Evolve Wellness Group

07/12/2026

Healing from an eating disorder doesn't have to start with sitting across from a therapist.

If you're not ready for in-person support, or if therapy feels like too big a step right now, the Stop Bingeing, Start Living course offers a private, self-paced place to begin.

Created by therapist and author Shrein Bahrami, MFT, this course gives you the same proven tools she uses with clients, in a format you can work through in your own time, at your own pace.

Whenever you're ready, this is an accessible first step.

🔗 Learn more: evolvetherapy.org/course

07/08/2026

"I had to convince these insurance people that my life is worth being saved."

A devastating Rolling Stone investigation reveals how insurance companies are systematically denying inpatient care to people with eating disorders, which are some of the deadliest psychiatric diagnoses that exist.

Too sick. Not sick enough. Not progressing fast enough. Not engaging in care. These are the reasons people are being sent home, sometimes with no support at all.

More than 80% of eating disorder patients report hitting insurance barriers at some point during their illness. And the consequences are life-threatening.

This is a systemic failure. And it needs to change.

Insurers are using loopholes in a mental health parity law to get around paying for expensive in-patient care.

07/05/2026

Pregnancy is often called a joyful time. But for many women, it can also be when an eating disorder takes hold, or returns.

This piece explores the hidden struggle facing pregnant and postpartum women, and why it so often goes undetected and unsupported.

The good news: with the right, non-judgmental care, this can also be a time of great motivation for recovery.

At Evolve Wellness Group, supporting people through every stage of life (including pregnancy and postpartum) is at the heart of what we do.

Pregnancy can be a "perfect storm" for eating disorders that is often overlooked.

07/01/2026

Your twenties are a lot. Career pressure. Relationships. Figuring out who you are. And if you're also navigating eating disorder recovery, it can feel like a lot to carry alone.

Recovering While Becoming is a new virtual support group created specifically for women in their 20s who are in recovery and want connection with others who truly get it.

Led by therapist Emily Wong, MFT, this small, closed group (max 7) will meet Saturdays 11am–12pm to explore the real stuff: identity, friendships, dating, career stress, body image, and building a life you actually want.

✨ Virtual | Saturdays 11am–12pm | 8 sessions

Spots are limited, and we plan to start the group soon. 🌱



https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWjQKvG26FsPg-M8k2-vHgMdy4Pr7ZcewlFEXGuClw1hPXtQ/viewform

06/29/2026

Training: A Q***r Path to Eating Disorder Recovery

Traditional eating disorder treatment wasn't built with LGBTQ+ clients in mind — and that gap has real consequences. This free, on-demand one-hour training with Wednesdae Reim Ifrach explores the concept of Q***r Worldmaking as a framework for more affirming, identity-centered care. Earn 1.0 CE credit while learning practical ways to shift your clinical approach to better support gender-expansive and q***r clients in eating disorder recovery.

https://app.tpn.health/education/why-traditional-eating-disorder-treatment-fails-lgbtq-populations-b618ee51

06/28/2026

Need to update your self-care tool kit? Check out our current list of ideas!

Self-care is an important part to one's recovery process as well as maintaining good mind-body wellness. It helps improve one's connection to their body in a respectful and nurturing way. Below are some recommendations to help you improve your ability to relax and to practice more mindfulness. Self-...

06/24/2026

Food noise: the constant mental chatter about what to eat, what you just ate, and what you'll need to do to compensate.

It is persistent, intrusive thoughts about food that can interfere with your ability to concentrate, connect with others, and just... move on with your day.

It affects both men and women — and it's far more common than people realize.

If this resonates, know that therapy can help. At Evolve Wellness Group, we work with people navigating exactly this.

Doctors, dietitians, and people online break down the experience.

06/23/2026

For LGBTQ+ individuals navigating eating disorder recovery, rebuilding body trust comes with unique challenges — from minority stress and appearance pressures to gender dysphoria for transgender and nonbinary people.

Our latest post explores what body trust really means: not loving your body every day, but developing a relationship with it rooted in respect and compassion rather than control or criticism.

The post offers practical starting points, from consistent nourishment and releasing appearance-based self-worth to building affirming, recovery-supportive community. It also highlights body neutrality as a more accessible alternative to body positivity — focusing on what your body does for you rather than how it looks.

Evolve provides affirming outpatient eating disorder care in the San Francisco Bay Area and virtually.

https://evolvetherapy.org/building-body-trust-in-lgbtq-recovery

06/20/2026

Check out our newest group offerings led by a licensed therapist.
https://evolvetherapy.org/group-therapy

06/17/2026

Have you heard of ARFID? 🍴

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder has seen a reported 305% increase in recent years — yet most people have never heard of it.

ARFID isn’t about body image or dieting. It’s a real eating disorder where food can feel overwhelming, frightening, or simply unappealing — due to sensory sensitivities, fear of choking or vomiting, or low interest in eating. For many, it shows up as being labeled a “picky eater” for years before ever getting answers.

If this sounds familiar — for you or someone you love — you’re not alone, and it’s not a failure of will.

📖 Read more:

Here's how to spot the condition.