Catherine Auman, LMFT

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Phone Counseling

2566 Overland Ave., Suite 500B, Los Angeles, CA 

Additional Communities Served: Santa Monica, Brentwood, Culver City, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood

Office: 310-460-9399

Email: info@catherineauman.com

Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral

Ms. Auman treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1984

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale

Ever feel like you just can't find the help you need? Catherine helps many clients who have struggled with an eating disorder for many years to create a plan that really works this time. Catherine has been the Director of an inpatient treatment program, as well as working as an eating disorder therapist inpatient, in partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient. She works in conjunction with medical doctors, nutritionists, exercise specialists, and acupuncturists as needed.

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

Sue Brekka, MA, MFT  Lic. # 45546

Judith J. Bucholtz, Ph.D., MFT, License#MFT24827

Dr. Bucholtz works with eating disorders in a multiple of different modalities.  She believes that there is something below the surface of eating or not eating that propels the process.  Dr. Bucholtz believes there needs to be trust developed so that together you can both get to the process underneath the problem.

Clearview Treatment Programs

Joanne Barron: National Outreach Director

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient, EMDR,  Coaching, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy

1334 Westwood Blvd., Suite 3A, Los Angeles, CA 

Additional Communities Served: Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Hollywood

Office: 800-573-0770

Website: www.clearviewtreatment.com

Email: info@clearviewtreatment.com

Treatment Model: A combination of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, nutritional counseling, experiential with psychopharmacology available.

Clearview treats Anorexia and Bulimia in male and female adults. Clearview also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Night Eating Syndrome, Binge Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2002

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards

Clearview Treatment Programs offers and intensive outpatient program for eating disorders. The program will be individualized for every client but will include eating disorders group, group dining out experience, meetings with a registered dietician and, individual therapy with an eating disorder therapist. A clients program may also include EMDR sessions, Yoga, trauma groups, psychiatry, codependency groups, relapse prevention groups, chemical dependency groups, psychodrama groups, gender specific groups, process groups. grief/loss group and meditation groups.

Creative Nutrition

Kerri Schwartz, MS, RD

Private practice/individual therapy, nutritional counseling, outpatient

2211 Corinth Avenue, Suite 307, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley, South Bay

Office: 310-312-4888

Treatment Model: Non-diet approach, nutrition counseling/therapy

Ms. Schwartz treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children adolescents and adults

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1996

Payment Options: cash/check, sliding scale, insurance* (*will provide a superbill for reimbursement)

Perrin Elisha, Ph.D., License#PSY21535

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Inpatient, Holistic Healing, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy,  Phone Counseling

1328 Westwood Blvd. #7, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: UCLA, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Culver City, Pepperdine University

Office: 310-857-6474

Website: www.depththerapy.com

Email: drpae@depththerapy.com

Treatment Model: I work from a psychodynamic approach, and am specifically influenced by Self Psychology, Object Relations, Attachment Theory, Transpersonal Psychology and Intersubjective Psychoanalysis. These models all use the therapeutic relationship to help an individual understand how food has become a substitute for emotional and relational needs. The therapeutic relationship and insight gained is used to develop new capacities for feeling, thinking, eating, and relating to others.

Dr. Elisha ttreats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2003

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale

Dr. Elisha has a background in mind-body health rooted in bodywork and body-centered psychology. A lifelong interest in the mind-body connection and a 20 year yoga practice underlie her professional practice in Clinical Psychology. She has also written in the area of the mind-body connection within psychoanalytic theory and the connection between disease in the body and psychospiritual wellbeing.

Sharon Ellenbogen, MA, MFT

Private practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, outpatient

8170 Beverly Blvd. Suite 104 Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: Beverly Hills, West Hollywood

Office: 323-651-0056

Treatment Model: Interpersonal, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Affect Regulation

Ms. Ellenbogen specializes in the treatment of compulsive overeating, bulimia and binge eating disorders.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1995

Payment Options: cash/check, insurance, sliding scale

Lisa Garber, Ph.D., LCSW

Private practice/individual therapy, support groups ( 2 ongoing support groups: process and psychodynamic for women)

566 South San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Office: 323-655-6794

Treatment Model: Object Relations and Jungian

Dr. Garber treats Anorexia and Bulimia

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1982

Payment Options: cash/check, insurance

Meryle Gellman, Ph.D., Psy.D.

