Eating Disorder Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
healing is possible and you don’t have to do it alone.
Recognizing the serious nature of eating disorders and their potential life-threatening consequences, immediate intervention is crucial. These conditions can severely affect your health, emotions, and relationships. If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to contact us without delay.
Our team of holistic therapists includes professionals specifically trained in the treatment of eating disorders. Schedule an appointment today to take the first step towards healing.
What is an eating disorder?
To put it in simple terms, an eating disorder exists when someone experiences an intense preoccupation with food, exercise, and control. This may result in significant mental, physical, and emotional strain and distress. And often emotional stress and trauma can lead to an eating disorder.
Additionally, it’s also vital that we explore some of the different types of eating disorders. And some of the patterns they show:
Bulimia Nervosa: a pattern of inducing vomiting after eating. This often follows a meal or consuming a large amount of food very fast.
Anorexia Nervosa: an avoidance and preoccupation with restricting food to avoid gaining weight. Or, to lose more weight.
Orthorexia Nervosa: a preoccupation with eating only foods categorized as healthy or “clean.” For example, this could be like avoiding specific food groups. This could be due to a belief that they are “bad,” processed, or high in carbohydrates.
Binge Eating Disorder: The consumption of large amounts of food and a feeling of not being able to stop eating.
What’s the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating?
As with many mental health topics, this question requires a nuanced approach and answer. To put it in simple terms, an eating disorder can interfere with a person's ability to take part in daily tasks. In other cases, disordered eating can exist. Sometimes, it does so in a quiet way. This is because eating habits and patterns don’t have a strong impact on one’s ability or desire to socialize, eat consistent meals, etc.
So for example, someone with disordered eating may restrict their diet. Or, mindlessly eat between meals. On the other hand, someone with an eating disorder such as anorexia or Bulimia may avoid attending dinner with friends or co-workers. They may do this because they’re fearful of eating with others. And, not being able to exercise the same level of control, restriction, or binging, they would in private.
How we support individuals navigating eating disorders and body image concerns -
Some forms of eating disorder treatment have eating behaviors as the main focus. Therapists at Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy approach eating disorder treatment from a depth therapy perspective. This means we look at the whole person.
With your eating disorder therapist, you will work to uncover any unconsciously held beliefs that you have inside. These beliefs may have led to using control around eating as a way to try and stay safe on an emotional level. When appropriate we will recommend working with a nutritionist and incorporate tools to help you reduce your behaviors and heal your relationship with food.
Understanding the intricate link between our deeply held beliefs and the emotions stemming from past experiences, including trauma, is a crucial step in the healing process. As this understanding deepens, positive shifts in eating behaviors naturally begin to occur.
Our therapeutic approach incorporates emotional processing and trauma therapy to help your nervous system and body regain a sense of safety and security in the world. The trusting and grounded relationship you build with your therapist will further support this process.
If you're seeking compassionate support, we encourage you to connect with our team of holistic therapists in Los Angeles.
our holistic approach to eating disorder treatment
AT HIGHLAND PARK HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY, EVERY PART OF YOU IS WELCOME HERE. YOUR MIND, BODY, AND SOUL. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY—IN PURSUIT OF LASTING CHANGE.
Begin Eating Disorder Treatment in Los Angeles, CA - Telehealth OR In-person
Are you considering starting therapy? If you're interested in connecting with one of our therapists in Los Angeles, CA, we offer a complimentary phone consultation. This is a great way to speak with our Care Coordinator and explore how we can help. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. To begin your therapy journey, here are the simple steps to follow:
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Other Therapy Offerings at Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy
Eating disorder treatment isn’t the only service we offer at our holistic group practice in Highland Park. Some of the other mental health services Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy provides include anxiety treatment, trauma counseling, EMDR, depression treatment, stress management, and couples therapy. We are also happy to provide LGBTQ+ affirmative support and services to all. We offer both in-person and telehealth.