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Stepping Stones for Communication in Families
If every conversation about your eating disorder results in your family talking over each other, shutting down, showing defensiveness, centering themselves, playing the victim, or flat-out refusing to address the issue, open and honest communication may feel impossible.
Meet Eating Disorder Therapist for Teens, Jen Villasenor
Meet Jen Villasenor, AMFT, an eating disorder therapist for teens in California.
Navigating Food in College
Navigating food in college when you have an eating disorder can be extra challenging. It’s important to have a game plan for eating in college.
3 CBT Techniques You Can Use Now for Disordered Eating
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used in eating disorder treatment and therapy to help break disordered eating thought patterns.
When Should You See a Dietitian?
Dietitians can be helpful if you are struggling with dieting, disordered eating, a diagnosed eating disorder, or figuring out what to eat in general.
Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorder Recovery: What You Need to Know
Meal plans, intuitive eating, and everything else you need to know about nutrition counseling for eating disorder recovery.
Eating Disorder Professionals on How the Field Has Changed
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2022 See the Change Be the Change: How the eating disorder field has changed according to eating disorder therapists and dietitians.
Eating Disorders in Men
Eating disorders impact men too. Learn about harmful body standards and cultural messages that influence male body image.
Find Your Voice with Eating Disorder Therapist Lauren Lambert
Los Angeles eating disorder therapist Lauren Lambert is here to help you work through perfectionism, conquer self-harm, and speak up for what you need.
Finding Eating Disorder Treatment in California
Choosing the right eating disorder therapist can make a world of a difference in your recovery. Here’s how to choose an eating disorder therapist who is right for you.
Eating Disorder Treatment is Suicide Prevention
Suicidal thoughts and attempts are common in those with eating disorders. Prevent suicide by knowing the signs and accessing eating disorder treatment.
How to Support Those with Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community
The LGBTQ+ community is disproportionately affected by eating disorders. Learn more about LGBTQ+ eating disorder resources and funds to help support the recovery of those in the LGBTQ+ community.
What is Brainspotting Therapy?
Brainspotting operates on the idea that where you look affects how you feel. It is useful for eating disorder recovery and trauma therapy.
Meet Emotional Eating Therapist, Faith Brandt
Faith is an excellent therapist for clients who struggle with emotional eating. She also works well with clients who want to gain a better understanding of their emotions and improve their communication skills. Her therapy modalities include Mindful Self Compassion, Mindful Eating, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the lens of Mindfulness, Yoga, Hakomi: Body-Centered Psychotherapy, and Guided Meditation.
Meet Samantha Young: Online Eating Disorder and Trauma Therapist
Samantha Young, LPCC, specializes in eating disorder and trauma therapy.
Should I Begin Eating Disorder Therapy Without Insurance?
Here’s what you need to know about using insurance to pay for your eating disorder treatment.
Practicing Gratitude in Recovery
Practicing gratitude can work wonders for our mental health. Here’s how you can apply gratitude to your eating disorder recovery.
Election Anxiety and Eating Disorder Recovery
Election anxiety can complicate eating disorder recovery. Here’s what you can do to ease the stress.

