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Cyndy Smith, MFT
Private practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, outpatient, support groups*, community outreach, consultations and presentations
7350 El Camino Real Suite 104, Atascadero CA
Additional Communities Served: All of San Luis Obispo County (Morro Bay, Arroyo Grande, etc.) and Northern Santa Barbara County
Office: 805-462-1503
Treatment Model: Holistic, Humanistic, and Cognitive-Behavioral. Treatment and support is provided in a confidential and caring setting where both tears and laughter are part of the recovery process. Collaboration with other health care professionals as appropriate.
Ms. Smith treats all form of eating disorders; males and females; children, adolescents and adults. Additional expertise in dealing with sexual trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorders and grief and loss issues.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1982
Payment options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Support Groups: 1. Free on-campus support groups at local schools in conjunction with N. County Women's Resource Center. Therapy groups and intensive outpatient programs available, call for locations and meeting times. 2. On-going therapy group available for those suffering as a result of restrictive eating, binge-eating, and/or purging. The group meets once a week. The fee is $25.00 per group session. Interested group members should contact Cyndy Smith MFT at 805-462-1503 for more information.
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Heidi Lewin-Miller, LMFT, RD
Private practice/individual therapy, nutrition counseling, outpatient, holistic healing, family therapy, couples therapy, phone counseling
1110 California Blvd., Suite E, San Luis Obispo, CA
Additional Communities Served: All of San Luis Obispo County plus Northern Santa Barbara County, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Office: 805-549-9778
Treatment Model: Ms. Lewin-Miller blends Cognitive Behavioral, Experiential, Gestalt, Feminist Approach, Metaphor, Sandtray Therapy, humor and her own version of a non-diet approach. She also offers Nutrition Counseling separate or in conjunction with therapy, depending on the severity of the ED and depending on whether there is a treatment team or not. Ms Lewin-Miller collaborates with other health professionals whenever needed.
Ms. Lewin-Miller treats all form of eating disorders; males and females; children (ages 12 and up), 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: 1983
Payment options: Cash/Check, Insurance (some plans), Sliding Scale
I embark with each client on their journey to recovery with hope, a belief in full recovery and patience. I aim to uncover the purpose the ED serves in their life, provide tools to help them divorce their ED, and to ultimately find meaning and a rich life beyond the ED. I think that my background as a therapist and a dietitian enables me to help my clients in a unique and holistic way!
Susan S. Swadener, Ph.D., RD
Private practice/individual therapy, nutritional counseling, lecturer, support groups
Offices in Los Osos, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA
Office: 805-528-1926
Dr. Swadener treats all form of eating disorders. Also works with infants and children with feeding problems.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1974
Payment options: Cash/Check, Insurance
Support groups are co-facilitated with psychotherapist and deal with binge eating disorder. Call for more information.
Angela R. Wurtzel, MFT, CEDS
Private Practice/individual therapy, outpatient, couples counseling, family counseling, group therapy
1305 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
Office #2: 27 East Victoria St, Rear Cottage, Santa Barbara, CA
Additional Communities Served: Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, Ventura ,Santa Barbara, Carpinteria
Office: 805-884-9794
Website: www.angelawurtzelmft.com
Email: angela@angelawurtzelmft.com
Treatment Model: Angela specializes in the psychological treatment and guidance for women of all ages working to overcome eating disorders, self-injury and compulsive shopping. Her expertise lies in the emotional and personal development of each person she works with. She combines a high level of clinical skill with understanding and a safe, empathic environment. She helps individuals to identify underlying feelings and emotions, and to express them with out needing to harm themselves. Angela's goal is to help her clients achieve a life free from destructive tendencies.
Ms. Wurtzel treats Anorexia and Bulimia in females; children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998
Payment Options: Cash/Check
I specialize in guidance for women of all ages working to overcome disordered eating and related compulsive behaviors. My expertise lies in the emotional and personal development of each individual I work with. My insight oriented therapy results in greater self confidence and self worth. Please contact me with any questions, or to set up a free consultation. If you or someone you care deeply about is seeking professional care, call Angela Wurtzel at 805-884-9794.
Women and Eating Disorders Group Therapy: Through an emotionally secure and confidential therapeutic environment participants can explore freely their own needs and objectives while overcoming eating disordered behaviors. New groups are forming now, call for more information.
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