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Best Eating Disorder Therapists in Houston, TX (2026)

16 eating disorder therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Houston: Center For Discovery - Houston, RP Score 79/100; 3.1★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Monte Nido Clementine Houston, 37 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

16 Houston eating disorder therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 16 rated practices.

Top 10 eating disorder therapists in Houston at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 eating disorder therapists in Houston at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Center For Discovery - Houston793.1★ (12)HoustonSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Eating Recovery Center Houston783.9★ (24)HoustonSat · Sun · Evenings—
3We All Eat Nutrition Therapy725.0★ (11)HoustonEvenings—
4Medical Center for Eating Disorders725.0★ (11)Houston——
5Monte Nido Houston Day Treatment714.0★ (5)HoustonEvenings—
6Mindful Eats Nutrition, Montrose Office713.7★ (7)Houston——
7Monte Nido Clementine Houston704.0★ (37)Conroe, 34 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8Monte Nido Houston694.2★ (5)Conroe, 34 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Eating Recovery Center The Woodlands673.7★ (10)The Woodlands, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Houston Healing Collective654.8★ (34)Bellaire, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 16 best eating disorder therapists in Houston, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. 78/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 3.9★ from 24 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    7515 S Main St Suite 400, Houston, TX 77030
  2. Based in Houston

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 N Post Oak Rd #220, Houston, TX 77024
  3. Based in Conroe, 34 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    15248 Saddlewood Dr, Conroe, TX 77384
  4. Based in Sugar Land, 20 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2511 Stephens Grant Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77479
  5. Based in The Woodlands, 28 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10210 Grogans Mill Rd Ste 194, The Woodlands, TX 77380
  6. Based in Houston

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Houston.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  7. Based in Houston

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, based in Houston.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2500 E T C Jester Blvd #140, Houston, TX 77008

Also serving Houston

20 more eating disorder therapists within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked eating disorder therapists serving Houston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aura MD | Ashley Toutounchi, MD4.7★ (137)In Houston
Deep Centered Mental Health (DCMH) - Houston4.6★ (127)In Houston
District Counseling at Cypress4.9★ (256)In Houston
Geode Health4.6★ (220)In Houston
Grief Recovery Center4.7★ (133)In Houston
Houston Mind & Brain4.7★ (141)In Houston
Illuminated Pathways Family Therapy, LLC4.9★ (212)In Houston
Innovative Alternatives, Inc.4.5★ (153)In Houston
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Houston4.5★ (433)In Houston
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Houston4.4★ (292)In Houston
PsychPlus Clearlake Clinic4.7★ (197)In Houston
Serene Mental Health and Sleep4.7★ (105)In Houston
Taylor Recovery Addiction Treatment Center4.4★ (146)In Houston
The Menninger Clinic3.5★ (133)In Houston
The Mind & Body Clinic4.8★ (69)In Houston
The Right Step Houston4.8★ (912)In Houston
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Houston4.5★ (76)In Houston
Total Wellness Assessment4.1★ (64)In Houston
Vast Counseling Services5.0★ (176)In Houston
Virtue Recovery Houston Texas4.7★ (149)In Houston

How we ranked Houston eating disorder therapists

We scored 16 Houston eating disorder therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 12, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Houston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an eating disorder therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure eating disorder treatment is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether they work with a physician and a dietitian, and which levels of care they offer (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential).
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an eating disorder therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is eating disorder treatment?
  • Do you coordinate with a physician and a dietitian?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Eating disorder therapists in Houston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best eating disorder therapist in Houston?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked eating disorder therapist in Houston, TX is Center For Discovery - Houston with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 3.1★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Eating Recovery Center Houston (#2) and We All Eat Nutrition Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 16 eating disorder therapists on eight factors, last updated November 12, 2026.

How many eating disorder therapists are there in Houston?

RankedPsychologists ranks 16 eating disorder therapists serving Houston, TX. 8 of them are based in Houston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which eating disorder therapists in Houston work on weekends?

8 of 16 ranked eating disorder therapists post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Center For Discovery - Houston (#1), Eating Recovery Center Houston (#2) and Monte Nido Clementine Houston (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Houston eating disorder therapists have?

The median Google rating among 16 rated eating disorder therapists in Houston is 4.5★, with a median of 9 reviews. Monte Nido Clementine Houston has the most, 37 reviews, and ranks #7. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank eating disorder therapists?

Each eating disorder therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do eating disorder therapists outside Houston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Houston city center, our service radius for eating disorder therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can eating disorder therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are eating disorder therapists in Houston ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on eating disorder treatment and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What does eating disorder treatment usually involve?

Care is often shared by a team: a therapist, a physician who monitors physical health, and often a registered dietitian. Levels of care range from weekly outpatient sessions to intensive and residential programs. If you are worried about someone’s physical health, see a doctor first: eating disorders can cause medical problems that need prompt care.

Can I see an eating disorder therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Houston

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 16 eating disorder therapists serving Houston.