Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders

Welcome to Focus Integrative Centers. ​We are a multi-disciplinary team of eating disorder experts, that share a passion for helping our clients live a fulfilling life in recovery. Our team serves and supports all genders, ages 13 and up, at our safe and comfortable center in Knoxville, Tennessee. We specialize in anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive intake disorder (ARFID).

​Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) is designed to integrate healing into daily life with minimal disruption. IOP can be a first step in the recovery process for those struggling with an eating disorder, or IOP can be a step-down for someone who has discharged from a residential level of care and is ready to practice their recovery at home. Groups are led by master’s level therapists and dietitians on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

Program elements include:

  • Separate tracks for adults (18+) and adolescents (13+)

  • Supportive, supervised meals during groups

  • Individual meal planning and weekly sessions with a registered dietitian

  • Nutrition education

  • Separate programming for adults and adolescents

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Life skills and coping techniques

  • Mindful body movement including yoga, meditation, and somatic experiencing

  • Creative process and expressive therapies

  • Family education and support

The IOP program is accredited by the Joint Commission and covered by most major insurance companies, including TennCare and CoverKids. Confidential assessments are provided to determine the best level of care prior to admission.

Request an Assessment for the IOP Treatment Program

If you are a healthcare provider and wish to make a patient referral, call 865-622-7116 to request a referral form and/or medical clearance form. You can also fax your referral directly to us at 865-622-2740. Please note that medical clearance by a primary care physician is required in addition to the psychological assessment that is preformed by Focus in order to begin the IOP program.

If you are personally interested in scheduling an assessment to participate in the IOP treatment program for eating disorders, please call 865-622-7116 or complete the form below. If you have to leave a message on our confidential voicemail, we will get back to you as quickly as possible (usually within 24 hours).