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Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach
Alitta Kullman, Ph.D.
Back from Bulimia (also anorexia and compulsive eating patterns)
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling
11 Mareblu, Suite 240, Aliso Viejo, CA
Additional Communities Served: Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, All of Orange County
Office: 949-362-9390
Email: kullman@cox.net
Treatment Model: Relational psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis; psychodynamic; non-diet approach
Dr. Kullman 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, Compulsive Overeating, Night Eating Syndrome and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1985
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance
"I have a warm, supportive, and caring approach to working with bulimia, anorexia, and "yo-yo" dieting. I work with women, men, adolescents, couples, children and families in individual and group therapy, combining the "talking cure" with individualized strategies to help you help yourself. Whether you binge and purge, restrict, or "yoyo" diet, I believe you are trying to help yourself "think" with your body. Together we'll get to the root of your eating disorder--what underlies, triggers, and perpetuates it--and help you find more nurturing ways of taking care of yourself. I look forward to hearing from you!"
Katie Bartels, RD, Registered Dietitian #928015
Nutritional Counseling, Support Groups
2900 Bristol Street, Suite B-100, Costa Mesa, CA
Additional Communities Served: Long Beach, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, UCI, CSULB, OCC, IVC
Office: 714-290-4591
Email: KatieBartelsRD@yahoo.com
Treatment Model: I have been working with individuals who have eating disorders since 2001. My experience includes working in residential treatment centers, IOP centers, bariatric centers, and private practice. I believe that each client is unique and requires an individualized nutrition therapy plan. My goal is to help people make peace with food and their bodies and ultimately feel empowered when making food choices. I can give gentle guidance with nutrition planning as well as more structured food plans as needed. I enjoy facilitating behavior changes that improve self esteem around food.
Mrs. Bartels treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Binge Eating Disorder, Food Addiction, Compulsive Overeating, Bariatric Surgery Assistance, Obesity, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She has been working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders for over 6 years.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Women's Group for Disordered Eating and Body Image. Meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. Co-lead by Andrea Ontiveros, licensed psychotherapist, and Katie Bartels, nutrition therapist, both specializing in eating disorders. The group is process-oriented and will integrate both interactive topic driven discussions as well as time to share in an open format. It is an intimate group of 6-8 members and runs for eight week sessions to foster a sense of safety and cohesiveness for group members. We believe that the experience of sharing your truth, relating to others' personal stories, and receiving acceptance and support can be a powerful part of the road to recovery. There will be a focus on reconnecting with your body in a healthy way, distorted thought patterns, relationship with food, interpersonal relationships, healthy boundaries and reconnecting with your authentic self. Please contact Andrea Ontiveros, LCSW 562-234-0138 with further questions or interest.
Andrea L. Ontiveros, LCSW
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups
2900 Bristol Street, Suite B-100, Costa Mesa, CA
Additional Office: 6700 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 104, Long Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Cerritos, All Orange County, nearby University of Cal State Long Beach, UC Irvine, Chapman University
Office: 562-234-0138
Email: aontiv@verizon.net
Treatment Model: My experience in treating clients with eating disorders includes residential, day treatment and outpatient settings. I use an integrative approach including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems and Transpersonal Psychology, also incorporating Somatic Experiencing and Mindfulness Practice. I tailor each client's therapeutic process according to individual needs. With 10 years of extensive practice and training in yoga, my approach is grounded in a deep respect for the mind-body connection. I offer a multidisciplinary team approach which may include collaboration with a Nutrition Therapist, Primary Care Physician or Psychiatrist when appropriate.
