Eating Disorders Therapists in San Diego, CA

I'm passionate about supporting those with marginalized identities, eating disorders, and/or body image concerns.
My own eating disorder experience and recovery drive my deep commitment to supporting others facing similar challenges. I understand the complexities and nuance of healing from an eating disorder, and I believe that having someone who truly 'gets it' can provide a great deal of comfort and healing. I prioritize client autonomy, supporting you in therapeutic pursuits that align with your goals. Whether that’s recovery, harm reduction, or symptom maintenance, I’m here to collaborate on a path that honors your needs and values.
I'm passionate about supporting those with marginalized identities, eating disorders, and/or body image concerns.
My own eating disorder experience and recovery drive my deep commitment to supporting others facing similar challenges. I understand the complexities and nuance of healing from an eating disorder, and I believe that having someone who truly 'gets it' can provide a great deal of comfort and healing. I prioritize client autonomy, supporting you in therapeutic pursuits that align with your goals. Whether that’s recovery, harm reduction, or symptom maintenance, I’m here to collaborate on a path that honors your needs and values.

I specialize in treating those with eating disorders and addictive behaviors to help explore the causes and conditions of the behavior and how we can change to create the life we desire.
I integrate various healing modalities to fully support the mind, body and soul of individuals in therapy. I specialize in treating those with eating disorders and addictive behaviors, utilizing multiple therapeutic modalities. Utilizing a holistic approach to heal all areas of the person, I can help you find your journey back to your authentic self.
I specialize in treating those with eating disorders and addictive behaviors to help explore the causes and conditions of the behavior and how we can change to create the life we desire.
I integrate various healing modalities to fully support the mind, body and soul of individuals in therapy. I specialize in treating those with eating disorders and addictive behaviors, utilizing multiple therapeutic modalities. Utilizing a holistic approach to heal all areas of the person, I can help you find your journey back to your authentic self.

I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults who are struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
My approach is collaborative and customized to your unique needs. I draw from a range of modalities including psychodynamic therapy, IFS, CBT, DBT, narrative, somatic, and solution-focused techniques to support growth and healing. Early sessions focus on building trust, exploring your goals, and finding practical steps toward meaningful change.
I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults who are struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
My approach is collaborative and customized to your unique needs. I draw from a range of modalities including psychodynamic therapy, IFS, CBT, DBT, narrative, somatic, and solution-focused techniques to support growth and healing. Early sessions focus on building trust, exploring your goals, and finding practical steps toward meaningful change.

I have expertise in treating Eating Disorders, Body image issues, Trauma, Suicidal behaviors, & Borderline Personality disorder.
My therapy is rooted in the interaction between the environment as well as our biology which influence our beliefs & potentially maladaptive behaviors. I believe each individual is unique & brings forth their own expertise. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore difficulties & use their strengths to achieve a life worth living
I have expertise in treating Eating Disorders, Body image issues, Trauma, Suicidal behaviors, & Borderline Personality disorder.
My therapy is rooted in the interaction between the environment as well as our biology which influence our beliefs & potentially maladaptive behaviors. I believe each individual is unique & brings forth their own expertise. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore difficulties & use their strengths to achieve a life worth living

Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS (www.carolynrossmd.com) is an African American author, speaker, expert the treatment of eating disorders, trauma and addictions and is board certified in Preventive Medicine and in Addiction Medicine.
I am board certified in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine (by exam) and completed a two year fellowship in Dr. Andrew Weil's Program in Integrative Medicine. I am the former medical director of the eating disorders program at Sierra Tucson.
Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS (www.carolynrossmd.com) is an African American author, speaker, expert the treatment of eating disorders, trauma and addictions and is board certified in Preventive Medicine and in Addiction Medicine.
I am board certified in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine (by exam) and completed a two year fellowship in Dr. Andrew Weil's Program in Integrative Medicine. I am the former medical director of the eating disorders program at Sierra Tucson.

