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
| Name / Info | Treatment Setting | Patient Types Served | Therapies Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin 15233 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1203 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Phone: 818-990-0622 Email: [email protected] Website: DrNinaInc.com | Individual, Group | Adults Male & Female | Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Relational |
| Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D., CEDS 4929 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 245 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: 323-743-1122 Email: [email protected] Website: Eating Disorder Therapy LA | Individual, Family | Adults / Adolescents Male & Female | CBT, FBT, EFT |
| Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 304 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Phone: 310-551-1999 Email: [email protected] Website: Elyse Resch | Individual, Couples, and Families | Adults / Adolescents / Children Male & Female | Medical Nutrition Therapy, Intuitive Eating Approach |
| Joanna Poppink, MFT 10573 West Pico Blvd. #20 Los Angeles, California 90064 Phone: 310-474-4165 Email: [email protected] Website: Joanna Poppink | Individual, Couples, Group Therapies, Group Counseling | Adults / Adolescents Male & Female | Psychotherapy, Journal Work, Dream Interpretation, Relationship Counseling |
| Kristen L. Caron, MA, MFT 9777 Wilshire Blvd., PH #1007 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Phone: 310-246-0465 Email: [email protected] Website: Kristen L. Caron | Individual Private Practice, Couples, Family | Adults / Adolescents Male & Female | Psychotherapy, Nutritional Intervention, CBT |
Premier Eating Disorder Treatment Therapists
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
Dr. Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D., CEDS
I am a licensed psychologist (PSY 15045). I have special interest and expertise in the treatment of adult and adolescent eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Body image issues, and weight management.
My approach to working with eating disorders is based on empirically validated treatments. I provide CBT to adults and older adolescents with eating disorders and family-based therapy (Maudsley model) to adolescents with eating disorders.
323-282-3572
[email protected]
www.laurenmuhlheim.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. Moving beyond your eating disorder way of life through psychological and emotional development is the path to your lasting recovery. Discovering and building on your genuine talents, gifts, and heartfelt desires become the process. Moving your eating disorder energy into life fulfilling tasks takes you to your fulfilled and satisfying life where you no longer need an eating disorder.
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