Eating Disorders Therapists in Canoga Park, CA
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist based in California, and I have over a decade of expertise in supporting adult women in their journey toward eating disorder recovery.
As someone who's gone through my own recovery journey, I understand how overwhelming recovery can feel, but I also know it's possible! My approach is rooted in compassion, humor (because let's be real, recovery is messy), and a deep understanding of the root causes of eating disorder behaviors. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel supported.
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist based in California, and I have over a decade of expertise in supporting adult women in their journey toward eating disorder recovery.
As someone who's gone through my own recovery journey, I understand how overwhelming recovery can feel, but I also know it's possible! My approach is rooted in compassion, humor (because let's be real, recovery is messy), and a deep understanding of the root causes of eating disorder behaviors. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel supported.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating, addictions, anxiety, and depression. I work largely from a cognitive-behavioral framework, helping patients to identify and restructure their thoughts that lead to maladaptive behaviors, in order to engage in healthier and more productive ways. If you want to make peace with food, learn to love your body, feel more stable and secure in your emotions, strengthen your relationships, break free from addictive behaviors, or just have someone to talk to when life gets rough, please reach out!
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating, addictions, anxiety, and depression. I work largely from a cognitive-behavioral framework, helping patients to identify and restructure their thoughts that lead to maladaptive behaviors, in order to engage in healthier and more productive ways. If you want to make peace with food, learn to love your body, feel more stable and secure in your emotions, strengthen your relationships, break free from addictive behaviors, or just have someone to talk to when life gets rough, please reach out!
Some of the focal points in my clinical work are self-esteem, mood disturbances, and disordered eating.
My therapeutic goals center around helping communities heal by addressing systemic barriers that affect mental health both inside and outside of the therapy office.
Some of the focal points in my clinical work are self-esteem, mood disturbances, and disordered eating.
My therapeutic goals center around helping communities heal by addressing systemic barriers that affect mental health both inside and outside of the therapy office.
Hi there, I'm Jamayla! I am hear to help you in a positive way. I have worked with clients across various settings including sober living homes, court system, parole office, probation office, and the entertainment industry. I specializes in helping clients heal from childhood trauma, abandonment, and rebuilding trust. I believe in developing a healthy relationship with my clients to overcome life's challenges, heal from childhood messages, cultural background, sexual identity, and reach their personal goals with an open mind.
Hi there, I'm Jamayla! I am hear to help you in a positive way. I have worked with clients across various settings including sober living homes, court system, parole office, probation office, and the entertainment industry. I specializes in helping clients heal from childhood trauma, abandonment, and rebuilding trust. I believe in developing a healthy relationship with my clients to overcome life's challenges, heal from childhood messages, cultural background, sexual identity, and reach their personal goals with an open mind.
Om Prakash Sharma
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CATC, V
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Waitlist for new clients
Your therapy is your journey of self-discovery to enable you to make informed decisions, to re-educate yourself, and even to re-parent yourself. It is similar to mountain climbing where a guide is exceedingly helpful. A therapist is like a Sherpa; he carries what may be too heavy to carry, sometimes he walks ahead to clear the path but often he follows your lead, after all it is your journey. When you are on your journey and you feel the need for a guide, a Sherpa to facilitate your journey, I may be of assistance.
Your therapy is your journey of self-discovery to enable you to make informed decisions, to re-educate yourself, and even to re-parent yourself. It is similar to mountain climbing where a guide is exceedingly helpful. A therapist is like a Sherpa; he carries what may be too heavy to carry, sometimes he walks ahead to clear the path but often he follows your lead, after all it is your journey. When you are on your journey and you feel the need for a guide, a Sherpa to facilitate your journey, I may be of assistance.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders.
I further integrate my clients' unique belief systems and identities into their mental health treatment to foster an environment of acceptance and safety. My experience and therapeutic approaches have been most beneficial when working with both young adults and older adults.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders.
I further integrate my clients' unique belief systems and identities into their mental health treatment to foster an environment of acceptance and safety. My experience and therapeutic approaches have been most beneficial when working with both young adults and older adults.
Hi there, I'm Susette! I have been a therapist for the past 12 years and have worked with adolescents and adults, as well as children and families from diverse backgrounds. My focus has been primarily on depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. y approach to therapy is an integration of the psychodynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as mind/body and mindfulness techniques. This essentially means that we would be collaboratively exploring thoughts, beliefs, and personal narratives and adjusting narratives that are false or faulty.
