Eating Disorders therapists in Merced, California CA
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Eating Disorders
Mona Saba Valeriano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I take a psychodynamic and IFS approach to understanding the roots of eating disorders in the clients I work with. Patterns of anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder are often complex coping strategies that emerge in response to developmental trauma. For example, clients with anorexia may be seeking control in the face of a domineering parent, those with bulimia may be processing underlying rage, and clients with binge-eating disorder may be internalizing parental criticisms or projections.
I believe that lasting change requires addressing the underlying emotional and relational dynamics that fuel the disorder. By exploring these deeper currents, we can begin to loosen the attachment to compulsive behaviors and support clients in developing a more compassionate and integrated relationship with themselves.
18 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California
Eating Disorders
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
We have a variety of therapists who work with eating disorders, self-esteem, and body-image concerns. We can teach you how to relate to your body in a way that leaves you feeling happy and confident with a variety of evidence-based treatment methods.
16 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California
Eating Disorders
Sara Denman
Psychologist, Psy.D
Eating disorders are far more common than most people are award of. It can be your best friend and worst enemy. Unlike other addictions, giving up food is not an option, therefore, it can present unique challenges to treat. That being said, it is an issue which therapy can be successful for someone who is ready to tackle the eating disorder and the challenges that it became a coping skill to manage.
27 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California
Eating Disorders
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
Many eating disorders co-occur with trauma, depression and enmeshment with abusive systems or individuals, so we offer support for recovering from these complex experiences as part of addiction recovery. Addiction and restriction recovery includes deeply compassionate work with IFS, Polyvagal and Addiction Circles mapping to develop awareness and work through both original trauma based adaptations and compounded adaptive behavior. Utilizing this novel approach, recovery can be a path to deeper self care, compassion and meaning and can reveal more ease and connection with others. From a functional health perspective, common dietary trends, challenging factory farming practices, and environmental toxins can also play a role in setting on and deepening and ED or disordered eating. So sometimes addressing a nutritional deficiency or chemical toxin may be important to do in a way that is sensitive to the psychology of living with an ED. Over time many clients may move into a next phase of becoming more broad in their dietary choices and/or lovingly becoming friends with their body, goals can vary. If the ED is a compulsion, we can also apply remote TCM, CranioSacral and Functional or Integrative support if asked for. Please feel free to ask if you have questions.
15 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California (Online Only)
Eating Disorders
Dr. Lynne Logan
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
An eating disorder can be viewed as a form of 'addiction'. Often, there are underlying causes for one to turn to a toxic relationship with food or body image distortion. With obesity, anorexia or bulimia, health is often compromised.
41 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA California
Eating Disorders therapists in Merced, California Statistics
Eating Disorders therapists in Merced, California average 17 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Somatic Therapy (45%), and Behavioral Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
25%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Somatic Therapy |
| 45% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 45% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 35% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Jewish |