Eating Disorders Therapists in Isla Vista, CA
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I help with anxiety, depression, autism, body image, career and life transitions, cultural issues and immigration, eating disorders, self-esteem, sex and intimacy, and women’s mental health.
I help with anxiety, depression, autism, body image, career and life transitions, cultural issues and immigration, eating disorders, self-esteem, sex and intimacy, and women’s mental health.
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Khaled Jeiroudi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Isla Vista, CA 93117
I further specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and trauma.
Finding ways to navigate the psychological, spiritual, and existential corridors of our lives is at the core of mental health. If painful, repeating patterns are pervading your life, therapy (with the right therapist) can help break these patterns. Through a process of building a therapeutic relationship tailored to your unique needs, we can gain autonomy and freedom in the face of overwhelming life experiences.
I further specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and trauma.
Finding ways to navigate the psychological, spiritual, and existential corridors of our lives is at the core of mental health. If painful, repeating patterns are pervading your life, therapy (with the right therapist) can help break these patterns. Through a process of building a therapeutic relationship tailored to your unique needs, we can gain autonomy and freedom in the face of overwhelming life experiences.
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Mindpath College Health provides outpatient mental health care for college and university students, staff, and the surrounding community. We provide a broad spectrum of individual and group therapy, relationship counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management and psychiatry.
Mindpath College Health provides outpatient mental health care for college and university students, staff, and the surrounding community. We provide a broad spectrum of individual and group therapy, relationship counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management and psychiatry.
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Openings for new clients with private pay, Lyra, Aetna, Oxford, United, and Oscar insurances. With a deep commitment to helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges, I specialize in treating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship conflicts, complicated family and sibling dynamics, narcissism, life transitions, body image, substance use/addiction, chronic pain, and grief. We have all faced difficulties in our lives and unfortunately, many of us don't have the healthiest ways to deal with uncomfortable feelings or experiences. That's understandable because we weren't necessarily taught these skills.
Openings for new clients with private pay, Lyra, Aetna, Oxford, United, and Oscar insurances. With a deep commitment to helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges, I specialize in treating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship conflicts, complicated family and sibling dynamics, narcissism, life transitions, body image, substance use/addiction, chronic pain, and grief. We have all faced difficulties in our lives and unfortunately, many of us don't have the healthiest ways to deal with uncomfortable feelings or experiences. That's understandable because we weren't necessarily taught these skills.
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Dr. Dara Goldyne - Therapy For Young Adults With Anxiety
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Isla Vista, CA 93117
Are you a college student, young professional, or new parent who is fed up with feeling anxious? You are perpetually unsatisfied, overwhelmed, and on edge. Your mind is spinning about everything you need to accomplish today or about events that may happen in the future. You're always worrying. Your chest is tight, your jaw is clenched, and your body feels uneasy all the time. You find yourself getting angry and impatient with the people you love most. Your persistent thoughts bully you and tell you you're not good enough. You’re struggling to hold it all together.
Are you a college student, young professional, or new parent who is fed up with feeling anxious? You are perpetually unsatisfied, overwhelmed, and on edge. Your mind is spinning about everything you need to accomplish today or about events that may happen in the future. You're always worrying. Your chest is tight, your jaw is clenched, and your body feels uneasy all the time. You find yourself getting angry and impatient with the people you love most. Your persistent thoughts bully you and tell you you're not good enough. You’re struggling to hold it all together.
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I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders since 2004.
I most often work with clients 18-30 struggling with managing mood disorders such as anxiety/depression, coping with academic and work stress, trying to develop and deepen relationships, and often with those needing treatment for eating disorder behaviors.
I also work with couples, married or unmarried, desiring to resolve conflict and deepen emotional intimacy.
I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders since 2004.
I most often work with clients 18-30 struggling with managing mood disorders such as anxiety/depression, coping with academic and work stress, trying to develop and deepen relationships, and often with those needing treatment for eating disorder behaviors.
I also work with couples, married or unmarried, desiring to resolve conflict and deepen emotional intimacy.
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My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, interpersonal violence, and issues faced by new immigrants, international students, Asian-Americans, and women of color.
