Transform Your Relationship with Food and Body
Compassionate Online Eating Disorder Treatment Across California
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
✅ You feel out of control with food—overeating, restricting, or binge eating.
✅ You struggle with body image and feel like your self-worth is tied to your appearance.
✅ You use food to cope with emotions like anxiety or stress, but it leaves you feeling worse.
✅ You’re exhausted from the constant mental battle with food, weight, and body image.
✅ You want to break free from diet culture and develop a peaceful, intuitive relationship with food.
Kindful Body
Guiding You Toward a Life of Balance and Self-Compassion Through Expert Eating Disorder Treatment
Our mission at Kindful Body is to provide empathetic, personalized care to individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, and related mental health challenges. We are committed to helping you heal your relationship with food and your body, empowering you to live a more joyful, balanced life.
We offer a welcoming, inclusive space where you can explore your struggles with food and body image without judgment. Our dedicated team of therapists and dietitians is here to support you every step of the way, guiding you toward recovery and a renewed sense of self-worth.
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About Our Practice
At Kindful Body, we offer compassionate eating disorder counseling tailored to your unique needs. Our mission is to guide you to
lasting eating disorder recovery and body image recovery by addressing root causes with expert care and support.
Whether you're dealing with binge eating, body image challenges, or emotional eating, we work with you to develop effective, personalized strategies. We believe in the power of a strong, trusting relationship to help you heal your relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
Our Specialties Include:
Eating Disorder Therapy: Providing comprehensive support for individuals struggling with disordered eating patterns and body image issues.
Body Image Therapy: Helping you cultivate self-compassion and acceptance, regardless of size or shape.
Emotional Eating Therapy: Supporting you in breaking free from the cycle of using food to cope with emotions.
Trauma Therapy: Addressing the underlying trauma that often contributes to disordered eating and other mental health issues.
Our Therapy Services
Our therapy & counseling services are designed to meet the specific needs of teens and adults across California who are struggling with eating disorders, body image challenges, and related mental health issues. We offer a range of therapeutic modalities to provide comprehensive support for your recovery journey.
Individual Therapy: Focused, one-on-one sessions designed to meet your specific needs, aimed at helping you achieve emotional and psychological well-being.
Nutrition Counseling: Expert guidance to help you develop a healthy relationship with food and achieve nutritional balance.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): A trauma-informed approach that helps you heal from past wounds and cultivate a healthier self-concept.
Online Therapy: Convenient, accessible therapy options available to all residents of California, offering support from the comfort of your home.
Our goal is to help you feel more balanced, empowered, and at peace. We provide a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can safely explore your thoughts and feelings and work toward sustainable, long-lasting recovery. Reach out today to begin your healing journey with us.
Meet the Kindful Body Team
Our clinicians specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, trauma, anxiety, and more. We are here and ready to support you!
Ashley Ellis Eid
Clinical Supervisor & Individual
Therapy
Specialties:
Body Image, Anxiety,
Perfectionism, Depression, Adjustments & Life Transitions
Faith Brandt
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Emotional & Binge Eating,
Midlife Eating & Body Image Issues, Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Courtney Fazli
Individual & Family Therapy
Specialties:
Teens & Young Adults, EMDR,
Body Image, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions & Trauma
Lauren Lambert
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Adolescents, Perfectionism, Identity & Self-Esteem, Self Harm, Anxiety and OCD
Jen Villaseñor
Individual & Family Therapy
Specialties:
Teens, Parenting/Caretaking in Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Compulsive Behaviors, Substance Abuse & Self Harm
Samantha Young
Clinical Director & Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Trauma, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Body Image, Attachment Injuries, Shame
Alisha Dudish
Registered Dietitian & Client Care Coordinator
Specialties:
Body Image, Anxiety,
Perfectionism, Depression, Adjustments & Life Transitions
Marcella Cox
Founder & Executive Director of Kindful Body
Specialties:
IFS & Somatic IFS Consultation & CEDS Supervision
FAQs
How can therapy help with an eating disorder?
Therapy can help you understand and change unhealthy eating behaviors, improve body image, address underlying emotional triggers, and develop a healthier relationship with food and yourself.
Is online therapy effective for treating eating disorders?
Yes, research indicates that online therapy can be as effective as in-person sessions for treating eating disorders, offering flexibility and accessibility to clients.
What therapy approaches do you use for eating disorders?
We use evidence-based therapies, including:
✔ Behavioral Based Therapy – CBT, DBT, and ACT can help change unhelpful thought patterns around food and body image.
✔ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - can help reduce the emotional triggers and past traumas that contribute to disordered eating patterns.
✔ Internal Family Systems (IFS) - helps you understand and heal the protective parts driving disordered eating, creating space for self-compassion and lasting change.
✔ Intuitive Eating & Health at Every Size (HAES) principles – Encourages self-care without restrictive dieting.
Do you provide support for body image issues?
Yes, body image distress is a core part of eating disorder recovery. We help clients challenge negative body thoughts, develop self-acceptance, and build confidence beyond appearance.
Do you provide meal plans or weight loss counseling?
Not always, but occasionally we will provide meal plans if needed. Our approach is weight-inclusive and non-diet. Instead of focusing on weight loss, we help clients develop sustainable, nourishing, and flexible eating habits that support overall well-being.
How do I get started with therapy?
Simply book a free 15-minute consultation, and we’ll help match you with the right therapist for your needs.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Don’t wait to start your journey to a balanced and joyful life. Call or text Kindful Body today at (650) 628-8518 to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.
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Kindful Body
Online Eating Disorder Therapy Across California
Supporting teens and adults with specialized treatment for eating disorders, body image issues, and related mental health challenges.