Eating Disorders Therapists in Lafayette, CA
As a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), many of my patients suffer from Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and other related disorders such as negative body image, OCD, anxiety and/or depression.
I work with individuals, couples and families that are ready for help and wanting to make a change in their life. For almost 30years I've treated depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems, as well as difficulties stemming from past abuse or trauma. My philosophy about therapy is not one size fits all. I have been trained in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Family Systems as well as other methods of therapy; and I draw on whatever techniques and methods work best for each unique individual or individuals with whom I'm working.
As a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), many of my patients suffer from Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and other related disorders such as negative body image, OCD, anxiety and/or depression.
I work with individuals, couples and families that are ready for help and wanting to make a change in their life. For almost 30years I've treated depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems, as well as difficulties stemming from past abuse or trauma. My philosophy about therapy is not one size fits all. I have been trained in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Family Systems as well as other methods of therapy; and I draw on whatever techniques and methods work best for each unique individual or individuals with whom I'm working.
I often speak at conferences about eating disorders and related issues, and consult with and train clinicians, hospitals and clinics who want to learn more about treating these illnesses.
I specialize in helping people through life transitions of all kinds- from work/career to family and personal. Change is a part of life, and it can be disruptive, unsettling, and challenging. It can also be an opportunity for creativity and evaluation of our lives. I help people assess where they are now, where they want to go, and how to get there. Trained as a high level violinist, I have a particular passion for helping musicians and athletes through transitions related to their sport or instrument- things like dealing with injuries, or making decisions about whether to pursue athletics or music at the next higher level.
I often speak at conferences about eating disorders and related issues, and consult with and train clinicians, hospitals and clinics who want to learn more about treating these illnesses.
I specialize in helping people through life transitions of all kinds- from work/career to family and personal. Change is a part of life, and it can be disruptive, unsettling, and challenging. It can also be an opportunity for creativity and evaluation of our lives. I help people assess where they are now, where they want to go, and how to get there. Trained as a high level violinist, I have a particular passion for helping musicians and athletes through transitions related to their sport or instrument- things like dealing with injuries, or making decisions about whether to pursue athletics or music at the next higher level.
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults with eating disorders navigate their path to recovery.
As your psychotherapist, I will listen to your unique lived experience. My approach is direct, client-centered, and prioritizes cultural sensitivity. While the majority of my practice focuses on improving one's relationship with food and body, I also work with people who struggle to cope with depression, anxiety, or the effects of surviving traumatic experience(s). In your course of treatment we can navigate issues such as emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, body image distress, family issues, perfectionism, and disordered eating behaviors. I will help you feel confident, safe, and empowered in your body and in your life.
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults with eating disorders navigate their path to recovery.
As your psychotherapist, I will listen to your unique lived experience. My approach is direct, client-centered, and prioritizes cultural sensitivity. While the majority of my practice focuses on improving one's relationship with food and body, I also work with people who struggle to cope with depression, anxiety, or the effects of surviving traumatic experience(s). In your course of treatment we can navigate issues such as emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, body image distress, family issues, perfectionism, and disordered eating behaviors. I will help you feel confident, safe, and empowered in your body and in your life.
Andria Marie Cremolini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
A particular area of focus is in helping teens who struggle with eating disorders and their families using a treatment model called Family Based Treatment (FBT), which is an evidence-based form of treatment.
I specialize in working with preteens, teens and young adults with eating disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who want to foster a greater sense of self compassion, to improve self worth and body image, or to work to develop more satisfying relationships with others. I work collaboratively and from a strength-based perspective to aide in the development of skills that allow you to live a full and more meaningful life. My therapeutic style is warm, engaging and respectful.
A particular area of focus is in helping teens who struggle with eating disorders and their families using a treatment model called Family Based Treatment (FBT), which is an evidence-based form of treatment.
