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Greta Angert, LMFT
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy
9171 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Westwood, Los Angeles, West Hollywood
Office: 310-712-6318
Website: www.gretaangert.com
Email: gangert@gmail.com
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Object Relations, Family Systems
Ms. Angert treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000
Payment Options: Cash/Check
Greta Angert is an experienced and specially trained licensed therapist who is committed to helping individuals overcome problems with food, diet, exercise, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. She uses a combination of techniques that are aimed at eliminating eating disorder behaviors while simultaneously exploring the roots of these behaviors. She is keenly aware of the struggle in dealing with eating disorders and wants to help you see that there is a better way to live. Greta is committed to helping people understand, accept and nurture their bodies and minds in order to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Due to her extensive experience working in outpatient and inpatient treatment centers, Greta has personal relationships with nearly every treatment program in Southern California and can provide excellent referrals for more intensive treatment or local support groups. Greta is also a frequent speaker on eating disorders and healthy living in many high schools and universities.
Diana Benjamin MA MFT, License #MFT35268
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Coaching, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Phone Counseling
9012 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Sherman Oaks, UCLA, Pepperdine, USC
Office: 818-986-4325
Treatment Model: I work using a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and spiritual psychology modalities. In my opinion, the most important aspect of treatment is establishing an environment of trust and honesty. I believe the truth does set you free, and it is the foundation from which I work. Also, I think it's important to find the humor and the lessons in our struggles. With a healthy perspective, anything can be accomplished.
Ms. Benjamin treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1995
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
I work out of a renovated apartment building that has a cozy, homey feel. This setting reflects my intention to create and environment where clients can feel safe and relaxed. I'm a kick-off-your-shoes and relax therapist, in that I want clients to feel they can be their authentic selves in my office. Also, I just love what I do and am grateful to have a job that I can truly say I'm passionate about.
Linda Blakeley, Ph.D.
Positive Self Images
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient, Medical Evaluation, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling, Professional Speaker, Workshops, Trainings
420 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 100, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Monica, South Bay, San Fernando Valley
Office: 310-286-9171
Website: www.drlindablakeley.com
Email: drlindablakeley@aol.com
Treatment Model: My Positive Self Image 5-Stage Treatment Model includes: Cognitive Behavioral Strategies, a Psychodynamic theoretical framework (Object relations & Self Psychology), Non-Diet/Intuitive Eating Approach with comprehensive assessment and psychiatrists, nutritional support and free support group as needed.
Dr. Blakeley treats Bulimia in males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1986
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Medicare, Sliding Scale
Free Support Group for Women (Beverly Hills): Support group for women recovering from anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorders. Meets weekly on Monday evenings at the office of Linda Blakeley, Ph.D. 420 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Call 310-286-9171 or email Drlindablakeley@aol.com for further information.
Kristen Caron, MA, MFT
Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy and Medical Evaluation Referrals
9171 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Suite, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Westwood (UCLA), Los Angeles
Office: 310-364-1531
Website: www.kristencaronmft.com
Treatment Model: For over a decade, I have treated eating disorders and obesity as a psychotherapist and nutritionist. Eating disorders (and eating disordered behaviors) are complex presentations that require both psychological and physiological intervention. Therapy is specific to each individual. Through exploration of both emotional and physical factors, a healthier relationship with one's body, food and self is discovered.
Ms. Caron treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Athletes, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1994
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
For more information on my practice, visit
www.kristencaronmft.com
Ms. Andre´ Duchesneau, MFT, Ph.D.
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, EMDR
420 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 100-19, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Brentwood, Westwood, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles & Greater LA.
Office: 310-284-4881
Email: aduchesnea@aol.com
Website: www.drandredtherapy.com, www.drdtherapy.com
Treatment Model: Object Relations, Self psychology, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic
Dr. Duchesneau treats the following eating disorders: binge eating, compulsive eating, Bulimia Nervosa using a non-diet approach. She works with adults only and does not treat anorexia nervosa. She also specializes in Adult children of Alcoholics, Couples Therapy, Abandonment Issues, Self-esteem, Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1990
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Brooke Glazer, RD, Registered Dietitian #1040728
Nutritional Counseling, Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Intensive Outpatient, Day Treatment, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling
153 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
Office: 847-477-7424 (cell)
Website: www.brookeglazer.com
Email: brooke@brookeglazer.com
Treatment Model: I believe in collaborating with the client to create a highly individualized treatment plan for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder. Having dealt with and overcome anorexia in my past, I understand the power of eating disorders and am empathetic to those who struggle with food. Through participation, education, cognitive behavior therapy, I will help you understand, cope with, and conquer your eating disorder in an environment that promotes wellness and solidarity.
Ms. Glazer treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity.
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
Robyn L. Goldberg, RD
Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient
360 N. Bedford Dr., Suite 414, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, South Bay, San Fernando Valley
Office: 310-273-0413
Website: www.askaboutfood.com
Email: Rlgrd@askaboutfood.com
Treatment Model: Non-Diet Approach and individualized treatment
Ms. Goldberg treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and female; children, adolescents and adults. She also works with Athletes, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Night Eating Syndrome and Bariatric Surgery Assistance.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards
Hillary Goldsher, Psy. D, MBA, License #PSY22209
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Couples Therapy
420 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
Office: 310-499-3966
Website: www.drhillarygoldsher.com
Email: hillarygoldsher@msn.com
Treatment Model: Dr. Goldsher utilizes a combination of approaches depending on the specific needs of the individual she is treating. She believes it is critical to understand the individual before formulating a treatment plan. Dr. Goldsher often employs the use of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, psychopharmacology and other approaches to treat the eating disorder and the issues underlying it.
Dr. Goldsher treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Binge Eating Disorder and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Medicare
Dr. Goldsher recognizes the pain, confusion, and hopelessness that can often surround an eating disorder. She truly believes in the possibility of healing from this complex disorder. She has found that such healing can come about through the deep processing of the underlying issues that contribute to the disorder. This is the kind of work that Dr. Goldsher seeks to do with individuals struggling with this difficult issue. She also recognizes that there is sometimes a need to collaborate with other medical professionals (nutritionists, psychiatrists, art therapists etc.) to facilitate the healing process and has much experience in doing so. Finally, Dr. Goldsher understands the fear that may surface as one considers the possibility of seeking help but encourages those suffering to take this first step towards a different kind of life, a different way of feeling.