I’m Anna, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing primarily in the treatment of eating disorders (EDs), including but not limited to anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Depending on what your and/or your family’s goals are for treatment, the therapy modalities I most often provide are: Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for youth with eating disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), many forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT (e.g., for ARFID, other EDs, depression, anxiety, OCD), and Parent Management Training (PMT).
I’m Anna, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing primarily in the treatment of eating disorders (EDs), including but not limited to anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Depending on what your and/or your family’s goals are for treatment, the therapy modalities I most often provide are: Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for youth with eating disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), many forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT (e.g., for ARFID, other EDs, depression, anxiety, OCD), and Parent Management Training (PMT).

Holistic support for anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, grief, relationship challenges, career transitions, and other mental health challenges.
Do you feel burdened by constant worry, feelings of isolation, disordered eating, or fear of failure? Are difficult experiences from your past impacting your wellness today? Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of therapy, unsure of what it entails? Therapy can help you gain balance and motivation. Address underlying issues, and develop coping skills for long-term healing and transformation. In a supportive space, you can be vulnerable, and honest, and gain tools to feel less pain. Are you ready to take the first step on your journey to living a more meaningful life? Reach out today. I look forward to hearing your story!
Holistic support for anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, grief, relationship challenges, career transitions, and other mental health challenges.
Do you feel burdened by constant worry, feelings of isolation, disordered eating, or fear of failure? Are difficult experiences from your past impacting your wellness today? Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of therapy, unsure of what it entails? Therapy can help you gain balance and motivation. Address underlying issues, and develop coping skills for long-term healing and transformation. In a supportive space, you can be vulnerable, and honest, and gain tools to feel less pain. Are you ready to take the first step on your journey to living a more meaningful life? Reach out today. I look forward to hearing your story!

Stephanie Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92131
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in eating disorders, addiction and anxiety.
Feeling pressure to keep it all together? On the outside, everything looks ok, but inside you’re struggling with your relationship with food, your body and yourself. Maybe you’re tired of yo-yo dieting, tearing yourself apart for every mistake, or worried about being “found out” at any second. At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to look in the mirror without panicking. You’re ready to find joy in life again. Most of all, you’re ready to find a way out of this painful cycle. You’re ready for a new "normal". I can help.
Specializing in eating disorders, addiction and anxiety.
Feeling pressure to keep it all together? On the outside, everything looks ok, but inside you’re struggling with your relationship with food, your body and yourself. Maybe you’re tired of yo-yo dieting, tearing yourself apart for every mistake, or worried about being “found out” at any second. At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to look in the mirror without panicking. You’re ready to find joy in life again. Most of all, you’re ready to find a way out of this painful cycle. You’re ready for a new "normal". I can help.

I'm experienced in treating eating disorders and body image issues from a Health at Every Size® perspective, and I'm passionate about helping my clients build healthy relationships with food and their bodies.
I'm constantly amazed at the human capacity for resilience. Using a strengths-based approach, I would be honored to help you tap into your power to achieve the health and wellness to live your best life! I approach my therapeutic relationships with warmth, respect, empathy, and a little bit of humor at times. I know it takes a great deal of courage to begin therapy -- my goal is to create a safe, comfortable space for honest exploration so we can tackle your concerns together. I look forward to meeting you :)
I'm experienced in treating eating disorders and body image issues from a Health at Every Size® perspective, and I'm passionate about helping my clients build healthy relationships with food and their bodies.
I'm constantly amazed at the human capacity for resilience. Using a strengths-based approach, I would be honored to help you tap into your power to achieve the health and wellness to live your best life! I approach my therapeutic relationships with warmth, respect, empathy, and a little bit of humor at times. I know it takes a great deal of courage to begin therapy -- my goal is to create a safe, comfortable space for honest exploration so we can tackle your concerns together. I look forward to meeting you :)

I specialize in treating disordered eating, eating disorders, body image, anxiety and other women's health issues.
I specialize in EMDR and DBT therapy. I love working with women helping them dissolve spiritual, mental, and emotional blocks to step into their full power. I am a mindfulness teacher and use ACT, CBT, and IFS parts work. I have studied energy psychology and shamanism and treat people as a whole person.
I specialize in treating disordered eating, eating disorders, body image, anxiety and other women's health issues.
I specialize in EMDR and DBT therapy. I love working with women helping them dissolve spiritual, mental, and emotional blocks to step into their full power. I am a mindfulness teacher and use ACT, CBT, and IFS parts work. I have studied energy psychology and shamanism and treat people as a whole person.