I specialize in working with preteens, teens and young adults with eating disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who want to foster a greater sense of self compassion, to improve self worth and body image, or to work to develop more satisfying relationships with others. I work collaboratively and from a strength-based perspective to aide in the development of skills that allow you to live a full and more meaningful life. My therapeutic style is warm, engaging and respectful.
Emdr - Trauma And Eating Disorders Priscila D Martins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549 (Online Only)
I help young and middle age adults struggling with complex trauma, mood and eating disorders.
Are you feeling unheard, hopeless or constantly worrying about something? Are you struggling to communicate and connect with your partner? Are you worrying about your next meal or the way your body looks? Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship issues, burnout or body image, I am here to help you navigate these feelings and offer a path forward. I love helping individuals understanding the underlying events that cause them to constantly worry and feel down.
I help young and middle age adults struggling with complex trauma, mood and eating disorders.
Are you feeling unheard, hopeless or constantly worrying about something? Are you struggling to communicate and connect with your partner? Are you worrying about your next meal or the way your body looks? Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship issues, burnout or body image, I am here to help you navigate these feelings and offer a path forward. I love helping individuals understanding the underlying events that cause them to constantly worry and feel down.
I have been in practice 40 yearsOver time, my work has expanded from exclusive focus on treating adult children of alcoholics, to include- eating disorders, families of bipolar patients, academic underachievement, depression/ anxiety, trauma, and grief. Often these issues are interrelated, and sometimes the singular matter. Women-in-transition groups have also been a mainstay of my practice. Recently, I included hypnotherapy to deepen the experience where appropriate. As the practice continues to grow, I'm reminded daily that it is my life's privilege to work with families and individuals, helping in the growth and healing process.
I have been in practice 40 yearsOver time, my work has expanded from exclusive focus on treating adult children of alcoholics, to include- eating disorders, families of bipolar patients, academic underachievement, depression/ anxiety, trauma, and grief. Often these issues are interrelated, and sometimes the singular matter. Women-in-transition groups have also been a mainstay of my practice. Recently, I included hypnotherapy to deepen the experience where appropriate. As the practice continues to grow, I'm reminded daily that it is my life's privilege to work with families and individuals, helping in the growth and healing process.
Karina M. Schwab
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549 (Online Only)
Her areas of interest include: eating disorders, trauma, racial trauma, gender and sexuality, anxiety, depression, stage of life transitions, as well as spiritual and transpersonal issues.
The call to undergo therapy is both deeply personal and unique to the individual or couple who seeks it. It often requires confrontation with the deepest parts of oneself and the courage to embrace the unknown. I strongly believe in the transformative potential of the therapeutic process and the importance of deep relating. Through the use of dream work, imagery, somatic awareness, and storytelling, my goal is to co-create a safe and empathic environment where individuals are seen, heard, and empowered.
Her areas of interest include: eating disorders, trauma, racial trauma, gender and sexuality, anxiety, depression, stage of life transitions, as well as spiritual and transpersonal issues.
The call to undergo therapy is both deeply personal and unique to the individual or couple who seeks it. It often requires confrontation with the deepest parts of oneself and the courage to embrace the unknown. I strongly believe in the transformative potential of the therapeutic process and the importance of deep relating. Through the use of dream work, imagery, somatic awareness, and storytelling, my goal is to co-create a safe and empathic environment where individuals are seen, heard, and empowered.
As an experienced therapist specializing in complex trauma, anxiety and eating disorders, I believe in creating achievable goals with actionable steps.
Are traumatic experiences from the past still affecting you today? Do you find excessive worrying keeping you up at night? Are you feeling hopeless about your relationship with food or your body? Perhaps you’re facing a major life change and scared that you won't be able to get through it? If any of these resonate with you, you're definitely not alone! I work with teenagers and adults of all ages who are facing some of these challenges providing guidance, compassion and support throughout their healing journey. If you're wondering if therapy can truly help, I’d be honored to support you in taking the first step.