Erica Hershey Jaffe, MFT
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling
415 N. Camden Drive, Suite 216, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Office in Hermosa Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Torrance, Long Beach
Office: 310-379-7393
Email: EHJHeadspace@aol.com
Ms. Jaffe treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001
Payment Options: Cash/Check
Learn to trust yourself and accept support through a nurturing, safe environment...together we can begin to empower your healthy self and disempower your loud eating disorder voice. Make the call that can help to bring peace and safety into your world....looking forward to hearing from you~
Robin Landau, Ph.D.
Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Outpatient
9171 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 670, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: West Hollywood, Westwood, Los Angeles, Brentwood
Office: 310-712-5634
Website: www.drrobinlandau.com
Email: drlandau.martin@gmail.com
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, Object Relations, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dr. Landau treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females adults. She also works with Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards
Dr. Landau provides a safe and nurturing environment in which her clients can begin their process of recovery. She utilizes insight-oriented psychotherapy which focuses on identifying the underlying issues which are driving the eating disorder symptoms and helping her clients to work through the emotional pain associated with these issues. Dr. Landau also utilizes cognitive-behavioral techniques in order to help patients manage their symptoms while the deeper more permanent process of psychotherapy occurs. Dr. Landau will also work with a treatment team consisting of a psychiatrist, registered dietitian, and physician when appropriate. Dr. Landau treats all varieties of eating disorders and related issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, and relationship difficulties. Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Landau with questions or information regarding individual psychotherapy and/or eating disorder process groups.
Michelle McParland, Ph.D., RD
Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Family Therapy, Couples Counseling, Group Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient
9903 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 834 Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Santa Monica, West LA
Office: 310-828-4907
Treatment Model: Non-Diet Approach, Individualized Treatment
Ms. McParland treats Anorexia and Bulimia
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1996
Payment Options: cash/check, sliding scale, insurance *will provide superbill for client to submit claim
Erin Naimi, RD
Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Individual Counseling and Group Therapy, Outpatient
9171 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 670, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Brentwood, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Hollywood
Office: 310-229-5290
Website: www.heartofnutrition.com
Email: erinnaimi@gmail.com
Treatment Model: Intuitive Eating Model and Non-dieting approach
Ms. Naimi treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents and adults. She also works with compulsive exercisers.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1996
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale, Credit Cards
As a nutrition therapist Erin works with individuals to redefine their relationship with food in a more safe healthy manner. She recognizes that the decision to ask for help doesn’t have to mean you’re ready to change, just that you’re willing to look at a different way of living. Erin has been working with individuals with Eating Disorders for eight years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. For your convenience, evening and weekend appointments are also available.
Elyse Resch, MS, RD, FADA, Nutrition Therapist
Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Nutritional Counseling, Group Therapy, Support Groups
9478 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 304, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, South Bay, San Fernando Valley
Office: 310-551-1999
Website: www.elyseresch.com
Email: elyse@elyseresch.com
Treatment Model: Non-Diet Approach and individualized treatment, Intuitive Eating
Ms. Resch treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents and adults.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1982
Payment Options: Cash/Check
Ms. Resch has been in private practice in Beverly Hills as a nutrition therapist for 24 years, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and preventative nutrition. She is the co-author of "Intuitive Eating" (St. Martins Press, 1995, 1996, 2003) and does regular speaking engagements. She is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from the dieting mentality through the "Intuitive Eating" process. Elyse’s philosophy embraces the goal of reconnecting with the internal wisdom about eating with which one is born, for the purpose of developing a healthy and satisfying relationship with food and body. Her work has been profiled on CNN, KABC, NBC, and KTTV television. She is a certified child and adolescent obesity expert and was the treatment team nutritionist on the Eating Disorder Unit at Beverly Hills Medical Center.
Susan Shapiro, PhD, MS, MS, RD, FADA, License #PSY14277 and RD608284
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling
8306 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #1518, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Brentwood, UCLA, USC
Office: 310-659-7800
Email: drsushap@alumni.uchicago.edu
Treatment Model: I use a combination of modalities, depending upon the person that I am treating and the reasons they are seeking treatment. I have education, training and experience using the following: Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Self-Psychology, Object Relations, Systems, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and Nutritional Counseling.
treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1983
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale
I am both a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Psychologist. My goal with my education and training was to learn how to best help people as a whole person. I have been very fortunate to have some of the best professionals and practitioners as my teachers and mentors. I was taught to see things on a cellular level and then to integrate that information into how to best help someone on a broader level. I have a BS (1977) in Hospital Dietetics from the Unv. of Il. where I did research and graduated with Honors in the Curriculum. I then got a MS (1980) in the Biol. Sciences from the Pritzker School of Medicine and the Division of the Biol. Sciences at the Univ. of Chicago (1980). I then got both a MSi(1987) and a PhD (1990) in Counseling Psychology from USC.
Carl H. Shubs, Ph.D., License #PSY8912
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Couples Therapy
321 S. Beverly Drive, Suite L, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Downtown, Hollywood, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City, the towns of the South Bay (Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Inglewood) and those of the San Fernando Valley (Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Tarzana, Encino, Studio City, and Sherman Oaks). UCLA & USC
Office: 310-772-0520
Website: www.therapyinla.com/area3.html#CarlS
Email: drcarshu@aol.com
Treatment Model: The issue is not the eating but rather what goes on inside you that gets you eating in the way that you do. There is some internal, psychological, emotional need that is being served. Once we can understand that, the eating patterns will change. In order to better understand that, I use an approach based on psychodynamic understandings that will help us to get a clearer picture of where the issues lie for you and what the obstacles are that get in your way. In the process, I draw on lessons from the world of addictions and cognitive behavioral approaches to help with strategies in dealing with the behaviors themselves while we are simultaneously addressing the underlying issues in your eating difficulties.
Dr. Shubs treats Bulimia; males and female adults. He also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1990
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance
I have been in private practice since 1981 and have taught, trained, and supervised other mental health professionals. I hold a diplomate from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, was Chairman of the Victim Treatment Committee of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association for many years, and have published articles in professional journals in this area. I am on the advisory board of Break the Cycle, a non-profit organization dedicated to education, advocacy, and intervention in stopping teen dating violence. I have the American Psychological Association's Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders. I am a Supervisor and Certified Bioenergetic Therapist, integrating Bioenergetic Analysis, modern psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and other psychotherapeutic modalities since 1974. I served several terms on the Boards of the Los Angeles Society of Clinical Psychologists and the Los Angeles Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. I see my role as an ally, guide, and navigator on your journey. I have made my own journey of self-exploration, and I see myself as continuously pursuing that voyage. I can offer support and encouragement when the going is rough, and I can also share in your pleasures and joy in living. I can help with identifying and working through obstacles, and I will work with you to increase your sense of internal harmony, to enhance your ability to relate to others honestly, openly, and deeply, and to help you feel more productive, effective, and joyful in everyday living. YOU SET THE COURSE, AND I'LL HELP YOU GET THERE.
