Eating Disorders Therapists in Westlake Village, CA
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.
GIbson specializes in a variety of areas including weight loss and management, obesity and bariatric surgery, and other eating disorders.
I love being able to do the work that I do. I feel so fortunate to be able to help people in meeting their goals and building skills for coping with various life stressors. I feel that I have strengths in quickly connecting and helping people to feel comfortable with therapy, which can be uncomfortable at first. I always adapt treatments for what individuals need, and never uses a "one size fits all" philosophy. Each person has specific strengths and needs. Let's partner together to help you in meeting your needs.
GIbson specializes in a variety of areas including weight loss and management, obesity and bariatric surgery, and other eating disorders.
I love being able to do the work that I do. I feel so fortunate to be able to help people in meeting their goals and building skills for coping with various life stressors. I feel that I have strengths in quickly connecting and helping people to feel comfortable with therapy, which can be uncomfortable at first. I always adapt treatments for what individuals need, and never uses a "one size fits all" philosophy. Each person has specific strengths and needs. Let's partner together to help you in meeting your needs.
My passion is helping people heal from trauma and find freedom in recovery from eating disorders and body image.
My approach is holistic and client-centered, weaving together mind, body, and emotional wellbeing. Trauma and eating disorders often disconnect us from ourselves—I support clients in reconnecting with their inner wisdom and resilience. I value tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs and always at your pace.
My passion is helping people heal from trauma and find freedom in recovery from eating disorders and body image.
My approach is holistic and client-centered, weaving together mind, body, and emotional wellbeing. Trauma and eating disorders often disconnect us from ourselves—I support clients in reconnecting with their inner wisdom and resilience. I value tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs and always at your pace.
My approach is direct, but kind. To make effective changes, I believe developing self-awareness about what drives your behavior and focusing on improving relationships is an important component of therapy. It is my goal to help you develop strategies and skills that will directly affect the way that you relate to the world around you. A good therapist is like a personal trainer at the gym - someone that pushes you further than you would ever push yourself. Improving your quality of life is my number one priority.
My approach is direct, but kind. To make effective changes, I believe developing self-awareness about what drives your behavior and focusing on improving relationships is an important component of therapy. It is my goal to help you develop strategies and skills that will directly affect the way that you relate to the world around you. A good therapist is like a personal trainer at the gym - someone that pushes you further than you would ever push yourself. Improving your quality of life is my number one priority.
Another Day Psychology: Leticia Tye, LPCC, LMHC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, PMH-C
11 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I specialize in postpartum, eating disorders, & trauma.
Together, we will look at the patterns driving the pressure- the early experiences that taught you to equate worth with doing. Over time, food/body image can take up less space and move toward a more peaceful relationship with your body and yourself. You'll feel calmer, clearer in your decisions, and more at peace in relationships and your new identity.
I specialize in postpartum, eating disorders, & trauma.
Together, we will look at the patterns driving the pressure- the early experiences that taught you to equate worth with doing. Over time, food/body image can take up less space and move toward a more peaceful relationship with your body and yourself. You'll feel calmer, clearer in your decisions, and more at peace in relationships and your new identity.
Tamburro works with children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and more.
Dr. Tamburro’s goal is to provide a supportive environment and help you develop the tools necessary to create positive changes in your life. Samantha utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness and strength-based skills to help each client’s personal growth.
Tamburro works with children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and more.
Dr. Tamburro’s goal is to provide a supportive environment and help you develop the tools necessary to create positive changes in your life. Samantha utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness and strength-based skills to help each client’s personal growth.
I also work with adolescents and their parents, adults with relationship difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
If you are the parent of a teenager and have seen your child struggling with school, their peers, and have seen negative behavior changes, my counseling experiences have shown support and active interventions can raise their confidence and improve their behaviors. Counseling can also raise your confidence as a parent
I also work with adolescents and their parents, adults with relationship difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
If you are the parent of a teenager and have seen your child struggling with school, their peers, and have seen negative behavior changes, my counseling experiences have shown support and active interventions can raise their confidence and improve their behaviors. Counseling can also raise your confidence as a parent
I provide specialized support for those with anxiety and have 15 years of experience treating eating disorders in both residential and outpatient programs.
If you are struggling with anxiety or stress I can help you. Whether it's focused on food and body issues, relationship problems or addiction or relates to our current climate, I provide both mental and somatic tools to help you on your journey to a more enjoyable and satisfying life. In a safe and caring environment we can examine your thoughts and behavior patterns and practice tools that shift your thinking and calm your nervous system to heal old wounds. Wherever you find yourself I can help you to develop a compassionate view of yourself and empower you to take steps towards getting your unmet needs fulfilled.
