California Eating Disorder Therapists, Counselors & Specialists

Eating Disorder Hope has put together a list of California eating disorder therapists into a single directory.

Specialists who treat bulimia, anorexia, binge eating, orthorexia, or other forms of disordered eating in their practice include:

• Eating disorder therapists (also known as eating disorder counselors, or eating disorder psychologists)-Provide regular therapy sessions and may practice more specific forms of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), family-based therapy, or other proven treatments for eating disorders. An eating disorder therapist may also treat co-occurring disorders in their practice.
• Registered dietitians-Create and maintain a balanced meal plan, and take part in Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Eating disorder psychiatrists-Prescribe medications and manage drug therapy
• Physicians who specialize in treating eating disorders-Oversee core medical complications that arise from eating disorders (such as heart palpitations, muscle atrophy, chronic migraines, etc.)

Men and women with eating disorders typically create a dedicated treatment team made of an eating disorder counselor, a dietitian, psychiatrist, and physician. This level of comprehensive treatment has been proven to be the most successful method of fighting and recovering from an eating disorder.

Our specialist directory of eating disorder counselors is organized to quickly tell you:

• Name, Location & Contact Information
• Treatment Setting-Whether the therapist or counselor conducts individual, couples, family, or group therapy sessions
• Types of Patients Served-Adolescents and / or Adults, Men and / or Women
• Therapies available-The core eating disorder therapies the practitioner uses; CBT, Medical Nutrition Therapy, DBT, etc.

Eating Disorder Therapists & Specialists in CA

Premier Eating Disorder Treatment Therapists

Nina Savelle-Rocklin, Psy.D.

Nina Savelle-Rocklin, Psy.D. is a Los Angeles-based psychoanalyst who specializes in weight, food and body image issues.  She is a recognized expert in eating disorders, interviewed and quoted by the Los Angeles Times, Prevention, Real Simple, Huffington Post, and many other publications.

She has been invited to speak at multiple Mindful Eating Summits and other events, and she is considered a thought leader in eating psychology.

Dr. Nina brings a fresh perspective to the treatment of disordered eating, helping people understand “why” they turn to food instead of focusing on the behavior itself.

Dr. Nina is passionate about sharing a fresh perspective to the understanding and treatment of disordered eating.  She helps people identify “why” they turn to food instead of focusing on the behavior itself.

Her personal experience with eating disorders gives her a unique understanding of what it’s like to struggle with this issue and she knows that recovery is possible. She offers empathy and understanding, as well as professional and clinical expertise, in the treatment of eating disorders.

818-990-0622
[email protected]
www.DrNinaInc.com

Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND

Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND, is a nutrition therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills with over thirty-six years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size.

She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating and The Intuitive Eating Workbook, is the author of the upcoming Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens, has published journal articles, print articles, and blog posts. She also does regular speaking engagements, podcasts, and extensive media interviews.

Elyse supervises and trains health professionals, is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, a Fellow of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

310-551-1999
[email protected]
www.elyseresch.com

Joanna Poppink, MFT

Stopping eating disorder behaviors is just the beginning of eating disorder recovery. I suffered from bulimia for many years. I know what it’s like to have an eating disorder when no one seems to understand the experience, including yourself.

In working with me, we slow down the dysfunctional eating (or non-eating) patterns while we discover and build on your genuine talents, gifts, and heartfelt desires. Your energy shifts from the eating behaviors to life fulfilling tasks. Eventually, you find that in living a satisfying life where you can be genuine in your work, love, and play, you no longer need an eating disorder.

My private psychotherapy practice is virtual and serves clients throughout California and Utah. I am the author of Healing Your Hungry Heart: Recovering from Your Eating Disorder, a guide to eating disorder recovery. To make an appointment for a free telephone consultation, e-mail [email protected]

310-474-4165
[email protected]
www.eatingdisorderrecovery.com

Kristen L. Caron, MA, MFT

For over 20 years, I have practiced as a licensed psychotherapist and published nutritionist specializing in eating disorder recovery, obesity and body image issues. For 13 years, I practiced in an endocrinology practice specializing in obesity and diabetes. Many of my patients presented with BED.

My approach to the treatment of obesity, eating disorders recovery and/or any maladaptive eating behavior is comprehensive. By integrating both the psychological and physiological aspects of these issues, I help clients achieve their optimum level of health, both emotionally and physically.

Education is a fundamental part of recovery from unhealthy eating behaviors. I provide the tools to achieve emotional balance and physical well being- no matter what size. For over 13 years, I practiced in an endocrinology practice specializing in obesity and diabetes furthering my expertise in treating BED.

310-246-0465
www.kristencaronmft.com