As an experienced therapist specializing in complex trauma, anxiety and eating disorders, I believe in creating achievable goals with actionable steps.
Are traumatic experiences from the past still affecting you today? Do you find excessive worrying keeping you up at night? Are you feeling hopeless about your relationship with food or your body? Perhaps you’re facing a major life change and scared that you won't be able to get through it? If any of these resonate with you, you're definitely not alone! I work with teenagers and adults of all ages who are facing some of these challenges providing guidance, compassion and support throughout their healing journey. If you're wondering if therapy can truly help, I’d be honored to support you in taking the first step.
Andrea (Andy) Cecile Bohn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MPH, MS
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
In addition, I have 17 years of clinical experience working with eating disorders as a nutritionist at UCBerkeley.
Is there something in your life preventing you from being your best self? Struggling with an addiction? Waking up feeling there must be more to life? Frequently anxious? Let me help you make changes to alter your inner life. You deserve to be happy. I am a warm, enthusiastic and direct therapist, insightful and a good listener. My work is attachment based with psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral leanings, topic directed. Let's navigate through your experiences and feelings together. Begin your road to recovery now. Acquire tools to help you move forward. Specialties: relationships, addiction/ recovery, depression, anxiety.
In addition, I have 17 years of clinical experience working with eating disorders as a nutritionist at UCBerkeley.
Is there something in your life preventing you from being your best self? Struggling with an addiction? Waking up feeling there must be more to life? Frequently anxious? Let me help you make changes to alter your inner life. You deserve to be happy. I am a warm, enthusiastic and direct therapist, insightful and a good listener. My work is attachment based with psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral leanings, topic directed. Let's navigate through your experiences and feelings together. Begin your road to recovery now. Acquire tools to help you move forward. Specialties: relationships, addiction/ recovery, depression, anxiety.
I specialize in working with patients seeking treatment for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relational problems, ADHD and trauma.
If you are looking for change, support and a companion on your journey to self-discovery and growth, I would be honored to facilitate that for you. If you are reading this, chances are, you or someone you love is in pain. Pain can be expressed in many different ways: isolation, destructive/difficult relationships, drug use, overworking, overeating, over exercising, overcommitting, restricting food, negative self talk, self criticism, self harm,etc. I seek to empower you to change what you have identified as a problem, but I also seek to remind you of your strengths.
I specialize in working with patients seeking treatment for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relational problems, ADHD and trauma.
If you are looking for change, support and a companion on your journey to self-discovery and growth, I would be honored to facilitate that for you. If you are reading this, chances are, you or someone you love is in pain. Pain can be expressed in many different ways: isolation, destructive/difficult relationships, drug use, overworking, overeating, over exercising, overcommitting, restricting food, negative self talk, self criticism, self harm,etc. I seek to empower you to change what you have identified as a problem, but I also seek to remind you of your strengths.
My Areas of Interest:
relationship and intimacy,
effective communication,
depression, self esteem, loss,
eating disorders, sexual abuse, trauma
managing life crises/transitions
leadership skills, life coaching
ethnocultural issues, multicultural families, health and illness concerns,
career family balance,
stress related to infertility/reproductive technology, getting "unstuck," finding one's passion,
blockages to creativity.
I have worked as a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist for over 25 years. I work with individuals and couples with a broad range of psychological and relationship problems. I very much enjoy the sociocultural diversity of the Bay Area and my psychotherapy practice reflects this diversity.
Helping people maximize their individual potential is a never-ending source of satisfaction. I have special interests in relationship issues, women's issues, cultural concerns, and health-related problems. I also enjoy helping people find a balance between the demands of work, self, spirit and family.
My Areas of Interest:
relationship and intimacy,
effective communication,
depression, self esteem, loss,
eating disorders, sexual abuse, trauma
managing life crises/transitions
leadership skills, life coaching
ethnocultural issues, multicultural families, health and illness concerns,
career family balance,
stress related to infertility/reproductive technology, getting "unstuck," finding one's passion,
blockages to creativity.