Deborah L. Southerland, MA, Ph.D.
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Phone Counseling
315 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 409, Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Brentwood, Los Angeles, Santa Monica
Office: 310-279-2354
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems. Utilize a team approach working with other professionals (nutritionists, psychiatrists, physicians) as needed.
Dr. Southerland treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adult males and females. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Deborah Willson Bilder, Ph.D.
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient
11980 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 707, Brentwood, CA
Additional Communities Served: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Westwood
Office: 310-826-8889
Website: www.DrDeborahBilder.com
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Object-Relations
Dr. Bilder treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescents and adults, and coordinates psychological treatment with medical and nutritional professionals. She also works with Compulsive Overeating, Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Dr. Bilder treats people with trauma, mood, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1996
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
Judith J. Bucholtz, Ph.D., MFT
, License #MFT24827Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Coaching, Hypnosis, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling
11980 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 700, Brentwood, CA
Additional Communities Served: Beverly Hills, Malibu, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, Orange County
Office: 310-826-1141
Email: jbucholtz@verizon.net
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Cognitive
Dr. Bucholtz treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Night Eating Syndrome, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Also specializes in working with sexual abuse.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1987
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
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.
Eating Disorder Center of California (EDCC), A Monte Nido Affiliate Program
Carolyn Costin, LMFT: Founder; Executive Director
Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Program, Individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, nutritional counseling, group therapy, community outreach
Executive Director: Carolyn Costin, LMFT
Mailing Address: 27162 Sea Vista Dr. Malibu, CA 90265
Additional Communities Served: Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, Orange County, Nationwide
Office: 310-457-9958
Website: www.montenido.com or www.edcca.com
Email: info@edcca.com
The EDCC treats all forms of eating disorders, males and females, adolescents and adults.
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Credit Card
The EDCC provides a supportive environment with all the necessary components to help eating disorder clients cope with the underlying issues, current stressors, and biochemical factors that cause them to binge, purge, starve, and/or compulsively exercise. They utilize a multi-disciplinary treatment approach in order to address all aspects related to an eating disorder. Through comprehensive assessment and with feedback from clients and significant others, they develop an individualized treatment plan. Individualized treatment is an essential part of the program. The daily schedule includes a variety of group therapies and activities. Attention is directed toward creating a therapeutic milieu enabling clients to support each other in appropriate ways. Using psychodynamic, educational, cognitive-behavioral, and expressive group therapy formats, clients gain insight into their underlying eating disorder issues and interpersonal skill necessary for true and lasting recovery.
"At the EDCC we believe nutrition and exercise are crucial areas of recovery. We deal with nutritional status, metabolism, and biochemistry, and teach clients what this information means in terms of their recovery. At the same time, we believe that eradicating problematic behaviors is not enough. We believe it is essential to help clients to figure out who they are when they are not influenced by their eating disorder and what it is they want for their lives. We help clients to discover what the eating disorder initially promised a person and how they can get these desires in non-destructive ways. In addition to individual, group and family therapy, we provide education, nutritional counseling, life skills training, mindfulness and spiritual enhancement.
Eating and exercise disorders are progressive and debilitating illnesses requiring medical, nutritional and psychological intervention. Individuals suffering from these disorders often need a structured environment to achieve recovery. However, all too often a person does well in a highly structured, regimented environment only to fall into relapse upon returning to a less structured situation. Our residential programs for anorexia treatment, bulimia treatment and exercise addiction treatment are designed to meet the individual needs of clients and their families in a way that gives them an increasingly higher level of responsibility and "teaches" them how to recover and sustain it. The atmosphere at Monte Nido and its affiliate programs, is professional and structured, but it is also warm, friendly, and family-like. We use highly dedicated staff members, many of whom are recovered themselves, thus serving as excellent role models. Our philosophy and environment inspires people to commit to overcoming obstacles that are interfering with the quality of their lives."
Meryle Gellman, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Private practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, outpatient
707 South Bristol Avenue, Brentwood, CA
Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley
Office: 310-264-3845
Email:
drmerylegellman@aol.comWebsite:
www.drmerylegellman.comTreatment 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
Jack Nelson Soll, LMFT
Private practice/individual therapy, support groups
12011 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 305, Brentwood, 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, Century City, 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.
A Real World Recovery
Rebekah Hennes, R.D.
Outpatient, Nutritional Counseling, Group Therapy, Support Groups
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 210, Culver City, CA
Additional Communities Served: Los Angeles, Tarzana, Redondo Beach, Marina Del Rey, Venice, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica
Office: 562-895-0682
Website: www.arealworldrecovery.com
Email: rebekah@realworldnutrition.org
Treatment Model: Nutrition Counseling and Support
Real World Recovery treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adult women. Real World Recovery also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards
A Real World Recovery offers recovery groups on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Tuesday is a Mindful Movement Group, Thursday is a Recovery Support Group and Sunday is a Nutrition Support Group. Call for additional information or visit: www.arealworldrecovery.com.
Abby Penson, Ph.D., License #PSY21602
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Outpatient, Group Therapy, Support Groups
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 210, Culver City, CA
Additional Communities Served: West LA, Santa Monica, Venice, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills
Office: 323-580-3383
Website: www.abbypenson.com
Email: info@abbypenson.com
Treatment Model: Eclectic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Family Systems, Multidisciplinary Team Approach when needed
Dr. Penson treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Night Eating Syndrome, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1996
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
Dr. Abby Penson has specialized in the treatment of Eating Disorders for several years. She understands the challenges individuals face and offers a balance of support and challenge to help them regain control of their life.
Dr. Penson also offers a FREE ANAD Support Group. Call for more information.
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, Fox Hills, 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."