I am a licensed psychologist in California. I have worked at a hospital, three university counseling centers, and a shelter for victims of domestic violence. I have provided psychological services to a very diverse mix of clients and enjoy working with people of all backgrounds. My clinical training has included individual psychotherapy, couples and group counseling, psychological assessment, multicultural counseling, crisis intervention, and outcome research. My therapeutic approach combines Adlerian, Cognitive-Behavioral and Humanistic Psychologies, frequently using hypnosis as an adjunct. I have also conducted research in hypnosis and partner abuse. In addition to English, I am fluent in Taiwanese and Mandarin Chinese.
My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, interpersonal violence, and issues faced by new immigrants, international students, Asian-Americans, and women of color.
I am a licensed psychologist in California. I have worked at a hospital, three university counseling centers, and a shelter for victims of domestic violence. I have provided psychological services to a very diverse mix of clients and enjoy working with people of all backgrounds. My clinical training has included individual psychotherapy, couples and group counseling, psychological assessment, multicultural counseling, crisis intervention, and outcome research. My therapeutic approach combines Adlerian, Cognitive-Behavioral and Humanistic Psychologies, frequently using hypnosis as an adjunct. I have also conducted research in hypnosis and partner abuse. In addition to English, I am fluent in Taiwanese and Mandarin Chinese.
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I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues and women suffering from prepartum and postpartum depression. I have extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders and body image issues, as well as addictions to alcohol and other drugs. Additionally, I have a unique ability to connect with young adults facing difficult developmental life transitions. It is my belief that one of the most important elements of successful therapy is the relationship developed between the client and therapist.
I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues and women suffering from prepartum and postpartum depression. I have extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders and body image issues, as well as addictions to alcohol and other drugs. Additionally, I have a unique ability to connect with young adults facing difficult developmental life transitions. It is my belief that one of the most important elements of successful therapy is the relationship developed between the client and therapist.
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Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
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Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
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Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
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Rhea Harris-Junge
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Goleta, CA 93117 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Three guiding principles underscore my work with people and my own growth. Essentially, we are constantly in a state of potential for change and doing the best we can in life. In addition, I view negative thoughts and feelings that develop into anxiety, depression, and low self-worth as learned responses that serve a purpose; to cope with or protect against pain. And most importantly, happiness is a choice we can make once we have the skills to respond (instead of just react) to life's challenges.
Three guiding principles underscore my work with people and my own growth. Essentially, we are constantly in a state of potential for change and doing the best we can in life. In addition, I view negative thoughts and feelings that develop into anxiety, depression, and low self-worth as learned responses that serve a purpose; to cope with or protect against pain. And most importantly, happiness is a choice we can make once we have the skills to respond (instead of just react) to life's challenges.
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Emily Maynard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with people who have complicated relationships with their bodies. My patients come to me because they are interested in: addressing disordered eating and body image issues; learning to live better with medical problems; reconsidering their use of alcohol and drugs; or learning to live in their bodies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary individuals. Many of my patients have also been through difficult or even traumatic events, that at times have made their bodies feel unsafe. I help my patients to reestablish a sense of trust and safety in their bodies.
I specialize in working with people who have complicated relationships with their bodies. My patients come to me because they are interested in: addressing disordered eating and body image issues; learning to live better with medical problems; reconsidering their use of alcohol and drugs; or learning to live in their bodies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary individuals. Many of my patients have also been through difficult or even traumatic events, that at times have made their bodies feel unsafe. I help my patients to reestablish a sense of trust and safety in their bodies.
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Allison Lorraine Brevier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for anxiety and eating concerns to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable, collaborative and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help guide them towards a life aligned with their authentic self and fundamental core values.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for anxiety and eating concerns to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable, collaborative and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help guide them towards a life aligned with their authentic self and fundamental core values.
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Claire Kiffe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
No matter the challenges you or your child is facing, it can all be sorted out with time, patience, curiosity, and support. There are many ways in which we can move forward, sometimes we just need a little help finding the way. I encourage you to reach out to see if you think we'd be a good fit for one another!
No matter the challenges you or your child is facing, it can all be sorted out with time, patience, curiosity, and support. There are many ways in which we can move forward, sometimes we just need a little help finding the way. I encourage you to reach out to see if you think we'd be a good fit for one another!
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I specialize in supporting women, college-aged individuals, young girls and teens. Together, we focus on your anxiety, depression and finding goals. All of these are quite treatable. Positive Psychology is a valuable tool for feeling supported and safe to talk about absolutely everything. A trusted psychologist reminds others of their strengths, how to center, self-regulate and feel more solid in oneself. For decades, I have treated ambiguous issues, offered compassionate therapy with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Additionally, I support families and LGBTQ+ individuals. Feel free to contact me about positively anything.
