74/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 3.2★ from 14 Google reviews.
Best Eating Disorder Therapists in Waldorf, MD (2026)
35 eating disorder therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Waldorf: Center for Discovery - Alexandria, RP Score 74/100; 3.2★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Weaver Wellness Care, 103 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Waldorf eating disorder therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 35 rated practices.
Top 10 eating disorder therapists in Waldorf 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center for Discovery - Alexandria | 74 | 3.2★ (14) | Alexandria, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Center for Discovery - McLean | 73 | 4.3★ (42) | McLean, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Center for Discovery - Fairfax | 69 | 3.0★ (26) | Fairfax, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Courage to Nourish | 69 | 5.0★ (34) | Alexandria, 14 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | Eating Recovery Center Bethesda | 68 | 3.5★ (8) | Bethesda, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Center for Discovery - Columbia | 66 | 4.2★ (5) | Columbia, 41 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Dr. K Nutrition | 66 | 5.0★ (21) | North Bethesda, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Empowered Eating | 65 | 5.0★ (5) | Greenbelt, 27 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Rock Recovery Inc. | 65 | 4.6★ (10) | Arlington, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dr. Daisy & Co. | 64 | 5.0★ (10) | Fairfax, 25 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 35 best eating disorder therapists in Waldorf, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in McLean, 24 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based in Fairfax, 28 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 3.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based in Alexandria, 14 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based in Bethesda, 26 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based in Columbia, 41 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based in North Bethesda, 30 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based in Greenbelt, 27 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based in Arlington, 20 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
#10 Dr. Daisy & Co.
Based in Fairfax, 25 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based in Herndon, 33 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based in Rockville, 35 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based in Falls Church, 21 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 2.5★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based in Reston, 30 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based in Bethesda, 26 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based in Silver Spring, 27 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based in Alexandria, 14 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Columbia, 42 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based in Centreville, 40 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based in Fairfax Station, 23 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based in Arlington, 20 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Rockville, 35 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based in Leesburg, 48 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based in Rockville, 35 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based in Greenbelt, 27 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Nutritionist”.
All 35 eating disorder therapists
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Courage to Nourish | 52 | 5.0★ (21) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Mind Body Health LLC | 52 | 4.6★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Kate Dansie, LCSW-C, Eating Disorder and OCD Therapist | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 35 mi |
| 29 | Anxiety Institute McLean OCD & Anxiety Therapy | 51 | 4.6★ (20) | 25 mi |
| 30 | Dr. Daisy & Co. | 51 | 4.9★ (26) | 26 mi |
| 31 | Collide Behavioral Health, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 32 mi |
| 32 | Total Health Concepts | 48 | 2.5★ (15) | 26 mi |
| 33 | Courage to Nourish | 48 | 4.9★ (38) | 39 mi |
| 34 | PsychED Recovery, Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 38 mi |
| 35 | RecoverED, LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (12) | 47 mi |
Also serving Waldorf
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.
How we ranked Waldorf eating disorder therapists
We scored 35 Waldorf 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 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Waldorf data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose an eating disorder therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure eating disorder treatment is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask whether they work with a physician and a dietitian, and which levels of care they offer (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential).
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Waldorf: frequently asked questions
Who is the best eating disorder therapist in Waldorf?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked eating disorder therapist in Waldorf, MD is Center for Discovery - Alexandria with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 3.2★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Center for Discovery - McLean (#2) and Center for Discovery - Fairfax (#3) follow. We ranked 35 eating disorder therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many eating disorder therapists are there in Waldorf?
RankedPsychologists ranks 35 eating disorder therapists serving Waldorf, MD. 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 Waldorf work on weekends?
11 of 35 ranked eating disorder therapists post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Center for Discovery - Alexandria (#1), Center for Discovery - McLean (#2) and Center for Discovery - Fairfax (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Waldorf eating disorder therapists have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated eating disorder therapists in Waldorf is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Weaver Wellness Care has the most, 103 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Waldorf count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Waldorf 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 Waldorf 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 Waldorf
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 35 eating disorder therapists serving Waldorf.
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