Self-care starts here.

 
 
 

There’s no true one-size-fits all. Each person has experiences, feelings, and needs that are unique to their True Self. We will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that will help you achieve an intuitive relationship with food, free from fear of food and body obsession.

 
 

 
 

Freedom is on the horizon.

Our culture today is externalized to the extreme. The idea that success is defined by what we accomplish, what we accumulate, and what we look like is inscribed everywhere—forcing our internal power and external image to become entwined.

Freedom from these false ideas of success is possible. We understand that everyone sometimes needs some support to get there. Whether you’re within, below, or above an “ideal” body weight range and whether you’re struggling with restriction or loss of control around food—We are here to help.

We work with clients from many different backgrounds and at all stages of the following disorders:

 
  • Anorexia Nervosa

  • Bulimia Nervosa

  • Orthorexia

  • Binge Eating Disorder

  • Unspecified Eating Disorders

  • Body Dysmorphia

  • Night Eating Syndrome

  • Purging & Rumination Disorders

  • Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

  • Exercise Compulsion

  • Exercise Resistance

  • Body Image Challenges

  • Other Specified Eating Disorders

 

 
 

What to expect.

Through recovery you’ll learn how to nourish yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually in order to become your most empowered and authentic self. While your treatment plan will be uniquely yours, every client can expect the following.

 
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1. Initial nutrition assessment.

The first step is getting to know each other. During your nutrition assessment, we’ll explore your unique needs and where you’re at in your journey.

2. Individualized treatment plan.

The next step is for us to create an individualized treatment or meal plan based on insights gained during your nutrition assessment.

3. One-on-one sessions.

Based on your plan, we’ll schedule one-on-one sessions as frequently as needed. You’ll learn about nutrition, increase awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, identify triggers, discover new ways of coping, and so much more.

4. Support between sessions.

We’re in this journey together. We offer support between sessions, from supportive texts to grocery and meal support.

5. Communication between providers.

Alignment between providers is an important aspect of effective recovery. With your consent, We will coordinate with your physician and therapists.

6. Resources for improved well-being.

The ultimate goal of treatment is improved self-care and well-being. We will make sure you have all the tools to achieve this goal, from psychoeducation on eating disorders to recommended reading and activities.

 

 

You’re worth investing in.

Counseling rates:

Your initial nutrition assessment is ideally scheduled for a full two hours, though there are exceptions depending on insurance plan. Follow-up sessions are 50-60 minutes. Contact us for current rates.

Insurance policy:

We currently accept CenCal, our local Medi-Cal health insurance, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, CCPN, Aetna, and United Healthcare. Even with these plans, there are often coverage limitations. Our volunteer client advocate can check your benefits for you or you may choose to check your own using this template here. For those insurance companies we are not in-network with, we are happy to provide you with a super-bill that you can submit for potential, partial reimbursement. Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee reimbursement on behalf of your private insurance company.

Cancellation & billing policy:

Please read the cancellation and policy here.

California requires a referral by your primary care physician or other health care provider authorized to prescribe dietary treatments before Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) can begin. Please have your physician's office send us a referral or ask us to request one on your behalf. 

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Insurance We Accept

Our team is pleased to work with a variety of insurances and we have more contracts underway.

Please contact us for more information.