Eating Disorder Treatment of Anorexia and Bulimia

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Carlsbad, CA (scan down)

Brian McKay, DDS

Dentistry for Eating Disorders

Carlsbad, CA

Additional Communities Served: Currently serving Southern California and the Pacific Northwest

Office: 877-346-0600

Website: http://www.acld.com/bulimia-and-dentistry.php 

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000

Repairing your damaged teeth, gums, and smile after years of bulimia is an important part of your recovering journey.  A smile is the window to the soul and you deserve to be noticed.  Dr. Brian McKay specializes in treating the oral damage caused by bulimia.  Offices are located in Seattle and Southern California. Visit www.acld.com and let us know how we can help you.

Payment Options: Cash/Check

 

 

Montecatini: A Residence of Healing and Hope

Residential Treatment for Women with Eating Disorders

Residential Treatment, Outpatient, Medical Evaluation, Day Treatment, Nutritional Counseling, EMDR, Holistic Healing, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups

Program Director: Danielle Lullo, MFT

Dietician: Kelly Hinds, RD

2524 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad CA

Additional Communities Served: Nationwide, International

Office: 760-436-8930

Website: www.montecatinieatingdisorder.com

Email: criddle@crchealth.com

Treatment Model: Multi-disciplinary treatment team approach, cognitive and dialectical behavioral, NIA, pharmacotherapy and exposure to 12-step based programs such as EDA.

Montecatini treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. Montecatini also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance

Montecatini is a CARF accredited facility providing care, for adolescent and adult women, with eating disorders and other co-occurring disorders. We provide services through an organized multi-disciplinary professional staff in a residential setting. Services include: Psychiatric consults and assessments, medical consults and assessments, dietician consults and assessments, psychosocial assessments, as well as weekly multi-disciplinary treatment team assessments. The following treatment modalities are also utilized to enhance the program at Montecatini: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Groups, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Groups, Individual Therapy, Psycho- Social Education, Nutritional Counseling, Exercise Therapy, Family and Couple's Therapy, Menu Planning, Body Image Groups, Relapse Prevention, Spirituality Group, Family Education, and Expressive Arts Therapy.

 

 

Meg Woodard RD

Coastal Nutrition

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling

Carlsbad, CA

Additional Communities Served: All of North County San Diego

Office: 760-889-9643

Website: www.coastalnutrition.net

Email: meg@coastalnutrition.net

Treatment Model: Individualized Nutrition Counseling.  Meg offers the ultimate convenience of providing consultations in the comfort of your home.

Ms. Woodard treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1999

Payment Options: Cash/Check

Meg Woodard, RD has a passion for helping people re-learn a healthy relationship between food, mind and body. Counseling sessions are individualized based on client needs, goals and level of recovery.  Meg also specializes in general nutrition and wellness. 

 

 

Del Mar, CA (scan down)

Casa Palmera

Inpatient, Coaching, Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Medical Evaluation, Residential Treatment, EMDR, Biofeedback, Holistic Healing, Family Therapy, Group Therapy

14750 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA

Office: 858-481-4411

Help-Line: 1-888-481-4481

Website: www.casapalmera.com

Email: info@casapalmera.com

Treatment Model: Biofeedback, EMDR, Psychodynamic, Art, Music & Dance Expression, Pilates, Tai Chi,  Yin Yoga,  Mindfulness Therapy, Meditation, Equine Therapy, Massage & Bodywork, Acupuncture, Ropes Adventure Course, Personal Fitness Training, Family Program, Nutritional Counseling, Healthy Cooking Classes, Body-Image Therapy, 12-step program community support meetings, Group Process, Relapse Prevention, Spiritual Well-Being, Therapeutic Recreational Activities, Surf Therapy, Healthy Lifestyle Counseling

Casa Palmera treats Anorexia and Bulimia in both male and female adults. Casa Palmera also works with Obesity, Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Compulsive Overeating, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2005

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance

Casa Palmera Treatment Center: Integrative Care in a Resort-Style Setting: www.casapalmera.com. Located in peaceful Del Mar, California , Casa Palmera is an integrative holistic recovery center specializing in eating disorders, trauma, pain management and co-occurring addictions. Their spiritually based center combines highly experienced psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, and physicians with a diverse array of holistic mind-body therapists. Licensed as a medical facility, Casa Palmera can accommodate the guest needing intensive medical care as well as those seeking personal growth and lifestyle changes. Casa Palmera's comprehensive integrative healing approach includes a structured individualized treatment plan designed to address the underlying causes. We combine a strong psychotherapeutic core with other therapy modalities including: Body Image Therapy, Equine Therapy, Biofeedback, EMDR, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Surf Therapy, Tai Chi, Ropes Challenge Course, Meditation, Massage, Acupuncture, Healthy Lifestyle Counseling, and Spiritual Well-being. All of this takes place in an atmosphere of acceptance, compassion, and growth. For a powerfully immersive, life-changing experience or to learn more visit www.casapalmera.com or call 888-481-4481.    

 

 

Encinitas, CA (scan down)

Chrysalis Rising

Page Lauer, MFT and Maira Lazaro-Holzmann, MSSW

Intensive Outpatient Program, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling

701 Garden View Court, Suite 19, Encinitas, CA

Office: 858-353-5378 or 760-889-9319

Website: www.Chrysalisrising.com

Email: Info@Chrysalisrising.com

Treatment Model: Chrysalis Rising utilizes an empowerment approach that begins with a belief in the client's inherent abilities and strengths to effect positive, lasting change in their life. We nourish a client's unique gifts and authentic expression of self to support sustained change. More importantly, we promote the power of choice, resulting in clients experiencing a new freedom in decision making.

