Birmingham

Eating Disorder Treatment in Birmingham, Alabama

Compassion-focused, evidence-based residential eating disorder treatment for adults of all genders.

Residential Eating Disorder Community in Birmingham, AL

Alsana’s Birmingham campus offers residential and PHP/IOP levels of care, building a sense of comfort and connection during treatment. Clients receive consistent therapeutic environments and treatment modalities throughout their recovery journey. For those searching for eating disorder treatment near them, our Birmingham location offers compassionate, evidence-based care close to home.

Located in the rolling hills of Birmingham, Alabama, Alsana’s eating disorder treatment program offers the highest quality of care, clinical, nutritional, and medical support led by a multidisciplinary team of treatment professionals committed to providing compassion-focused support for individuals in Birmingham and the surrounding areas who are recovering from the following eating disorders:

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Learn more about how our eating disorder treatment program in Birmingham, Alabama, can assist in your recovery, and contact our team. If you’re looking for eating disorder treatment near you, our Birmingham team is here to help.

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Client Perception of Care

  • 92%

    92% of Alsana clients surveyed1 said “I would recommend this program to others seeking treatment for an eating disorder.”

  • 97%

    97% of virtual clients surveyed2 said, “virtual services offered a unique experience by allowing me to be at home and continue to work on my ED in that environment.”

  • 97%

    97% of LGBTQ+ clients surveyed3 said “I would describe Alsana as an accepting and affirming environment.”

Features of Alsana’s Residential Program

  • 24-hour care, including on-site nursing

    Home
    environment

  • group sessions

    24-hour care, including
    on-site nursing

  • Home environment

    2 individual sessions/week
    with Primary Therapist

  • 1 nursing assessment/week

    1 supportive other
    session/week

  • nutrition counseling

    1 nursing
    assessment/week

  • 2 individual sessions/week with Primary Therapist

    1 psychiatry
    session/week

  • psychiatry

    2 nutrition counseling
    sessions/week

  • 1 supportive other session/week

    5 group
    sessions/day

Meet Our Alsana Birmingham Care Team.

Our clients come first and are the center of our universe. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming treatment environment where you can focus on healing.

    • Mary Elizabeth Akinaka, LPC-S, CEDS-C
      Mary Elizabeth Akinaka currently serves as Alsana’s VP of Clinical Services. She is an LPC-S and CEDS-C and has been working in the eating disorder community and with Alsana for almost a decade. Mary Elizabeth is passionate about leading a team who have a compassionate drive for serving clients with intentional, effective, and individualized care.

      Mary Elizabeth Akinaka, LPC-S, CEDS-C

      VP of Clinical Services | she/her/hers

    • Ronda Cannon Portrait
      Ronda believes that one of Alsana’s most important guiding principles is “clients first,” and that the team will be there every step of the way. As the Regional Executive Director at the Alabama location, Ronda loves her job because she feels that everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission in an environment where everybody is there for each other.

      Ronda Cannon, BS

      Regional Director of Development, East Region | she/her/hers

    • Lindsey Dale Portrait
      Lindsey started with Alsana in 2020 as a Direct Care Staff following graduating from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is currently working on her Master’s in Social Work at Samford University. Lindsey has moved through different leadership roles such as lead DCS to Program Coordinator and is currently the Program Director at Alsana Birmingham RTC, a 20-bed residential facility in Birmingham, AL.

      Lindsey Dale

      Program Director | she/her/hers

    • David Jordan Portrait
      David joined Alsana as a staff nurse in 2021. Before joining Alsana he worked in a hospital on the intensive care unit. He is passionate about helping people with the medical aspect of their treatment. As the nurse manager, he works closely with the psychiatrists and medical doctors to provide the best care possible for our clients. He loves working at Alsana because of its holistic approach to client care.

      David Jordan

      Nurse Manager | he/him/his

What Clients Say About Their Care Experiences

Find out what some of our alumni have to say about Alsana’s eating recovery community.

  • Stars

    I loved my experience in treatment because of all of the people I could relate to. I didn’t feel ashamed anymore…Aside from having my children, getting help and going to treatment is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself in my life! I now feed myself literally and figuratively and that’s the key!

    – Rebecca A.

  • Stars

    I found authentic joy in things I used to reprimand myself for doing. I took, and continue to take pride in the progress I made and continue to make. Most importantly, I am now capable of self-acceptance and self-love whether I succeed, fail or anything in between.

    – Paul

    Testimonials
  • Stars

    Alsana providers led me through so much illuminating self-reflection about topics that I had never before considered relevant to my treatment, recovery, or self in general. Alsana staff appreciate and treat the individual, and I felt this in and outside of therapy sessions.

    – Kate

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PHP/IOP Treatment Program.

Our Alsana Birmingham day treatment facility is conveniently located on the same campus as residential to provide seamless care for clients transitioning out of our residential program. PHP/IOP levels of care are well-suited to support individuals ready to hone their recovery skills with more autonomy. Our team is happy to assist clients in securing recovery-minded housing nearby.

Level of Care: Not specified

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Alsana is a Preferred In-Network Provider for All Major Insurance Companies.

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  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue California
  • Beacon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MultiPlan
  • MHN
  • Optum

Alsana Residential Programming Is Also Available At These Locations.

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  • Alsana Monterey rtc house

    Monterey RTC

    Level of Care: Residential

    A recovery journey requires the right starting place. Alsana in Monterey, California, offers a relaxed, tranquil environment to start your eating disorder healing process off on the right foot.

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  • Thousand Oaks Home

    Thousand Oaks RTC

    Level of Care: Residential

    Located in the Los Angeles area, Alsana Thousand Oaks is our newest residential eating disorder treatment program, welcoming adult clients of all genders.

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  • WestlakeVillage RTC Home

    Westlake Village RTC

    Level of Care: Residential

    Alsana’s residential eating recovery community in Westlake Village offers evidence-based, structured care for adults recovering from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our multidisciplinary team of treatment professionals meets each client where they are in recovery and cultivates a safe, affirming treatment environment to focus on healing.

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