I provide specialized support for those with anxiety and have 15 years of experience treating eating disorders in both residential and outpatient programs.
If you are struggling with anxiety or stress I can help you. Whether it's focused on food and body issues, relationship problems or addiction or relates to our current climate, I provide both mental and somatic tools to help you on your journey to a more enjoyable and satisfying life. In a safe and caring environment we can examine your thoughts and behavior patterns and practice tools that shift your thinking and calm your nervous system to heal old wounds. Wherever you find yourself I can help you to develop a compassionate view of yourself and empower you to take steps towards getting your unmet needs fulfilled.
I Wendy De Augustine, L.M.F.T., MA., am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have a MA in Art Therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, group and family therapy. My areas of focus include art therapy, narrative therapy and working with children, adolescents and adults. I received a 62-unit Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with a major in Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. I work extensively with depressed teens and adults, utlizing different techniques through a Narrative and Post Modern lens to provide what is most helpful to my clients. Check out my Teen Support Groups below.
I Wendy De Augustine, L.M.F.T., MA., am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have a MA in Art Therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, group and family therapy. My areas of focus include art therapy, narrative therapy and working with children, adolescents and adults. I received a 62-unit Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with a major in Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. I work extensively with depressed teens and adults, utlizing different techniques through a Narrative and Post Modern lens to provide what is most helpful to my clients. Check out my Teen Support Groups below.
I have worked extensively with clients facing co‑occurring disorders and understand the complexities of mental health challenges, chemical dependency, and eating disorders.
Finding a therapist you feel safe and comfortable with is essential. My approach blends genuine connection with thoughtful, evidence‑based intervention to support you in creating a healthy and meaningful life. I work from a holistic, integrative perspective that honors all dimensions of health. I see every person who walks into therapy as inherently valuable, deserving care that is tailored to their unique needs. Your personality, cultural background, and family context will always be respected and integrated into our work together.
I have worked extensively with clients facing co‑occurring disorders and understand the complexities of mental health challenges, chemical dependency, and eating disorders.
Finding a therapist you feel safe and comfortable with is essential. My approach blends genuine connection with thoughtful, evidence‑based intervention to support you in creating a healthy and meaningful life. I work from a holistic, integrative perspective that honors all dimensions of health. I see every person who walks into therapy as inherently valuable, deserving care that is tailored to their unique needs. Your personality, cultural background, and family context will always be respected and integrated into our work together.
When you come to me with anxiety, unresolved trauma, relationship issues or an eating disorder, my goal is to get to know you, your history, and what you are thinking and feeling as quickly as possible.
Would you like to take control of your life? With the global pandemic in our rear-view mirror and things changing on a daily basis, taking control seems nearly impossible. Do you repeatedly find yourself in relationships that hurt? Does pain from your past keep you from enjoying your life now? If so, I can help you learn to stop the pattern and start enjoying life. Change is possible, and you do not have to go on living in pain. We can work together to identify what is preventing you from living your life the way you have always wanted to, and with my training and experience, I can help you get where you want to go quickly.
When you come to me with anxiety, unresolved trauma, relationship issues or an eating disorder, my goal is to get to know you, your history, and what you are thinking and feeling as quickly as possible.
Would you like to take control of your life? With the global pandemic in our rear-view mirror and things changing on a daily basis, taking control seems nearly impossible. Do you repeatedly find yourself in relationships that hurt? Does pain from your past keep you from enjoying your life now? If so, I can help you learn to stop the pattern and start enjoying life. Change is possible, and you do not have to go on living in pain. We can work together to identify what is preventing you from living your life the way you have always wanted to, and with my training and experience, I can help you get where you want to go quickly.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, families, couples, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
Welcome! I believe that transformation is possible. Even the toughest problems can be improved as we explore challenges in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship. I believe that in order to make and sustain meaningful changes, we need a non-judgmental environment where one feels understood. My goal is to work with you to explore your hopes and desires, to honor your efforts and accomplishments, to sit with you in discomfort and pain, and to help you create a path that brings meaning, depth and connection to your life.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, families, couples, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
Welcome! I believe that transformation is possible. Even the toughest problems can be improved as we explore challenges in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship. I believe that in order to make and sustain meaningful changes, we need a non-judgmental environment where one feels understood. My goal is to work with you to explore your hopes and desires, to honor your efforts and accomplishments, to sit with you in discomfort and pain, and to help you create a path that brings meaning, depth and connection to your life.
I also have specialized experience supporting people navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, addiction, and OCD.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel when thoughts, emotions, or behaviors begin to interfere with daily life. Whether you are feeling stuck, exhausted, or simply looking for greater clarity and balance, therapy can be a space to slow down, gain insight, and develop meaningful tools for change.