Chrysalis Rising provides treatment services for: anorexia, bulimia, compulsive over-eating, compulsive over-exercising, binge eating, obesity, obsessive thoughts, body image disturbance, trauma, women's issues, anxiety and depression.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1999

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

Chrysalis Rising is an Intensive Outpatient Program: Chrysalis program last 16 weeks; sessions are held twice per week on Monday and Thursday nights; each evening includes two 90 minute groups; Integrative Transitional Therapy takes place in real world settings every two weeks.

Chrysalis Rising, Your Next Step Into Powerful Living: Chrysalis Rising Eating Disorders IOP provides a healing bridge of support for clients' transitioning into real-life, practical recovery. We are a cutting-edge, transition focused, outpatient program designed to promote lifelong success and mastery.

Integrative Transitional Therapy is the hallmark of what makes our program unique and forward thinking in eating disorders recovery. We provide expert, one-to-one therapeutic support in clients' real world environment; helping clients concretely apply learned skills from prior treatment to every day life challenges. This approach empowers clients to take charge of their recovery and make choices for success.

Designed to be both comprehensive and flexible, Chrysalis Rising complements full lives and busy schedules. We design the program for the client, often including DBT, Body Image Empowerment, Process Group, Creative Expression, Spiritual Growth, Relapse Prevention Planning, Yoga, Somatic Experiencing, Guided Imagery, Meditation, Individual and Family Therapy and EMDR.

 

 

La Costa, CA (scan down)

Patsy Gaffney, MFT

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, EMDR, Family Therapy, Group Therapy

6994 El Camino Real , Ste.205B, La Costa, CA

Additional Communities Served: North County San Diego

Office: 760-402-0443

Email: Patgaff1@aol.com

Treatment Model: EMDR, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, Treatment team approach

Ms. Gaffney treats Anorexia and Bulimia in children, adolescents, and adult women. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1995

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

Patsy Gaffney has over 10 years of experience in the field of eating disorders. She has worked in residential and hospital settings, doing inpatient, outpatient, and individual treatment. She works with those who are dealing with other addictions and diagnoses at the same time as their eating disorder. She is comfortable working individually as well as with family members.


 

 

La Jolla, CA (scan down)

Heather McCracken Cohen, MPH, RD, Registered Dietitian

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient, Phone Counseling

3262 Holiday Court, Suite 208, La Jolla, CA 

Additional Communities Served: San Diego, Del Mar, Pacific Beach

Office: 858-525-1982

Email: hmccrackenrd@aol.com

Treatment Model: Individualized Nutrition Counseling

Heather McCracken Cohen, MPH, RD, treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1999

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

Heather McCracken Cohen, MPH, RD helps clients develop an eating plan that is suited to his or her level of recovery. In addition to treating eating disorders, Heather specializes in a variety of nutritional needs including: general nutrition and wellness, weight management, pre-natal nutrition, pediatric/adolescent nutrition, digestive disorders, and sports nutrition. 

 

 

Norah McIntire, L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist)

Outpatient, Coaching, Holistic Healing

8950 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite B-129, La Jolla CA 

Additional Communities Served: Del Mar, Escondido, Solana Beach, Entire San Diego County. Appointments also available in the Temecula area

Office: 619-818-5267

Website: www.acupunctureadvantage.org

Email: nmcintirelac@yahoo.com

Treatment Model: Chinese medicine: acupuncture, herbal medicine, meditation, massage

Ms. McIntire treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2002

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, in addition to your Western medical care and therapeutic counseling, are excellent tools to ease the physical and emotional distress associated with eating disorders.  This ancient system of medicine addresses physical complaints such as abdominal pain and/or bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, headaches, and gynecological disorders.  It also eases anxiety, depression, irritability, insomnia, compulsiveness, obsessive thoughts and worry.  Ms. McIntire brings together training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, meditation, and massage with a knowledge of eating disorders to provide care that strongly enhances the recovery process, making it more comfortable and more thorough.  Ms. McIntire has treated eating disorders both in private practice and in an intensive outpatient program setting.

 

 

Puente De Vida - "Bridge of Life": A Place for Hope, Recovery and Healing from Eating Disorders

Individual therapy, nutritional counseling, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, support groups, inpatient, residential treatment center

Mailing address: Puente de Vida, P.O. Box 86020, San Diego, CA

Communities Served: Nationwide, International

Office: 858-581-1239

Toll Free: 877-995-4337

Website: www.puentedevida.com

Email: info@puentedevida.com

Treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents (ages 15 and up) and adults

Payment options: cash/check, insurance (call for information regarding insurance coverage)

Puente de Vida is a place where therapeutic services are offered to those ages 15 years and older with eating disorders, including those with co-occurring substance use and other disorders. A private six bed, home-like facility, located in beautiful San Diego, provides an excellent setting for the sensitive, inner work that takes place. Puente de Vida's treatment philosophy addresses not just the symptoms but also the underlying issues beneath the surface of eating disorders. An individualized treatment approach includes traditional treatment interventions as well as experiential treatment by our multidisciplinary treatment team. Puente de Vida recognizes that every recovery journey is different and complex and assists the individual in finding their unique path and support in recovery. At Puente de Vida offers a full continuum of services:

Residential/Extended Care Program serves those who need monitoring on a 24 hour a day basis and those who need the same level of therapeutic intensity they received at an inpatient level, but can receive those services in a non-institutional setting. Program services are provided from 7:45 am to 8:30 pm, daily. At this level of service, residents are required to stay for a minimum of thirty days.

Partial/Day Programs serves those who can live independently, either at Puente de Vida's outpatient, support home or on their own and still maintain the gains achieved at the residential/extended care level. The Partial/Day Program is at least eight hours per day, either from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm or from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm, five days a week or more. Meal support is included during these times. The minimum stay is four weeks.

Intensive Outpatient Program serves those who require more support and structure than outpatient psychotherapy. It also serves those who are stepping down from both residential/extended care and partial/day program. These individuals can also live independently, either at Puente de Vida's outpatient, support home or on their own. The Intensive Outpatient Program is four hours per day from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Meal support is included during these times. The minimum stay is eight weeks.

