Therapists in San Diego, CA
Ashley Cooley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92109 (Online Only)
Ashley’s specialities are in sex therapy and eating disorders.
As a therapist, it is my goal to make sure you get the most out of our sessions together. I encourage all my clients to make the treatment plan with me. You are the expert in you and respecting that is essential to meeting your needs. We will identify your own unique strengths in combination with therapeutic skill building to achieve your goals.
Ashley’s specialities are in sex therapy and eating disorders.
As a therapist, it is my goal to make sure you get the most out of our sessions together. I encourage all my clients to make the treatment plan with me. You are the expert in you and respecting that is essential to meeting your needs. We will identify your own unique strengths in combination with therapeutic skill building to achieve your goals.
Ellen M Greenfield
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92126
I have a subspecialty working with individuals dealing with eating disorders.
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 have a subspecialty working with individuals dealing with eating disorders.
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
Amaya Tueller Eating Disorder Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102
Welcome to my page! I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with eating and body image. I work with a variety of eating issues including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and body image issues. I work from a compassion focused and trauma informed lens, supporting my clients in better understanding themselves and building tools to help them get to their goals. I work with many issues that tend to overlap with eating difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, self harm and substance use.
Welcome to my page! I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with eating and body image. I work with a variety of eating issues including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and body image issues. I work from a compassion focused and trauma informed lens, supporting my clients in better understanding themselves and building tools to help them get to their goals. I work with many issues that tend to overlap with eating difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, self harm and substance use.
Tiffany Costa Cearley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117 (Online Only)
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.
Brittney France
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (111091) in California. 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. I believe that all clients have unique strengths and are capable of creating meaningful change in their lives. I enjoy helping clients access these strengths while improving their relationship with food, body, and mind through identifying and connecting with values, learning healthy coping skills, and improving communication.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (111091) in California. 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. I believe that all clients have unique strengths and are capable of creating meaningful change in their lives. I enjoy helping clients access these strengths while improving their relationship with food, body, and mind through identifying and connecting with values, learning healthy coping skills, and improving communication.
Danny A Meadows
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92123
If you are struggling to find your authentic voice to speak with clarity and you are struggling with finding your path in life due to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sex addiction and you are ready to take responsibility for your life, therapy can help.
I believe that each person has a unique purpose. Life presents with situations where depression, addiction, anxiety, eating too much, eating too little, low self-esteem, and no self-identity can distract a person from finding this unique purpose. I like to explore a variety of issues that keep you from experiencing your purpose in life and help you find your meaning and make sense of that meaning.
If you are struggling to find your authentic voice to speak with clarity and you are struggling with finding your path in life due to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sex addiction and you are ready to take responsibility for your life, therapy can help.
I believe that each person has a unique purpose. Life presents with situations where depression, addiction, anxiety, eating too much, eating too little, low self-esteem, and no self-identity can distract a person from finding this unique purpose. I like to explore a variety of issues that keep you from experiencing your purpose in life and help you find your meaning and make sense of that meaning.
Patty Schroeder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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 :)
Jessica Ulmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
I completed my doctoral degree in clinical psychology (PsyD) at La Salle University in Philadelphia and am licensed in CA and WA. I have worked with children, teens, & adults with emotional & behavioral dysregulation, relationship issues, suicidal thinking, substance abuse issues, & difficulty with life transitions. I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness acceptance-based approaches. Specializing further, using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure for treating trauma. I have expertise in treating Eating Disorders, Body image issues, Trauma, Suicidal behaviors, & Borderline Personality disorder.
I completed my doctoral degree in clinical psychology (PsyD) at La Salle University in Philadelphia and am licensed in CA and WA. I have worked with children, teens, & adults with emotional & behavioral dysregulation, relationship issues, suicidal thinking, substance abuse issues, & difficulty with life transitions. I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness acceptance-based approaches. Specializing further, using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure for treating trauma. I have expertise in treating Eating Disorders, Body image issues, Trauma, Suicidal behaviors, & Borderline Personality disorder.
Kristine Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CETI, CEDS
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92109
I have specialities in trauma, eating disorders, couples, addictions, family therapy and LGBTQIA+.
I remember going to my first therapist, and thinking “I have to go back to places I’ve already survived?” You do not have to go backwards, though sometimes we have to feel to heal. With over 30 years of experience, I compassionately help guide you experientially, so you can access somatic and emotional wisdom.
I have specialities in trauma, eating disorders, couples, addictions, family therapy and LGBTQIA+.
I remember going to my first therapist, and thinking “I have to go back to places I’ve already survived?” You do not have to go backwards, though sometimes we have to feel to heal. With over 30 years of experience, I compassionately help guide you experientially, so you can access somatic and emotional wisdom.
Katie Erreca
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130
Waitlist for new clients
I am experienced in helping with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating disorders, trauma, life transitions, and family struggles.