My main areas of focus include relationship and attachment issues, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, family conflict, gender identity, and trauma.
Welcome to a safe space where you can tell your story, be seen and heard, and embark on a journey towards healing and becoming whole again. I know that starting therapy can be a difficult decision, so congratulations on taking this first step! I am a warm, compassionate, authentic therapist who is open and collaborative with clients and dedicated to helping others. I provide a welcoming and non-judgmental environment and will work with you, wherever you are at, to create a unique treatment plan based on your specific needs. I will work with you to cultivate hope and resilience through a client-centered, strengths-based approach.
My main areas of focus include relationship and attachment issues, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, family conflict, gender identity, and trauma.
Welcome to a safe space where you can tell your story, be seen and heard, and embark on a journey towards healing and becoming whole again. I know that starting therapy can be a difficult decision, so congratulations on taking this first step! I am a warm, compassionate, authentic therapist who is open and collaborative with clients and dedicated to helping others. I provide a welcoming and non-judgmental environment and will work with you, wherever you are at, to create a unique treatment plan based on your specific needs. I will work with you to cultivate hope and resilience through a client-centered, strengths-based approach.

I conduct CBT therapy and I specialize in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, weight management, grief/loss, substance abuse, LGBT issues, adolescent issues (school, emotional, behavioral/family), young adult issues (career, transition, relationships), and personal growth.
I am a clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy in a safe, nonjudgmental, and respectful where my clients are able to work through their difficult issues. My goal is to promote positive and lasting changes for my clients by helping them to develop insight and providing them with real tools and coping skills. I strive to help my clients to feel good about themselves, their relationships, and their place in this world. I conduct secure online video sessions, or telehealth psychotherapy services. Telehealth psychotherapy allows my clients to participate in therapy in the comfort and convenience of their own home.
I conduct CBT therapy and I specialize in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, weight management, grief/loss, substance abuse, LGBT issues, adolescent issues (school, emotional, behavioral/family), young adult issues (career, transition, relationships), and personal growth.
I am a clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy in a safe, nonjudgmental, and respectful where my clients are able to work through their difficult issues. My goal is to promote positive and lasting changes for my clients by helping them to develop insight and providing them with real tools and coping skills. I strive to help my clients to feel good about themselves, their relationships, and their place in this world. I conduct secure online video sessions, or telehealth psychotherapy services. Telehealth psychotherapy allows my clients to participate in therapy in the comfort and convenience of their own home.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and anxiety disorders.
My mission is to provide my clients with high quality eating disorder treatment while supporting their unique goals, identities, and needs. The primary therapies I use in my practice include FBT, CBT-E, CBT-AR, and TBT-S. I am fortunate to have been trained in these highly specialized therapies by experts in the field at the UCSD Eating Disorders Center.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and anxiety disorders.
My mission is to provide my clients with high quality eating disorder treatment while supporting their unique goals, identities, and needs. The primary therapies I use in my practice include FBT, CBT-E, CBT-AR, and TBT-S. I am fortunate to have been trained in these highly specialized therapies by experts in the field at the UCSD Eating Disorders Center.

I believe eating disorders are never a choice, and parents are not to blame.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families affected by eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety & OCD. Drawing from Family-Based Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I help clients build skills to manage distress, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and move toward living the life they’ve always wanted.
I believe eating disorders are never a choice, and parents are not to blame.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families affected by eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety & OCD. Drawing from Family-Based Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I help clients build skills to manage distress, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and move toward living the life they’ve always wanted.

I’m Jo Stadtmueller, and as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in supporting clients with eating disorders, women’s issues, and maternal mental health.
We’ll focus on reshaping limiting beliefs and developing strategies that empower you to build resilience and gain clarity, and develop a more compassionate self-view. My approach combines understanding and empathy with practical CBT techniques to help you manage life’s demands and foster well-being.
I’m Jo Stadtmueller, and as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in supporting clients with eating disorders, women’s issues, and maternal mental health.
We’ll focus on reshaping limiting beliefs and developing strategies that empower you to build resilience and gain clarity, and develop a more compassionate self-view. My approach combines understanding and empathy with practical CBT techniques to help you manage life’s demands and foster well-being.