 

 

Supporting ME (Moderate Eating)

Director: Amy Epner, Ph.D.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Medical Evaluation, Day Treatment, Residential Treatment, Outpatient, Coaching, EMDR, Alternative Healing, Hypnosis, Biofeedback, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr. #B214, La Jolla, CA

Additional Communities Served: All of San Diego

Office: 858-546-1100

Website: http://www.pyrysys.com/me.php

Email: amy.epner@pyrysys.com

Treatment Model: Supporting ME uses the psychotherapy team, a model not found in any other eating disorder program. Supporting ME has a large staff of psychotherapists (mostly licensed psychologists), who provide many different types of psychotherapy. During early treatment, clients meet with members of this team so that they can determine with which therapists they work best. Clients then choose, in consultation with their clinical coordinator, the team of therapists (and types of therapy) which seem most helpful. These choices can be changed at any time, and frequently are, as clients pursues their own unique paths to recovery. Supporting ME staff also includes traditional medical professionals (physicians, dieticians) and alternative healers (providing acupuncture, bodywork, chakra therapy, shiatsu therapy, energy development and healing, etc.). The work of these providers is used to balance the work done in psychotherapy. When clients come to Supporting ME they do not need to know in advance which approaches to recovery they need to use. Together we determine the approaches clients need while they are here. The Supporting ME approach is entirely customized, more so than any other program. We work with clients' goals and values, to create treatment and aftercare plans that are precisely tailored for them. We focus in particular on identifying and resolving the problems that give rise to eating and body image problems. Groups are available but not required. For local clients, services can be scheduled conveniently. When you call us, be prepared to think about eating disorder treatment in a brand new way!

Supporting ME treats Anorexia and Bulimia in males and females, adolescents and adults. Supporting ME also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards

For a free initial interview call our Intake Coordinator, Sandra Jacobs, at 858-546-1100. Supporting ME is a service of Pyrysys, a human services company, founded in 1984. The Supporting ME program opened in January, 2006, with a staff of Pyrysys professionals that has years of experience in the treatment of eating disorders and related conditions. You will not find a more experienced professional staff anywhere!

 

 

La Mesa, CA (scan down)

Margie Martin, MS, MFT

Conscious Eating™ Where dieting ends.......and living begins...™

7-Week Workshops, group therapy (closed group, 64 weeks, women only)

Mailing Address: 5575 Lake Park Way Ste 114 La Mesa, CA

Office: 858-336-1710

Website: www.ConsciousEating.com

Email: margie@ConsciousEating.com

Treatment Model: Non-diet approach, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1992

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance

Conscious Eating™ is a comprehensive Step by Step program designed to help women achieve permanent changes in how they approach food and eating. It is not a quick weight loss program but rather a psychological "no diet" approach created to help you discover the emotional connections to weight loss. We help you create a lifestyle that will support the changes in your weight and in your life. We created a program that breaks everything down into small "do" able steps. The support of the group is powerful. With Conscious Eating™ psychotherapists leading the groups, there is a feeling of safety and protection. This program is a great adjunct to individual psychotherapy by breaking through the food barrier and providing a great catalyst for more indepth work on core issues.

Conscious Eating™ is for:
Women who have a history of repeated failed attempts at maintaining weight loss 
Women who have feelings of frustration and helplessness with unsuccessful attempts to control their eating and weight 
Women who want to know the real reasons behind their eating behavior 
Women who want to discover their emotional connection to weight loss 
Women with a diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder or Compulsive Overeater or Emotional eater
Conscious Eating™ is NOT for:
Women who need to lose weight quickly 
Women who want to continue dieting or want to take diet pills 
Women with a history of Anorexia or Bulimia 

Workshops and groups are available in La Mesa, San Diego, Pasadena, Arcadia, Studio City, Beverly Hills, Hermosa Beach and Seattle WA.

 

 

Ursula Ridens RD, Registered Dietitian

Nutritional Counseling, College/University Counseling Program, Outpatient

5575 Lake Park Way, Suite 114, La Mesa, CA 

Office Address #2: Mission Valley, 2525 Camino del Rio S., Suite 315, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: San Diego and surrounding areas

Office: 858-455-5557 ext. 18

Email: nutrimail1@yahoo.com

Treatment Model: Medical nutrition therapy/nutrition counseling using a non-diet approach.

Ms. Ridens treats Anorexia and Bulimia in her private practice; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, and Obesity.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001

Payment Options: Cash/Check

In providing nutrition counseling to you, Ursula will tailor the treatment to meet your specific needs. You set the pace. The overall goal is to discover a normal relationship with food using a non-diet approach and intuitive eating. She will help you navigate through your current behaviors, modify them along the way, and optimize your health through nutrition education, goal setting, and behavior change. Sessions may include body image work and exposure activities such as eating a challenge/fear food, experiencing a grocery store outing, or eating out at a restaurant. Ursula will collaborate with your multidisciplinary team to ensure that your treatment is as smooth and consistent as possible.

 

 

Poway, CA (scan down)

Michelle Lalouche-Kadden, Ph.D., License#PSY13724

Private Practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, workshops

Poway, CA 

Office: 858-485-8185

Treatment Model: Relational, Self Psychology, Cognitive

Dr. Lalouche-Kadden PhD treats Anorexia and Bulimia, males and females, children, adolescents and adults.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1994

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale

For more information on workshops by Dr. Lalouche-Kadden PhD call 858-485-8185.

 

 

San Diego, CA (scan down)

Carol Asada, Ph.D., License#PSY11669

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

12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 215, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Carmel Valley, Del Mar, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Scripps Ranch, Solana Beach

Office: 858-792-8300

Website: www.ConsciousEating.com

Email: drasada@aol.com

Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Non-diet approach

Dr. Asada treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity and Compulsive Overeating.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1983

Payment Options: Cash/Check

Dr. Asada has extensive experience and is an established expert working with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, emotional eating. She also works with morbid obesity and patients with gastric bypass or lap band surgery, pre-surgical evaluations. Dr. Asada created and founded the Conscious Eating program which treatments binge eating disorder and emotional eating. She has trained and supervised numerous psychotherapist following the treatment modality she created in her Conscious Eating program. She has presented workshops nationally. "The most important element in the treatment of eating disorders is the connection between the therapist and client. If you have never been in treatment for your eating disorder, look for this connection when interviewing potential therapists. If you don't have this connection, I urge you to talk to your therapist and if there is no improvement, move on to a therapist you can connect with. If you do have this connection with your therapist, you are on your way to a life of healing, wholeness, peace and joy! You deserve no less!"

 

 

Rebecca D. Bass, LMFT, License#MFC44584

Potentia Family Therapy

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

2525 Camino del Rio S #315, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Point Loma, East County, Poway, La Jolla, USD, UCSD, SDSU, Point Loma Nazarene University

Office: 619-280-3430 ext. 129

Website: www.potentiatherapy.com

Email: rbass@potentiatherapy.com

Treatment Model: Rebecca is a marriage and family therapist who utilizes a treatment team approach in an outpatient setting. She also implements solution-oriented, cognitive/behavioral, collaborative and experiential skills , while making an effort to include important individuals in her clients' support network during therapy.

Ms. Bass treats 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, 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

Rebecca is dedicated to treating those struggling with eating disorders, trauma, and related issues. Recovery from an eating disorder and/or trauma leaves many people faced with constant challenges. Sometimes these challenges leave them feeling hopeless, frustrated or stuck. Rebecca recognizes that finding the right therapist is important, and it can be an intimidating, vulnerable, and overwhelming process. With this in mind, she tailors her outpatient practice to be sensitive to the needs of those seeking specialized outpatient therapy. Rebecca's approach to therapy involves creating a safe, respectful, creative, and goal-oriented environment where her clients can pursue different outcomes for their lives. She provides strength-based therapy for those who seek true freedom and peace from their disordered thoughts and behaviors, while healing their relationship with themselves and their bodies. Rebecca is a valuable support for individuals going into a higher level of care, as well as those coming out of residential treatment seeking post-treatment recovery support. She also works with many individuals in the Christian community who want to heal and strengthen their relationship with God.

 

 

Christina M. Brill, Psy.D., License#PSY20262

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy

110 1/2 West Pennsylvania Avenue, San Diego, CA

Office: 619-342-1644

Treatment Model: Dr. Brill utilizes a combination of treatment approaches to best meet the needs of each individual clients: a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy

Dr. Brill treats Anorexia and Bulimia; male and female adults. Dr. Brill also works with Athletes, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder and Compulsive Overeating.

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale 

 

 

Mary Cell, MFT

Private Practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling

2525 Camino del Rio South Ste 205 San Diego, CA

Additional Office: 1252 Broadway Suite D El Cajon, CA

Office: 619-692-0244

Email: marycellmft@earthlink.net

Treatment Model: Multi-modal, including cognitive-behavioral, educational, family, interpersonal, and psychodynamic

Ms. Cell treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents and adults. She also works with pregnancy and eating disorders (pre and post pregnancy).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1982

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale

 

 

Mollie Coughlin, MFT, CEDS, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

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

6046 Cornerstone Court, Suite #114, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Del Mar, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Sorrento Valley, San Diego

Office: 619-379-2042

Email: molliecoughlin@hotmail.com

Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Narrative, Eclectic

Ms. Coughlin 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 and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000

Payment Options: Cash/Check

Mollie Coughlin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. She is a highly skilled and compassionate clinician who specializes in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive exercise, depression , anxiety, negative body image and low self-esteem issues. Mollie's extensive experience in treating eating disorders includes working with individuals, couples, families and intensive outpatient group therapy.  

 

 

Norma Jean Flood, MS, RD, Nutrition Counselor and Educator

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Coaching, Outpatient, Support Groups

9968 Hibert Street, Suite 101, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: All San Diego County

Office: 619-980-8174

Website: www.InnerWellnessNutrition.com

Email: normaflood@san.rr.com

Treatment Model: Norma Flood, MS, RD, has both personal and professional experience in treatment for eating disorders. She provides a non-diet approach to achieve balanced nutrition. This approach allows clients to respect their bodies as they attain a more natural, healthy weight and develop a better relationship with food. To ensure continuous care, Norma communicates with all providers in her client's treatment team.

Ms. Flood treats Anorexia and Bulimia, working with children, adolescents, and adults at their level of recovery. She has experience treating eating disorder clients in inpatient and outpatient settings. She is also specialized in sports nutrition, disease therapy and recovery from addiction.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1999

Payment Options: Cash/Check

 

 

Harmony Grove Programs, Inc.

Director: Laurie Daily-Murphy, CEDS, CHT

Residential Treatment, Day Treatment, Nutritional Counseling, Coaching, EMDR, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups

4241 Jutland Dr. #320, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Nationwide   

Office: 858-342-1514

Website:  www.harmony-grove.com

Email:  lauriedaily@yahoo.com

Treatment Model: Biological, Psychological, Social, Spiritual -- Harmony Grove views disordered eating as a very complex issue with a multitude of various contributing factors. Disordered eating is very difficult to overcome. There is not one solution for everyone. If it were easy to recover, you would have done it long ago. Getting the help and support you need is empowering and very loving to your mind, body, and spirit. Our caring team can help you unlock some of the reasons that you may feel stuck and support you back to healthier behaviors around eating.

