This case study involved the treatment of a young adult female, referred to as “Marie,” who presented for treatment seeking help with her eating disorder. Marie evinced symptoms of dietary restriction, amenorrhea, low weight, and low body mass index (BMI); she was subsequently diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. She was treated with 20 sessions of enhanced cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-E), a relatively new, transdiagnostic treatment for eating disorders. Marie’s progress throughout treatment is detailed in this case study report. Results supported the promising but limited body of research available on this treatment, which was highly effective for this client and, therefore, may be more generally useful for clients with anorexia nervosa.
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