I have worked as a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist for over 25 years. I work with individuals and couples with a broad range of psychological and relationship problems. I very much enjoy the sociocultural diversity of the Bay Area and my psychotherapy practice reflects this diversity.
Helping people maximize their individual potential is a never-ending source of satisfaction. I have special interests in relationship issues, women's issues, cultural concerns, and health-related problems. I also enjoy helping people find a balance between the demands of work, self, spirit and family.
My strengths and passions include working with individuals navigating relationship challenges, issues of young adulthood, new parenthood, peripartum and postpartum mood disorders, survivors of sexual abuse, eating disorders and issues of grief and loss.
I am a strength-based therapist with a warm, nonjudgmental and direct approach. Championing evidence based practices such as ACT, cognitive behavioral and interpersonal therapy, I utilize these modalities to help you evaluate and work through maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors that are keeping you "stuck" in your present situation. I will work collaboratively with you to create a culturally sensitive and uniquely tailored treatment plan. Holding a strong belief that therapeutic relationship is a privilege, I approach all my clients with curiosity, compassion and empathy.
My strengths and passions include working with individuals navigating relationship challenges, issues of young adulthood, new parenthood, peripartum and postpartum mood disorders, survivors of sexual abuse, eating disorders and issues of grief and loss.
I am a strength-based therapist with a warm, nonjudgmental and direct approach. Championing evidence based practices such as ACT, cognitive behavioral and interpersonal therapy, I utilize these modalities to help you evaluate and work through maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors that are keeping you "stuck" in your present situation. I will work collaboratively with you to create a culturally sensitive and uniquely tailored treatment plan. Holding a strong belief that therapeutic relationship is a privilege, I approach all my clients with curiosity, compassion and empathy.
Mind Matters Psychotherapy Coaching & EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549 (Online Only)
We have therapists who specialize in EMDR, eating disorders, substance use/abuse, complicated family dynamics, and more.
We are a group of clinicians committed to providing skilled, supportive therapy and coaching to our clients. Our therapists use a strength-based approach to building relationships with clients that provide the trust needed to make big change. We specialize in seeing women in transitional stages of life, including but not limited to; pre-and postpartum struggles, anxiety, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, depression, role confusion, relationship stress, parenting dynamics and trauma. We love to see couples, children and individual adults ready to move past barriers and experience more joy in relationships and life.
We have therapists who specialize in EMDR, eating disorders, substance use/abuse, complicated family dynamics, and more.
We are a group of clinicians committed to providing skilled, supportive therapy and coaching to our clients. Our therapists use a strength-based approach to building relationships with clients that provide the trust needed to make big change. We specialize in seeing women in transitional stages of life, including but not limited to; pre-and postpartum struggles, anxiety, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, depression, role confusion, relationship stress, parenting dynamics and trauma. We love to see couples, children and individual adults ready to move past barriers and experience more joy in relationships and life.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
I primarily work with individual clients ages 14 and up who are coping with challenges such as anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, body image distress, women's issues, trauma histories, and relationship challenges.
Therapy is for everyone. No matter where you are in your personal journey, my role is to hold a safe space for you to reflect, explore, heal and move towards your goals. Together, we’ll highlight the strengths and resilience you already have, as well as identify opportunities for shifts that align with your hopes and values. My therapeutic demeanor is warm, friendly, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. I strive to take a holistic approach to your mental health journey by considering a range of factors that may impact you. It is a tremendous privilege to hold space for my clients and be a companion on their therapy journeys.
I primarily work with individual clients ages 14 and up who are coping with challenges such as anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, body image distress, women's issues, trauma histories, and relationship challenges.