Hi there, I'm Susette! I have been a therapist for the past 12 years and have worked with adolescents and adults, as well as children and families from diverse backgrounds. My focus has been primarily on depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. y approach to therapy is an integration of the psychodynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as mind/body and mindfulness techniques. This essentially means that we would be collaboratively exploring thoughts, beliefs, and personal narratives and adjusting narratives that are false or faulty.
Hi there, I'm Marine! I am here to support you on your journey in a way that feels meaningful and tailored to your needs. I specialize in helping individuals work through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, always focused on your goals. When you're ready, I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns. This practical approach gives you tools to better manage emotions and behavior.
Hi there, I'm Marine! I am here to support you on your journey in a way that feels meaningful and tailored to your needs. I specialize in helping individuals work through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, always focused on your goals. When you're ready, I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns. This practical approach gives you tools to better manage emotions and behavior.
Our situation today is unprecedented. Every single one of us has a very personal stake. The anxiety you may feel right now is not abnormal; anxiety is a survival mechanism. Learning to RESPOND to anxiety and uncertainty is the key to restoring a sense of control over your life during challenging times. When we work together, through the safety of teleconferencing, I will help you to practice self-care skills, develop perspective, and learn to believe in yourself.
Our situation today is unprecedented. Every single one of us has a very personal stake. The anxiety you may feel right now is not abnormal; anxiety is a survival mechanism. Learning to RESPOND to anxiety and uncertainty is the key to restoring a sense of control over your life during challenging times. When we work together, through the safety of teleconferencing, I will help you to practice self-care skills, develop perspective, and learn to believe in yourself.
I take a dynamic approach, helping others through developing the courage and confidence to build new skills, change unhelpful views of the self, and increasing insight and understanding and acceptance of where you are, while working toward where you want to be. The more open and willing you are to share, the better we can work together to come to a shared plan, view of the problem and work toward more distress tolerance.
I take a dynamic approach, helping others through developing the courage and confidence to build new skills, change unhelpful views of the self, and increasing insight and understanding and acceptance of where you are, while working toward where you want to be. The more open and willing you are to share, the better we can work together to come to a shared plan, view of the problem and work toward more distress tolerance.
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I work with men and women healing from trauma and addiction to break intergenerational cycles and rediscover connection—with themselves, their bodies, and their lives. Healing often begins in the places we feel most stuck—old patterns, relational pain, or struggles with addiction/dependencies. I work with men, women, and teens to help them reconnect with themselves and others, creating space for healing, awareness, and self-compassion.
I work with men and women healing from trauma and addiction to break intergenerational cycles and rediscover connection—with themselves, their bodies, and their lives. Healing often begins in the places we feel most stuck—old patterns, relational pain, or struggles with addiction/dependencies. I work with men, women, and teens to help them reconnect with themselves and others, creating space for healing, awareness, and self-compassion.
Allison Logue - Alight Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230
I created Alight Therapy Group because my colleagues and I are passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and families in healing from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image, and relationship issues.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and their families in eating disorder treatment settings and have supported individuals in their transitions back into work, school, and family life following treatment.
I created Alight Therapy Group because my colleagues and I are passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and families in healing from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image, and relationship issues.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and their families in eating disorder treatment settings and have supported individuals in their transitions back into work, school, and family life following treatment.
Are you—or your child—struggling with an eating disorder that’s taking over life?
I’m a licensed psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist with a strong focus on treating teens and adults with eating disorders—including ARFID—using evidence-based, weight-inclusive approaches. My work integrates Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for teens and CBT for adults, providing clients and families with practical tools.
Are you—or your child—struggling with an eating disorder that’s taking over life?
I’m a licensed psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist with a strong focus on treating teens and adults with eating disorders—including ARFID—using evidence-based, weight-inclusive approaches. My work integrates Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for teens and CBT for adults, providing clients and families with practical tools.
You spend your days endlessly and painfully obsessing over what you did or didn't eat, how much you did or didn't exercise, or how uncomfortable you feel in your body. Thoughts of food and body have completely taken over your life and you are at a place where you feel powerless and completely out of control. You have tried time and time again to "get it under control," but you are lost. You are anxious, depressed, and truly do not know what to do. This place you are in is so painful, chaotic, and confusing. I get it - I have been there, and I can help.
