Teenage Eating Disorders Treatment in San Jose & Los Gatos, CA
Support for Teens Struggling With Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can develop during the teenage years and can affect both a teen’s physical health and emotional well-being. Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are among the eating disorders that may emerge during adolescence, often alongside concerns about body image.
For parents, changes in a teenager’s eating habits can be difficult to understand. They may occur alongside other changes in mood, behavior, sleep, school performance, or interest in spending time with friends and participating in activities. Recognizing changes and seeking professional support can be an important step in protecting your teen’s mental health.
At Lumos Psychiatric Services, we provide teen mental health services in San Jose and Los Gatos, CA, with care tailored to each teenager’s individual experiences and challenges. Dr. Sarbani Maitra takes an integrated, personalized approach to mental health care.
Eating disorders can have serious physical and psychological consequences when left untreated. If you are concerned about changes in your teenager’s eating habits, body image, mood, or behavior, a mental health evaluation can help you better understand what your teen is experiencing and determine appropriate next steps.
Families looking for teen eating disorder support in San Jose or Los Gatos can contact Lumos Psychiatric Services to schedule an appointment and learn more about available teen mental health services.
How Do I Know if My Teen Should See a Therapist?
Identifying symptoms that may suggest a teenager needs to see a counselor is important in ensuring their mental and emotional well-being. Here are some signs to look out for:
- Changes in mood or behavior
- Unexplained changes in academic performance
- Withdrawal from friends and activities
- Changes in eating or sleeping habits
Teenage Eating Disorder FAQs
What eating disorders can affect teenagers?
Eating disorders that may emerge during the teenage years include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. These conditions can be closely connected to body image concerns and may have both physical and psychological consequences.
What are signs that my teenager may need mental health support?
Parents may notice changes in mood or behavior, unexplained changes in academic performance, withdrawal from friends or activities, or changes in eating and sleeping habits. These changes do not necessarily mean a teenager has an eating disorder, but they may be reasons to consider speaking with a mental health professional.
Can eating disorders affect a teenager’s mental health?
Yes. Eating disorders can have serious psychological as well as physical consequences. Because adolescence is an important period of emotional, social, and physical development, addressing mental health concerns during these years is important..
How are teen mental health concerns evaluated?
Lumos Psychiatric Services takes a personalized approach to teen mental health. Each teenager has different experiences, symptoms, and challenges, so care is tailored to the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Where can I find help for a teenager with an eating disorder in San Jose or Los Gatos?
Lumos Psychiatric Services provides specialized teen mental health care in San Jose and Los Gatos, California. Families concerned about eating habits, body image, or other changes in their teen’s mental health can schedule an appointment with Dr. Sarbani Maitra to discuss their concerns and appropriate next steps.
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Dr. Maitra is awesome! I can't say enough about her. She cares about her patients and has a great team of co-workers. Swati goes above and beyond and handles extra tasks for me. More than recommended for anyone who wants a great professional at an accommodating clinic with a lovely team of staff members. Thanks for everything, guys!
-A. A.
I didn't want to consult a psychiatrist because my lifestyle demanded mental health therapy. I thought I could do it all, handle it all, and be the superwoman everyone thought I was and my family expected of me...anxiety and depression took over my life and I tried everything to rise above it. In my 20s, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Left untreated, the symptoms tormented my life and hurt people I loved. Dr. Maitra is compassionate and the best psychiatrist around. She helped me understand I had a biological imbalance, not just a mental illness. She gave me the strength to share my journey without shame. Dr. Maitra has also been helping me with other private concerns, so I'm confident and hopeful I can overcome these too. Her office is gorgeous and her team handles the important aspects! I would recommend her to anyone who needs a second or third opportunity, is hesitant about a diagnosis, fears judgment, or has lost hope!
She's humble and kind. If you trust her, she can change your life too!
-I. A.
Dr. Sarbani Maitra,
MD, Psychiatrist
Meet Dr. Maitra
Sarbani Maitra, MD is a board eligible psychiatrist. She has a Bachelors in Science from Tennessee Technological University in Chemistry leading up to her doctorate of medicine from the American University of the Caribbean Medical School. She then went on to gain clinical experience at Queen’s Hospital (erstwhile Old Church Hospital), London U.K. for a period of three years. She pursued her residency in Psychiatry at Meharry Medical College in Nashville Tennessee after working in research on women’s health issues at the Center of Women’s Health and Research. Dr Maitra has extensive experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings managing patients across the spectrum with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders and patients struggling with substance use disorders. She believes in an integrated approach to mental health which includes the biopsychosocial approach. [Read More]