Erica Hershey Jaffe, MFT
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling
2615 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 215, Hermosa Beach, CA
Additional Office in Beverly Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Torrance, Long Beach
Office: 310-379-7393
Email: EHJHeadspace@aol.com
Ms. Jaffe treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001
Payment Options: Cash/Check
Learn to trust yourself and accept support through a nurturing, safe environment...together we can begin to empower your healthy self and disempower your loud eating disorder voice. Make the call that can help to bring peace and safety into your world....looking forward to hearing from you~
Diana Lipson-Burge, RD
The Energy Resource
Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling and Education, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Outpatient
2200 Pacific Coast Hwy. Suite 201 Hermosa Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Santa Monica, Orange County, Long Beach, South Bay (Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach)
Office: 310-318-9767
Email: Dianaburge@verizon.net
Treatment Model: Non-diet approach, individualized treatment, treatment team approach
Ms. Lipson-Burge treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents and adults.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1985
Payment Options: cash/check, sliding scale, credit cards, insurance (*provides superbill for insurance submission)
Donna Wolfe, Psy.D.
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Group Therapy, Support Groups
2200 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 207, Hermosa Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Manhattan Beach, South Bay Beach Cities
Office: 310-365-3772
Website: www.drdonnawolfe.com
Treatment Model: Eating disorders work well to cover up or deaden emotional responses and to alleviate tension. They can cause isolation, humiliation, frustration and depression. Using a non-diet approach, I help those with eating disorders to tolerate and recognize, identify and understand the emotions that maintain an eating disorder.
Dr. Wolfe treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Compulsive Overeating, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
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.
Laurie G. Hawver, MA, MFT
Private practice/individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, workshops
Additional Communities Served: Entire South Bay (Manhattan, Redondo, Hermosa, Palos Verdes), Airport, Marina Del Ray, Westside
Office: 310-200-5027
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioral
Ms. Hawver treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and adults.
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Community Counseling for Families and Individuals
Carolyn Costin, LMFT: Founder; Executive Director
Individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, nutritional counseling, group therapy, workshops, community outreach
Mailing Address: 27162 Sea Vista Dr. Malibu, CA 90265
Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, Westlake Village, Santa Barbara
Office: 310-457-9958
Website: www.montenido.com
Email: mntc@montenido.com
Community Counseling treats all forms of eating disorders
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Credit Card, Sliding Scale
Monte Nido Treatment Center
Carolyn Costin, LMFT: Founder; Executive Director
Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, residential treatment center, nutritional counseling, group therapy, support groups, partial hospitalization, outpatient
Mailing Address: 27162 Sea Vista Dr. Malibu, CA 90265
Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, Nationwide
Office: 310-457-9958
Website: www.montenido.com
Email: mntc@montenido.com
Monte Nido treats women suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and exercise addiction.
Nestled in the foothills of Malibu on 2 acres of pine, oak, sycamore, and fruit trees, Monte Nido lives up to its name, "Mountain Nest". Surrounded by a state park with hiking trails that lead to the beach, Monte Nido is a secluded, gated estate equipped with a gym, Jacuzzi and a private bath and deck in each bedroom. Our home like atmosphere provides comfort in a unique setting where the challenges necessary for recovery take place. The Monte Nido program places a high priority on individualized plans and individual therapy for anorexia treatment, bulimia treatment, exercise addiction and chemical dependency treatment, as provided by Carolyn Costin, LMFT and Community Counseling.
"Eating and exercise disorders are progressive and debilitating illnesses requiring medical, nutritional and psychological intervention. Individuals suffering from these disorders often need a structured environment to achieve recovery. However, all too often a person does well in a highly structured, regimented environment only to fall into relapse upon returning to a less structured situation. Our residential programs for anorexia treatment, bulimia treatment and exercise addiction treatment are designed to meet the individual needs of clients and their families in a way that gives them an increasingly higher level of responsibility and "teaches" them how to recover and sustain it. The atmosphere at Monte Nido and its affiliate programs, is professional and structured, but it is also warm, friendly, and family-like. We use highly dedicated staff members, many of whom are recovered themselves, thus serving as excellent role models. Our philosophy and environment inspires people to commit to overcoming obstacles that are interfering with the quality of their lives."
Monte Nido was established in 1996 and has been a model for several other programs.
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, will assist with billing insurance
Marina Del Rey, CA (scan down)
Erika Holmes, MA, MFT, License #46343
Individual Therapy/Private Practice
4519 Admiralty Way, Suite 200, Marina Del Rey, CA
Additional Communities Served: USC, LMU, Pepperdine, Chapman, Pepperdine, UCLA
Office: 310-429-7633
Email: erikaholmesmft@gmail.com
Treatment Model: I like to pull from all treatment models to see what works with each particular client. No two people are the same, no two eating disorders are the same. I tend to use attachment theory, sensory motor, and DBT the most. I do individualized DBT skills training as well. As an adjunct treatment you and I will work on specific skills to target ED behaviors. This frees you and your therapist up to work on the juicy stuff :)
Ms. Holmes treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. 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: 2006
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
Jordana Mansbacher, Psy.D., License #LCS21516
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling
13323 Washington Blvd., Suite 302, Marina Del Rey, CA
Additional Communities Served: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Bel Air, Mar Vista, South Bay, Hollywood, Culver City, UCLA, USC, CalState LA, CalState Northridge, SMC, Los Angeles
Office: 310-279-5039
Website: www.JordanaCares.com
Email: jordana@jordanacares.com
Treatment Model: I treat each person who struggles with an eating disorder differently, since each eating disorder is different. For some, they need behavioral interventions to get them on track with eating again. For some, I treat them with a more cognitive approach to combat the disordered thinking that plagues the mind. For some, a combination of re-parenting work, modeling, coaching and support is what they need to get back on track and to feel whole again.
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, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2004
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Credit Cards, Medicare, Sliding Scale
Palos Verdes Estates, CA (scan down)
Gwen Schubert Grabb, MFT, License #MFC42684
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups
334 Tejon Place, Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Additional Communities Served: Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, San Pedro
Office: 310-373-9090
Email: gwengrabb@gmail.com
Treatment Model: My approach is very individualized, but also very integrative. I use a combination of Self-Psychology, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral ( DBT), and Family Systems all aimed at challenging the loud and often critical thoughts of the eating disorder with more balanced and empowered beliefs. I have worked for Jewish Family Services, Antioch University Counseling Center and then exclusively with eating disorders for the past four years at the Southern California Psychology Group and Shoreline Treatment Center. My professional training and experience along with my personal journey to recovery have helped me to understand the many core issues involved and how important an authentic therapeutic relationship is to the healing process.