Ms. Ontiveros treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. 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: 1999
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Ms. Ontiveros provides a safe and compassionate environment in which clients can begin or continue on their path to recovery and healing. She recognizes that recovery is a process and focuses on helping the individual gain an understanding of the language of their eating disorder, find healthy ways to get his/her needs met and to manage painful emotions. She utilizes insight-oriented psychotherapy and honors the vulnerability that one may feel when engaging in this work. She also utilizes cognitive-behavioral techniques in order to help clients interrupt their self-destructive behaviors and replace with healthy and nourishing thoughts/behaviors. Although the therapeutic relationship with the individual may be the primary one, Ms. Ontiveros also offers conjoint sessions with loved ones to help facilitate a better understanding of the eating disorder, recovery process and supportive interactions. Ms. Ontiveros also treats related issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Self-harm, Grief/Loss, and life transitions.
Women's Group for Disordered Eating and Body Image. Meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. Co-lead by Andrea Ontiveros, licensed psychotherapist, and Katie Bartels, nutrition therapist, both specializing in eating disorders. The group is process-oriented and will integrate both interactive topic driven discussions as well as time to share in an open format. It is an intimate group of 6-8 members and runs for eight week sessions to foster a sense of safety and cohesiveness for group members. We believe that the experience of sharing your truth, relating to others' personal stories, and receiving acceptance and support can be a powerful part of the road to recovery. There will be a focus on reconnecting with your body in a healthy way, distorted thought patterns, relationship with food, interpersonal relationships, healthy boundaries and reconnecting with your authentic self. Please contact Andrea Ontiveros, LCSW (562) 234.0138 with further questions or interest.
Dana Point, CA (scan down)
Arlene Klein Unger Ph.D., License #PSY15383
Center For Empowerment
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient, Coaching, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling
34052 La Plaza Drive, Suite 107, Dana Point, CA
Additional Communities Served: Lake Forest, San Clemente, Capistrano Beach, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Saddleback College/OCC, Mission Viejo, Irvine
Aliso Viejo UCI
Office: 949-240-7302
Website: http://therapist.psychologytoday.com/37017
Email: drarleneunger@gmail.com
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral, Positive Psychology, Wellness Coaching, Movement Therapy, Nutritional Counseling and Non-Diet Approach
Dr. Unger 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: 1985
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Eating disorder recovery is a life long but, not always a do-it-yourself process. Using an approach that allows people to feel both supported and empowered, I have helped many transform their unhealthy lifestyles into ones that keep them fit. With over 25 years in clinical practice and certifications in nutritional and life coaching, I understand the inner struggle of the food over and under eater as well as the triggers that maintain those struggles. Timing is everything with respect to one's readiness for change and acceptance for help. Let me help you take that first step toward being and staying well.
Barbara Sager Siersma, MA, MFT
Private practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, support groups
22 Meadowsweet Way Irvine, CA
Additional Communities Served: Orange County and Los Angeles County, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin
Office: 949-786-9662
Email: BSiersma@aol.com
Treatment Model: Safe, Friendly, Eclectic, Treatment Team Approach when needed, Behavioral, Cognitive, Deep Emotional Release, EMDR- Certified Bioenergetic Analysis, Individualized Treatment depending on clients needs.
Ms. Siersma treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children (ages 10 and up), adolescents and adults; also works with dual diagnosis clients.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1981
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
Support groups: call for meeting times and locations.
Kristen Ober, MA, MFT, License #MFT49752
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy
32392 S. Coast Hwy, Suite 250, Laguna Beach, CA
Office: 949-499-2265
Website: www.lagunapsych.com
Email: kristen@lagunapsych.com
Treatment Model: My main therapy style is Humanistic, meeting you where you are and helping you find out what you want to achieve out of therapy. I uses a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy to teach coping skills, distress tolerance and emotional regulation. These skills enable patients to slow down, be mindful of their life choices and become accepting of themselves and the world around them. Both past patients and I have also found it powerful to integrate creativity into the therapeutic process, such as art, music and movement as an alternative form of expression. I have 10 years experience working in a variety of settings where I have provided counseling services to individuals in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization and day treatment settings. My specialties include: addiction, eating disorders, family communication, personality disorders, and trauma.
