The Klarman Eating Disorders Center at McLean Hospital is a specialized residential and partial hospitalization program affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Treats anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID in young women ages 18-28. McLean is consistently ranked the top psychiatric hospital in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.
Best for
Young women (18-28) with serious eating disorders who benefit from a top-tier academic medical environment where psychodynamic formulation informs treatment.
Modalities
Depth elements
As part of Harvard Medical School's psychiatric teaching hospital, the Klarman Center integrates psychodynamic therapy alongside evidence-based behavioral approaches. Clinicians trained in understanding how unconscious relational patterns, identity formation, and developmental history drive disordered eating. Academic setting ensures treatment evolves with current psychodynamic research.
Populations served
Notable staff
Faculty affiliated with Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry.