Eating Disorders Therapists in Bell, CA
Recognizing the uniqueness of each patient's situation, I collaborate closely with a treatment team to find the most effective course of action. I believe in taking an integrative approach, utilizing various treatment modalities such as supportive therapy, psychopharmacology, and alternative treatments. When focusing on mood disorders, my comprehensive medication management is tailored to your needs. We'll collaborate to find the most effective strategies to align with your overall health goals, fostering resilience, recovery, and a renewed sense of hope.
Recognizing the uniqueness of each patient's situation, I collaborate closely with a treatment team to find the most effective course of action. I believe in taking an integrative approach, utilizing various treatment modalities such as supportive therapy, psychopharmacology, and alternative treatments. When focusing on mood disorders, my comprehensive medication management is tailored to your needs. We'll collaborate to find the most effective strategies to align with your overall health goals, fostering resilience, recovery, and a renewed sense of hope.
Welcome! I'm Melinna. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Los Angeles, California. I received my Master's Degree from USC and have been practicing for 13 years.
I want to commend you for taking the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest, starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time.
I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to their mental health issues.
Welcome! I'm Melinna. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Los Angeles, California. I received my Master's Degree from USC and have been practicing for 13 years.
I want to commend you for taking the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest, starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time.
I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to their mental health issues.
I approach each person as a unique individual, shaped by their own life story, experiences, and struggles. I believe it is essential to truly understand someone—not just by their symptoms or behaviors, but by the deeper layers of what they’ve been through. Many of the challenges people face today are rooted in past pain, unmet needs, or overwhelming stressors. Together, we explore the triggers that may be causing emotional distress or reactive patterns, with compassion and curiosity,
I approach each person as a unique individual, shaped by their own life story, experiences, and struggles. I believe it is essential to truly understand someone—not just by their symptoms or behaviors, but by the deeper layers of what they’ve been through. Many of the challenges people face today are rooted in past pain, unmet needs, or overwhelming stressors. Together, we explore the triggers that may be causing emotional distress or reactive patterns, with compassion and curiosity,
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
When trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders take hold, they can leave you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break. These experiences often shape the way you see yourself and the world around you, leading to difficulty trusting others, managing emotions, or feeling at peace. For many, these struggles aren’t just about isolated symptoms—they’re about carrying the weight of experiences that haven’t yet been processed.
When trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders take hold, they can leave you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break. These experiences often shape the way you see yourself and the world around you, leading to difficulty trusting others, managing emotions, or feeling at peace. For many, these struggles aren’t just about isolated symptoms—they’re about carrying the weight of experiences that haven’t yet been processed.
Hi, I'm Piper. Have you ever felt stuck because of anxiety, weighed down by feeling sad and unmotivated, or frustrated with unhealthy relationships? Do you ever feel like you are not in control of your thoughts and emotions? Life can feel challenging to manage at times, especially when we are facing transitions, mental health issues, conflict with our friends and family, and all the other stuff that has come with these past couple of years in isolation. I know that all these feelings can be overwhelming and hard to overcome,
Hi, I'm Piper. Have you ever felt stuck because of anxiety, weighed down by feeling sad and unmotivated, or frustrated with unhealthy relationships? Do you ever feel like you are not in control of your thoughts and emotions? Life can feel challenging to manage at times, especially when we are facing transitions, mental health issues, conflict with our friends and family, and all the other stuff that has come with these past couple of years in isolation. I know that all these feelings can be overwhelming and hard to overcome,
Living with Complex PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, or a combination thereof, can feel like you're carrying a heavy emotional weight that affects every part of your life. Whether it's flashbacks, overwhelming sadness and worry, intense stress and fear, or the numbness from trauma and depression, these feelings can make daily tasks feel insurmountable. My goal is to support you through these difficult emotions, helping you build internal strength, enhance your resilience, process losses, and manage depressive and anxiety symptoms. Your values, beliefs, and any cultural/religious/spiritual practices matter to me.
Living with Complex PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, or a combination thereof, can feel like you're carrying a heavy emotional weight that affects every part of your life. Whether it's flashbacks, overwhelming sadness and worry, intense stress and fear, or the numbness from trauma and depression, these feelings can make daily tasks feel insurmountable. My goal is to support you through these difficult emotions, helping you build internal strength, enhance your resilience, process losses, and manage depressive and anxiety symptoms. Your values, beliefs, and any cultural/religious/spiritual practices matter to me.
