Eating Disorders Therapists in 94550
I specialize in working with grief/loss, cancer support, gender/sexual identity development, eating disorders and disordered eating, trauma and attachment wounds, sport/competitions identity exploration and management, sport performance, depression, and anxiety.
I offer telemental health individual and couples psychotherapy to clients who reside in the state of California. I focus on providing this support through a humanistic and existential lens, an approach that emphasizes self-actualization, individuality, personal growth, and the search for meaning in the ups and downs of life. I emphasize empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a non-judgmental attitude to create a supportive environment for you to explore your emotions, beliefs, and concerns.
I specialize in working with grief/loss, cancer support, gender/sexual identity development, eating disorders and disordered eating, trauma and attachment wounds, sport/competitions identity exploration and management, sport performance, depression, and anxiety.
I offer telemental health individual and couples psychotherapy to clients who reside in the state of California. I focus on providing this support through a humanistic and existential lens, an approach that emphasizes self-actualization, individuality, personal growth, and the search for meaning in the ups and downs of life. I emphasize empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a non-judgmental attitude to create a supportive environment for you to explore your emotions, beliefs, and concerns.
THEREPEUTIC MODALITIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Family Based Treatment for anorexia nervosa (FBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Prolonged Exposure (PE); Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
I am a Stanford trained licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization is in eating, anxiety, sleep and mood disorders. I have extensive experience in conducting individual, group and family treatment in multiple settings with individuals across the age spectrum. I have a strong background in research-primarily in the areas of treatment of eating disorders and obesity. This foundation of knowledge is invaluable as it fuels my clinical practice and it informs my decisions regarding my ability to provide optimal patient care. Therapy is a collaboration. My style is active, warm and compassionate.
THEREPEUTIC MODALITIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Family Based Treatment for anorexia nervosa (FBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Prolonged Exposure (PE); Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
I am a Stanford trained licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization is in eating, anxiety, sleep and mood disorders. I have extensive experience in conducting individual, group and family treatment in multiple settings with individuals across the age spectrum. I have a strong background in research-primarily in the areas of treatment of eating disorders and obesity. This foundation of knowledge is invaluable as it fuels my clinical practice and it informs my decisions regarding my ability to provide optimal patient care. Therapy is a collaboration. My style is active, warm and compassionate.
Have you noticed that your teenager has lost weight, is counting calories, or has become a picky eater? Act now and get your child assessed for an eating disorder. I specialize in treating adolescents who have eating disorders and I use the most effective treatment methods backed by research (FBT). I also specialize in treating adults who struggle with their relationship with food ( Anorexia, Bulimia, ARFID, Emotional Overeating).
Have you noticed that your teenager has lost weight, is counting calories, or has become a picky eater? Act now and get your child assessed for an eating disorder. I specialize in treating adolescents who have eating disorders and I use the most effective treatment methods backed by research (FBT). I also specialize in treating adults who struggle with their relationship with food ( Anorexia, Bulimia, ARFID, Emotional Overeating).
Arianna Escobar
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Livermore, CA 94550
Hello, my name is Arianna Escobar I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide plenty of space for clients to share their stories and process through current and past problems that are affecting them. I work with young adults and specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, my name is Arianna Escobar I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide plenty of space for clients to share their stories and process through current and past problems that are affecting them. I work with young adults and specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Hi, I'm Amanda Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My passion has been to help those who are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, among others. I have trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Superhero Therapy. I began my Marriage and Family Telehealth practice in California out of a desire to use my life experience, education, and faith to help serve the emotional and behavioral health needs of our community and state.
Hi, I'm Amanda Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My passion has been to help those who are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, among others. I have trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Superhero Therapy. I began my Marriage and Family Telehealth practice in California out of a desire to use my life experience, education, and faith to help serve the emotional and behavioral health needs of our community and state.
Gail St.James, LMFT, is California's licensed marriage and family therapist. As a Humanistic Therapist, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as the foundation of my practice, as well as Motivational Interviewing, allowing the client to take the lead in their own well-being. Although client history and traumatic events are important, I focus on the present, and moving forward in life, a positive approach to avoid centering on the past.
Gail St.James, LMFT, is California's licensed marriage and family therapist. As a Humanistic Therapist, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as the foundation of my practice, as well as Motivational Interviewing, allowing the client to take the lead in their own well-being. Although client history and traumatic events are important, I focus on the present, and moving forward in life, a positive approach to avoid centering on the past.
