Our Services
RecoverED, LLC welcomes patients of all genders, races, body shapes, and sizes. I use a collaborative, individualized approach to identify challenges, set goals, and support recovery from eating disorders or disordered eating. In-person appointments are available at our Woodstock office near Rt. 29 and Waverly Woods Village Center (Howard County), with virtual visits for residents of MD, DC, VA, PA, and OH.
Now offering Concierge Care Plan!
Expert Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments aimed at developing an understanding of your struggles with food and eating.
They include a full mental health assessment, a review of available medical and mental health records and additional data to formulate the treatment plan, like collateral information from your team or support persons.
Typically 60-120 min. In some cases, an additional wrap-up session will be scheduled.
Treatment recommendations may include regular follow-up appointments or referrals to specialists more suited to your needs.
Follow-up visits
Individualized sessions with services tailored to your specific needs like:
monitoring and managing medical complications of your disordered eating
nutritional education and counseling
psychiatric medication prescribing and management or deprescribing
Genesight testing if clinically appropriate
psychotherapy geared towards your unique struggles
Whether you’re interested in full compliment of services or you have an outpatient team and you’re looking for an expert eating disorder psychiatrist, I will work collaboratively with you and your team to accomodate your needs.
Professional Consultations
Available to all mental health clinicians and medical professionals who are looking for expert guidance and support from an eating disorder specialist in the process of diagnosing and/or effectively managing patients under their care.
Teaching engagements and public speaking
Lectures, presentations, workshops, and teaching sessions on various eating disorder topics are available for healthcare professionals and lay audiences. These aim to enhance understanding and awareness of eating disorders.
Bariatric Mental Health Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations for individuals who are pursuing bariatric surgery. Focused on assessing understanding of life-long implications as well as readiness for the procedure. Aim is to identify potential areas that need to be addressed to maximize overall success of the surgery and support long-term health outcomes. Typically scheduled for 2.5 to 3 hours, involve thorough discussions and assessments and are followed by a consultation letter will sent to the bariatric team.
Education for caregivers
Caregivers face emotional and logistical challenges when navigating the complexities of their loved one's eating disorder. These sessions can be fully personalized, and typically focus on education, red flags and symptoms of eating disorders, available resources, and effective treatment options to help empower caregivers and enhance their ability to support their loved ones. Scheduled in 60 min time increments for caregivers of patients currently in treatment with RecoverED.
NEW!- Concierge Care Plan
Offered in addition to regular services for patients who desire closer support and more coordination of care
Priority scheduling (same and next day appointments) and home visits available
Direct access to Dr. Gondek via phone, messaging portal, email, or text for ongoing support and questions
1 family support/education session (30 min) or one brief follow-up (20 min) per month free of charge
In depth and frequent collaboration with other clinicians involved in patient’s care (therapists, dietitian, primary care doctor/pediatrician, medical specialists, recovery coach or athletic coaches)
Assistance with exploring options for higher level of care and finding additional supports
Frequent collaboration with hospitals, residential programs, PHP/IOP programs if higher level of care is needed
Coordination and advocacy during transition between different levels of care
Regular communication with family or support system (if desired)