Private practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, outpatient

707 South Bristol Ave. Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley

Office: 310-264-3845

Email: lwgmhg@aol.com

Treatment Model: combination-team approach-psychoanalytic-psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral, relational approach

Dr. Gellman treats Anorexia and Bulimia; females and males, adults, adolescents, and children. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Pica, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1985

Payment Options: cash/check, credit cards, insurance

Neal Goldberg, LCSW

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy

10350 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 310, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: All of West LA and Greater Los Angeles, including the Santa Clarita Valley

Office: 310-557-1537

Email: nealsg@earthlink.net

Treatment Model: Intensive one-on-one psychotherapy (psychodynamic/object relations supplemented by cognitive behavioral; family therapy; supportive parent counseling

Mr. Goldberg treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. He also works with Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1994

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards

My aim is to restore healthy eating habits by helping each person develop a real sense of who they are. For adults, so they can get what they want from life. For adolescents, so they can grow and live up to their full potential.

Lili Hodis, Ph.D., Psy.D.

Private practice/individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, support groups, inpatient and outpatient

11340 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Westwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, Malibu and the Greater Los Angeles Area----easy access  by freeway or streets.

Office: 310-444-7331

Email: drlilihodis@gmail.com

Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Treatment is a combination of individual and team approach.

Dr. Hodis treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males, females, children, adolescents.  She also works with posttraumatic stress disorders,  survivors of abuse, athletes, compulsive exercisers, dysmorphic disorders, binge eaters, compulsive thought disorders, depression and anxiety.  

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1972

Payment Options: Cash/Check

Jordana Mansbacher, LCSW, Psy.D.   License#LCS21516

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Coaching, Biofeedback, Family Therapy, Phone Counseling

11500 Olympic Blvd., Suite. 400, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica,  Brentwood, Bel Air, Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, South Bay, Hollywood, Culver City, UCLA, USC, CalState LA, CalState Northridge, SMC

Office: 310-312-4523

Website: www.JordanaCares.com

Email: jordana@jordanacares.com

Treatment Model: I work with each patient to make the best treatment plan tailored to their specific goals. Some patients want to work on maintenance and some want to eliminate certain attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. I use a combination of IPT, CBT, and Psychodynamic therapies.

Dr. Mansbacher treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Pica, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2003

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Credit Cards, Medicare, Sliding Scale   

Kirstin Moerk, Ph.D.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling

10850 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 740, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills

Office: 310-405-9989

Email: kmoerkphd@gmail.com

Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Eclectic

Dr. Moerk treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

Tracy Parra, MS, RD, Nutrition Consultant/Registered Dietitian

Nutritional Counseling, Phone Counseling

10780 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 250, Los Angeles, CA

2nd Location: 15233 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1208, Sherman Oaks, CA

Office: 310-207-1041

Ms. Parra treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. Ms. Parra also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Night Eating Syndrome, Obesity and Compulsive Overeating.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1991

Payment Options: Cash/Check

Rader Programs - Pacific Shores Hospital 

Ellen S. Reiss-Goldfarb, RD

Private practice/individual therapy, Outpatient, Coaching, Nutritional Counseling, Family Therapy, Support Groups

11500 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Westwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, San Fernando Valley

Office: 310-408-1770

Email: info@ellenreissgoldfarb.com

Website: www.ellenreissgoldfarb.com

Treatment Model: Nutritional Therapy, Non-Diet Approach, Life Coach, Behavioral Modification Therapy, Support Groups, Education

Ms. Reiss-Goldfarb treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Obesity, Binge Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998

Payment Options: cash/check, insurance, credit card

In this very warm and safe environment, clients feel very comfortable and sessions are confidential. Ellen uses a non-diet approach to nutrition therapy and helps clients realize their emotional, physical and psychological connections to food. She uses such dynamics as intuitive eating, needs based work, setting realistic goals and re-establishing a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Ellen has private sessions as well as support groups available. Support Groups are currently meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:15pm. For more information contact Ellen at 310-312-4888.

