Eating disorders can affect adults at any age, from young professionals to retirees. At Oasis Eating Disorders Recovery, we specialize in treating individuals 18 and older with care that’s built for where you are in life. Whether you’ve been silently struggling for years or recently noticed changes in your relationship with food, you’re not alone—and it’s not too late to seek help.
Our adult-focused eating disorder treatment programs in California are tailored to your needs, your history, and your goals. We understand the emotional, physical, and social complexities that can shape disordered eating in adulthood, and we’re here to help you find a path forward with compassion, structure, and expertise.
Eating disorders in adulthood are often misunderstood or overlooked—but they’re more common than many people realize. Research shows that a significant number of adults experience full-syndrome eating disorders like bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, as well as subthreshold patterns that cause just as much emotional distress. These struggles can emerge for the first time in midlife, or resurface after years of silence. And yet, many adults delay seeking help because they don’t feel like they “fit the mold” of who an eating disorder typically affects.
In reality, eating disorders in adults can be shaped by life transitions, trauma, medical issues, body image concerns, or a deep sense of disconnection. Nearly 1 in 10 middle-aged women report symptoms of an eating disorder, and even those with subthreshold symptoms show distress equal to those with full diagnoses. Men, especially in midlife, may turn to excessive exercise as a form of purging, which often goes unnoticed by traditional screening tools. Among older adults, anorexia nervosa is the most commonly reported condition—often recognized only when physical health severely declines. At Oasis, we see the full picture and At Oasis, we see the full picture and tailor our care to meet adults where they are—whether that includes anorexia, binge eating, emotional eating, or something in between. Learn more about what we treat.
Eating disorders don’t always follow the patterns we expect. At Oasis, we know that gender and identity shape how eating disorders appear, how they’re internalized, and how they’re healed. That’s why we offer personalized, affirming care for all adults—whether you’re a man, woman, or part of the LGBTQ+ community. Each experience is valid. Each journey deserves to be heard.
While eating disorders in women are often associated with adolescence, research shows that symptoms persist well into adulthood. Middle-aged women frequently experience binge eating, emotional distress, and body image struggles—but they may minimize their symptoms or delay seeking help due to shame or fear of being dismissed.
Common Challenges for Adult Women:
We use evidence-based treatments like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed therapy to explore the root causes of disordered eating. Our approach supports both emotional healing and body reconnection. For LGBTQ+ women, including lesbian and bisexual women, we create affirming spaces that address identity-related pressures around body ideals, safety, and self-worth.
Eating disorders in men are deeply underdiagnosed—especially when symptoms involve overexercising, restricting, or feeling guilty around food. Gay and bisexual men often experience body image distress similar to what’s reported in women, including fears around thinness, attractiveness, and social acceptance. For straight men, disordered eating may be masked by cultural pressure to appear in control or unaffected.
Common Challenges for Adult Men:
We recognize that eating disorders in men—gay, bi, or straight—often go unseen.Our team is trained to identify male-specific symptoms and offer a treatment experience that feels validating and relevant—whether you’re in our partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient, or continuing care. Group therapy, body image work, and emotionally focused support allow men to reconnect with themselves without shame or fear of judgment.
Many adults spend years thinking their eating disorder isn’t “serious enough” or that they’re “too old” to need help. At Oasis, we know that stigma—both internal and external—keeps far too many people from getting the care they deserve. That’s why our programs are built specifically for adults, with language, structure, and treatment models that reflect the realities of adult life.
We deliver treatment designed specifically for adult patients, with care tailored to the unique emotional, relational, and practical challenges that come with age. That includes addressing chronic stress, family roles, career pressures, long-term relationship dynamics, and the impact of years spent hiding painful behaviors. Whether you’re just starting to question your relationship with food or have cycled through years of highs and lows, our adult-focused care helps you name what’s happening and work through it with compassion.
You’re never too old, too high-functioning, or too far gone to heal. In fact, the moment you consider getting help is the moment something inside you already knows it’s possible.
We know that asking for help takes courage. Getting in touch is the first step. We’re here for you, no matter what. Once submitted, our admissions team will be in touch within 24 hours.
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If you’re reading this, something inside you already knows it’s time. Whether you’re 28 or 68, your story matters—and it’s never too late to find peace with food, your body, and yourself. We offer support across California, so whether you’re nearby or traveling in, our locations make compassionate care more accessible than ever. At Oasis Eating Disorders Recovery, we’re here to help you move forward with support that actually fits your life.
Our team is ready to listen, guide, and walk alongside you. Call us or fill out our secure form to start the conversation. You don’t have to know exactly what you need. You just have to start.
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