Ms. Ober treats Anorexia and Bulimia with children, adolescents, and adult women. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale
Kristen Ober understands eating disorders, how hard they are to overcome and how much they engulf your life, relationships and sense of self. Recovery is a long process and Kristen has the skills to work with you to find out what your recovery will look like. No ones recovery process is exactly same. Kristen's creativity, flexibility and insight into the treatment of eating disorders will enable you to change your life.
South Coast Medical Center (SCMC)
Contact: Program Manager, Annie Lee, MS, RD
Inpatient and Day Treatment Programs
31872 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Orange County, San Diego County, San Diego County, Los Angeles County
Manager: 949-499-7504 ext. 2 Intake: 949-499-7500 Nursing Station: 949-499-7528
Email: leeah1@ah.org
Treatment Model: SCMC offers a warm, structured and compassionate program. Our inpatient program is located in a small (8 bed) private unit. We provide a multidisciplinary approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, individual and group psychotherapy, multi-family therapy, individual and group nutrition education and therapy, meal planning, body image workshops, yoga, and music therapy. Medication management is under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
We treat clients with primary diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder as well as co-occurring diagnosis of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and chemical dependency. Our program is open to males and females 18 years and older.
Payment Options: Insurance and Self-Pay
The Inpatient Program day begins at 6:00am and concludes at 8:30pm. The Day Treatment program meets Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 3:15pm.
Laguna Beach, CA.: South Coast Medical Center hosts a FREE eating disorder support group every Monday, from 6:30-8:00pm. The group meets in the hospital's Community Room. South Coast Medical Center For more information, contact Anne Lee at 949-499-7504 ext. 2 or at leeah1@ah.org.
Holly M. Viloria, RN, MSN, FNP, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Laguna Psych, Inc.
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Coaching, Medication Management, Psychopharmacy
32392 S. Coast Hwy, Suite 250, Laguna Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo
Office: 949-499-2265
Website:
www.lagunapsych.comEmail: holly@lagunapsych.com
Treatment Model: Holly's practice style is one of collaboration with patients and she focuses on teaching, health promotion, and empowerment. She blends several different therapy styles including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy and mindfulness based CBT to an individual treatment plan for the client. Holly believes strongly in empowering her clients to take an active role in his/her physical and mental health, with a focus on a client's strengths and innate capacity to heal. For clients that are already connected with a therapist and are in need of a clinician for medications, Holly will work closely in collaboration with the therapist for the best solution-focused care of the client.
Ms. Viloria treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Bariatric Surgery Assistance, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2003
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale. Insurance Info: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, PacifiCare, Aetna, Cigna, Magellan-both HMO & PPO accepted for all of these All other plans-PPO option accepted and office will submit claims for patient.
CEO & OWNER-Laguna Psych, Inc: Psychiatry, Psychotherapy & Health/Wellness Services
Holly was born and raised in Southern California. She is dual licensed as both a family nurse practitioner (FNP) and psychiatric / mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). As an NP, Holly sees patients independently and offers many of the same services as a medical doctor, yet combines both medical and nursing perspectives. Holly has experience in inpatient psychiatry, outpatient/private practice, chemical dependency, primary care, and emergency settings. She can diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications as a nurse practitioner. Her specialty areas include mood disorders, women's mental health, adolescent mental health, and addiction/chemical dependency. Holly sees both adolescents (age 13+) and adults for psychotherapy and/or medication management/psychopharmacology consultations.
Nicole Bourquin MS, MFT, License #MFT46728
Insight Counseling
23232 Peralta Drive, Suite 108, Laguna Hills, CA
Group practice/Individual Counseling, Outpatient, Consultations, Interventions, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling
Additional communities served: Irvine, Santa Ana, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Saddleback, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente
Office: 949-707-5100 or 949-285-9827
Website: www.InsightCounseling.org
Email: nicole@edfoc.org
Treatment Model: I strongly believe that every individual needs to be treated as an "individual." No two clients can be treated the same. I use a combination of theoretical approaches including DBT, CBT, Psychodynamic, and person-centered while first and foremost concentrating on developing a trusting relationship with my clients. I use a non-diet approach while exploring with my clients their relationship with food.