Sydnie Ridley, LMFT

Private Practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, outpatient, support groups

Offices in Los Angeles, CA and Agoura Hills, CA - Located at:

Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Thousand Oaks, Westlake

Office: 310-463-5106

Website: www.sydnieridleymft.com

Treatment Model: Objects-Relations, Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral

Ms. Ridley treats Anorexia and Bulimia; adolescents and adults.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1992

Payment Options: cash/check, insurance, sliding scale

Group Therapy: Group therapy for those dealing with anorexia and bulimia. Call for details.

ANAD support group in Santa Monica meeting Tuesday nights from 7:30 - 9:00pm, call Sydnie Ridley, MFT at 310-463-5106 for details.

Irene Rubaum-Keller, MA, LMFT

Private practice/individual therapy, group therapy

2360 Selby Ave. Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: Westside, San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Hollywood

Office: 310-474-2208

Website: www.eatingdisordertherapist.com 

Email: ilililil@adelphia.net

Treatment Model: First Education: Learn to be the weight you want to be and stay there permanently. Next Support: Irene supports and helps you through your journey to a stable, healthy weight whether you need to lose, gain or maintain. Once you understand how to do it, the emotional reasons for the disorder are addressed in a safe, caring and non-judgmental way. Finally Life Building Skills: Irene helps you fill your life back up in healthy ways. The eating disorder tends to fill one's life up in an unhealthy way. Without it, the emptiness needs to be addressed so that one doesn't run right back to the "safety" of the eating disorder.

Ms. Rubaum-Keller treats Compulsive Overeating, Binge Eating Disorder, Body Dysmorphia (you think you're fat/ugly/horrible) and Bulimia. She works with individuals who can not stop thinking about: what they ate, how fat they feel, how unattractive they are, how much the scale said today and how much they hate their body. One does not need to fit neatly into a box like "bulimic" or "anorexic" to have an eating disorder and/or benefit from treatment.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1988

Payment options: cash/check, insurance (will provide superbill to assist with insurance reimbursement)

Janet K. Smith, Ph.D.   Lic.# PSY 12167

Private practice/individual therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy*, Outpatient

12381 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: UCLA, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Brentwood, Playa del Rey, Culver City

Office: 310-473-6169

Website: www.weighty-issues.com

Treatment Model: Psychodynamic therapy is a non-diet approach to treatment of eating disorders. The goal treatment is the understanding of states of mind that lead to and trap one in an ED, in order to work free of the compulsion and obsession with eating and body image.

Dr. Smith treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Pica, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1980

Payment Options: cash/check, insurance

Los Angeles: Two process groups for women, for those over 30, and for women 18 to 30, with all types of EDs. A safe place to talk about the issues behind calories, thinness and obsession with body image. You are not alone in a supportive, confidential setting. Develop understanding and trust with others as you work through the complexities of family, relationships, and self esteem. Groups meet Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Dr. Janet K. Smith, 310.473-6169 for further information or visit www.weighty-issues.com.

Object Relations: Theory and Clinical Application: A Rich and Provocative Monthly Study and Discussion Group, one Saturday per month. Groups consists of clinical presentation, group discussion, readings, plus a prompted "free write" to deepen understanding of personal perspectives. Where: West Los Angeles, Time: 11:45-1:15pm. Contact Dr. Janet K. Smith, 310.473-6169 for further information.

Jack Nelson Soll, LMFT

Private practice/individual therapy, support groups

12011 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA

Additional communities served: Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles

Office: 310-471-2210

Email: JNSoll@aol.com

Treatment Model: Family Systems, 12 Step

Mr. Nelson Soll treats Anorexia and Bulimia; in adult males and females

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1982; licensed since 1988

Payment Options: cash/check, sliding scale

Support Group for Compulsive Overeaters: Tuesday night from 7:30-9:00pm, call for details.

Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorders Program for Adults and Adolescents

Founding Director: Susan B. Krevoy, Ph.D.

Nonprofit, low-fee, comprehensive treatment: Adult Intensive Outpatient Program; Adolescent Outpatient Treatment; Saturday Support Group; Weight Loss Support Group.

9911 West Pico Blvd., Suite 720, Los Angeles, CA (at the Wright Institute Los Angeles)

Additional Communities Served: Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, Culver City, Marina del Rey

Office Phone (Adults): 310-277-2682                   

Office Phone (Adolescents): 310-402-5427

Website: www.drkrevoy.com

Email (Adults): info@krevoy.org                        

Email (Adolescents): hopeforteens@drkrevoy.com

Treatment Model: Multi-Disciplinary Approach: Psychodynamic, Cognitive, Behavioral, Art Therapy, Yoga, Nutritional Counseling.

The Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorders Program is a nonprofit that offers low fee, comprehensive outpatient services with an emphasis on working with the entire person. Individualized treatment plans may include individual, group and family therapy, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral groups, nutritional counseling, art therapy, weight loss support and yoga. They also provide a Saturday support group for those who require less intensive treatment. Their professional staff consists of licensed psychologists and psychotherapists, pre- and post-doctoral interns, certified art therapists, registered dietitians and certified yoga teachers. They coordinate patient care with outside professionals including psychotherapists, psychiatrists and medical doctors. Their goal is to help you discover the hidden meaning behind your eating disorder, differentiate between physical and psychological hunger, heal the past, and develop skills that will help you create a happy and healthy future.

The Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorders Program treats all forms of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating and exercise addiction.

Susan B. Krevoy, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been in practice since 1980. The Eating Disorders Program at the Wright Institute Los Angeles has been serving the community since 2000.

Payment Options: cash/check, sliding scale, credit card, insurance (most insurance plans may cover some of the treatment costs). The Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorders Program will work with clients and their insurance companies to determine eligibility and treatment payment options.

Daniela Walder, Psy.D.

Private practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, support groups, outpatient

12401 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 303, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley

Office: 310-442-3010

Website: www.DrDanielaWalder.com

Email: dr.danielawalder@verizon.net

Treatment Model: Insight-Oriented Therapy, Long-Term Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral approaches.

Dr. Walder treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents and adults. 

Payment Options: cash/check, insurance, sliding scale

Eating Disorder Support Group: This support group meets every Monday night in West Los Angeles. Dr. Walder along with a dietician and a psychiatrist are all co- leading this group. A wonderful opportunity to receive extremely resourceful information within a safe and supportive environment. Please contact Dr. Walder at 310-442-3010 as soon as possible before space runs out.

Sheri Lee Weitz, RD, MT, Registered Dietitian and Massage Therapist

Innovative Health

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Inpatient, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling

7870 Bleriot Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: Long Beach, South Bay, West Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, Westchester

Office: 310-678-9316

Email: srweitz@ca.rr.com

Treatment Model: non-diet approach, intuitive eating, holistic diet therapy, allergy elimination and therapeutic body work.  Also work with those needing special diets for allergies, acid reflux (GERD), irritable bowel disorder, and other health conditions.

Ms. Weitz treats Anorexia and Bulimia in male and female adults. She also works with Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating, Night Eating Syndrome and Pica.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1990

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale

Ms. Weitz has been helping those with eating disorders in for over 15 years, both in her private practice as well as inpatient and outpatient treatment centers for over a decade.  She helped develop the nutrition therapy component of Monte Nido treatment Center, worked at the Rader Institute for over 8 years as a Nutrition Therapist as well as the Eating Disorder Center of California.  Ms. Weitz helps those suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Compulsive Overeating and Binge Eating Disorder. Her sensitive style combined with the latest in nutrition therapy and holistic healing techniques gives her a unique style... your path to "Innovative Health."

