Eating Disorders Therapists in Silver Lake, CA
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma and eating disorders. Together, we will work to build insight and self-compassion in order to help you heal from whatever brings you to therapy, let it be to work through trauma, address maladaptive coping skills, overcome perfectionism, or just feel better in your own skin. As a therapist, I am both direct and compassionate and pride myself on showing up authentically as a human. My priority is creating a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship that can serve as a container for you to get to know all parts of yourself - even (/especially) the messy parts.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma and eating disorders. Together, we will work to build insight and self-compassion in order to help you heal from whatever brings you to therapy, let it be to work through trauma, address maladaptive coping skills, overcome perfectionism, or just feel better in your own skin. As a therapist, I am both direct and compassionate and pride myself on showing up authentically as a human. My priority is creating a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship that can serve as a container for you to get to know all parts of yourself - even (/especially) the messy parts.
Teresa Collins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026 (Online Only)
I specialize in dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance abuse, infertility, eating disorders, and grief and loss.
As a therapist, it is my sole intention to assist you in nurturing your own unique insight. When I'm in conversation with my clients, we work together to name and understand the issues that trouble them. I assist them in confronting the barriers to a more enjoyable life, and together we discover what needs to change, or what can be more peacefully accepted. I am primarily a "talk" therapist. My clients have described me as "down to earth" and "personable." I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques in order to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.
I specialize in dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance abuse, infertility, eating disorders, and grief and loss.
As a therapist, it is my sole intention to assist you in nurturing your own unique insight. When I'm in conversation with my clients, we work together to name and understand the issues that trouble them. I assist them in confronting the barriers to a more enjoyable life, and together we discover what needs to change, or what can be more peacefully accepted. I am primarily a "talk" therapist. My clients have described me as "down to earth" and "personable." I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques in order to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.
My specialties lie within my life experiences: anxiety, depression, identity as an empath, high sensitivity, eating disorders, panic attacks, pregnancy, parenthood, midlife & aging.
My clients find me during various times in life: young adulthood, transition into working world/career, partnership/marriage, becoming a parent, transitions through parenting, mothering, mid-life, peri/menopause, loss, grief & aging. The anxiety, sadness, upheaval & unknown along with the learning, empowering, joys & personal growth of these times is where I work best to help my clients. There is suffering in so many ways in life & there is relief from suffering in also so many ways. I work with my clients to create their own unique & dynamic set of life tools & supports for ongoing healing & wholeness.
My specialties lie within my life experiences: anxiety, depression, identity as an empath, high sensitivity, eating disorders, panic attacks, pregnancy, parenthood, midlife & aging.
My clients find me during various times in life: young adulthood, transition into working world/career, partnership/marriage, becoming a parent, transitions through parenting, mothering, mid-life, peri/menopause, loss, grief & aging. The anxiety, sadness, upheaval & unknown along with the learning, empowering, joys & personal growth of these times is where I work best to help my clients. There is suffering in so many ways in life & there is relief from suffering in also so many ways. I work with my clients to create their own unique & dynamic set of life tools & supports for ongoing healing & wholeness.
Anna Balliet
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
Change is rarely easy and we shouldn't have to do it alone. I offer a collaborative space to uncover what may be holding you back from living the life you envision. Together, we'll understand your unique potential and explore all aspects of the conscious and unconscious mind, body, and spirit. My style is warm, engaging, and non-judgmental while also offering honest and direct feedback when appropriate. If you're looking to tackle issues like anxiety, depression, your relationship with your body and food, or are just looking to become unstuck from old patterns, you're in the right place.
Change is rarely easy and we shouldn't have to do it alone. I offer a collaborative space to uncover what may be holding you back from living the life you envision. Together, we'll understand your unique potential and explore all aspects of the conscious and unconscious mind, body, and spirit. My style is warm, engaging, and non-judgmental while also offering honest and direct feedback when appropriate. If you're looking to tackle issues like anxiety, depression, your relationship with your body and food, or are just looking to become unstuck from old patterns, you're in the right place.
Kristin Sheehan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Silver Lake, CA 90026 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in patterns of , anxious thoughts, relationship stress, or disordered eating? Do you feel unsafe in your body due to trauma or chronic illness? I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic Therapy to help clients get unstuck, reconnect to the wisdom of their body, and make positive changes in their lives. I use a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach to help clients identify their unhelpful narratives, challenge them, and take healthy risks. If you are ready to go deeper than traditional talk therapy and crave a healing connection with your mind, body, and spirit, I am here to help!