I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders/ disordered eating, emotional and overeating, as well as body image for 16 years through both a clinical and research lens.
Our relationships with food, our bodies, and the world around us are complex. When someone is struggling with an eating disorder, or suspect they might be, it is recommended to speak with a specialist. My office is located in San Diego, CA but I offer Telehealth sessions to those in CA who do not live close to an Eating Disorder Specialist.
I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders/ disordered eating, emotional and overeating, as well as body image for 16 years through both a clinical and research lens.
Our relationships with food, our bodies, and the world around us are complex. When someone is struggling with an eating disorder, or suspect they might be, it is recommended to speak with a specialist. My office is located in San Diego, CA but I offer Telehealth sessions to those in CA who do not live close to an Eating Disorder Specialist.

I specialize in adults and adolescents with eating disorders, trauma, women's issues and family conflict.
I believe that the therapeutic alliance between client and therapist is an integral part of the healing process. I also believe that emotions begin to heal when they are witnessed and validated, and that therapy is most effective when both client and therapist are committed to clients own healing and journey. For me it is of the utmost importance that therapy address the person as a whole- mind, body, and spirit, and I believe that, even when it seems as though all hope is lost, that healing is still possible. It is never too late to start.
I specialize in adults and adolescents with eating disorders, trauma, women's issues and family conflict.
I believe that the therapeutic alliance between client and therapist is an integral part of the healing process. I also believe that emotions begin to heal when they are witnessed and validated, and that therapy is most effective when both client and therapist are committed to clients own healing and journey. For me it is of the utmost importance that therapy address the person as a whole- mind, body, and spirit, and I believe that, even when it seems as though all hope is lost, that healing is still possible. It is never too late to start.

Allyson Ford Eating Disorder & OCD
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
7 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
I help people find freedom from Eating Disorders, OCD and Trauma.
If you're struggling with an Eating Disorder, you know it’s not just about the food. Maybe restricting, bingeing, or purging started as a way to cope with trauma, stress, or overwhelming emotions. But now it feels like the ED is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
I help people find freedom from Eating Disorders, OCD and Trauma.
If you're struggling with an Eating Disorder, you know it’s not just about the food. Maybe restricting, bingeing, or purging started as a way to cope with trauma, stress, or overwhelming emotions. But now it feels like the ED is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
I treat children, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, eating disorders and trauma by changing their mood, thought patterns, acceptance, and the way they approach their struggles.
I have extensive training in evidence based techniques with mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to treat mood disorders, Family Based Therapy (FBT) and CBT to treat eating disorders, and attachment and client focused therapy to treat trauma.
I treat children, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, eating disorders and trauma by changing their mood, thought patterns, acceptance, and the way they approach their struggles.
I have extensive training in evidence based techniques with mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to treat mood disorders, Family Based Therapy (FBT) and CBT to treat eating disorders, and attachment and client focused therapy to treat trauma.

I assist people with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, eating disorders, grief/loss, divorce, and workplace difficulties.
My primary goal in working with individuals, couples, and families is to help you achieve your full potential and lead a life in the present that is fulfilling and meaningful. We achieve this through a structured, non-confrontational approach where together, we will search for patterns in your life that are causing you difficulties. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist with 15 years experience in private practice. My office is conveniently located just west of the 15 freeway and Miramar Road. For more detailed information about my services, please visit my website at Cognitivebehaviortherapy.net
I assist people with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, eating disorders, grief/loss, divorce, and workplace difficulties.
My primary goal in working with individuals, couples, and families is to help you achieve your full potential and lead a life in the present that is fulfilling and meaningful. We achieve this through a structured, non-confrontational approach where together, we will search for patterns in your life that are causing you difficulties. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist with 15 years experience in private practice. My office is conveniently located just west of the 15 freeway and Miramar Road. For more detailed information about my services, please visit my website at Cognitivebehaviortherapy.net
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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.