Therapy is for everyone. No matter where you are in your personal journey, my role is to hold a safe space for you to reflect, explore, heal and move towards your goals. Together, we’ll highlight the strengths and resilience you already have, as well as identify opportunities for shifts that align with your hopes and values. My therapeutic demeanor is warm, friendly, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. I strive to take a holistic approach to your mental health journey by considering a range of factors that may impact you. It is a tremendous privilege to hold space for my clients and be a companion on their therapy journeys.
Have you experienced significant trauma? Traumatic events can have feelings of horror, helplessness, and feeling unsafe mentally and physically. I work with acute trauma, which can result from a recent single event, including rape, suicide, murder, or natural disaster events. Chronic trauma, which can be repeated events over a long period of time including domestic violence, abuse of any sort. Complex trauma which is exposure to multiple and varied traumatic events which can often be of an invasive and interpersonal nature. Additionally I work with addictions and eating disorders.
Have you experienced significant trauma? Traumatic events can have feelings of horror, helplessness, and feeling unsafe mentally and physically. I work with acute trauma, which can result from a recent single event, including rape, suicide, murder, or natural disaster events. Chronic trauma, which can be repeated events over a long period of time including domestic violence, abuse of any sort. Complex trauma which is exposure to multiple and varied traumatic events which can often be of an invasive and interpersonal nature. Additionally I work with addictions and eating disorders.
Maggie Kohout
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Hi! I'm Maggie. It would be a great honor to be a part of your journey towards healing and recovery. My hope is to help you in whatever way I can. Everyone's path looks different, and my aim is to get to know you and to support you with your goals. I help people with many things; however some of my main specialties include eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, chronic tension stress headaches, transition into adulthood, job stress, life work balance, relationships, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
Hi! I'm Maggie. It would be a great honor to be a part of your journey towards healing and recovery. My hope is to help you in whatever way I can. Everyone's path looks different, and my aim is to get to know you and to support you with your goals. I help people with many things; however some of my main specialties include eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, chronic tension stress headaches, transition into adulthood, job stress, life work balance, relationships, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
Complex Trauma And Identity Healing Catherine Lamme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Welcome! Are you feeling tired of the patterns and old stories that impact the development of your vitality and the best version of your life? Does your sense of self feel fractured? Does your body seem to mirror the internal negative thought patterns that seem to block you creating the life you want to live? Do you feel like there are moments that you cannot imagine living in the internal chaos another moment? I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
Welcome! Are you feeling tired of the patterns and old stories that impact the development of your vitality and the best version of your life? Does your sense of self feel fractured? Does your body seem to mirror the internal negative thought patterns that seem to block you creating the life you want to live? Do you feel like there are moments that you cannot imagine living in the internal chaos another moment? I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
Annelise Miller, Men's Issues
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
If you’re a guy looking to get real about your struggles and find practical ways to tackle them we might be a good fit. Let’s get in touch with what really matters to you and take meaningful steps forward. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, burnout, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to help you navigate through it all in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Let's work together to get you back on track and feeling more like your authentic self. I’m here to offer a compassionate ear and practical tools to help you tackle your challenges.
If you’re a guy looking to get real about your struggles and find practical ways to tackle them we might be a good fit. Let’s get in touch with what really matters to you and take meaningful steps forward. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, burnout, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to help you navigate through it all in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Let's work together to get you back on track and feeling more like your authentic self. I’m here to offer a compassionate ear and practical tools to help you tackle your challenges.
Life is full of unexpected events and struggles, which are sometimes overwhelming. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable to explore ways to achieve their goals. Having a person who listens with no judgment, who cares, and who can help you gain some perspective and insight is extremely valuable. Together we will create a plan that will allow you to regain a sense of empowerment, purpose, and happiness in your life.
Life is full of unexpected events and struggles, which are sometimes overwhelming. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable to explore ways to achieve their goals. Having a person who listens with no judgment, who cares, and who can help you gain some perspective and insight is extremely valuable. Together we will create a plan that will allow you to regain a sense of empowerment, purpose, and happiness in your life.
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What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.