Do you feel stuck in patterns of , anxious thoughts, relationship stress, or disordered eating? Do you feel unsafe in your body due to trauma or chronic illness? I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic Therapy to help clients get unstuck, reconnect to the wisdom of their body, and make positive changes in their lives. I use a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach to help clients identify their unhelpful narratives, challenge them, and take healthy risks. If you are ready to go deeper than traditional talk therapy and crave a healing connection with your mind, body, and spirit, I am here to help!
You feel pain in many ways: worry, shame, anger, confusion, and sadness. Your past taught you how to respond to these feelings, but problems arise when these responses no longer work. Our first goal in therapy is to understand why you feel and act the way you do. Awareness doesn’t bring change; it brings choice. I focus on emotions because they communicate what we can’t yet speak. Listening to our emotions gives us the power to help ourselves. When you understand yourself, you can make better choices to get what you need. Please see my videos on emotions, vimeo.com/392071078 or motivation, vimeo.com/389807247.
You feel pain in many ways: worry, shame, anger, confusion, and sadness. Your past taught you how to respond to these feelings, but problems arise when these responses no longer work. Our first goal in therapy is to understand why you feel and act the way you do. Awareness doesn’t bring change; it brings choice. I focus on emotions because they communicate what we can’t yet speak. Listening to our emotions gives us the power to help ourselves. When you understand yourself, you can make better choices to get what you need. Please see my videos on emotions, vimeo.com/392071078 or motivation, vimeo.com/389807247.
Josie Munroe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Silver Lake, CA 90026 (Online Only)
Coping with an eating disorder or a traumatic experience sucks. But YOU don't, and your recovery doesn't have to either. It's not your fault that striving for acceptance or relief turned into something that now controls your life. Highly Sensitive People may be more susceptible to food and body image issues, but you also can benefit greatly from therapy and can make some seriously awe-inspiring changes. I've seen it, and it's why I keep doing the work I do. We need more empowered, attuned individuals in this world.
Coping with an eating disorder or a traumatic experience sucks. But YOU don't, and your recovery doesn't have to either. It's not your fault that striving for acceptance or relief turned into something that now controls your life. Highly Sensitive People may be more susceptible to food and body image issues, but you also can benefit greatly from therapy and can make some seriously awe-inspiring changes. I've seen it, and it's why I keep doing the work I do. We need more empowered, attuned individuals in this world.
Do you love your craft but find the business side of things can be hard on your mental health? I've been there and I can help. There is so much out of your control, no wonder anxiety and depression are common experiences for creatives. Therapy will help you gain a better understanding of who you are, where you come from, and how to cope with and respond to challenges. I offer a personalized approach to therapy designed to help you discover new insights into yourself and your relationships. I work to create a space where you have the freedom to express yourself without judgment and leave having felt heard and understood.
Do you love your craft but find the business side of things can be hard on your mental health? I've been there and I can help. There is so much out of your control, no wonder anxiety and depression are common experiences for creatives. Therapy will help you gain a better understanding of who you are, where you come from, and how to cope with and respond to challenges. I offer a personalized approach to therapy designed to help you discover new insights into yourself and your relationships. I work to create a space where you have the freedom to express yourself without judgment and leave having felt heard and understood.
Seeking help amidst the sea of therapists out there is overwhelming to say the least, and one's mental health is so personal, it is hard to know who can help. Psychotherapy is a collaboration in pursuit of your growth and development. I hope to provide a safe and private space where you feel comfortable to talk about the matters of the heart that plague you. I believe you deserve nothing less than a respectful and ethical relationship where you can delve into the darker spaces inside that house some of your deepest pains and heartbreak.
Seeking help amidst the sea of therapists out there is overwhelming to say the least, and one's mental health is so personal, it is hard to know who can help. Psychotherapy is a collaboration in pursuit of your growth and development. I hope to provide a safe and private space where you feel comfortable to talk about the matters of the heart that plague you. I believe you deserve nothing less than a respectful and ethical relationship where you can delve into the darker spaces inside that house some of your deepest pains and heartbreak.