Diane Whelan, MPH, RD, Registered Dietitian R560271

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Phone Counseling

10850 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 740, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: UCLA, Westwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Bel Air, Pacific Palisades, West Hollywood

Office: 310-208-4288

Website: www.dianewhelan.com

Email: whelanmphrd@roadrunner.com

Treatment Model: A combination of Nutritional Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Non-diet Approach (when client is ready).  All plans are individualized to the clients current needs.  Ms. Whelan works closely with a treatment team (therapist, MD, etc) to make recovery as comfortable, nurturing and supportive as possible.

Ms. Whelan treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Pica, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1987

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale 

Over 20 years experience counseling individuals and groups with eating disorders, in a variety of settings. Currently, I have 2 locations - 10850 Wilshire Blvd #740, Los Angeles, CA and 4910 Van Nuys Blvd #301, Sherman Oaks, CA.  All sessions are confidential.  I will work closely with your team to provide support on your road to recovery.

Donna Wolfe, Psy.D.

Dr. Wolfe has worked with eating disordered patients in all stages of their illnesses. She understands how the pain, the shame, the rituals and the debilitating physical effects can interfere with your quality of life. She provides a safe, compassionate environment to explore your individual needs and to help you improve your self-image, eating behaviors, social environment and future.

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The Bella Vita, Los Angeles

Executive Director: Patricia Pitts, Ph.D., A Beautiful Life Psychology Group

Individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, support groups*, Adolescent and Adult Partial Hospitalization Programs, Adolescent and Adult Intensive Outpatient Programs

766 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

2nd Office in Woodland Hills, CA -- click here

Additional Communities Served: Glendale, Monrovia, La Canada, San Marino, South Pasadena

Office: 323-255-0400 or 877-91-Bella (877-912-3552)

Website: www.thebellavita.com

Email: Dr.Pitts@thebellavita.com

Treatment Model: Psychobiosocial model, multifaceted treatment approach includes individual, couple, family and group therapy, nutritional and fitness counseling.

The Bella Vita treats Anorexia and Bulimia; treats both men and women, children, adolescents and adults.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: Dr. Patricia Pitts (since 1987); The Bella Vita (1991)

Payment Options: cash/check, insurance, sliding scale, credit cards (Mastercard and Visa)

The programs at The Bella Vita are designed to incorporate the intensive approach of an inpatient hospital program with a less restrictive and more supportive outpatient environment.

The Bella Vita offers 4 programs for the recovery of eating disorders:

1. Adult Partial Hospitalization (PHP): 8 hours per day

2. Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (PHP): 8 hours per day

3. Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): 4 hours per day

4. Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): 4 hours per day

The programs are designed to treat the client's primary diagnosis, such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. The underlying issues, and not merely the symptoms, are addressed from an eating disorders perspective, whether expressed as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. The director, Dr. Patricia Pitts has 20 years experience specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety alcohol and drug related issues, adolescent and adult issues, nutritional and fitness needs, stress management, health sexuality, spirituality, prevention and wellness. *Also see The BHC Alhambra Hospital Eating Disorder Program.

Support Groups: FREE eating disorder support groups (ANAD), Monday: 6:00-7:30pm, 766 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90041

Elizabeth A. Reyes, Ph.D.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, College/University Counseling Program, Outpatient

One Bunker Hill, 601 West Fifth Street, Ste. 310, Los Angeles, CA

Additional Communities Served: Santa Monica, West LA, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, East LA

Office: 310-889-8215

Website: www.drelizabethreyes.com

Treatment Model: Integrates psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive behavioral therapies with the needs of the client and his/her cultural background. Consult with dietitian, psychiatrist, and physician, as necessary. 

Dr. Reyes treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, and adults. She also works with Athletes, Binge Eating Disorder.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Superbills are provided for client to submit to insurance.

Provides individual psychotherapy to help client understand the role body image and/or disordered eating has with underlying feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, intimacy concerns, trauma, and/or other personal history and identity concerns. Therapy explores the unique history of each client; ambivalence in 'letting go' of the disordered eating; and developing productive ways to express underlying feelings and achieve self-acceptance. Treats adult men and women with eating disorders. Significant experience with culturally diverse and LGB populations. Evening appointments only.

Dawn K. Scheibley, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist