.
They worked with us financially which showed me they really cared about our child and not just money. Our daughter came home stronger and wiser because of her time there and the effort their staff makes for each person. They helped her work hard to overcome her fear foods, restore her weight and most importantly begin living! They oversaw her transition from RTC to PHP and now she is back home participating in IOP sessions.
Highly recommend their program! Thank you to all of the staff for helping our daughter and treating her as whole person and not just another number.
What are some areas to consider if Toledo Center would be a good fit? You might want good communication from staff. You might want a compassionate team to show they care. You might want a competent treatment team to ensure safety of yourself or your loved one. You might want a creative team to meet you or a loved where you/they are at. No treatment center will be perfect so you might want a treatment center that is fully committed to problem solving to ensure any issues are resolved. All these and more are areas Toledo Center delivered to help my family and did it at a high level.
I am very impressed with Toledo Center. Every staff person my family had contact with was helpful and resourceful. Our child shared example after example where the staff helped in specific areas. Most of all, when I went to pick up my child, a sparkle that had been gone for years has returned. A solid foundation has been built with the help of Toledo Center and the future is bright. If you or a family member is considering Toledo Center, I hope this review helps you make a decision to move forward-I highly recommend Toledo Center for Eating Disorders.
The intake with Taylor was so good, I thought this place was “to good to be true” (especially after a disaster with a metro-Chicago clinic). Turns out, in 8 weeks, they saved my daughters life! So, not all clinics are the same. Toledo is small, has a professional chef on-site, a dietician who connects and lovingly challenges the ED Monster. The executive director has been there for 20 years and knows her stuff – she’s clearly in it for the patients.
If the work is put in with sincere self-motivation, 100% parental guidance and support, and post residential care – you will see the light!
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Toledo Center is accredited at the highest level through CARF International, an independent accreditor of health and human services. CARF accreditation ensures that we provide the highest quality services, demonstrate value, and meet internationally recognized organizational and program standards. In fact, we take pride in our accredited eating disorder treatment center, which holds the necessary licenses and credentials.
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