Our experiences and environment shape us greatly. They define how we perceive the world, impact our relationships, and contribute to developing our strengths. Sometimes we start to see patterns in our lives that are not in alignment with what we expect or what we want for ourselves. Feelings of despair may emerge. People may feel overwhelmed, anxious, experience loss of pleasure, or perhaps and overall loss of meaning. If you have disturbing memories still impacting you today, if you feel anxious in certain situations or overwhelmed attempting to cope with the difficulties in your life, I may be able to assist.
Our experiences and environment shape us greatly. They define how we perceive the world, impact our relationships, and contribute to developing our strengths. Sometimes we start to see patterns in our lives that are not in alignment with what we expect or what we want for ourselves. Feelings of despair may emerge. People may feel overwhelmed, anxious, experience loss of pleasure, or perhaps and overall loss of meaning. If you have disturbing memories still impacting you today, if you feel anxious in certain situations or overwhelmed attempting to cope with the difficulties in your life, I may be able to assist.
I think therapeutic relationships work best when there is a foundation of emotional safety. Upon this foundation many things are possible, including understanding ourselves and others with greater depth and clarity, tolerating discomfort for growth, and allowing for our natural ability to heal. There are many good reasons to come to therapy, including distress that doesn't have a good explanation (which is what anxiety and depression often are), the loss of a loved one or important relationship, the wish to thrive more, or feeling unable to address life's problems. Seeking help takes courage and hope; it's no easy task.
I think therapeutic relationships work best when there is a foundation of emotional safety. Upon this foundation many things are possible, including understanding ourselves and others with greater depth and clarity, tolerating discomfort for growth, and allowing for our natural ability to heal. There are many good reasons to come to therapy, including distress that doesn't have a good explanation (which is what anxiety and depression often are), the loss of a loved one or important relationship, the wish to thrive more, or feeling unable to address life's problems. Seeking help takes courage and hope; it's no easy task.
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It is true that each psychotherapy has its own life. The unique personal qualities that you and I bring to the table necessarily become interwoven to build a rich, trusting relationship. Together, we will go towards the underlying meaning of your symptoms. I have learned that many "symptoms" are actually inroads to the hidden away, injured, vulnerable parts of self that are waiting for an environment where there are resources for repair, healing, and growth. I am constantly surprised by the human potential to grow and I strive to provide an environment that gives life to the healing process.
It is true that each psychotherapy has its own life. The unique personal qualities that you and I bring to the table necessarily become interwoven to build a rich, trusting relationship. Together, we will go towards the underlying meaning of your symptoms. I have learned that many "symptoms" are actually inroads to the hidden away, injured, vulnerable parts of self that are waiting for an environment where there are resources for repair, healing, and growth. I am constantly surprised by the human potential to grow and I strive to provide an environment that gives life to the healing process.
Zan Robertson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
My approach to therapy is creative and responsive to who you are. My style is curious, collaborative, and kind. Making sense of the human experience is complicated and full of contradictions. Perhaps along the way, you experienced losses that were not felt. Or you dulled aspects of yourself to fit into internal or external expectations. This can leave one feeling anxious, lonely, and disconnected from yourself and others. I listen closely and facilitate more space for feeling and thinking dimensionally. I can help bring awareness to how the past shows up in the present and support you in becoming more yourself.
My approach to therapy is creative and responsive to who you are. My style is curious, collaborative, and kind. Making sense of the human experience is complicated and full of contradictions. Perhaps along the way, you experienced losses that were not felt. Or you dulled aspects of yourself to fit into internal or external expectations. This can leave one feeling anxious, lonely, and disconnected from yourself and others. I listen closely and facilitate more space for feeling and thinking dimensionally. I can help bring awareness to how the past shows up in the present and support you in becoming more yourself.
Hello, my name is Souna Mohseni, LCSW 116044. I will help you understand yourself better and understand the life's rules. If you know the rules you will win/heal. You may be experiencing real pain in your life, but the beliefs, thoughts, and feelings you have about your pain can add to your suffering. I'd like to help you understand where these beliefs come from so that they can change the way you react to situations and develop a more positive and adaptive belief, and lifestyle. With increased insight and awareness, you may find that you're able to have more meaningful and satisfying relationships and enjoy life.
