Eating Disorders Therapists in Sacramento, CA
My name is Nate (he/him) and I'm a transgender Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I provide individual therapy to adults and older adults navigating a range of challenges, from symptoms to life transitions. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen and accepted. My understanding of stigma and systemic barriers comes firsthand, informing my commitment to social justice and empowerment. I offer evidence-based therapeutic tools while honoring each person's inherent wisdom and autonomy in their healing process.
My name is Nate (he/him) and I'm a transgender Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I provide individual therapy to adults and older adults navigating a range of challenges, from symptoms to life transitions. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen and accepted. My understanding of stigma and systemic barriers comes firsthand, informing my commitment to social justice and empowerment. I offer evidence-based therapeutic tools while honoring each person's inherent wisdom and autonomy in their healing process.
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, grief/bereavement, self-esteem and body image issues.
I approach people with authenticity, honesty and openness. I believe a good therapeutic relationship is essential and I aspire to create a safe place for each individual to forge a path of healing and move toward a more vibrant life. I have almost 15 years of experience treating eating disorders and this is one of my specialties.
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, grief/bereavement, self-esteem and body image issues.
I approach people with authenticity, honesty and openness. I believe a good therapeutic relationship is essential and I aspire to create a safe place for each individual to forge a path of healing and move toward a more vibrant life. I have almost 15 years of experience treating eating disorders and this is one of my specialties.
At Sierra Center for Wellness, we specialize in expert care for people struggling with eating disorders and anxiety disorders.
The services I offer are tailored to your specific needs. You receive specialized treatment while continuing with your day-to-day activities including work or school. In addition, I offer patients and families a variety of services including education classes, support groups, as well as individual and family therapy.
At Sierra Center for Wellness, we specialize in expert care for people struggling with eating disorders and anxiety disorders.
The services I offer are tailored to your specific needs. You receive specialized treatment while continuing with your day-to-day activities including work or school. In addition, I offer patients and families a variety of services including education classes, support groups, as well as individual and family therapy.
Over time, dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma can sometimes develop into disordered eating, self-esteem challenges, or overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, as well as impact your relationships.
In therapy I can support you with gaining the understanding and tools you need to achieve balance and healing. I have experience treating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety/depression, and postpartum issues. By using evidence-based modalities such as CPT, DBT, CBT, and maintaining a client-centered, strengths-based approach we can achieve your goals.
Over time, dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma can sometimes develop into disordered eating, self-esteem challenges, or overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, as well as impact your relationships.
In therapy I can support you with gaining the understanding and tools you need to achieve balance and healing. I have experience treating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety/depression, and postpartum issues. By using evidence-based modalities such as CPT, DBT, CBT, and maintaining a client-centered, strengths-based approach we can achieve your goals.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
I have extensive experience with adult and adolescent clients and their families dealing with eating disorders, anxiety, stress management, self hatred, trauma, life transitions, depression, addictions, and identity issues. I am here to offer you and your family support for the challenges you're facing.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
I have extensive experience with adult and adolescent clients and their families dealing with eating disorders, anxiety, stress management, self hatred, trauma, life transitions, depression, addictions, and identity issues. I am here to offer you and your family support for the challenges you're facing.
You’re not looking for another place to vent, you want movement. I’m straightforward and steady, and I’ll be with you in the hard parts without letting you stay stuck. Together we’ll slow things down, name what you’ve been carrying alone, and get honest about the patterns (control, perfectionism, people-pleasing, shutting down) that keep you tense and second-guessing yourself. We’ll go deep, then make room to decompress so you leave feeling lighter, clearer, and in charge of your next step.
You’re not looking for another place to vent, you want movement. I’m straightforward and steady, and I’ll be with you in the hard parts without letting you stay stuck. Together we’ll slow things down, name what you’ve been carrying alone, and get honest about the patterns (control, perfectionism, people-pleasing, shutting down) that keep you tense and second-guessing yourself. We’ll go deep, then make room to decompress so you leave feeling lighter, clearer, and in charge of your next step.
I specialize in treating eating disorders in adolescents and adults.
I have been in private practice for 40 years, providing psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Each person is unique and I strive to listen carefully to you and your life history. I create a treatment plan that is unique to you. My approach addresses the underlying, mostly unconscious beliefs, emotions, and expectations that create problems in life. This approach is appropriate for many different issues as it addresses the deep causes of difficulties. The changes you make in psychoanalytic psychotherapy are deep and enduring and eliminates the need for symptoms as coping strategies.
I specialize in treating eating disorders in adolescents and adults.
I have been in private practice for 40 years, providing psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Each person is unique and I strive to listen carefully to you and your life history. I create a treatment plan that is unique to you. My approach addresses the underlying, mostly unconscious beliefs, emotions, and expectations that create problems in life. This approach is appropriate for many different issues as it addresses the deep causes of difficulties. The changes you make in psychoanalytic psychotherapy are deep and enduring and eliminates the need for symptoms as coping strategies.
Many of the people I work with feel discouraged by what seems like a never-ending battle against themselves, their eating disorder behaviors, and sometimes even their treatment providers.