You spend your days endlessly and painfully obsessing over what you did or didn't eat, how much you did or didn't exercise, or how uncomfortable you feel in your body. Thoughts of food and body have completely taken over your life and you are at a place where you feel powerless and completely out of control. You have tried time and time again to "get it under control," but you are lost. You are anxious, depressed, and truly do not know what to do. This place you are in is so painful, chaotic, and confusing. I get it - I have been there, and I can help.
The therapeutic relationship is one that I hold close to my heart, as it is a piece of the puzzle that allowed me to flourish into my true self. I know firsthand what it is like to struggle and feel as though the obstacles ahead appear to be near impossible, whether big or small. While in the moment they may seem insurmountable, truly these experiences become the seeds of transformation and the foundation for stepping into our greatest possibilities in life.
The therapeutic relationship is one that I hold close to my heart, as it is a piece of the puzzle that allowed me to flourish into my true self. I know firsthand what it is like to struggle and feel as though the obstacles ahead appear to be near impossible, whether big or small. While in the moment they may seem insurmountable, truly these experiences become the seeds of transformation and the foundation for stepping into our greatest possibilities in life.
My areas of specialization include substance abuse, eating disorders, grief, trauma, and health-related issues.
I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy in graduate school, which focuses on helping clients to understand the ways their early years impact their current lives. I attended a year of family therapy training after graduate school. I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and was trained in EMDR.
My areas of specialization include substance abuse, eating disorders, grief, trauma, and health-related issues.
I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy in graduate school, which focuses on helping clients to understand the ways their early years impact their current lives. I attended a year of family therapy training after graduate school. I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and was trained in EMDR.
I also have vast experience treating Eating Disorders.
I treat a variety of issues, including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting solutions, grief and loss, and self-esteem problems.
I also have vast experience treating Eating Disorders.
I treat a variety of issues, including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting solutions, grief and loss, and self-esteem problems.
I have extensive training & certifications (EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, Family Systems Therapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Trauma Conscious Yoga, Emotionally Focused Therapy & Eating Disorders).
You want to change behaviors, and change negative feelings, not just understand them. Building insight is important, but that's not enough. Most of us know why we do what we do, where that comes from (our old stuff). It is not enough to just understand behavior. There's something that keeps us stuck - whether its a cycle within ourselves, or a cycle with another person. We have got to change our old patterns by embodying a new truth for ourselves, from our head to our toes. That takes a ton of trust in something foreign and new.
I have extensive training & certifications (EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, Family Systems Therapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Trauma Conscious Yoga, Emotionally Focused Therapy & Eating Disorders).
You want to change behaviors, and change negative feelings, not just understand them. Building insight is important, but that's not enough. Most of us know why we do what we do, where that comes from (our old stuff). It is not enough to just understand behavior. There's something that keeps us stuck - whether its a cycle within ourselves, or a cycle with another person. We have got to change our old patterns by embodying a new truth for ourselves, from our head to our toes. That takes a ton of trust in something foreign and new.
Our group practice specializes in trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relational issues, and more.
Hi there, and welcome! Are you looking for a personalized touch to therapy? A therapist with experience, expertise, but doesn't feel "stuffy" or unrelatable? Then we're the perfect fit! True Self Therapy was founded to help California and Colorado residents easily access quality virtual therapy. We pride our team on being professional, relatable, warm, knowledgable, down to earth, educated, and applying research based change for our clients. Therapy doesn't have to be a chore - it can be an enjoyable part of your day. The True Self Therapy group practice was founded by Annie Kuni (Melman).
Our group practice specializes in trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relational issues, and more.
Hi there, and welcome! Are you looking for a personalized touch to therapy? A therapist with experience, expertise, but doesn't feel "stuffy" or unrelatable? Then we're the perfect fit! True Self Therapy was founded to help California and Colorado residents easily access quality virtual therapy. We pride our team on being professional, relatable, warm, knowledgable, down to earth, educated, and applying research based change for our clients. Therapy doesn't have to be a chore - it can be an enjoyable part of your day. The True Self Therapy group practice was founded by Annie Kuni (Melman).
I specialize in treating Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and related issues, as well as Family Therapy.
I like to work with families, adolescents and young adults struggling to get rid of their eating disorder, and live their life to the fullest. I am passionate about working with families as a whole to restore balance in the relationships.
I specialize in treating Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and related issues, as well as Family Therapy.
I like to work with families, adolescents and young adults struggling to get rid of their eating disorder, and live their life to the fullest. I am passionate about working with families as a whole to restore balance in the relationships.
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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.