The decision to seek therapy takes courage. I believe therapy is most helpful when done in an accepting and comfortable environment. I work collaboratively with you to assist you in attaining your personal goals, explore avenues for growth, and achieve emotional well-being. I understand that every individual and couple is unique and I approach treatment with this in mind. I know that each client enters therapy with specific strengths and I do my best to help you pull from those strengths. My approach to therapy can be described as compassionate, active, warm, and gently challenging.
I am experienced in helping with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating disorders, trauma, life transitions, and family struggles.
The decision to seek therapy takes courage. I believe therapy is most helpful when done in an accepting and comfortable environment. I work collaboratively with you to assist you in attaining your personal goals, explore avenues for growth, and achieve emotional well-being. I understand that every individual and couple is unique and I approach treatment with this in mind. I know that each client enters therapy with specific strengths and I do my best to help you pull from those strengths. My approach to therapy can be described as compassionate, active, warm, and gently challenging.
Michelle Carcel, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92109
My specialization and training includes: eating disorders, trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, health and wellness concerns among others.
First and foremost, congratulations on taking a step towards accomplishing your goals! Making the decision to work with a therapist to help manage any life stressor takes strength and commitment. When working with a new client, one of my primary objectives is to foster a welcoming and encouraging environment. I believe the best outcomes stem from an engaging, collaborative working relationship. Therapy is a very personal experience and I encourage my clients to be active participants in their therapeutic success.
My specialization and training includes: eating disorders, trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, health and wellness concerns among others.
First and foremost, congratulations on taking a step towards accomplishing your goals! Making the decision to work with a therapist to help manage any life stressor takes strength and commitment. When working with a new client, one of my primary objectives is to foster a welcoming and encouraging environment. I believe the best outcomes stem from an engaging, collaborative working relationship. Therapy is a very personal experience and I encourage my clients to be active participants in their therapeutic success.
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Amber Monroe, LMFT Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92154
Our specialties include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and codependency.
Welcome to Amber Monroe, LMFT Counseling Services Inc. We are a group of highly trained and intuitive therapists who take gratitude in honoring individuals on their healing journey to balance. We are a mix of licensed and associate therapists with varying mental health degrees and licenses. We have a passion for helping clients increase insight around their barriers to growth. Our therapists have extensive knowledge in teaching clients how to process difficult life events and increase their authentic coping skills. For more information please copy and paste... www.lmftcounselingservices.com or click on our website link to the right.
Our specialties include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and codependency.
Welcome to Amber Monroe, LMFT Counseling Services Inc. We are a group of highly trained and intuitive therapists who take gratitude in honoring individuals on their healing journey to balance. We are a mix of licensed and associate therapists with varying mental health degrees and licenses. We have a passion for helping clients increase insight around their barriers to growth. Our therapists have extensive knowledge in teaching clients how to process difficult life events and increase their authentic coping skills. For more information please copy and paste... www.lmftcounselingservices.com or click on our website link to the right.
Katie Stone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92154
Hi, I’m Katie! I am a neurodivergent therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, OCD and ADHD. I offer individual, couples and family therapy for adolescents and adults struggling with obsessions, compulsions, emotional volatility, academic issues, perfectionism, codependency, grief, low self-esteem, attachment trauma, appearance dissatisfaction, gender dysphoria & more.
Hi, I’m Katie! I am a neurodivergent therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, OCD and ADHD. I offer individual, couples and family therapy for adolescents and adults struggling with obsessions, compulsions, emotional volatility, academic issues, perfectionism, codependency, grief, low self-esteem, attachment trauma, appearance dissatisfaction, gender dysphoria & more.
Reina Remigio
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with overcontrol/excessive self-control. This can show up as rumination, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, difficulty relaxing, and emotional loneliness (even with loved ones around). These challenges can intersect with substance abuse, suicidal ideation or attempts, and/or self-harm. Often, an overcontrolled coping style is central to conditions such as chronic anxiety/depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders like obsessive-compulsive and avoidant personalities. This way of coping may exacerbate or perpetuate trauma and grief symptoms as well.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with overcontrol/excessive self-control. This can show up as rumination, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, difficulty relaxing, and emotional loneliness (even with loved ones around). These challenges can intersect with substance abuse, suicidal ideation or attempts, and/or self-harm. Often, an overcontrolled coping style is central to conditions such as chronic anxiety/depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders like obsessive-compulsive and avoidant personalities. This way of coping may exacerbate or perpetuate trauma and grief symptoms as well.
Hanna Jeong
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience supporting concerns of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD and trauma, racial identity and racial marginalization, LGBTQIA+ identities, sexual wellness, and grief and loss.
We all deserve a safe, compassionate space to process and explore, whether we are healing from difficult life events or simply taking a pause to reflect on our life. I deeply believe in holistic care, where the biological, psychological, cultural, sexual, and spiritual aspects of a person are given equal consideration and attention. I see my role as an active collaborator and supporter of the client’s goals. I work to build a nonjudgmental relationship where clients can add skills to their toolbox, introspect freely, and gain personal and community empowerment.
I have experience supporting concerns of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD and trauma, racial identity and racial marginalization, LGBTQIA+ identities, sexual wellness, and grief and loss.