In my practice, I draw on my experiences working in residential, partial hospital, and outpatient eating disorder treatment, as well as evidence-based approaches like DBT, ACT, and IFS. I also support clients navigating co-occurring issues such as suicidality, trauma, and self-harm and am comfortable supporting clients pursuing harm reduction.
Many of the people I work with feel discouraged by what seems like a never-ending battle against themselves, their eating disorder behaviors, and sometimes even their treatment providers.
In my practice, I draw on my experiences working in residential, partial hospital, and outpatient eating disorder treatment, as well as evidence-based approaches like DBT, ACT, and IFS. I also support clients navigating co-occurring issues such as suicidality, trauma, and self-harm and am comfortable supporting clients pursuing harm reduction.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, and disordered eating, I offer individual art and talk therapy for adolescents and adults.
Do you have an inner critic that impacts how you think and feel? Does your mind get overwhelmed with negative thoughts about yourself or your body? Do you long to build a stronger relationship with yourself? Self-criticism, spiraling thoughts, and negative self-talk can be exhausting and harmful to self-esteem and well-being. The way we treat ourselves and our bodies becomes tied to our identities, it shapes how we view the world and is eventually embedded in the values we hold and assign to ourselves.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, and disordered eating, I offer individual art and talk therapy for adolescents and adults.
Do you have an inner critic that impacts how you think and feel? Does your mind get overwhelmed with negative thoughts about yourself or your body? Do you long to build a stronger relationship with yourself? Self-criticism, spiraling thoughts, and negative self-talk can be exhausting and harmful to self-esteem and well-being. The way we treat ourselves and our bodies becomes tied to our identities, it shapes how we view the world and is eventually embedded in the values we hold and assign to ourselves.
I have been working in mental health for close to 15 years with experience in a variety of settings including eating disorder treatment (IOP and PHP), managed healthcare, and private practice.
You're here because something isn't working and you're finally ready to face it. Maybe it's a relationship that's falling apart, a painful betrayal, difficulties with food and feeling comfortable in your body, or a growing sense that you've lost yourself. You've likely already done a lot of thinking (and maybe some therapy), but you need more than just insight—you want change. My clients are thoughtful, resilient, but often at a crossroads. They're looking for clarity, direction, and a therapist who won’t just listen, but help them figure out what’s really going on and how to move forward.
I have been working in mental health for close to 15 years with experience in a variety of settings including eating disorder treatment (IOP and PHP), managed healthcare, and private practice.
You're here because something isn't working and you're finally ready to face it. Maybe it's a relationship that's falling apart, a painful betrayal, difficulties with food and feeling comfortable in your body, or a growing sense that you've lost yourself. You've likely already done a lot of thinking (and maybe some therapy), but you need more than just insight—you want change. My clients are thoughtful, resilient, but often at a crossroads. They're looking for clarity, direction, and a therapist who won’t just listen, but help them figure out what’s really going on and how to move forward.
My focus areas of practice are anxiety, depression, women's issues, eating disorders, and trauma.
I create a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe environment for clients. My goal is for clients to feel comfortable and free to express themselves fully.
My focus areas of practice are anxiety, depression, women's issues, eating disorders, and trauma.
I create a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe environment for clients. My goal is for clients to feel comfortable and free to express themselves fully.
A lot of us see couples therapy as a last ditch effort. We think only couples with "big problems" go to therapy. We may even secretly wonder if by simply considering couples counseling, we've admitted the relationship is faulty, broken, or bad. Let's be real. Have you ever met a single person who has never had an argument with their partner? Being in a relationship is freaking hard! It can even feel impossible. And sometimes those fancy "communication skills" we try out seem to just help us destroy each other with even greater efficiency. There is more to it than just skills, and I want to help you.
A lot of us see couples therapy as a last ditch effort. We think only couples with "big problems" go to therapy. We may even secretly wonder if by simply considering couples counseling, we've admitted the relationship is faulty, broken, or bad. Let's be real. Have you ever met a single person who has never had an argument with their partner? Being in a relationship is freaking hard! It can even feel impossible. And sometimes those fancy "communication skills" we try out seem to just help us destroy each other with even greater efficiency. There is more to it than just skills, and I want to help you.
I specialize in trauma-informed treatments for anxiety-based disorders, including the following: Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), and disordered eating.
I am passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and move forward from trauma or hurtful relationships with a sense of strength, self-confidence, and healthy coping skills.
I work with individuals (ages 10+) and couples who are healing from a harmful event or relationship, struggling with a sense of self and satisfaction, or want to gain insight into themselves and their relationships.
Together we can work toward more self-awareness, satisfaction, and stronger communication skills while decreasing the negative effects of stress and conflict.
I specialize in trauma-informed treatments for anxiety-based disorders, including the following: Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), and disordered eating.
I am passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and move forward from trauma or hurtful relationships with a sense of strength, self-confidence, and healthy coping skills.
I work with individuals (ages 10+) and couples who are healing from a harmful event or relationship, struggling with a sense of self and satisfaction, or want to gain insight into themselves and their relationships.
Together we can work toward more self-awareness, satisfaction, and stronger communication skills while decreasing the negative effects of stress and conflict.
