![What Parents Need to Know About Diet Culture [Image description: a larger woman smashing a scale] Represents a potential parent of a teen receiving eating disorder counseling in Los Angeles, California](https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bodyliberationstock-51970_ccexpress.jpg)
Parents and Diet Culture Many parents experience guilt when their teen is diagnosed with an eating disorder. Nearly every parent can point to a time they themselves dieted, opted not to have a dessert they really wanted, expressed a preference toward thinness, or discouraged their child from keeping eating. You may have done things to …
![Externalizing your eating disorder in Los Angeles, California [Image description: a drawing of a girl facing a monster] Represents a potential teen with an eating disorder in Los Angeles, California externalizing her eating disorder](https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/My-project1.png)
Externalizing an eating disorder is a therapeutic strategy. Jenni Schaefer’s book Life Without Ed, co-written by her therapist Thom Rutledge, popularized this strategy The book summarizes Jenni’s recovery from an eating disorder. Jenni describes how in her treatment she learned to personify the eating disorder as “Ed,” an abusive boyfriend. As explained in the blurb …
![Parenting During FBT [Image description: photo of one teen pushing another in a shopping cart] Represents a potential family with teens getting help for an eating disorder in Los Angeles, California](https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jakob-rosen-55MqyzQuZMI-unsplash-1.jpg)
Parenting during FBT is a different type of parenting. Parents doing Family-Based Treatment (FBT) often struggle with “normal parenting concerns” and setting limits while doing FBT. They’re refeeding their teens at home, doing the hard work often done by professional staff at treatment centers, but they still have to parent. It’s exhausting. Their teens who …
We are excited to announce our low-cost eating disorder therapy program. Southern California Association of Psychology Training Programs (SCAPT) designated us as a practicum site. Thus, we now provide training to advanced graduate students in psychology. We train students in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders. This allows us to further our mission of helping to …
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By Runjhun Pandit, LPCC EMDR….Sounds scary. EMDR therapy, these acronyms make it sound like a scary treatment intervention. And oftentimes, when I mention this to my clients, they feel scared or confused. They do have questions about how it works and how it is different from hypnosis. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a …
![Supporting a Loved One with ARFID [Image description: woman looking disgusted at bowl of cereal] Represents a potential client with ARFID seeking treatment in Los Angeles, CA](https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/rsz_1tamas-pap-xo5qtnr0a50-unsplash-1024x900.jpg)
by Carolyn Comas, LCSW, CEDS-S There’s an eating disorder that often gets overlooked amongst the better-known eating disorders like Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder that can involve difficulty tolerating certain foods due to textures, tastes, or smells. It can also manifest as …
![Free ARFID Virtual Support Group [Image description: Text that reads: Free ARFID Virtual Support Group Don't miss out! Join our 2-year-running support group for adults in California. Reserve your spot today and connect with a supportive community that understands your ARFID journey! Every Thursday, 5-6 pm PST. Led by Dr. Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D. PSY15045, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. Call 323-743-1122 or email Hello@EDTLA.com to reserve a spot]](https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FREE-ARFID-SUPPORT-GROUP_V1-FB-POST2.png)
Our FREE Adult ARFID Support Group is currently running and ongoing as of November 2024. We have been running for 3 years. Group WILL NOT Meet on Thursday, November 28 Thursday, December 26 Thursday, January 2 Group conflicts are always listed here. Any Thursdays not noted here, the group is on! ARFID Adult …
Clockwise starting at left: adult coloring book and colored pencils, Kinetic Sand (in purple), Enso Buddha Board, scented candle (my favorite—Thymes Kimono Rose), Spek magnetic balls (in purple), good old fashioned Silly Putty, The Squeeze Aromatherapy Dough (in Lavender). We all deal with stress and have to find ways to cope with a range …
![Weight Stigma and Figure Skating [Image description: Carolyn at an ice skating competition] an eating disorder therapist challenges weight stigma in figure skating](https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Carolyn_ice_skating_nationals2-copy-688x1024.jpg)
By Carolyn Comas, LCSW, CEDS-S Figure Skating in a Larger Body For a long time, I was embarrassed to tell people that I was a figure skater. I was afraid that someone would look at me and laugh at the idea that someone like me skated. I felt this way because I am in a …
![The History of Eating Disorder Therapy LA [Image description: photos of 2 dark-haired women wearing t-shirts with Eating Disorder Therapy LA and the logo on the shirt; Dr. Carcieri is pregnant]](https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Lauren-and-Elisha.jpg)
History of Eating Disorder Therapy LA In August 2014, a Los Angeles psychologist who was in the process of taking the licensing exam reached out to me and asked to schedule a meeting. She was interested in pursuing more training and work in the field of eating disorders. We met and there was an immediate …