We all deserve a safe, compassionate space to process and explore, whether we are healing from difficult life events or simply taking a pause to reflect on our life. I deeply believe in holistic care, where the biological, psychological, cultural, sexual, and spiritual aspects of a person are given equal consideration and attention. I see my role as an active collaborator and supporter of the client’s goals. I work to build a nonjudgmental relationship where clients can add skills to their toolbox, introspect freely, and gain personal and community empowerment.
Carli Sterling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
Hello everyone, My name is Carli Sterling I am an LMFT in CA. I have a bachelors in psychology from UCSC and Masters in Counseling Psychology from PAU. I work as a clinical supervisor at a community mental health agency and private practice on the side. Trauma informed care and eating disorders are my wheelhouse. Wheelhouses? Wheel homes.
Hello everyone, My name is Carli Sterling I am an LMFT in CA. I have a bachelors in psychology from UCSC and Masters in Counseling Psychology from PAU. I work as a clinical supervisor at a community mental health agency and private practice on the side. Trauma informed care and eating disorders are my wheelhouse. Wheelhouses? Wheel homes.
Rebecca Prolman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of focus include anxiety, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ challenges, and complex trauma.
However you come into therapy is welcomed - you can’t do this wrong. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or the intensity of our emotions. Other times we can feel numb and not be able to feel much of anything. Maybe it feels challenging to relax or to feel joy and pleasure. These are challenging, but common experiences— you are not crazy. Together we will explore your experiences, hopes, and desires. I work holistically to address the mind, body, heart, and spirit; allowing for increased experiences of inner-peace, meaningful connection, and increased confidence.
My areas of focus include anxiety, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ challenges, and complex trauma.
However you come into therapy is welcomed - you can’t do this wrong. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or the intensity of our emotions. Other times we can feel numb and not be able to feel much of anything. Maybe it feels challenging to relax or to feel joy and pleasure. These are challenging, but common experiences— you are not crazy. Together we will explore your experiences, hopes, and desires. I work holistically to address the mind, body, heart, and spirit; allowing for increased experiences of inner-peace, meaningful connection, and increased confidence.
Olga Rocklin Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
This includes: eating disorders, disordered eating.
Choosing to see a therapist is a courageous act; I applaud you for taking this step. Therapy works best when we collaborate. I believe that in working together in an authentic and curious way, we can figure out effective ways to meet your current challenges in a supportive environment. Learning to use wholesome coping skills is a central part of the work we'll do together.
This includes: eating disorders, disordered eating.
Choosing to see a therapist is a courageous act; I applaud you for taking this step. Therapy works best when we collaborate. I believe that in working together in an authentic and curious way, we can figure out effective ways to meet your current challenges in a supportive environment. Learning to use wholesome coping skills is a central part of the work we'll do together.
Shayla Patron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102
Have you ever felt alone, stuck, or overwhelmed trying to figure out who you are? Do you feel trapped in a struggle with food and your appearance? Have you tried to break free only to find yourself back in a battle with your own thoughts? Maybe it is hard to even imagine being free when your self-worth is so closely tied to your body image and when your relationship with food feels so out of control. This way of living is exhausting and can cause destruction in many areas of life. What if freedom from that life was possible? As a therapist specializing in eating disorders, I believe it is possible to find relief from your struggle.
Have you ever felt alone, stuck, or overwhelmed trying to figure out who you are? Do you feel trapped in a struggle with food and your appearance? Have you tried to break free only to find yourself back in a battle with your own thoughts? Maybe it is hard to even imagine being free when your self-worth is so closely tied to your body image and when your relationship with food feels so out of control. This way of living is exhausting and can cause destruction in many areas of life. What if freedom from that life was possible? As a therapist specializing in eating disorders, I believe it is possible to find relief from your struggle.
Amaya Tueller ADHD and Autism Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102
Additionally, I work with other concerns that tend to co-occur with neurodiversity including eating disorders/concerns (including ARFID), OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Welcome to my page! I work primarily with neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, PDA) clients and mixed neurotype couples/polycules . As a queer, and late diagnosed neurodivergent therapist, I love helping others to understand themselves better and advocate for their needs. Receiving my own diagnosis in adulthood came with grief and I’d love opportunity to help you work through the complicated emotions inherent in this type of identity exploration. Working with my brain instead of against it as been incredibly healing and has drastically improved my mental health; I hope to help my clients achieve the same freedom.
Additionally, I work with other concerns that tend to co-occur with neurodiversity including eating disorders/concerns (including ARFID), OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Welcome to my page! I work primarily with neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, PDA) clients and mixed neurotype couples/polycules . As a queer, and late diagnosed neurodivergent therapist, I love helping others to understand themselves better and advocate for their needs. Receiving my own diagnosis in adulthood came with grief and I’d love opportunity to help you work through the complicated emotions inherent in this type of identity exploration. Working with my brain instead of against it as been incredibly healing and has drastically improved my mental health; I hope to help my clients achieve the same freedom.
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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.