Harmony Grove treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adult women. Harmony Grove also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Night Eating Syndrome and Compulsive Overeating.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards

Harmony Grove is a program for women overcoming disordered eating. We combine a Supportive Living Residence with an Outpatient Therapy Program to create an affordable eating disorder treatment alternative. We work with women overcoming anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive eating, and all variations of eating disorders. The Harmony Grove Supportive Living Residence is an 8 bed recovery based place to stay while learning new eating and self-care behaviors. With gentle supervision in a comforting and safe environment, individuals can gradually transition into the world while becoming grounded in their new eating and exercise programs. Harmony Grove can also be a continuing care program for individuals coming out of a treatment center. The Harmony Grove residence also provides overnight staff, a shared room, meals, support meetings, and recreational activities. Harmony Grove staff will support you in adhering to your plan of recovery. There will be certain general rules that will help to keep the house a safe and recovering environment. Harmony Grove clients stay at the residence while attending our Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program at a nearby office during the day. Clients will attend individual therapy, individual nutrition appointments, group therapy, expressive arts therapy, nutrition groups and over 15 hours of education and support groups each week.

 

 

Healthy Within, Inc. Eating Disorder Treatment and Wellness Center

Divya Kakaiya, Ph.D., Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), Clinical Director, Founder

Intensive Outpatient Program, nutritional counseling, family therapy, individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, group therapy, free ANAD support group, community outreach with prevention issues.

5665 Oberlin Dr. Suite 206 San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Fallbrook, Temecula,  Riverside, Orange County, Los Angeles, Tijuana, Nationwide

Office: 858-622-0221 

Website: http://www.healthywithin.com

Email: divya@healthywithin.com

Healthy Within is a psychotherapy provider and wellness clinic extending services to a variety of clientele.  Their services include individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy.  Healthy Within has been known for its successful service in the treatment of eating disorders.  Dr. Kakaiya has been treating eating disorders since 1985 and is nationally known for her pioneering work with all forms of disordered eating and body disturbances. They have shifted their focus to be more of a wellness program, extending care to several different populations in need.  Over the years they have come across a range of patients who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives.  In this ever increasing busy pace of life they see people wanting balance and they are here to support and enhance that balance. The Healthy Within staff are highly experienced and knowledgeable in their area. They are all supervised by Dr. Kakaiya. 
 
Conditions Treated:                                             
Anorexia & Bulimia (Teen&Adult)                                   
Binge Eating Disorders                                                    
Trauma                                                                                
Depression                                                              
Anxiety                                                         
Trauma                                                
Adjustment issues                                 
Alcohol/Drug Abuse                             
Marital Issues
Family of Origin Issues
Body Image Disturbance
Women’s Issues & Men’s Issues                          
 

Treatment Modalities:  Nutrition/Diet Detox; Acupuncture; Yoga; Act Commitment Therapy; Body Image; Family Therapy

Free Groups: ANAD Family, ANAD Spanish, ANAD Also in Carlsbad: Healthy Within Sponsored ANAD group Mondays from 7pm-8pm. The family ANAD group will be on Thursdays from 7pm-8pm. Beginning next week these The address is: 5145 Avenida Encinas Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Call for more details (760) 602-5002                      
 
Healthy Within is located in the Sorrento Mesa area with easy access to 805 and the 5 freeways.  Feel free to call 858-622-0221 or visit www.healthywithin.com for more information regarding programs, treatment, their foundation, and team. 

Payment Options: Cash/check, Credit Cards. For insurance we will provide you with a superbill that you submit to your insurance.

 

 

Angelique Hood, Ph.D.

Founder / Clinical Director: Balanza, Inc.

Private Practice/individual therapy, intensive outpatient program, coaching, family therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, support groups*, phone counseling

1650 Hotel Circle North Suite 203, San Diego, CA 

Communities Served: Mission Valley, El Cajon, Pacific Beach

Office: 619-297-4499

Website: www.balanza.us

Email: info@balanza.us

Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Non Diet Approach, Nutrition Counseling

Treats Anorexia and Bulimia; adolescents and adults, anorexia, bulimia, obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder BDD, pica, binge eating and weight management programs. Individualized programs; exercise and nutrition consultations; independent/home study education programs for youth taught by certified teacher.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1978

Payment Options: cash/check, credit cards, insurance

Two new Eating Disorders Support Groups are starting in the Mission Valley area led by Dr. Angelique Hood. One group is for adolescents ages 13-18 years of age and the other for young adults ages 18-25. The groups are open to both males and females with Binge Eating and/or Bulimia Nervosa. Group content includes body image issues, nutrition and exercise components. Please contact Dr, Hood or Irene at 619-297-4499.

 

 

Megan Holt, MPH, RD

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient

10211 Pacific Mesa Blvd, Suite #401, San Diego, CA

2nd Office Location: 2525 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 315, San Diego, CA

Office: 858-492-8751

Website: http://eatingdisorders.ucsd.edu/StaffPage.html

Email: holt.megan@scrippshealth.org

Treatment Model: Nutrition Counseling

Ms. Holt has experience working with all forms of eating disorders; males and females, children, adolescents, adults, athletes and compulsive exercisers, food addiction, binge eating disorder, obesity, compulsive overeating and night eating syndrome.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2003

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards (Visa/Mastercard)

Ms. Holt has worked in all levels of care of ED treatment, including residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient care. She also specializes in acute care, working with patients who are nutritionally compromised due to diabetes, bowel disorders, gastric bypass, IBS or other chronic conditions. Currently, Megan is also the RD for UCSD's Intensive Outpatient Program.