Ms. Grabb treats Anorexia and Bulimia; male and female adults. She also works with Binge Eating Disorder and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2005
Payment Options: Cash/Check
Palos Verdes Estates, CA/South Bay - Eating Disorder Support Group for Women over 30: Tuesday evenings beginning 5/26/09. Facilitator: Gwen Grabb, MFT. Location: 334 Tejon Place, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90277. Call 310 373-9090 for more information.
Palos Verdes Estates, CA/South Bay - Eating Disorder Recovery Group Forming. Facilitator: Gwen Grabb, MFT. Location: 334 Tejon Place, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90277. Call 310-373-9090 for more information.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (scan down)
Oceanaire- a Residential Eating Disorder Program for Women from Discovery Practice Management
Residential setting, partial hospitalization, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, nutritional counseling, medical and psychiatric consultations/evaluations, group therapy, support groups
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - Los Angeles, CA
Additional Communities Served: South Bay, Orange County, West Los Angeles, National and International
Office: 866-406-0166
Website: www.oceanaire-ed.com
Email: info@oceanaireinc.com
Oceanaire is a spacious residential six-bed setting in a serene and confidential location on the Palos Verdes Peninsula for women struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or compulsive exercising. Nestled above one of the greens of the Los Verdes Country Club Golf Course, Oceanaire provides ocean vistas and Pacific Coast sunsets, creating a peaceful and healing environment for the mind and body. The home has a private interior courtyard swimming pool and lovely patio for outdoor relaxation and events. The space at Oceanaire provides a peaceful setting for healing where women can safely and effectively address their issues and begin their path to recovery. Oceanaire provides an intensive treatment program with four private weekly therapy sessions, a strong family component including weekly family conjoint sessions, multi-educational groups including DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) groups, hands-on food exposure, restaurant outings, nutritional education, medical and psychiatric consultations, yoga, relaxation and stress management techniques and much more.
For more program details please contact our Intake Department, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Discovery Practice Management has been treating eating disorders for over the past decade
Payment Options: Oceanaire Accepts Insurance; please call for a courtesy benefit check
A New Journey Eating Disorder Center
Individual Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Psychiatric Consultation/Evaluation, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups
2121 Cloverfield Boulevard, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA
Office: 800-634-1733
Website: www.anewjourney.net
Email: diahann@anewjourney.net
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Psychopharmacology, Nutritional Counseling
A New Journey Eating Disorder Center treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. They also work with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers and Binge Eating Disorder.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1996
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance
A New Journey Eating Disorder Center is a Santa Monica based Intensive Outpatient Program that provides state-of-the-art treatment for adolescents and adults suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. A New Journey Eating Disorder Center offers an innovative treatment option for individuals who do not require residential care and for those who need continuing care following completion of inpatient treatment. A New Journey Eating Disorder Center provides the following therapeutic modalities: individual and group psychotherapy, body image group, meal planning and nutritional education, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Guided Imagery, Multifamily therapy groups, and various experiential therapies.
A New Journey Home Eating Disorder Center
Transitional Living Home, Partial Day Treatment, Individual Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Psychiatric Consultation/Evaluation, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups
2121 Cloverfield Boulevard, Suite 131, Santa Monica, CA
Office: 800-634-1733
Website: www.anewjourney.net
Email: diahann@anewjourney.net
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Psychopharmacology, Nutritional Counseling
A Journey Home Eating Disorder Center treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. They also work with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers and Binge Eating Disorder.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1996
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance
A New Journey Eating Disorder Center is proud to announce "A Journey Home" transitional living homes in Santa Monica for adult men and women working on eating disorder recovery. These beautiful homes boast 10 beds which provide individuals with two options for level of safety and structure to compliment the Intensive Outpatient Program and the Partial Day Treatment Programs at A New Journey. Individuals will compliment their exemplary treatment with structured activities, such as life skills groups, therapeutic outings, movie nights, 12 step meetings and meeting buddies, journaling and meditation time, intention setting circles and nightly debriefing, arts and crafts, cooking classes, and extra support around meal time and kitchen supervision. Safety precautions are added as needed, and provided for Partial Day Treatment residents, addressing urine tox screens, locked medications and sharps, kitchen guidelines, bed checks, etc. A Journey Home opens their respective doors with love - welcoming all those who suffer from an eating disorder.
Melany Friedlander, C.Ht., Certified Hypnotherapist #AL011621
Hypnosis, Individual Therapy/Private Practice
2901 Ocean Park Bl., Suite 201, Santa Monica, CA
Office: 323-896-0931
Website:
www.hypnoswitch.comEmail: melany@hypnoswitch.com
Treatment Model: I use hypnosis to help my clients recover from eating disorders. Hypnosis is a safe and gentle process and works best in conjunction with other modalities. Benefits include: Curbs addictive behaviors, improves quality of sleep, Improves focus and concentration, Elevates mood, Lowers stress.
Ms. Friedlander treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Athletes, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2006
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale
My philosophy is that any learned behavior can be unlearned. Even the most stubborn behaviors can be unlearned through pattern interruption and by identifying the underlying cause. I have a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment, incorporating tools like neuro-linguistic programming and guided imagery into every session.
Melany Friedlander is a certified hypnotherapist with a private practice in Santa Monica. Melany takes great pleasure in serving her clients in a way that incorporates her diverse background and skills. She works with clients of all ages (including children as young as 6 years old). Her areas of expertise include: addictive behaviors and eating disorders. In addition to being a certified hypnotherapist, Melany is also a California licensed attorney and a certified practitioner of NLP. She received her Juris Doctorate from USC and a BA degree from UC Berkeley.
Neal Goldberg, LCSW
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy
2730 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 650, Santa Monica, CA
Additional Office in Santa Clarita, CA
Additional Communities Served: All of West LA and Greater Los Angeles, including the Santa Clarita Valley
Office: 310-828-7915
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.
Debra Grant, MFT
Private Practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, outpatient
3301 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 203, Santa Monica, CA
Additional Communities Served: Los Angeles and Orange County
Office: 310-396-3877
Treatment Model: Objects-Relations combined with Cognitive-Behavioral therapy
Ms. Grant treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and adults. She also works with dancers with eating disorders.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1993
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance
Janeen Locker, Ph.D., License #17889
Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Phone Counseling, Media Consultation, Consultation for other mental health professionals treating eating disorders
1460 Seventh Street, Suite 306, Santa Monica, CA
Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, close to Santa Monica Community College and UCLA
Office: 310-850-3933
Website: www.drjaneenlocker.com
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale (invoice available for clients who choose to get reimbursed by their insurance).
