Our Services
We welcome patients ages 12 and up, of all genders, races, body shapes, and sizes. We practice a high-touch, relationship-based model to deliver exceptional care.
In-person appointments are available at two Maryland locations:
-Howard County- Woodstock office near Rt. 29 and Waverly Woods Village Center
-Montgomery County-The Friendship Heights Village
(Chevy Chase Building)
Virtual visits are available for residents of MD, DC, VA, PA, and OH.
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 (therapists, dietitian, primary care doctor/pediatrician, medical specialists, recovery coach or athletic coaches)
Assistance with exploring options for higher level of care and additional supports
Coordination and advocacy during transition between different levels of care
Regular communication with family or support system (if desired)
Expert Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment (up to 120 min) aimed to help understand your struggles with food and eating and uncover other underlying or coexisting emotional and behavioral problems that stand in the way of your progress and recovery.
We will help clarify your diagnosis, review the best treatment options and make a plan how to help you feel better.
Follow-up visits
Subsequent visits for established patients (30 or 60 min), individualized to help with your goals like e.g:
decrease anxiety about food and eating so that you enjoy social outings
reduce thoughts about food and body so you have more time for other things
improve mood and feel more hopeful
achieve more restful sleep to feel more motivated and energized
decrease physical symptoms associated with recovery to stop reinforcing disordered thoughts
feel less fearful and preoccupied so that you can fully engage in therapy
Second opinion consultation
Comprehensive consultation for patients questioning their diagnosis, recommended treatment plan or curious about other treatment options.
Highly recommended if you have multiple medical or mental health conditions and comorbidities.
Bariatric Mental Health Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations for individuals who are pursuing bariatric surgery (2.5- 3 hours). Focused on assessing understanding of life-long implications as well as readiness for the procedure. Aim is to identify areas that should be addressed to maximize overall success of the surgery and support long-term health outcomes.
Education for caregivers
30-60 min fully individualized sessions, focused on enhancing your ability to support your loved one who has an eating disorder.
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)