I also have specialized experience supporting people navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, addiction, and OCD.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel when thoughts, emotions, or behaviors begin to interfere with daily life. Whether you are feeling stuck, exhausted, or simply looking for greater clarity and balance, therapy can be a space to slow down, gain insight, and develop meaningful tools for change.
Whether clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, or an eating disorder, or they are wanting to build loving connections or navigate a life change, I am present to walk with them every step of the way.
Whether we are working to build coping, communication and problem solving skills, or we are focusing on self-empowerment and finding purpose, my clients learn new techniques to successfully move forward and make positive changes in their lives. I work from a strength-based approach and compassionately encourage the exploration of thoughts and feelings.
Whether clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, or an eating disorder, or they are wanting to build loving connections or navigate a life change, I am present to walk with them every step of the way.
Whether we are working to build coping, communication and problem solving skills, or we are focusing on self-empowerment and finding purpose, my clients learn new techniques to successfully move forward and make positive changes in their lives. I work from a strength-based approach and compassionately encourage the exploration of thoughts and feelings.
Kathy brings extensive experience & a solution focused, trauma informed, approach to her work, addressing a broad spectrum of concerns while specializing in anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, young adult issues, & those seeking to heal their relationship with food, body, & movement. Having recovered herself, Kathy has been leveraging her lived experience & comprehensive training to help individuals struggling with eating disorders since 1993. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through the esteemed International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, she also offers consultation, supervision & coaching.
Kathy brings extensive experience & a solution focused, trauma informed, approach to her work, addressing a broad spectrum of concerns while specializing in anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, young adult issues, & those seeking to heal their relationship with food, body, & movement. Having recovered herself, Kathy has been leveraging her lived experience & comprehensive training to help individuals struggling with eating disorders since 1993. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through the esteemed International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, she also offers consultation, supervision & coaching.
My specialty is Eating Disorders.
Sometimes we find ourselves seeking help and support when life hands us a path we aren't prepared to deal with. I believe that understanding and exploring the authentic self is essential in overcoming many complex struggles. I work to help uncover what my clients basic truth is, and in doing so work with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, parenting, pregnancy, and family dynamics.
My specialty is Eating Disorders.
Sometimes we find ourselves seeking help and support when life hands us a path we aren't prepared to deal with. I believe that understanding and exploring the authentic self is essential in overcoming many complex struggles. I work to help uncover what my clients basic truth is, and in doing so work with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, parenting, pregnancy, and family dynamics.
I love helping people with emotional eating, non-effective dieting cycles, bad body image, over exercise problems, anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders.
You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.
I love helping people with emotional eating, non-effective dieting cycles, bad body image, over exercise problems, anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders.
You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, walking individuals and families through the recovery process.
Are you no longer experiencing joy in your life? Maybe feeling lonely or depressed? Or maybe you are struggling to make peace with food and your body, which has now impacted your relationships? I can assist you to experience new joy in your life and help you to establish the closer relationships that you long for. Together we can look at the purpose of emotions, longings, feelings, and beliefs. In understanding these different facets of ones self, the process of self-awareness takes place. This will allow you to begin to experience personal and relational transformation.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, walking individuals and families through the recovery process.
Are you no longer experiencing joy in your life? Maybe feeling lonely or depressed? Or maybe you are struggling to make peace with food and your body, which has now impacted your relationships? I can assist you to experience new joy in your life and help you to establish the closer relationships that you long for. Together we can look at the purpose of emotions, longings, feelings, and beliefs. In understanding these different facets of ones self, the process of self-awareness takes place. This will allow you to begin to experience personal and relational transformation.
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.
As a specialist in eating disorders.
Life is not black & white, the beauty is in the grey. I believe that everybody deserves support in their journey toward meaning and connection. The absence of support, meaning, purpose, or connection can lead to disorder and dysfunction. It is my privilege as a therapist to watch others explore and create a full life. My work focuses on the unique struggles of the individual, couple, or family. I use story, feedback, empathy, and education to help each client discover balance and their authentic self. My hope is that each person I get to work with learns the tools that work for them and can embrace the grey areas in life.
As a specialist in eating disorders.
Life is not black & white, the beauty is in the grey. I believe that everybody deserves support in their journey toward meaning and connection. The absence of support, meaning, purpose, or connection can lead to disorder and dysfunction. It is my privilege as a therapist to watch others explore and create a full life. My work focuses on the unique struggles of the individual, couple, or family. I use story, feedback, empathy, and education to help each client discover balance and their authentic self. My hope is that each person I get to work with learns the tools that work for them and can embrace the grey areas in life.
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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.