I specialize in supporting women, college-aged individuals, young girls and teens. Together, we focus on your anxiety, depression and finding goals. All of these are quite treatable. Positive Psychology is a valuable tool for feeling supported and safe to talk about absolutely everything. A trusted psychologist reminds others of their strengths, how to center, self-regulate and feel more solid in oneself. For decades, I have treated ambiguous issues, offered compassionate therapy with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Additionally, I support families and LGBTQ+ individuals. Feel free to contact me about positively anything.
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Life is too short to spend another day at war with yourself. As a therapist, I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, harsh self-criticism, disordered eating, and body image concerns. No one wakes up in the morning hoping to struggle in these ways, but as humans it’s easy to get stuck. In a warm, non-judgmental space, we can work together to understand painful patterns, heal old wounds, and create meaningful change. My goal is to help you connect with your innate wisdom and compassion so you can live a life aligned with what matters to you most.
Life is too short to spend another day at war with yourself. As a therapist, I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, harsh self-criticism, disordered eating, and body image concerns. No one wakes up in the morning hoping to struggle in these ways, but as humans it’s easy to get stuck. In a warm, non-judgmental space, we can work together to understand painful patterns, heal old wounds, and create meaningful change. My goal is to help you connect with your innate wisdom and compassion so you can live a life aligned with what matters to you most.
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Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
I specialize in helping artists, writers, journalists, authors, musicians, actors, filmmakers and creative people from all walks of life to rediscover and reconnect with their passion and creativity. As a writer myself, I understand how artistic pursuits can bring up unexpected connections and challenges in our personal lives and vice versa. It would be a privilege to work together toward a more balanced, robust, and hopeful existence. Let me be your guide & support as we build essential coping skills, explore the past & develop tools and resources to turn daydreams into reality now and in the future. I look forward to meeting you!
I specialize in helping artists, writers, journalists, authors, musicians, actors, filmmakers and creative people from all walks of life to rediscover and reconnect with their passion and creativity. As a writer myself, I understand how artistic pursuits can bring up unexpected connections and challenges in our personal lives and vice versa. It would be a privilege to work together toward a more balanced, robust, and hopeful existence. Let me be your guide & support as we build essential coping skills, explore the past & develop tools and resources to turn daydreams into reality now and in the future. I look forward to meeting you!
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I am a warm & interactive systemic therapist who is interested in your heart & soul, focusing on strengths in an atmosphere of mutual respect & discovery. I join you or your family in a collaborative journey to explore barriers to change, discover inner resources, develop coping skills, reduce stress & experience authentic communication with the people closest in your life. My integrative and evidence-based approach aims to reduce stress, heal trauma & include family systems interventions to break through to greater purpose and joy.
I am a warm & interactive systemic therapist who is interested in your heart & soul, focusing on strengths in an atmosphere of mutual respect & discovery. I join you or your family in a collaborative journey to explore barriers to change, discover inner resources, develop coping skills, reduce stress & experience authentic communication with the people closest in your life. My integrative and evidence-based approach aims to reduce stress, heal trauma & include family systems interventions to break through to greater purpose and joy.
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Mariano Requena, LMFT offers a full menu of psychological services including psychotherapy, relaxation techniques and tracking symptoms provided to patients of all ages on different modalities, individual, couple and family sessions. MR takes great pride in his psychological practice. He holds a Licentiate of Psychology from Argentina -1980-, Master of Arts in Psychology from GEG, Miami Beach, FL. 2002, and is board certified/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the Board of Behavioral Sciences - BBS-, since 2021. He has 38 years of mental health experience of all ages through all sorts of situations/issues.
Mariano Requena, LMFT offers a full menu of psychological services including psychotherapy, relaxation techniques and tracking symptoms provided to patients of all ages on different modalities, individual, couple and family sessions. MR takes great pride in his psychological practice. He holds a Licentiate of Psychology from Argentina -1980-, Master of Arts in Psychology from GEG, Miami Beach, FL. 2002, and is board certified/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the Board of Behavioral Sciences - BBS-, since 2021. He has 38 years of mental health experience of all ages through all sorts of situations/issues.
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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.