Dr. Locker is a licensed clinical psychologist who treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females; adolescents and adults. She has treated eating disorders at Yale University's student counseling center and within both inpatient and outpatient eating disorder facilities. In addition, she specializes in body image issues and has been published in magazines as a consultant on this topic. When necessary, she uses a team approach consisting of local registered dieticians, psychiatrists and bodyworkers who specialize in eating disorder treatment. She is proactive and honest with her clients especially when ambivalence for recovery is present.
Colleen Perry, LMFT
Support Program for Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Outpatient
1247 Seventh Street, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA
Additional Communities Served: Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Westwood
Office: 310-259-8970
Website: www.colleenperry.com
Email: www.colleenperry.com click "Contact" link
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral, Needs Based Communication skills, Interpersonal Therapy and groups that offer nutrition counseling as well. In many cases the person with an eating disorder has learned to disregard their true feelings and needs. What emerges is a "false self"...a disconnection between the body and the mind. In groups and in private therapy, Colleen teaches clients how to regain their "true selves" by learning to safely express their real feelings and needs, how to reduce anxiety, regain control over food, and improve their body image.
Ms. Perry treats Anorexia and Bulimia; females and males, adults, and adolescents. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001
Payment Options: Cash/Check
Lea Roussos, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, License #MFC38398
Private Practice: Individual, Family Therapy. Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Online/Phone Counseling
1460 Seventh Street, Suite. 206, Santa Monica, CA
Office: 800-844-4545
Email: leamft@aol.com
Treatment Model: I work in a combination of ways using cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and narrative approaches. You, the client, are the expert in how your life has been successful in the past and what challenges are in the way for a successful life. I work collaboratively with you to overcome your eating disorder and live a more full and happy life.
Ms. Roussos treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, 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: 1998
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
I have extensive experience working with eating disorders. I continue to work in supportive settings with other therapists who also treat eating disorders. I work both psychodynamically and apply cognitive behavioral methods that are helpful to my clients. I believe clients need an interactive therapist with knowledge and experience to help them stand up to the challenge of overcoming an eating disorder. In addition, I treat individuals, couples and families struggling to support their family member.
Distorted eating and body image issues with emphasis on mindfulness training group. Do You Struggle With Any Of The Following? Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, Disordered Eating, Poor Body Image, Low Self-Esteem, Self-Sabotaging Behavior, Family/Relationship Issues. This support Group is Co-Facilitated By 2 Experienced Licensed Therapists; Every Tuesday Evening: 6:30 – 8:00pm. Call Lea Roussos 800-844-4545, email Leamft@Aol.Com or Pam Siegel 310-475-3461, email psiegelmft@gmail.com. There is no fee, the group is based on donations.
Tely Toumani, MS, MFT
Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Holistic Healing, Outpatient
3130 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 550, Santa Monica, CA
Additional Communities Served: Los Angeles, Westwood, Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley, South Bay
Office: 310-572-2700
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic (Object Relations, Self Psychology, Intersubjective), Family Systems and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioral
Ms. Toumani treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, 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: 1994
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
I believe that recovery from an eating disorder is a multifaceted experience, encompassing emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of being. I tailor each client's treatment individually based on their unique needs, combining elements of psychodynamic theory, existential/humanistic philosophy, family systems theory, and spiritual elements such as mindfulness-based practices, delivered within an active, relational here-and-now focus.
In my work with clients, I draw upon not only my professional training and clinical experience, but also my own personal journey of recovery from an eating disorder. In addition to my specialization in eating disorders, I also have expertise with related issues, including addictions, depression, anxiety/stress, relationship/intimacy issues, and self-esteem.
Lynn Tumpa, RD, Registered Dietitian
Nutritional Counseling, Holistic Healing, Support Groups, Phone Counseling
1333 Oak Street, Santa Monica, CA
Office: 310-437-3496
Website: www.lynntumpa.com
Email: lynntumpa@hotmail.com
Treatment Model: By learning the basics of Intuitive Eating, Lynn helps her clients create a roadmap that allows them to drop their negative thoughts and behavior patterns which perpetuate unhealthy relationships with food. A unique combination of nutrition and yogic science are key ingredients behind Lynn's practice. The result is greater insight to ones higher self where wisdom resides.
Ms. Tumpa treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, 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: 2001
Payment Options: Cash/Check
Del Amo Behavioral Health Eating Disorders Program
Individual Therapy, Nutritional Therapy, Medical Evaluation, EMDR, Outpatient, Inpatient, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Art Therapy and Body Image Groups, Inpatient, Support Groups*
23700 Camino Del Sol, Torrance, CA
Additional Communities Served: South Bay, Orange County, Los Angeles County, Nationwide
Office: 800-824-4936
Website: www.delamotreatment.com
Email: kristin.fauth@uhsinc.com
Treatment Model: Del Amo Behavioral Health Eating Disorders Program is an intensive, comprehensive inpatient program for adult men and women diagnosed with eating disorders. Patients receive specialized treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Compulsive Overeating and Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified, including binge eating disorder.
Del Amo also offers an evening intensive outpatient program. The Eating Disorders IOP program is based on a 6 week recovery model that addresses the psychological, physiological and socio-cultural aspects of eating disorders. The program offers a structured, multidimensional treatment approach in a therapeutic outpatient environment. The goal is to assist patients in their journey toward health. The program offers multi-disciplinary group therapy and individualized treatment planning to address the underlying psychological issues that are known to perpetuate eating disorders in order to achieve long term recovery. The licensed Therapist and Registered Dietician work together to provide a comprehensive clinical treatment program.
Del Amo Behavioral Health Eating Disorders Program treats Anorexia and Bulimia; for male and female adults. Del Amo Behavioral Health Eating Disorders Program 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: 1974
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Credit Cards, Medicare
Del Amo Behavioral Health Eating Disorders Program is Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). For more information regarding the Eating Disorders Inpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs, please call 800-824-4936 or visit www.delamotreatment.com.
Robbin I. Gregson, MFT, License #MFT31330
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling
24520 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 106, Torrance, CA
Additional Communities Served: Palos Verdes, Beach Cities, San Pedro, Long Beach
Office: 310-768-2369
Website: www.wyweight.com
Email: Robbin@wyweight.com
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, insight oriented, cognitive/behavioral treatment. Robbin has dedicated herself to working with those who suffer from eating disorders for the past 20 years. She has real knowledge regarding the inner workings of disordered eating through her own personal and professional experience. Robbin has a private practice in Torrance, CA and is an instructor at California State University where she teaches other health care professionals to diagnosis and treat eating disorders.
