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Rediscover Yourself Beyond Diet Culture

Eating Disorder Treatment in Seattle, WA

A Place for Growth, Not Perfection

Opal began with a vision to meet a community need—creating a safe, local space for eating disorder recovery that challenges conventional diet culture. Founders Julie, Kara, and Lexi came together with a shared commitment to a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach, rooted in Health at Every Size®. Their mission was, and remains, to provide accessible, compassionate care for people of all sizes, free from the harmful norms of traditional treatment models.

Expert Care, Real Connections

Through their journey, Julie, Kara, and Lexi have committed to learning and unlearning how privilege and oppression intersect with eating disorders. They prioritize understanding diverse experiences and making space for marginalized voices in their work. As friends and leaders, they hold each other accountable, blending personal growth with professional dedication to offer truly equitable, transformative care.

"We learned to reshape our minds and lives, not our bodies, in the face of tremendous pressure to do just the opposite."

-Ariana, Founding Member of The Fat Underground

Flexible, individualized options for every stage of recovery.

A blend of science, soul, and play—crafted for you.

At Opal, we believe true healing requires a balance of evidence-based science, soulful connection, and the freedom to explore with a sense of play. Our approach is crafted to honor each individual’s journey, integrating rigorous clinical expertise with a genuine appreciation for the complexities of human experience. We encourage you to lean into self-discovery, embrace vulnerability, and find joy in the process. Whether you need intensive support or a lighter touch, our levels of care are designed to meet you where you are, with flexibility and compassion guiding every step.

Partial Hospitalization:

6 or10 hours in-person per day. Monday - Friday.

Intensive Outpatient

3 hours per day, 3-5 days per week, Monday - Friday

Outpatient

Outpatient services are virtual and include: Individual psychotherapy, individual nutrition counseling and group therapy.

Eating Disorder Care That’s Real, Raw, and Relational

There’s a place for you here, just as you are.

From a weight-inclusive and Health at Every Size framework, we encourage all clients to trust oneself and their body’s wisdom, regardless of one’s size or shape.

A different approach with Radically Open DBT

In October 2015 Opal was the first eating disorder treatment program in the United States to offer Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programming.