Mrs. Bourquin 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, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, anxiety and panic attacks.
Tami Brannon-Quan, Ph.D., MFT, CAS
Private Practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, workshops*, outpatient
25283 Cabot Rd, Suite 201, Laguna Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita
Office: 949-916-5330
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral
Dr. Brannon-Quan treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and adults. She is also a certified addictions specialist.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1988
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
Co-author of Love Your Body: A Guide to Transforming Body Image and co-creator and co-facilitator of Love Your Body Workshops. Call for information on the next workshop time, location and date.
Eating Disorder Foundation of Orange County
Executive Director: Nicole Bourquin, MS MFT
Non-Profit Organization, Presentation, Workshops, Support and Therapeutic Groups, Community Outreach
23232 Peralta Drive, Suite 108, Laguna Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: All of Orange County
Office: 1-800-342-8793
Website: www.edfoc.org
Email: nicole@edfoc.org
The Eating Disorder Foundation of Orange County works with individuals who suffer from Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder NOS, and other Disordered Eating. They work with males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. The Eating Disorder Foundation has a special focus on athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
EDFOC is non-profit that offers presentations and consultations to local schools, athletic teams, and any other organizations that wish to learn more about the prevention and early detection of eating disorders. They provide structured curriculum for use in Elementary, Jr. High, and High Schools.
They take a non-diet approach and focus on healthy body image, self esteem, nutrition, and work towards building a strong core identity. Their focus is on educating the community.
They are dedicated to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders and are determined to provide the community with honest and accurate eating disorder information accessible to all residents of Orange County. Their services include: community outreach and education, teacher in-service training; consultations; eating disorder assessments; counseling and nutrition referrals & therapeutic/process groups. They also offer group presentations for youth sports; and individual assessments for athletes and coaches.
Kay Poggi MA, CEDS, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
Private practice/individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, nutritional counseling, support groups
Laguna Hills, CA
Additional Communities Served: Orange County and North San Diego County
Office: 949-498-5018
Email: kaypoggi@yahoo.com
Treatment Model: 12-STEP, psycho-educational, addiction counseling. Individual, couples and family counseling.
Ms. Poggi treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and adults.
Other areas of expertise: sexual issues, PTSD, gambling problems, substance abuse.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1989
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Free ANAD support group for eating disorders every Wednesday at 7:00pm. Call for additional details.
Michelle Moore, Ph.D.
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy
30131 Town Center Drive, Suite 235, Laguna Niguel, CA
2nd Office Address: 220 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1, Newport Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente, Irvine, Huntington Beach
Office: 949-933-1570
Email: dr_michellemoore@yahoo.com
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic. Dr. Moore works very closely with nutritionists as well as primary care physicians.
Dr. Moore treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1999
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance
Dr. Moore has worked with clients with eating disorders for more than 6 years. Her initial approach is cognitive behavioral which assists the client in regaining control, strength, and coping skills. After a healthier level of functioning is restored, Dr. Moore works closely with her clients to assist them in beginning to understand the underlying reasons for their disorder. This process includes a tremendous amount of trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard for the client.
Rebecca’s House Eating Disorder Treatment Programs™
Director: Rebecca Cooper, MFT, CCH, RBT, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), License #MFT42898
Inpatient, Individual, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Eating Disorder Outpatient Treatment (day women, evening mixed, men’s individual, adolescent), Residential Sober Living for Eating Disorders, Nutritional Counseling, EMDR, Medical Evaluation, Hypnosis, Phone Counseling, Workshops, Tele-groups, On-line therapy. Provides FREE family support groups for Eating Disorders.