Ms. Gregson treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, 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: 1987
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
Ms. Gregson has devoted her professional life to the treatment of all types of eating disorders for the past 20 years. She is a licensed psychotherapist with a practice in the South Bay. She herself has fully recovered from an eating disorder for over 25 years. She knows that recovering from an eating disorder is a process of self discovery and changing some behavioral choices. She enjoys working with those who are suffering from this disorder using a team approach which includes referrals to physicians, registered dieticians and psychiatrists who also understand eating disorders.
Robbin is currently leading a monthly group for pre and post operative surgical obesity patients. The group open to the public at no charge, however a reservation is required. The group meets the first Saturday of every month. This group is affiliated with the South Bay Coastal Obesity Center.
Michele Manarino RD, Registered Dietitian
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient
23440 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite. 220, Torrance, CA
Additional Communities Served: Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach
Office: 310-378-3360
Treatment Model: Nutrition Counseling, Non-Diet Approach, individualized treatment
Ms. Manarino treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale
Ms. Manarino has been working with individuals with Eating Disorders for seven years in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Linda E. Schack, MD
Eating Disorders Associates
Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Private Practice, Inpatient, Outpatient, Medical Evaluation
3400 Lomita Blvd., Suite 300, Torrance CA
Additional Communities Served: Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes
Office: 310-325-4353
Website: www.eatingdisordersassociates.com, www.drschack.com
Email: info@drschack.com
Treatment Model: Multi-disciplinary treatment team approach
Dr. Schack treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1990
Payment Options: Cash/Check, MasterCard/Visa, Insurance
Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Medical Stabilization Program for Patients with Eating Disorders
Medical Director Linda E. Schack M.D.
Medical Stabilization, Medical Evaluation, Inpatient, Refeeding
3400 Lomita Blvd., Suite 300, Torrance, CA
Additional Communities Served: Long Beach, Los Angeles, South Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro
Office: 310-325-4353
Website:
www.torrancememorial.orgEmail:
mail@lschack.comTreatment Model: Medical Stabilization, Treatment Team Approach (includes adolescent/young adult medicine specialist, psychologist, psychiatrist, registered dietitian). This program is appropriate for patients who require acute medical hospitalization.
Torrance Memorial treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and young adults. Torrance Memorial also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance
The Torrance Memorial Hospital Medical Stabilization Program for patients with Eating Disorders is a multidisciplinary, initial phase hospital treatment setting for adolescents and young adults ages 13 to 28. The treatment team is highly experienced in eating disorders and includes an adolescent medicine specialist, licensed psychologist, adolescent psychiatrist, registered dietitian, registered nurses, and a recreational therapist. The program is ideal for clients desiring to enter a residential treatment facility, but who do not meet minimum weight or other medical admission criteria.
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Catherine Auman, LMFT
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Phone Counseling
2566 Overland Ave., Suite 500B, West 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.
Sue Brekka, MA, MFT, License #45546
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Couples Therapy
11040 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 208, West Los Angeles, CA
Additional Communities Served: UCLA, Westwood, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica College
Office: 310-446-7064
Website: www.suebrekkamft.com
Treatment Model: Object Relations, with Cognitive Behavioral techniques (ie, journaling, food diary, etc) integrated.
Ms. Brekka treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, infants, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Night Eating Syndrome, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale
Sophie Bryan MA, MFT, ATR, License #MFT47148
Individual Therapy/Private, Support Groups
1531 Purdue Avenue, West Los Angeles, CA
Additional Office Location: 6700 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 104 Long Beach, CA
Office: 310-407-3575
Website: www.sophiebryan.com
Treatment Model: As a licensed clinician and clinical art therapist, I believe that therapy is both a practical and creative process and potentially, a transformative one. I value the benefit of collaboration, am engaged in my approach to therapy and honor the power of the creative process to facilitate awareness and healing. My experience with long-term therapy and short-term behavioral interventions allows for a flexible and customized therapeutic relationship that will appeal to any client. The focus of the therapeutic work is to build a safe and trusting relationship where I can accompany the client on their unique journey to find their true selves, to slay their dragons and work toward living their own authentic life.
Ms. Bryan treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2004
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
Dawn Delgado, MS, LMFT, License #MFCC44242
Inspire Evolve Counseling
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling
2001 S. Barrington Avenue, Suite 117, West Los Angeles, CA
Additional Communities Served: Santa Monica, Brentwood, Malibu, Culver City, Venice, West Hollywood, UCLA
Office: 310-633-9416
Website: www.inspireevolvecounseling.com
Email: inspireevolve@hotmail.com
Treatment Model: I use an integrative approach, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, spiritual development, family systems approaches, and personalized art and written "homework" assignments to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at empowering individuals working toward recovery.
Ms. Delgado treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2004
Payment Options: Cash/Check
Dawn serves on the IAEDP board for LA Chapter as the Membership Chair. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient eating disorder treatment facilities since 2002, including holding the position of Program Director for Center for Discovery's Downey and Lakewood facilities. In addition to her private practice, Inspire Evolve Counseling, Dawn currently holds the position of Clinical Director for A New Journey's intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment center in Santa Monica.
Jennifer LaCorte M.A., M.F.T., License #MFT45909
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Phone Counseling
11911 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 280, Los Angeles, CA
Office: 310-712-2680
Email: jenniferlacorte@me.com
Treatment Model: Jennifer uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Narrative and Psychodrama theories/techniques to uncover, treat and manage underlying causes of EDOs.
Ms. LaCorte treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2003
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
"It's not about the food." Recovered from her own EDO, Jennifer believes helping her clients form a new relationship with self, others and their body, is essential to one's recovery. She is also passionate about working with young girls and teens in promoting media awareness and a healthier body image.
Ellen S. Reiss-Goldfarb, RD
Private practice/individual therapy, Outpatient, Coaching, Nutritional Counseling, Family Therapy, Support Groups
11500 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 400, West 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 310-408-1770.
I treat women who have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Fertility issues. I am currently doing workshops for this as well. I am also doing workshops monthly for Parents whose children have an eating disorder, this workshop is given by myself and Bill Sterlie, NVC Coach. Events Info is on my blog at www.ellengoldfarb.blogspot.com.
