Anorexia Nervosa
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At Victus our specialized Counselors are dedicated to providing the tools and supports needed to overcome an eating disorder. Specialized registered dietitians are available through a network of providers we have cultivated collaboration with. Including IAEDP trained and certified dietitians licensed in multiple states.
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Victus Counseling is dedicated to guiding individuals on a transformative journey toward recovery from eating disorders. We understand the complexities of these conditions and offer a supportive environment where you can find the most effective treatment tailored to your needs. Our experienced team uses a range of evidence-based therapies, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps in altering negative thought patterns; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), encouraging a life aligned with personal values even in the face of distress; and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which equips you with coping skills for emotional stability.
We also incorporate Motivational Interviewing to empower your willingness to change, Person-Centered Therapy to provide a non-judgmental space for growth, and Family Behavior Therapy (FBT) to engage the support of loved ones in your recovery process. Every step you take with us is a stride toward reclaiming control and creating a balanced, fulfilling life.
Eating Recovery Heros
Your support team - we see you ❤️
Never lose hope - full recovery is real!
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Busy day and I want to quickly share thank you everyone for reaching out to Tricare! I took a call this morning from executive offices of Triwest/Tricare who share they can absolutely help with 2025 Tricare clients and services. We are working on 2024 with the old contractor - this is promising though!
Also, took a call from a national news agency this morning looking into barriers in treating eating disorders and insurance companies.
More to come soon. I wanted to quickly share a big thank you to everyone reaching out to Tricare and sharing the real impacts of what is happening across our nation.
We never lose hope things can’t change. ♥️
Victus Counseling
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Recently, my social media/ media attention has been focused on the significant challenges in the healthcare system, particularly with the changes in Tricare reimbursement for services in treating eating disorder clients. The transition from Health Net Federal Services, LLC to TriWest Healthcare Alliance as the new West Region contractor has caused months of frustration and financial damages for providers across both mental and medical care. It also has disrupted the absolutely essential services for clients.
Last Friday, Tricare reached out to me, and while I was fully booked with clients, I plan to give them a call back Monday. As a diligent therapist, my goal is to advocate for both providers and patients, working to resolve these issues as quickly as possible. I will push for a direct contact phone and email that any provider in the Tricare West region can use to get help within 24-48 business hours—help that results in resolution of unpaid claims and ensures that our Tricare clients can return for their much-needed appointments. It’s about eliminating the endless paperwork we’ve all been submitting without success.
If, by some chance, Tricare pays my unpaid claims, I plan to donate all of those funds to Project HEAL to support those scholarships they offer for mental health services for eating disorders. I’ve already adjusted for the losses and sacrificed my own finances—it’s never been about the money for me. It’s always been about serving and helping others.
As I’ve always said in my LinkedIn bio: it’s less about me and more about helping others where we can all do better. I’m ready to put those words into action, and I truly hope Tricare can do the same.
Never Lose Hope Things Can’t Change.
#Tricare #MentalHealth #EatingDisorders #HealthcareProviders #Advocacy #ProjectHeal #InsuranceReform
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I shared this in the interview - our military members showed up for us we need to show up for them. This is not ok and while Victus is able to take the loss - providers across the nation have not been able to and closed down or laid off staff. We trust insurance will reimburse us - when they don’t we don’t get funded for work.
Here is the NBC report ran this month sharing the impact nationally.
www.nbcnews.com
Several thousand Tricare providers haven't been paid for months, forcing many to drop patients, reduce hours or consider closing their clinics.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This is new.
This is not the same thing that’s been happening for years. It’s actually the past 6 months. I experienced it at Victus and across our nation. It is not fixed. It’s not getting better. It’s sad we can’t serve our military and clinics are closing. Please share and reach out to representatives (Senator Mike Rounds)
We need help now or providers won’t be able to stay on Tricare. This impacts so many.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna194954
Military medical bills unpaid, providers face tough decisions
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A Sioux Falls mental health professional says she has to stop providing services to veterans who use TRICARE insurance. It’s not that she doesn’t want to help them, it’s that she’s not getting...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Eating Recovery Group - I am proud of all of you challenging yourself every day! You inspire me and this challenge was hard and just a small exposure!! You all are hero’s doing the recovery work. It takes so much courage and determination- never give up!
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Eating Recovery Group Showed Up to do the work on spring break and challenged therapist to try spam! Compassionate Nutrition #eatingrecovery #groupsupport
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It’s always interesting having a photographer with you. The curious question was asked - what does a grocery store represent in your profession?
My reply was “sad, it’s a scary experience for so many” I have so much empathy for those navigating this very challenging mental health condition.
The photographer captured these moments. I was thinking about how overwhelming this whole experience is for some while I was standing in the parking lot of a grocery store. I try and explain: “It’s not about the “food” it’s about the experience of food, how the mind and body will distort experiences. In therapy we call these experiences introception or embodied experiences. What is felt or seen is not “safe” it can be a very scary experience for those navigating eating recovery. It’s a very isolating yet ‘loud’ paradox in the mind for many working through an eating disorder.”
Advocacy week is coming to an end yet the work we do is still ongoing.
Never give up on the journey - it does get brighter and better.
-2025 NEDA Week
South Dakota
Photography: EMC Co.
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Ending a very busy week with National Eating Disorder Awareness week! Reminding everyone you’re not alone, educated and specialized providers do exist and that full recovery is possible! It’s not easy but it is possible - anything worth fighting for will never be an easy journey AND you’re not alone on the journey.
#thetimeisnow
First Alert Safety Check: National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
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It’s the number one cause of death among all mental health illnesses and affects lives emotionally, socially, and physically.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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First Alert Safety Check: National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
/in Educational, In the NewsSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – 28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. It’s the number one cause of death among all mental health illnesses and affects lives emotionally, socially, and physically. Victus Counseling owner and Clinical Therapist specializing in eating disorder treatment Faith Carlson explained the warning signs as, “You’re […]