26831 El Toro Road, 7th Floor, Lake Forest, CA
Additional Communities Served: Orange County, California; Los Angeles County, California; Riverside County, California; San Diego County, California; United States for Women's Inpatient
Office: 800-711-2062
Website: www.rebeccacooper.com
Email: rebecca@DietsDontWork.org
Treatment Model: Their program is a structured program based on Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Solution Focused Theory, and Educational Awareness. It is complemented with guided imagery, hypnotherapy, affirmations, and meditation techniques. It is complete with corresponding homework assignments, self-awareness assessments, progress charts, and recorded guided imagery. This program is also 12-step compatible.
Treats females, males, adolescents, and adults; treats all forms of disorder eating; Yo-yo dieting, Food Addictions, Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, Binge Eating, Obesity, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and Compulsive Exercise.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, 0% Financing, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Rebecca is the founder of Rebecca’s House Eating Disorder Treatment Programs™. She provides a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment that allows clients to heal from the shame, guilt, and confusion associated with these disorders. Her own experiences with food addictions and eating disorders encourage openness, hope, and healing. Ms. Cooper believes treatment should be a team effort. She works closely with dietitians, primary care physicians, other therapists, families, and exercise physiologist.
Lake Forest, CA: Group For Families and Friends Loving Someone with an Eating Disorder: Tuesdays, 6:00pm to 7:30pm. This group is appropriate for anyone who loves someone who suffers from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive overeating, or binge eating disorder. Participants learn about eating disorders, what others can and cannot do to help, and how to best manage the effects the disorder has on relationships. Licensed therapists specializing in Eating Disorders provide psychoeducational and awareness groups to help families gain coping skills to better facilitate the recovery process. Learn what works and what doesn't with people who have been there, too. We look forward to sharing recovery with you. Call to RSVP: 949-472-8865 at 23861 El Toro Road, Suite 700, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Jennifer Hanlin, MS, RD, MFT, License #45729
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Phone Counseling
26461 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 100, Mission Viejo, CA
Additional Communities Served: Ladera Ranch, San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Woods
Office: 949-758-0016 or 714-914-0673
Website: www.hanlintherapy.com
Email: jehanlin@hotmail.com
Treatment Model: I use a Cognitive Analytical, Psychodynamic model of therapy. Nutrition counseling is also available using a Non-Diet approach. I will work with treatment teams to assist in the recovery process.
Ms. Hanlin treats Anorexia and Bulimia in male and female adolescents and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Food Addiction, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1999
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale
Whether you need psychotherapy or nutrition counseling, we can work together to help make peace with yourself, your body and your food. I offer a unique perspective in the treatment of disordered eating. As a therapist and a dietitian, I am able to identify hidden triggers to disordered eating. In a safe and confidential environment I offer a non-judgmental approach. I will work with you on your goals and objectives, making it obtainable to live your life to the fullest. I will gladly work with your treatment team and can offer nutrition counseling that can be a beneficial adjunct to current therapy. If you are looking to break free of anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating or yo-yo dieting call today to start the process. I have worked extensively with depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, trauma, abuse and body image.
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient, Phone Counseling
26461 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 100, Mission Viejo, CA
Website: www.marissakentnutrition.com
Eve Lievonen, LCSW
Individual Therapy/Private Practice
27001 La Paz Road, Suite 403, Mission Viejo, CA
Additional Communities Served: 2nd Office in Newport Beach
Office: 949-436-0861
Website: www.evelievonenlcsw.com
Treatment Model: cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic
Ms. Lievonen treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1990
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Maggie Baumann, MA, MFT Intern #55643
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples' Therapy, Day Treatment, Residential Treatment, Outpatient, Group Therapy, Support Group
366 San Miguel Drive, Suite 209, Newport Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Orange, Mission Viejo, Saddleback College - Mission Viejo, UC Irvine - Irvine, Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, Irvine Valley College - Irvine
Office: 949-439-2607
Website: www.MaggieBaumann.com
Email: Maggie-Baumann@cox.net
Treatment Model: My treatment philosophy is varied and is structured individually to each client so it's as personalized as possible to meet the client's specific needs. My treatment approach generally utilizes techniques such as cognitive-behavioral, DBT, psychodynamic, Jungian, and family systems.