 

 

Joy Jacobs, J.D., Ph.D.   Lic. #21885

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Coaching, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling

11772 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 157, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Del Mar, La Jolla, Orange County, Los Angeles, UCSD, SDSU, USD

Office: 858-922-4383

Website: www.drjoyjacobs.com

Email: joy@drjoyjacobs.com

Treatment Model: Dr. Jacobs is a clinical psychologist and published author who provides individual, family and group therapy for adults, adolescents, and children with eating disorders (including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder). She has trained in multiple treatment modalities, including Maudsley family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Dr. Jacobs is one of the few officially certified providers of Maudsley family-based treatment nationwide and internationally. Dr. Jacobs helped develop an innovative intensive family therapy program at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and is its lead family therapist. She was on the founding team of the clinic, where she completed a postdoctoral fellowship under the mentorship of internationally renowned eating disorders expert, Dr. Walter Kaye. Dr. Jacobs designed the DBT program for the UCSD Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Program and facilitates group skills training groups as well as providing individual and family-based psychotherapy. Dr. Jacobs has extensive experience in utilizing family-based treatments for adolescent anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, as well as for pediatric overweight and obesity. In addition, she has facilitated internet-based discussion groups for college-age women at high risk for the development of eating disorders. Dr. Jacobs obtained her doctoral training in clinical psychology at the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She completed her undergraduate work at Duke University, graduating summa cum laude and completed her juris doctorate at Harvard Law School. Among her activities prior to pursuing a career in psychology, Dr. Jacobs worked in New York as an intellectual property attorney and on the editorial staff of Vogue magazine.

Individual therapy: Expert, evidence-based psychotherapy delivered with warmth.

Family therapy: Joy provides Maudsley family therapy on an outpatient basis. Joy is the lead therapist at UCSD's 5-day intensive family therapy program. Joy is able to provide phone consultation for families nationally and internationally. She has developed expertise working with very young children and males with eating disorders, as well as adults and adolescents. Joy facilitates the building of Maudsley friendly interdisciplinary treatment teams. Joy also provides supervision/consultation for therapists learning the Maudsley approach as as other empirically based treatments.

Media Consulting: Joy's background in media and fashion make her an invaluable consultant to magazines and corporations in communicating their messages effectively to their target audience.

Parent coaching: Dr. Jacobs provides a unique and innovative parent coaching program designed to train caregivers in refeeding and supporting treatment resistant children and adolescents.

In home meal support: Dr. Jacobs will assess your home environment and help you revamp it to work for you. She will coach you through meals, grocery shopping, and food preparation--essential factors in full recovery and developing a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Jacobs 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, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000

Payment Options: Cash/Check

 

 

Divya Kakaiya, Ph.D., CEDS

Private Practice/Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, community outreach

5665 Oberlin Dr. Suite 206 San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Riverside, Orange County, Los Angeles, Tijuana, Nationwide

Office: 858-622-0221 or toll-free 877-500-5151

Website: http://www.healthywithin.com

Email: divya@healthywithin.com

Dr. Kakaiya has been working with eating disorders since 1985. She is an expert in the field of eating disorders, and presents at national conferences. Dr. Kakaiya conducts individual therapy, family therapy and couples therapy for the Healthy Within program as well as holds a private practice. Dr. Kakaiya has a multifaceted practice and outside of eating disorders her other areas of expertise are alcoholism, drug addictions, co-dependency and dysfunctional family dynamics. She is a very dynamic, active and engaging therapist who has brought about major changes in the ways families relate with one another.  She is very seasoned in family therapy and has treated some very resistant families with great success. She also supervises several Interns in San Diego and is a mentor to other psychologists who regularly consult with her regarding their difficult cases, especially pertaining to challenging families. Her additional areas of interest include eating disorder prevention and multicultural issues and eating disorders.  She is the co-founder of the Healthy Within Foundation. Additionally, she is on the editorial board of numerous eating disorder journals, and journals of cultural diversity. She is also on the conference committees for the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) and the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). 

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Card, Insurance

 

 

Mandometer Treatment for Eating Disorders

Nutritional Counseling, Cognitive Therapy, Medical Evaluation, Day Treatment, Outpatient, Personal Coaching, Partial Hospitalization, Social Rehabilitation, Aftercare, Dietary Consultation, Self-Help Techniques, Personal Case Management, Biofeedback Program.

11777 Bernardo Plaza Court, Suite 210, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Patients come from throughout the United States including San Diego, Southern California.

Office: 858-451-1008

Website: www.mandometer.com

Email: info@mandometer.us

Treatment Model: The US Mandometer® Clinic treats patients with eating disorders, regardless of age or diagnosis. The same approach is used to treat Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa and patients with unspecified eating disorders. We treat the symptoms of eating disorders directly, and remarkably, this approach has been overwhelmingly successful.

Primary treatment focus is treatment for anorexia and bulimia, including Binge Eating Disorder; females and males, adolescents, children, and adults.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1992

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance

Our clinic is a subsidiary of Swedish company AB Mando. Since 1993, AB Mando has treated eating disorders using a patented biofeedback device called Mandometer®. This innovative program has a 75 percent success and 10 percent relapse rate, and is administered in clinics in Stockholm, Amsterdam and San Diego. Our research and development department is headquartered at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, where more than 200 patients are regularly in treatment.. For more information please contact 858-451-1008 or visit www.mandometer.com.

 

 

Yvonne Negron, Licensed Acupuncturist

Golden Triangle Acupuncture

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Holistic Healing

5665 Oberlin Drive, Suite 104, San Diego, CA

Office: 858-535-0508

Website: www.goldentriangleacupuncture.com 

Email: acudoc@aol.com

Treatment Model: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Massage Therapy

Ms. Negron 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 and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2005

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale

 

 

Nicole Posner, MD

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient

8899 University Center Lane, Suite 305B, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Del Mar, Solana beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Cardiff

Office: 858-764-4387

Treatment Model: Dr. Posner tailors her approach depending on the individuals needs using psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral techniques and psychopharmacology.

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

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

Dr. Posner is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice with expertise in the treatment of eating disorders. She offers a warm, fully confidential and supportive approach to understanding and recovering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders while addressing underlying psychological issues. In addition to eating disorders, she has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, personality disorders and trauma related disorders. Prior to practicing in San Diego, Dr. Posner was the senior psychiatrist for the Renfrew Center in New York City for four and has appeared on national television several times as an eating disorder expert.

 

 

Cathy Reto, Ph.D.