When anxiety keeps you spinning, depression drains your energy, or mood swings leave you feeling like a stranger to yourself, it can be hard to trust your own mind. Many of my clients have spent years appearing composed while inside they feel fragmented, overwhelmed, or disconnected. With a Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University (2017), I support individuals navigating the emotional weight of anxiety, depression, and bipolar or borderline traits, helping them uncover steadier ground.
When anxiety keeps you spinning, depression drains your energy, or mood swings leave you feeling like a stranger to yourself, it can be hard to trust your own mind. Many of my clients have spent years appearing composed while inside they feel fragmented, overwhelmed, or disconnected. With a Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University (2017), I support individuals navigating the emotional weight of anxiety, depression, and bipolar or borderline traits, helping them uncover steadier ground.
Navigating trauma, depression, and stress demands a compassionate, understanding approach. My practice offers a safe haven where your feelings and experiences are the forefront of our therapeutic journey. Utilizing a client-centered and reflective therapy framework, I focus on understanding your unique story, acknowledging the weight of your experiences while fostering resilience and empowerment. Our goal is to navigate these challenges together, leaning heavily on DBT to equip you with effective coping strategies and a renewed sense of hope.
Navigating trauma, depression, and stress demands a compassionate, understanding approach. My practice offers a safe haven where your feelings and experiences are the forefront of our therapeutic journey. Utilizing a client-centered and reflective therapy framework, I focus on understanding your unique story, acknowledging the weight of your experiences while fostering resilience and empowerment. Our goal is to navigate these challenges together, leaning heavily on DBT to equip you with effective coping strategies and a renewed sense of hope.
Navigating trauma, depression, and stress demands a compassionate, understanding approach. My practice offers a safe haven where your feelings and experiences are the forefront of our therapeutic journey. Utilizing a client-centered and reflective therapy framework, I focus on understanding your unique story, acknowledging the weight of your experiences while fostering resilience and empowerment. Our goal is to navigate these challenges together, leaning heavily on DBT to equip you with effective coping strategies and a renewed sense of hope.
Navigating trauma, depression, and stress demands a compassionate, understanding approach. My practice offers a safe haven where your feelings and experiences are the forefront of our therapeutic journey. Utilizing a client-centered and reflective therapy framework, I focus on understanding your unique story, acknowledging the weight of your experiences while fostering resilience and empowerment. Our goal is to navigate these challenges together, leaning heavily on DBT to equip you with effective coping strategies and a renewed sense of hope.
Growing up and surviving today is challenging! Children and adults just want to feel safe in their environment around people they trust. They often don’t quite know who they want to be or where they will go in this life and it is always changing. However, one thing rings true for all people that I have worked with and it is to be heard, from of a place of compassion. From a holistic lens, I meet my clients where they are and offer a variety of modalities based on need. The heart of my practice is exploring deep rooted issues that present as anxiety/depression/anger that impact people's identity.
Growing up and surviving today is challenging! Children and adults just want to feel safe in their environment around people they trust. They often don’t quite know who they want to be or where they will go in this life and it is always changing. However, one thing rings true for all people that I have worked with and it is to be heard, from of a place of compassion. From a holistic lens, I meet my clients where they are and offer a variety of modalities based on need. The heart of my practice is exploring deep rooted issues that present as anxiety/depression/anger that impact people's identity.
Navigating trauma, depression, and stress demands a compassionate, understanding approach. My practice offers a safe haven where your feelings and experiences are the forefront of our therapeutic journey. Utilizing a client-centered and reflective therapy framework, I focus on understanding your unique story, acknowledging the weight of your experiences while fostering resilience and empowerment. Our goal is to navigate these challenges together, leaning heavily on DBT to equip you with effective coping strategies and a renewed sense of hope.
Navigating trauma, depression, and stress demands a compassionate, understanding approach. My practice offers a safe haven where your feelings and experiences are the forefront of our therapeutic journey. Utilizing a client-centered and reflective therapy framework, I focus on understanding your unique story, acknowledging the weight of your experiences while fostering resilience and empowerment. Our goal is to navigate these challenges together, leaning heavily on DBT to equip you with effective coping strategies and a renewed sense of hope.
Depression, anxiety, and trauma can seep into every part of life, making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. The weight of these struggles can leave you feeling disconnected, exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Finding a path forward isn’t always easy, but with the right support, healing is possible.