Ms. Baumann treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Another specialty she has is treating clients with "pregorexia" - pregnant women with eating disorders.
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale
I currently work part time as a staff therapist at the Victorian in Newport Beach, a residential treatment center for women recovering from eating disorders and drug/alcohol addiction. In my Newport Beach private practice, I see clients with all types of eating disorders and related issues including attachment problems, physical/sexual abuse, trauma and grief or loss. With compassionate support, time to heal, time to correct faulty coping skills, I believe all clients can let go of the eating disorder and its negative effects to reclaim or begin a new life full of potential residing in each of them. I have five years of experience facilitating an Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) support Group in South Orange County.
A process therapy group I co-facilitate in Newport Beach now is called "Mindful Healing from Eating Disorders." This group meets on Thursdays, from 7:30 to 9 pm, 366 San Miguel Drive, Ste. 209, Newport Beach, CA, This weekly process-oriented group is ideal for adolescents and women struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and body image issues. Using mindfulness and other proven therapeutic techniques, group members receive mutual support to help reduce eating disorder negative symptoms and to gain a better understanding of the emotional issues associated with the eating disorder. Tools to improving relationships, emotional regulation, self-esteem and body image are also included in the therapeutic discussion and support. This group is an ideal treatment supplement for clients who are also in individual therapy. Cost & Registration: A 10-week commitment is required. Group therapy cost is $25/session. Clients pre-pay 5 sessions at a time. To register or for more information, call group facilitator Maggie Baumann, MA (MFT Intern), at (949) 439-2607 or email her at maggie-baumann@cox.net.
I work under the supervision of eating disorder specialist Michele Lob, PsyD, MFT, # 39932.
Lyndsay Elliott, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, License #PSY21342
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Coaching, Couples Therapy
366 San Miguel Drive, Suite 209
, Newport Beach, CAAdditional Communities Served: Belmont Shore, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Long Beach State, Orange County, Los Angeles
Office: 888-917-7924
Website: www.NewportBeachPsychotherapy.com
Email: DrLyndsayElliott@aol.com
Treatment Model: Combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Self-Psychology. Dr. Elliott believes in working in a multi-disciplinary approach for the very best treatment.
Dr. Elliott treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults including relatives of those affected with an eating disorder. Dr. Elliott also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Night Eating Syndrome, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2002
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale
Dr. Elliott's eclectic approach to therapy varies according to the needs of the client, and emphasizes a collaboration of psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and coaching/mentoring when appropriate. Working together from a relational approach, therapy will focus on how you to relate to others as well as to yourself. Dr. Elliott often finds that her Clients are incredibly gifted and interesting people, who have struggled with food or body image issues for a very long time. In an effort to deepen awareness and move through such struggles, therapy focuses on each Client's unresolved or unprocessed issues and conflicts (that he or she may not be consciously aware of) that may have caused or perpetuated the eating disorder. Through this exploration, therapy helps to look beneath the surface and link early family and peer experiences to current unwanted behaviors and experiences. While learning how to cope with your feelings directly related to food, eating, body image and weight, therapy is helpful in gaining control over your behaviors and symptoms, while also changing maladaptive patterns and facilitating your emotions. You will learn how to gain access to your “eating disorder self” (the part that is responsible for disordered eating behavior), integrate it back into your core self, putting the healthy self back into control. Dr. Elliott prefers to work with other health care providers in a multidisciplinary approach, where her patients can receive the very best care from providers that will help them to feel supported from a myriad of areas (nutrition/dietician, psychiatry, medical, etc.) This is done on a case by case basis as deemed necessary.