Sydnie Ridley, LMFT
Private Practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, outpatient, support groups
Offices in Los Angeles, CA and Westlake Village, CA - Located at:
2001 S. Barrington Ave. #203, West Los Angeles, CA
5655 Lindero Canyon Road, Building 200, Suite 225, Westlake Village, CA
Additional Communities Served: West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills
Office: 310-463-5106
Website: www.sydnieridleymft.com
Treatment Model: Because each client is unique and has different needs and issues, Sydnie uses as combination of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and family systems to help clients recover from their eating disorder. Recovered from anorexia for over twenty years, Sydnie views eating disorders as "disorders of the self" in which eating and exercise behaviors are used as "adaptive" coping mechanisms. Believing that eating disorders are not only about food and weight, but are symptomatic of deeper, more complex issues, these "adaptive functions" need to be explored and understood through an empathic relationship between the client and the therapist in order to facilitate complete recovery. Furthermore, throughout the therapeutic process, she believes it is essential to address any medical and/or nutritional issues by using a treatment team approach when appropriate.
Sydnie treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1991
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.
Kerri Schwartz, MS, RD
Creative Nutrition
Private practice/individual therapy, nutritional counseling, outpatient
2211 Corinth Avenue, Suite 307, West 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)
Sari Fine Shepphird, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, License #20922
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient, Coaching, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling
2550 Overland Avenue, Suite 100, West Los Angeles, CA
Additional Communities Served: Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Marina Del Rey. Her private practice is located near both the UCLA and University of Southern California (USC) Campuses.
Office: 310-826-4300
Website: www.moving4ward.info
Treatment Model: An eclectic combination of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, nutrition counseling, solution-focused therapy, and short-term therapy (when appropriate).
Dr. Shepphird treats most forms of eating disorders; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, 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: 1994
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Blue Cross PPO Insurance, Sliding Scale
Dr. Shepphird has been working with eating disorders since 1989, beginning as a women's Peer Counselor. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1996 and now specializes in treating eating disorders in a private practice setting. Dr. Shepphird also speaks locally to groups and organizations about eating disorder issues. She is also the author of 100 Questions and Answers about Anorexia Nervosa (Jones & Bartlett Publishing).
West Los Angeles/Santa Monica, CA: "Women & Food" Eating Disorders Support Group." For women ages 18 and older who are looking for a supportive environment in which to discuss struggles with disordered eating patterns and/or body image disturbance. This group currently meets Wednesday evenings, 7:30 pm (low fee available). The group therapist has over 17 years experience with eating disorders. For more information call Dr. Sari Shepphird at 310- 826-4300 or visit www.moving4ward.info.
Kathryn Sica, MS, LMFT
Private Practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, outpatient
28230 Agoura Rd. Suite 150 Agoura Hills, CA
Additional Office: 1554 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 212, West Los Angeles, CA
Additional Communities Served: San Fernando Valley, West Los Angeles, Calabasas, Westlake, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Monica, Camarillo, South Bay
Office: 310-850-7422
Treatment Model: Objects-Relations, Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral
Ms. Sica treats Anorexia and Bulimia
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1993
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Janet K. Smith, Ph.D., License #PSY12167
Dr. Smith treats Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Night Eating Syndrome. She sees individuals, couples, families and groups in a private practice setting.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1980
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance
West Los Angeles: A process group for women, 21+, with all types of EDs. A safe place to talk about the issues behind calories, thinness and body image obsessions, and not feel alone. We address the complexities of family, relationships and self esteem.
Dr. Smith teaches and writes and speaks in the field of eating disorders. She works with people who have lifelong struggles with food and body image.
Yolande Bloomstein, PhD, LCSW, License #LCS18053
Village Mental Health Associates
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Hypnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling
Westwood, CA
Additional Communities Served: UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu
Office: 310-446-0480
Email: Yo.doc@verizon.net
Treatment Model: I approach every client with profound respect and acceptance, meeting each in her or his unique psycho spiritual place. In addition to my family systems orientation and depth analysis, I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psycho-spiritual interventions. I co-opt members of the family as therapy partners and facilitate appropriate support groups.
Dr. Bloomstein treats Anorexia and Bulimia in children, adolescents, and adult women. She also works with Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Night Eating Syndrome and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1990
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale
I am grateful to have found my life's calling. I truly love the work I do. Each individual brings his/her own special gifts to therapy and I feel enriched and blessed to be to be involved in their process of discovery, empowerment, healing and growth.
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, Westwood, 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.
Perrin Elisha, Ph.D., License #PSY21535
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Inpatient, Holistic Healing, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling
1328 Westwood Blvd. #7, Westwood, CA
Additional Communities Served: UCLA, Beverly Hills, 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.
Tracy Parra, MS, RD, Nutrition Consultant/Registered Dietitian
Nutritional Counseling, Phone Counseling
10780 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 250, Westwood, 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
Joanna Poppink, MFT, Eating Disorder Recovery Specialist
Private Practice, Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
10573 West Pico Blvd. #20, Westwood, CA
Private office, garden setting, Westwood area
Office: 310-474-4165
Website: http://www.eatingdisorderrecovery.com
Blog: www.stopeatingdisorders.com
Email: joanna@poppink.com
Joanna Poppink, LMFT 15563 (1980) provides long-term solid psychotherapy work to adults to making the journey to eating disorder recovery.
Her approach to treatment has four main themes: stop the eating disorder behavior, heal the wounds, restart emotional/psychological development that was stalled by the eating disorder, support entry into the world as individual relies on healing and new inner strength. Methodology includes open ended conversations that lead to psychodynamic work, journal writing, art therapy, creativity stimulation and development, readings, body work and a relationship that can weather, survive and thrive under the stresses of recovery work. For more information see her website and blog.
Jennifer Schneider Ph.D., License #PSY20472
Individual Therapy/Private Practice
1314 Westwood Blvd., Suite 201, Westwood, CA
Additional Communities Served: West LA
Office: 310-203-7890
Treatment Model: In my therapy practice, I nurture a trusting relationship; one in which patients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively and am interactive in my approach to therapy. In my experience as a therapist, it is the relationship between a client and therapist that is paramount in creating lasting change and personal healing. Developing trust, understanding and authenticity is essential before any meaningful healing can take place. I work with my patients to help them achieve an awareness of themselves and their personal histories in order to broaden and deepen their sense of self-efficacy and self-esteem. The focus of the therapeutic work remains the present, while we use the past in order to gain insight and process any traumas that may have occurred. By exploring and understanding one’s personal and family history, individuals can more thoroughly explore their choices and make better decisions to live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Dr. Schneider treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2003
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
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