Hello, my name is Souna Mohseni, LCSW 116044. I will help you understand yourself better and understand the life's rules. If you know the rules you will win/heal. You may be experiencing real pain in your life, but the beliefs, thoughts, and feelings you have about your pain can add to your suffering. I'd like to help you understand where these beliefs come from so that they can change the way you react to situations and develop a more positive and adaptive belief, and lifestyle. With increased insight and awareness, you may find that you're able to have more meaningful and satisfying relationships and enjoy life.
Caitlyn Budd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
Do you find yourself feeling fine one moment and suddenly you're overwhelmed by distressing thoughts or confusing emotions? Do you feel like your body has been hijacked by sensations that you can't identify or pinpoint? Do you find yourself disconnected from your life and those things you once enjoyed doing? Have you ever experienced or seen something in the past that now invades your life on a daily basis? Have you ever just wanted to hide away from everything? I know that feeling and I'm telling you right now, you're not alone.
Do you find yourself feeling fine one moment and suddenly you're overwhelmed by distressing thoughts or confusing emotions? Do you feel like your body has been hijacked by sensations that you can't identify or pinpoint? Do you find yourself disconnected from your life and those things you once enjoyed doing? Have you ever experienced or seen something in the past that now invades your life on a daily basis? Have you ever just wanted to hide away from everything? I know that feeling and I'm telling you right now, you're not alone.
Felise Dezen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
What I love most about therapy is that it offers an opportunity for a person to explore their thoughts, feelings, opinions, and develop a more meaningful understanding of our behaviors (the good, the self-sabotaging, and the in-between). Where else in life do we get to focus on ourselves in this constructive way? Therapy is one of the best gifts someone can invest their time, energy, and money in that will benefit all facets of their lives.
What I love most about therapy is that it offers an opportunity for a person to explore their thoughts, feelings, opinions, and develop a more meaningful understanding of our behaviors (the good, the self-sabotaging, and the in-between). Where else in life do we get to focus on ourselves in this constructive way? Therapy is one of the best gifts someone can invest their time, energy, and money in that will benefit all facets of their lives.
In my private practice, I treat issues of anxiety and panic, past trauma, and sexual dysfunction. While our past can sometimes weigh down our present, my clients and I work together to address, process, and move through issues that might hold them back. Identifying emotions, connecting them to the body, and developing resources to endure the more difficult experiences of life is a primary focus of our collaborative work.
In my private practice, I treat issues of anxiety and panic, past trauma, and sexual dysfunction. While our past can sometimes weigh down our present, my clients and I work together to address, process, and move through issues that might hold them back. Identifying emotions, connecting them to the body, and developing resources to endure the more difficult experiences of life is a primary focus of our collaborative work.
Lauren Walden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Silver Lake, CA 90026 (Online Only)
Hello! I take a warm and direct approach to therapy as we journey through examining your life. I believe that exploring our core beliefs, relationships, and inner drives can lead to deeper connections to life and to others. I believe you have strengths you haven’t yet recognized in yourself; I believe in your ability to feel grounded, more connected, at ease and whole.
Hello! I take a warm and direct approach to therapy as we journey through examining your life. I believe that exploring our core beliefs, relationships, and inner drives can lead to deeper connections to life and to others. I believe you have strengths you haven’t yet recognized in yourself; I believe in your ability to feel grounded, more connected, at ease and whole.
Patrick M. McCloskey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
Life is a complex journey, and each of us carries a unique story filled with challenges and triumphs. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that we all need support and that our stories, though different, connect us.
Life is a complex journey, and each of us carries a unique story filled with challenges and triumphs. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that we all need support and that our stories, though different, connect us.
Laurie A Kaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
Making the decision to change your life takes courage. It's a big step to have decided that you want more from life and to be pursuing something different. Personal change, whether it involves emotions, thoughts or behaviors, can be difficult and scary. It can also be exciting and incredibly rewarding. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can provide a safe and nurturing space. Together, we'll explore your inner world to find clarity, to understand your self-sabotaging patterns, identify the issues standing in your way and work to promote growth, emotional balance and self-acceptance, allowing you to become the best version of you
Making the decision to change your life takes courage. It's a big step to have decided that you want more from life and to be pursuing something different. Personal change, whether it involves emotions, thoughts or behaviors, can be difficult and scary. It can also be exciting and incredibly rewarding. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can provide a safe and nurturing space. Together, we'll explore your inner world to find clarity, to understand your self-sabotaging patterns, identify the issues standing in your way and work to promote growth, emotional balance and self-acceptance, allowing you to become the best version of you
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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.