Eating Disorder Resource/Support Group. 1st Tuesday of Every Month from 7-8:30 p.m. 366 San Miguel Drive, Suite 209, Newport Beach, CA. No charge for this group. Eating Disorder Resource Group provides additional support to those affected by food and body image issues, as well as guest speakers in the field of internal medicine, nutrition, psychiatry, family therapy, health and exercise. This informational support group is led by a two therapists who specialize in disordered eating/eating disorder issues. For more information contact Dr. Elliott at 949-280-7729 or visit www.NewportBeachPsychotherapy.com.
Jennifer Johnson, M.D., License #MDA40753
Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Medical Evaluation and Management, Outpatient, Psychotropic Medication, Supportive Therapy
366 San Miguel Drive, Suite 209, Newport Beach
Additional Communities Served: Huntington Beach, Inland Empire, Irvine, Long Beach, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Tustin
Office: 949-856-2701
Email:: drj@drjohnson.info
Website: www.drjohnsoninfo.medem.com
Treatment Model: Biopsychosocial model (emphasizes the connectedness of physical and emotional well-being). Medical evaluation, monitoring, and management of eating disorders and related conditions/complications. Supportive counseling that facilitates change. Psychopharmacology. Multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Dr. Johnson treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Johnson 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: 1984
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale
Dr. Johnson is a medical doctor who works with children, adolescents, and young adults (through age 29) who have eating disorders, disordered eating, and/or body image concerns. She provides personalized, comprehensive care in a relaxing environment. Dr. Johnson believes that healthcare should be an informed partnership. She takes time to educate her patients, listen to them, and help them learn to listen to their bodies. Through referrals to other experienced professionals, patients are often encouraged to develop their own personal multidisciplinary treatment collaborative. Such a combination of knowledge, skills, and wisdom provides a pillow of support throughout the life-changing process of recovery.
Lisa Licavoli, RD, CCN, Naturopath
Concepts in Nutrition
Private practice/Individual Counseling, Nutritional Counseling, Natural Therapies, Community Outreach, Workshops*
2289 Redlands Drive, Newport Beach, CA
or Second Office: 26441 Crown Valley Pkwy., Ste. 101, Mission Viejo, CA
Additional communities served: Irvine, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana
Office: 949-646-4842
Website: www.HealthyBodyImage.com
Email: Bhealthy2@aol.com
Treatment Model: Ms. Licavoli takes a Body-Centered approach to health and healing with nutrition as the foundation. She helps clients establish good eating habits, heal their relationship with food and improve their body-image. Lisa is a naturopath trained in yoga, meditation and supplementation. She is also certified in counseling.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1979
Payment Options: Cash/Check
Co-author of Love Your Body: A Guide to Transforming Body Image and co-creator and co-facilitator of Love Your Body Workshops. Call for information on the next workshop time, location and date.
Eve Lievonen, LCSW, Licensed Psychotherapist
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Holistic Healing, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy
1000 Quail Street, Suite 240, Newport Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Orange County
Website: www.evelievonenlcsw.com
Office: 949-436-0861
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Holistic, Addiction Counseling
Ms. Lievonen treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1981
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Ms. Lievonen's approach to eating disorder treatment is straight forward, supportive and holistic. She works together with you to help you understand your eating disorder and to develop healthy eating habits and positive changes in other areas of your life.
Michelle Moore, Ph.D.
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy
220 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1, Newport Beach, CA
2nd Office Address: 30131 Town Center Drive, Suite 235, Laguna Niguel, CA
Additional Communities Served: Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente, Irvine, Huntington Beach
Office: 949-933-1570
Email: dr_michellemoore@yahoo.com
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic. Dr. Moore works very closely with nutritionists as well as primary care physicians.
Dr. Moore treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1999
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance
Dr. Moore has worked with clients with eating disorders for more than 6 years. Her initial approach is cognitive behavioral which assists the client in regaining control, strength, and coping skills. After a healthier level of functioning is restored, Dr. Moore works closely with her clients to assist them in beginning to understand the underlying reasons for their disorder. This process includes a tremendous amount of trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard for the client.
