We have immediate openings!!! Providing in-person psychotherapy at our office on Los Angeles' Miracle Mile and telehealth to people in California, Florida, Indiana, New York, and South Carolina.
Eating Disorder Therapy LA: A Psychology Group
Now providing virtual therapy to patients throughout California, Indiana, Florida, New York, and South Carolina.
Eating Disorder Therapy LA is a specialized outpatient eating disorder psychotherapy practice in the heart of Los Angeles California. Under the direction of Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D., FAED, CEDS-S, Clinical Psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, we offer individual psychotherapy for eating disorders primarily, as well as anxiety and depression.
We provide treatment to people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and body sizes with eating disorders. We are anti-diet and adhere to Health at Every Size (R) principles. We accept several insurances and have some low-cost treatment options. We are proud to be one of 3 US-certified FBT clinicians who accept Medicaid and part of the one-third of certified FBT providers who accept any insurance.
Our specialty is in the provision of Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for teens with eating disorders and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults with eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED; formerly known as EDNOS or Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified). We also provided therapy for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Swallowing, Choking, and Vomiting Phobias. ,
Our website provides more detailed information about our services, therapists, treatment philosophy, resources, and payment. Please take a few minutes to read the content we have provided and contact us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
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Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D., FAED, CEDS-S
Clinical Psychologist and Owner
In-person and telehealth.
Licensed in California (PSY15045), New York (012827-1), Indiana (20043428A), and Florida (TH131)
Certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, certified in FBT for adolescent eating disorders.
Carolyn Comas, LCSW, CEDS-S
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor
In-person and telehealth.
Licensed in California (LCSW 82262) and New York (084400-01)
Certified eating disorder specialist and certified supervisor. Works with adolescents and adults.
Jonathan Dang, LMFT
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
Telehealth only
Licensed in California (LMFT 120325)
Integrates DBT and behavioral training with individuals experiencing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding and eating disorders.
Elisha Carcieri, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Telehealth only.
Licensed in California (PSY 26716) and South Carolina
Works with people struggling with a wide variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and difficulties with food, eating, dieting, and body image.
Lauren Barker, LMFT
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
Telehealth only
Licensed in California (LMFT 129246)
Works with adolescents and adults with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Jamie Siegel, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #112577)
Telehealth only
Works with adults with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Kristine Flanigan, Psy.D.
Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94026695)
Supervised by Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D.
Telehealth only
Works with individuals who struggle with eating disorders and body image concerns.
Carly Poynter, AMFT
Registered Associate Marital and Family Therapist (AMFT # 114882)
Supervised by Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D.
Telehealth only
Works with individual struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders.
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Fabiana Tantini, Ph.D.
Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94027268)
Supervised by Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D.
In-person and Telehealth
English and Italian
Works with individuals and families with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression
Louisiana Wermer, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT # 129911)
Spanish & English.
Works with adolescents and adults with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Sharon Maxwell
Practice Manager
EDTLA Externs
Doctoral Students in Clinical Psychology
Supervised by Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D.
In-person and telehealth.
Providing Low-cost psychotherapy.
Eating Disorders
Adult Eating Disorder
Our therapists provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults and some older adolescents with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders...
Child and Teen Eating Disorder
While some older adolescents may benefit from individual cognitive behavioral therapy , for many adolescents with anorexia and bulimia, a better option is Family-Based Treatment...