Private Practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, pre-surgical bariatric evaluations

4452 Park Blvd Suite 310 San Diego, CA 

Office: 619-574-7525

Treatment Model: Cognitive-Behavioral, Self-Psychology

Dr. Reto treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and adults. Also works with morbid obesity and patients with gastric bypass surgery, pre-surgical bariatric evaluations. 

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1995

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale, Medicare, Medical

 

 

Karen L. Ritter, LCSW, ACSW 

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

9968 Hibert Street, Suite 101, San Diego, CA (Scripps Ranch)

Additional Communities Served: San Diego County

Office: 858-271-8488

Website: www.mindmoodbody.com

Email: kritter@san.rr.com

Treatment Model:  Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal, Solution-focused, Psychodynamic/Relational

Ms. Ritter treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and adults. Also specializes in working with competitive athletes and dancers, compulsive exercisers, anxiety and mood disorders.  Also provides general counseling and EAP services. 

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1986

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

Group Therapy:

Mind Over Mood & Food, Ages 18+, Thursdays, 5-6:30pm:  CBT/Interpersonal/Solution--focused group for young adult women recovering from eating disorders.  Problems related to identity and life stage issues, body image, unrealistic thinking and self-esteem are processed as new coping skills replace unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns.  Members learn how to manage emotions as they discover relational patterns and underlying issues related to eating disordered thoughts and behaviors.  Provides peer support and strategies for recovery, relapse prevention, and self-empowerment. Contact: Karen Ritter, LCSW at 619-987-8488

Mind Over Mood & Food for Teens,  Ages 14-18Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm: CBT/Relational/Solution-Focused group to address eating disorders, body image, navigating puberty and self-care, peer relationships, assertiveness skills and cultural/media awareness. Seeks to empower girls at the crossroads of adolescence to safely meet the challenges and choices of becoming a young woman in today's world. Contact: Karlyn Pleasants, PsyD at 619-708-4033

ANAD Support Group: A free, self-help support group for adults (age 18+) recovering from eating disorders and related problems. An ANAD support group is a forum for developing support in recovery while experiencing that others have similar problems and feelings. In a group, one shares experiences and expresses feelings, gains honest feedback, and benefits from the knowledge and support of others. Topics for group discussion may include: relapse prevention, body image concerns, relationship issues, managing depression, anger, coping alternatives, perfectionism, healthy eating and exercise, prevention and advocacy, and parenting issues. Serving all NORTH COUNTY INLAND Communities. Forming. Contact Karen Ritter, LCSW 

Karen Ritter is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of mental health experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in private practice, IOP, HMO, EAP, residential and hospital settings. She is a NEDA Area Coordinator and frequently speaks and educates to advance advocacy and prevention efforts. She has a special interest in media/cultural issues as well as working with athletes to treat or prevent eating disorders and related issues.

Karen also has extensive experience in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, problems of adolescence, parent education, work stress and employee assistance, women's issues, and marriage and family counseling. She has practiced individual, couples, family and group therapy in a variety of settings in Houston, Tulsa, OK City, and Seattle. She is a graduate of Ohio University with a BS in Communications, University of Tulsa with a BS in Secondary Education and received her Masters of Social Work at the University of Houston honored as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Her prior background includes teaching and broadcast television production.

 

 

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Eating Disorders Program

Program Coordinator: Linda Santangelo Ph.D.

The Eating Disorders Program offers a Partial Hospitalization Program with step-down to an Intensive Outpatient Program. Program components include: group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, nutritional counseling, activity therapy and supervised meals along with medication management.

7850 Vista Hill Road, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: San Diego County, Statewide and Nationwide

Office: 858-694-8408

Website: click here

Treatment Model: Multi-disciplinary Treatment Team Approach: Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Social Workers , Registered Nurse, Recreation Therapist, Registered Dietitian and Internal Medicine. Behavioral Health System

Provides Treatment to Adults with Anorexia and Bulimia (male and female)

Payment options: Most major Insurance accepted, including Kaiser. Cash pay option available.

Their Eating Disorders Partial Hospitalization Program is designed to provide maximum support and structure in an outpatient setting. The program meets Monday through Friday from 8am – 2pm. Included are 2 supervised meals per day to assist patients in normalizing their eating patterns. The Eating Disorders Intensive Outpatient Program is offered as a step-down level of care. This program meets 3 hours per day and includes one supervised meal. Days of attendance are based on individual needs. Treatment is designed to assist patients in acquiring healthy coping skills so that they may better manage their mood and let go of the eating disorder. Please call (858) 694-8408 for information or to schedule a no cost, no obligation evaluation.

 

Trish Stanley & Associates - Referral Network

Therapists:
Trish Stanley, Psy.D, MFT (ext. 13)
Anne Clarkin-Watts, LCSW (ext. 14)
Deborah Dinsmore, MFT (ext. 20)
Rhonda Higgs, MFT Intern (ext. 12)
Judith Greer Essex, MFT, REAT (ext.17)
Rebecca Kenyon, Psy.D, MFT (ext. 16)
Karlyn Pleasants, Psy.D (ext. 22)
Karen Wilson, LCSW (ext. 21)

Dietitians:
Heather McCracken-Cohen, MPH, RD (ext. 15) (see separate listing)
Ursula Ridens, RD (ext. 18) (see separate listing)

Private Practice/individual Therapy, Nutritional Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Counseling, Support Groups, Outpatient, EMDR, Group Therapy

5190 Governor Dr. Suite 104, San Diego, CA (University City/Golden Triangle)

Additional Communities Served: La Jolla, Encinitas, Scripps Ranch, Mission Valley, La Mesa, Point Loma, Entire San Diego County and Local Universities

Office: 858-455-5557 ext. 11

Website: www.sandiegotherapy.net

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1975

Treatment Model: Integrated Treatment Model with Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team Approach

Populations Served: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Food Addiction, Compulsive Overeating, Men with Eating Disorders, Children with Eating Disorders, Adolescents with Eating Disorders, Athletes with Eating Disorders, Compulsive Exercisers, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Night Eating Syndrome