LeAnne Pleasant, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License #LCS22705
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Coaching, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Hypnosis, Phone Counseling
20072 SW Birch, Suite 220, Newport Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Newport Beach, Laguna Hills, Santa Ana, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach
Office: 949-812-9785
Website: www.pleasanttherapy.com
Email: leanne@pleasanttherapy.com
Treatment Model: Each individual is unique and I will draw on my experience with many traditional and alternative treatment models in developing a plan to best address specific needs. Collaboration with clients and their families is very important and referrals are made to other treating professionals as needed i.e., Registered Dietician, Psychiatrist etc.
Ms. Pleasant 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, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Professionally led Eating Disorders Group call to be added to the waiting list.
As Therapist and previous Program Coordinator for an Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program, I learned that providing hope, motivation, education, encouragement, and support are what work best in treatment. I have a great deal of respect for the bright and creative population of people who "get" Eating Disorders and truly enjoy helping meet the many challenges that come along with it. I look forward to hearing from you and getting started!
Kate Sahafi, DDS
Dover Dental
Dentistry for People with Eating Disorders, Nutritional Counseling
601 Dover Drive, Suite 5, Newport Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar, Newport Coast, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point
Office: 949-548-0966
Website: www.doverdental.com
Email: drsahafi@doverdental.com
Treatment Model: I believe that each individual with eating disorder needs follow up and close attention to their teeth. The frequent vomiting and nutritional deficiencies often associated with eating disorders can severely affect oral health. Over time, this loss of tooth enamel can be considerable, and the teeth change in color, shape and length. They can also become brittle, translucent and sensitive to temperature.
Dr. Sahafi treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Binge Eating Disorder.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2004
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance (all PPOs)
At Dover Dental we are specialized in treating patients with eating disorder, but also we can provide some nutrition counseling.
Karen Schneller, MA, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern #IMF48029
Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, Registration #R681168
Nutritional Counseling, Coaching, Phone Counseling
1100 Quail Street, Suite 111, Newport Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Orange, Tustin, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills
Office: 949-654-9904
Website: www.EvelynTribole.com
Email: Etribole@gmail.com
Treatment Model: Intuitive Eating, Nutrition Counseling, Mindfulness
Ms. Tribole treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome and Compulsive Overeating.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1985
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards
Learn how to make peace with your food, mind and body--from the pioneer who co-created the Intuitive Eating process, described in their ground-breaking book, Intuitive Eating (by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch)
www.IntuitiveEating.org Due to the complexity of eating concerns, Evelyn is committed to working with your therapist, physician, and, when applicable, psychiatrist, to coordinate your care.
The Victorian Residential Treatment Center
Individual therapy, nutritional counseling, medical evaluation, family therapy, group therapy, support groups, Residential, Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient
2811 Villa Way, Newport Beach, CA
Additional Communities Served: Nationwide
Office: 949-673-6696
Website: www.eatingdisordertreatment.com
Email: info@eatingdisordertreatment.com
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative
The Victorian treats all forms of eating disorders. In addition, the Victorian works with obesity, binge eating disorder, athletes with eating disorders, compulsive exercisers, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001
Payment Options: Cash/Check
The Victorian is a private treatment facility for women who suffer from eating disorders. Just blocks away from the beach, the Victorian rooms encourage a cozy and intimate family setting, rather than an institutional environment. At the Victorian they recognize the unique gifts, life circumstances and needs of each individual. It is their program philosophy to create treatment plans which are very individualized. In the pursuit of excellence in treatment, they offer a multidisciplinary panel of professionals who offer a team approach to creating a truly unique therapeutic environment. The caring team is composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, registered dietitians, certified addiction specialists, master's level therapists, body image specialists and interventionists. For more information call 800-647-0042, email info@eatingdisordertreatment.com or visit the website.
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