I have significant experience using Family-Based Treatment (FBT), the leading evidence-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa that can effectively treat other eating disorders as well.
I am also proficient in exposure and response prevention (ERP), an evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder. Both EMDR and ERP can be used to treat eating disorders as well. Additionally, I work with Christian-identifying clients with an array of presenting issues, related and unrelated to eating disorders.
I have significant experience using Family-Based Treatment (FBT), the leading evidence-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa that can effectively treat other eating disorders as well.
I am also proficient in exposure and response prevention (ERP), an evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder. Both EMDR and ERP can be used to treat eating disorders as well. Additionally, I work with Christian-identifying clients with an array of presenting issues, related and unrelated to eating disorders.
I offer individual therapy (relationships, anxiety, eating disorders), couple's therapy (infidelity/betrayal, communication, premarital, attachment) and Christian counseling (although I love to work with people of all faiths/backgrounds
Do you work a 9-5? I have some 7 pm slots available! This tends to work well for working professionals, parents, or busy students who are trying their best to fit therapy in to their tight schedules!
You want secure relationships. A clear mind that is not overrun with anxiety. To finally feel good in your own skin. These goals seem simple yet they feel out of reach. I am a therapist who "gets" you and isn't afraid to jump in and help sort through the chaos!
I also offer Christian counseling (by request) so that we can incorporate your values and beliefs into our therapy as we improve your mental health and relationships.
I offer individual therapy (relationships, anxiety, eating disorders), couple's therapy (infidelity/betrayal, communication, premarital, attachment) and Christian counseling (although I love to work with people of all faiths/backgrounds
Do you work a 9-5? I have some 7 pm slots available! This tends to work well for working professionals, parents, or busy students who are trying their best to fit therapy in to their tight schedules!
You want secure relationships. A clear mind that is not overrun with anxiety. To finally feel good in your own skin. These goals seem simple yet they feel out of reach. I am a therapist who "gets" you and isn't afraid to jump in and help sort through the chaos!
I also offer Christian counseling (by request) so that we can incorporate your values and beliefs into our therapy as we improve your mental health and relationships.
You deserve a space where your story and experiences matter. I take a holistic, relational approach to therapy, offering a space where you can slow down, connect with your emotions, and reflect on your life experiences. Together, we’ll explore the ways your feelings and past experiences influence how you move through the world. Meaningful change begins when every part of you is acknowledged and cared for.
You deserve a space where your story and experiences matter. I take a holistic, relational approach to therapy, offering a space where you can slow down, connect with your emotions, and reflect on your life experiences. Together, we’ll explore the ways your feelings and past experiences influence how you move through the world. Meaningful change begins when every part of you is acknowledged and cared for.
I have extensive experience working with women, men, adolescents, and children with eating disorders and OCD.
I have worked in all levels of eating disorder care (residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, colleges) to help those suffering from Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder. I also specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders(OCD, Social, Panic Disorder) and utilize Exposure with Response Prevention.
I have extensive experience working with women, men, adolescents, and children with eating disorders and OCD.
I have worked in all levels of eating disorder care (residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, colleges) to help those suffering from Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder. I also specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders(OCD, Social, Panic Disorder) and utilize Exposure with Response Prevention.
My varied experience over the past years has given a strong background in providing services to people struggling with severe mental illness, personality disorders, developmental disabilities, substance use issues, eating disorders and general difficulties with life transitions.
The Therapist for People Who Don't Like Therapy... My biggest goal in therapy is to get you out of my office and back into your life! With that said, I have found that most people, at some point in their life, could benefit from some professional listening and feedback. Our friends and family are great sources of support, but are often too closely involved to provide the kind of unbiased perspective that we need to help us out of a rut or to enact the true change that we really desire.
My varied experience over the past years has given a strong background in providing services to people struggling with severe mental illness, personality disorders, developmental disabilities, substance use issues, eating disorders and general difficulties with life transitions.
The Therapist for People Who Don't Like Therapy... My biggest goal in therapy is to get you out of my office and back into your life! With that said, I have found that most people, at some point in their life, could benefit from some professional listening and feedback. Our friends and family are great sources of support, but are often too closely involved to provide the kind of unbiased perspective that we need to help us out of a rut or to enact the true change that we really desire.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, career issues, grief/bereavement, gains and losses, self-esteem and body image issues, and trauma.
I integrate different approaches to therapy and has experience in using DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, interpersonal approaches, attachment, and family systems theories. I believe that some of the biggest shifts begin within the therapeutic relationship and then extend out into daily life.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, career issues, grief/bereavement, gains and losses, self-esteem and body image issues, and trauma.
I integrate different approaches to therapy and has experience in using DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, interpersonal approaches, attachment, and family systems theories. I believe that some of the biggest shifts begin within the therapeutic relationship and then extend out into daily life.
With more than 25 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lisa Hammon has dedicated her career to helping individuals, couples, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being. Her approach is grounded in warmth, collaboration, and a deep respect for every client’s unique story and goals.
With more than 25 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lisa Hammon has dedicated her career to helping individuals, couples, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being. Her approach is grounded in warmth, collaboration, and a deep respect for every client’s unique story and goals.
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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.