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

Overview of services provided: We approach treatment in an integrated, collaborative, healing and empowering manner. Our multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment for teens & families, college students, and adult men & women includes the following services:

Thorough assessment and recommendations, administration of self-report instruments, pre and post treatment evaluation
Treatment team consultation, case management, and coordination of care
Individual, couple, and family psychotherapy
Referral and collaboration with primary care and psychiatric physicians
Nutrition & activity assessment and ongoing nutrition therapy
Expressive arts therapy
Mindfulness meditation and guided imagery to address stress and body image issues
EMDR treatment for co-occurring anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and marital discord
Eating disorder therapy support groups for teens, college/young adults, and adult men & women

Teen Eating Disorder Solutions: We view eating disorders as complex, multi-determined, and culturally-reinforced. We provide the highest standard of early intervention and comprehensive outpatient treatment for adolescents and their families struggling with eating disorders. Additionally, we offer educational outreach aimed at early intervention and prevention of eating disorders, such as community presentations; school staff in-service trainings; and parent support groups. Please call for more information.

 

 

UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Program Director: Walter Kaye M.D.

Medical Director: Terry Schwartz M.D.

Program Manager: Elise Curry Psy.D.

Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient Program

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr., Suite C-207, La Jolla, CA

Office: 858-228-7023

Website: http://eatingdisorders.ucsd.edu

Email: ecurry@ucsd.edu

Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral

The UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment Center treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. The UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment Center also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The Intensive Outpatient Program includes two supervised dinners each week. Program meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons.

UCSD Intensive Family Therapy: 5 day intensive program available for adolescents suffering from anorexia and their families using a Maudsley based approach. See http://eatingdisorders.ucsd.edu for details.

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance

Research: UCSD Researchers Seek Males and Females with Anorexia Nervosa: The UCSD researchers are currently seeking adolescents and adults currently suffering from Anorexia Nervosa to participate in one of our three current studies. To qualify for any of the studies one must be at least 15% below ideal body weight and be fearful of weight gain, despite being underweight.  Both adults and adolescents between the ages of 14-45 are needed to participate in a taste study and would be compensated for up to $70 for completing the assessments, taste tests and interview. Adults 18 years of age and older are needed to participate in a randomized control trial of the medication Quetiapine, in which they will receive either the study medication or a placebo. Subjects will be compensated up to $360 for completing study related assessments and the medication treatment. In addition, we are offering several months of family therapy treatment for families with adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 at no cost. The adolescents in this study will also be randomly assigned to receive either the medication Fluoxetine or a placebo. For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at 858-366-2525 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu.

Research: UCSD Researchers Seek Women Recovered From an Eating Disorder: Help UCSD researchers understand what causes eating disorders! We are seeking female participants between 18 and 45 years of age who are recovered from Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa. By participating in the study, you will be assisting physicians and researchers in developing new treatments for these complex and serious disorders. You will be compensated for your participation in this study. For more information, contact the UCSD Eating Disorder Research and Treatment Program at 858-366-2525 or by email at edresearch@ucsd.edu.

 

 

Anna Walden, Ph.D.

Private Practice/individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy

2231 Camino Del Rio S., Suite 308, San Diego, CA 

Office: 619-546-9058

Treatment Model: Gestalt, EMDR, TFT, treatment is individualized to meet the unique needs of each individual and/or couple.

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

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1984

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

 

 

Meredith Watkins, M.A., MFTi, Intern#IMF51164

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups

12625 High Bluff Dr., Suite 100, San Diego, CA

Additional Communities Served: Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley

Office: 760-580-3613

Website: www.meredithwatkins.com

Email: meredithwatkins_77@yahoo.com

Treatment Model: Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral

Ms. Watkins treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, 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

I have profound respect for anyone who seeks treatment for an eating disorder - it is truly the most difficult and brave step to take. It is also some of the hardest work to do. No one expects you to go through it alone, and having someone who truly cares and can support you along your journey is essential. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a key component to success in therapy, and I believe this unique relationship I create with my clients is part of the success I have with them. I will meet you where you in are in your journey and both support you and challenge you to grow in your recovery and in discovering your true self.

 

 

Denise Zimmerman Ph.D.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice

5190 Governor Drive, Suite 101, San Diego, CA

Office: 858-452-2233

Treatment Model: A nondieting approach using mindfulness skills and the technique of Focusing.

Dr. Zimmerman treats 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 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1985

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

Dr. Denise Zimmerman is offering a 16 week group on Mindful Eating. The group is open for adults and will be held at 5190 Governor Drive Suite 101. Participants will learn to develop the capacity to: stay in the present moment, let go of judgments, increase compassion and deepen self awareness. They will also learn specific mindful skills to decrease emotional eating. For more information call 858-452-2233. $60 per session.
 

 

Solana Beach, CA (scan down)

Gina M. Taffi Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Holistic Healing, Phone Counseling

243 North Highway 101, Suite 16, Solana Beach, CA

Additional Communities Served: Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, La Jolla, and Rancho Santa Fe

Office: 858-404-0234

Email: drtaffi@sbcglobal.net

Treatment Model: Psychodynamic/Relational Psychotherapy; Non-Diet Approach.

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

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance

Dr. Taffi is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Solana Beach. She specializes in psychotherapy for the entire spectrum of Eating/Body Image Disorders. Additionally, she has expertise in the treatment of Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Relational Difficulties, and Men's/Women's Issues. She spent two of her 15 years in clinical practice with the Division of Mental Health at Scripps in La Jolla. Furthermore, she is a writer and frequent contributor to various publications (www.steps-magazine.com). Dr. Taffi subscribes to the notion that most people are not consciously attempting to undermine themselves; quite the contrary. Psychotherapy provides a unique opportunity to understand what holds the feelings, thoughts, and consequent behaviors in place associated with the disorder while learning new ways of being with yourself and others in the world.

 

 

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