Jordan Boehler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Livermore, CA 94550
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
Is conflict tearing your relationship apart? Every relationship has conflict, but no one really teaches us how to have healthy conflict or steps to follow to practice it. I can teach you this! Conflict is a skill, and you can get better at it. Not only that, but if you practice healthy conflict, you'll increase your intimacy and have a closer relationship. I know it sounds counterintuitive but I've seen it happen over and over. You don't have to be stuck in this pattern; I promise.
Is conflict tearing your relationship apart? Every relationship has conflict, but no one really teaches us how to have healthy conflict or steps to follow to practice it. I can teach you this! Conflict is a skill, and you can get better at it. Not only that, but if you practice healthy conflict, you'll increase your intimacy and have a closer relationship. I know it sounds counterintuitive but I've seen it happen over and over. You don't have to be stuck in this pattern; I promise.
Jaime Jasser-Stone
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livermore, CA 94550 (Online Only)
I believe that everybody has inside of them a great capacity for healing. My role is to help you connect with that capacity and to support you in creating lasting changes that bring you greater ease and joy. What you can expect from therapy with me is that we will work together to understand what you want and the best way to get there. Having a therapeutic relationship helps you navigate the challenges you are facing in your life. My style is warm, open, direct, and collaborative balanced with a commitment to facilitate your growth.
I believe that everybody has inside of them a great capacity for healing. My role is to help you connect with that capacity and to support you in creating lasting changes that bring you greater ease and joy. What you can expect from therapy with me is that we will work together to understand what you want and the best way to get there. Having a therapeutic relationship helps you navigate the challenges you are facing in your life. My style is warm, open, direct, and collaborative balanced with a commitment to facilitate your growth.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate & supportive environment so that you can create the change you are seeking. I can help you improve relationships, gain new ways of coping, decrease anxiety & depression, and increase self-worth. I use humor when needed & deep understanding for the path that you are on. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is important in order to grow in therapy. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-wellness, children of divorce & various teen concerns. By offering questions, observations & insights I can help guide you in managing life's challenges & making changes in your life.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate & supportive environment so that you can create the change you are seeking. I can help you improve relationships, gain new ways of coping, decrease anxiety & depression, and increase self-worth. I use humor when needed & deep understanding for the path that you are on. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is important in order to grow in therapy. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-wellness, children of divorce & various teen concerns. By offering questions, observations & insights I can help guide you in managing life's challenges & making changes in your life.
Have a child struggling with behavioral problems or a teen not acting like their normal self? Trained in EMDR, my heart and speciality as a therapist is in working with children, pre-teens and teenagers aged 10-17 struggling with Divorce, Blended Families, School, Bullying, and Anxiety/Depression.
Have a child struggling with behavioral problems or a teen not acting like their normal self? Trained in EMDR, my heart and speciality as a therapist is in working with children, pre-teens and teenagers aged 10-17 struggling with Divorce, Blended Families, School, Bullying, and Anxiety/Depression.
Beth Kiersten Ringheim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Livermore, CA 94550
"Thoughts turn into Words. Words turn into Actions. Actions turn into Character. Character is everything."
To create a more joyful and meaningful life is a passion of mine. I work creatively and collaboratively with adults, teens, and children to explore the heart of the matter. Together we consider (investigate, examine, observe) symptoms and emotional pain; we design realistic goals; we develop skills to alleviate obstacles; and, as we work to achieve your dreams, we discover your increased motivation and self-confidence.
"Thoughts turn into Words. Words turn into Actions. Actions turn into Character. Character is everything."
To create a more joyful and meaningful life is a passion of mine. I work creatively and collaboratively with adults, teens, and children to explore the heart of the matter. Together we consider (investigate, examine, observe) symptoms and emotional pain; we design realistic goals; we develop skills to alleviate obstacles; and, as we work to achieve your dreams, we discover your increased motivation and self-confidence.
I am a multilingual therapist with experience in working with clients diverse in age, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My core belief is that with the right intervention tools, everyone has the ability to face, and overcome their challenges. Having worked with clients between 6-65 years of age, I find that my gentle approach in therapy, help my clients of all age groups fit well with my style of work. In addition to that, I offer therapy in additional languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu.
I am a multilingual therapist with experience in working with clients diverse in age, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My core belief is that with the right intervention tools, everyone has the ability to face, and overcome their challenges. Having worked with clients between 6-65 years of age, I find that my gentle approach in therapy, help my clients of all age groups fit well with my style of work. In addition to that, I offer therapy in additional languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu.
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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.