Depression, anxiety, and trauma can seep into every part of life, making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. The weight of these struggles can leave you feeling disconnected, exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Finding a path forward isn’t always easy, but with the right support, healing is possible.
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I am dedicated to supporting healing, growth, and authentic self-connection. I hold a Master of Science in Multicultural Counseling with an emphasis in Social Justice from San Diego State University (2014), and I bring extensive experience working with non-dominant communities across diverse clinical settings-including residential treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, community mental health, and university counseling centers. I provide therapy for clients ages 14 and up, including teens, emerging adults, and adults across the lifespan.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I am dedicated to supporting healing, growth, and authentic self-connection. I hold a Master of Science in Multicultural Counseling with an emphasis in Social Justice from San Diego State University (2014), and I bring extensive experience working with non-dominant communities across diverse clinical settings-including residential treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, community mental health, and university counseling centers. I provide therapy for clients ages 14 and up, including teens, emerging adults, and adults across the lifespan.
Life with mood disorders, anxiety, or ADHD can feel overwhelming, leaving you drained, unfocused, and emotionally exhausted. You might struggle with racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, or a persistent sense of unease. My goal is to help you regain control by offering a tailored and supportive approach. Together, we can work toward finding balance and peace in your daily life.
Life with mood disorders, anxiety, or ADHD can feel overwhelming, leaving you drained, unfocused, and emotionally exhausted. You might struggle with racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, or a persistent sense of unease. My goal is to help you regain control by offering a tailored and supportive approach. Together, we can work toward finding balance and peace in your daily life.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 10 years of nursing experience in mental health. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD among other mental health conditions. My background and interests include military members, military families, veterans, as well as pregnant, prenatal and postpartum women.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 10 years of nursing experience in mental health. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD among other mental health conditions. My background and interests include military members, military families, veterans, as well as pregnant, prenatal and postpartum women.
Big life transitions—even those you choose—can stir up uncertainty, grief, or self-doubt. For neurodivergent individuals, these shifts may feel especially disorienting, as the world often isn't built with your rhythm in mind. Depression can creep in quietly, making everything feel heavier and more out of reach. I support adults navigating change, identity, and emotional overwhelm with curiosity, compassion, and clarity. I hold a PhD in English Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MA in Counseling and Psychology from Santa Clara University, where I found my path to this deeply meaningful work.
Big life transitions—even those you choose—can stir up uncertainty, grief, or self-doubt. For neurodivergent individuals, these shifts may feel especially disorienting, as the world often isn't built with your rhythm in mind. Depression can creep in quietly, making everything feel heavier and more out of reach. I support adults navigating change, identity, and emotional overwhelm with curiosity, compassion, and clarity. I hold a PhD in English Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MA in Counseling and Psychology from Santa Clara University, where I found my path to this deeply meaningful work.
I focus on the whole person when working with both children and adolescents, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric and mental health concerns. By working closely with my patients and/or their parents, I offer compassion and in-depth information to assist them in better understanding their diagnosis and what they will need to do to maximize the benefits of their treatment plans. These plans may include medication management, diet, exercise, and psychotherapy to improve their symptoms.
I focus on the whole person when working with both children and adolescents, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric and mental health concerns. By working closely with my patients and/or their parents, I offer compassion and in-depth information to assist them in better understanding their diagnosis and what they will need to do to maximize the benefits of their treatment plans. These plans may include medication management, diet, exercise, and psychotherapy to improve their symptoms.
Living with Complex PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, or a combination thereof, can feel like you're carrying a heavy emotional weight that affects every part of your life. Whether it's flashbacks, overwhelming sadness and worry, intense stress and fear, or the numbness from trauma and depression, these feelings can make daily tasks feel insurmountable. My goal is to support you through these difficult emotions, helping you build internal strength, enhance your resilience, process losses, and manage depressive and anxiety symptoms. Your values, beliefs, and any cultural/religious/spiritual practices matter to me.
Living with Complex PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, or a combination thereof, can feel like you're carrying a heavy emotional weight that affects every part of your life. Whether it's flashbacks, overwhelming sadness and worry, intense stress and fear, or the numbness from trauma and depression, these feelings can make daily tasks feel insurmountable. My goal is to support you through these difficult emotions, helping you build internal strength, enhance your resilience, process losses, and manage depressive and anxiety symptoms. Your values, beliefs, and any cultural/religious/spiritual practices matter to me.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.