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Eating Disorder Transitional Group Process & Skills Integration
$65/Group - [Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 PM]
Are you transitioning out of eating disorder treatment?
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Looking for extra support as you reintegrate into daily life?
Using evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and self-compassion work, this group provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals who are seeking to build upon their strengths and develop practical skills to help them navigate life after intensive treatment.
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Stepping down from intensive treatment can be a challenging and overwhelming experience, particularly when it comes to areas such as work, school, grocery shopping, nourishing our minds, bodies, and relationships. That's why our group focuses on these specific areas to help you overcome any obstacles that may arise and maintain the work you did in treatment to thrive in your daily life.
Our strength-based approach emphasizes your innate resilience and ability to overcome challenges, and our focus on self-compassion ensures that you learn to treat yourself with kindness and understanding.
If you're interested in joining the Eating Disorder Transitional Group or learning more about our approach, please contact us today.
Facilitated by:
James Kane (he/him), LMFT #150184
James Kane is a specialized therapist who focuses on helping individuals with eating disorders, who have experienced trauma, or are challenged by anxiety. After earning his M.A. in clinical psychology at Antioch University, as an associate-level therapist, he worked with clients in recovery from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders in both outpatient settings and higher levels of care. James is passionate about providing care for those in the arts and entertainment industry and providing care for those who struggle to balance their external image with their internal thoughts.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Skills & Process Group
$50/Group - [Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 PM]
Join our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills and Process Group, designed to help you integrate DBT techniques into real-life situations. Each session focuses on teaching a new skill from the Emotion
Regulation or Distress Tolerance modules, providing practical strategies to manage intense emotions and navigate challenges effectively. After learning a new skill, we create space for processing, where you can explore and discuss how DBT skills from any module, including Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness, apply to your personal challenges. This group fosters a supportive environment to deepen your understanding, share experiences, and strengthen your ability to use DBT skills confidently.
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Special Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Holiday Cope Ahead Group
The Holiday Cope Ahead Group is a special offering from our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills and Process series. These 1.5-hour sessions are designed to equip you with the cope ahead skill, focusing specifically on preparing for the unique challenges of the holiday season. You’ll learn to anticipate stressors and mentally rehearse effective responses using DBT strategies, ensuring you feel more grounded and prepared. Each session provides space for skill application and personalized discussion. Attend one session for $70, or ongoing group participants can join for the regular rate of $50. Navigate the holidays with confidence and emotional balance.
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November 20 & December 18, 4:30-6:00 PM
$50 ongoing group members
$70 for participants joining for only one or both holiday dates
Participants who are not part of the ongoing group can join for one or both dates. Space is limited.
Facilitated by:
Heather Johnson (she/her), Registered Associate MFT #149419
Supervised by Robyn Caruso (she/her), LMFT #80168
Heather Johnson is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep interest in human behavior and our capacity to accept and change the behaviors that impact us most. With extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Heather’s therapeutic work begins with grounding clients in a greater understanding of how the interaction of biological and social factors, including attachment and and trauma, have influenced their ability to fulfill their life goals. Through creative collaboration, clients then learn to identify their priorities for the present and future and to address the specific behaviors blocking their paths. Gradually, clients develop and practice the skills they need to create the lives they want. Heather has experience treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety and eating disorders, which she approaches through the concepts of Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size. Heather’s educational background includes a B.S. in Communication from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Before becoming a therapist, she forged her passion for creative collaboration through many years of work in the entertainment industry.
Decolonizing Body Image
Welcome to “Decolonizing Body Image”. In this space, we will work to foster interdependence and connection as we reclaim community and diversity. We will learn about and process the impacts of systemic harm on us as individuals, on our ancestors, and on our communities.​​
$45/Group - [Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM PT]
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This group will explore historical context both on societal and personal levels to deepen our understanding of the complexity and ubiquity of body image distortions to help decenter individuals as the problem. We will work together to grow our awareness of the external pressures placed on each of us to foster our reconnect to honoring our bodies, the bodies of our ancestors, and future generations.
Together, we will co-create a brave space to witness and heal together, building peer support in navigating a society where these systems continue to exist.
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Teen Eating Disorder Recovery Skills Integration Group
$45/Group - [Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 PM PT]
This ongoing weekly virtual support group provides a supportive space for teens to discuss their relationship with food, body image, and the pressures of diet culture.
This ongoing weekly virtual support group provides a supportive space for teens to discuss their relationship with food, body image, and the pressures of diet culture. With the added stress of social media, individuals may be struggling with these issues on a broad level, and our group aims to provide community support. We promote a Health at Every Size (HAES®) informed, weight-inclusive approach that challenges diet culture, body size stigmas, and stereotypes. Teens of all genders between the ages of 13-17 in different stages of recovery from chronic dieting, disordered eating, and eating disorders are welcome. The group's focus is on building self-esteem, improving body image, and establishing a strong community of support.
Facilitated by:
Alyshia Marcelletti (they/them), Registered Associate MFT #147455,
Registered Associate PCC #16932
Supervised by Robyn Caruso (she/her), LMFT #80168
I believe therapy is where we collaborate to co-create a space for you to show up and work on your goals with support and care. In my work, I center you as the expert in your lived experience exploring your unique identity for a holistic approach to our work together. I work from the belief that increasing your awareness empowers you to make choices that feel right for you from an intentionally responsive place rather than a reactive one. I bring a social justice lens to recognize the systems we navigate and their impact on us and our journey. I work primarily from a Relational Gestalt and psychodynamic approach while incorporating tools from other modalities such as polyvagal theory to meet individual needs. I have experience working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals as well as experience working with substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and identity development through times of transition. My goal is to support people in their goals in working towards their definition of wellness.
Neurodivergent Process Group LGBTQIA + 2S Affirming for Teens
$45/Group - [Mondays 04:00 - 04:50 PM PT]
Join us for a supportive and inclusive process group tailored for neurodivergent youth! In this safe and identity affirming space, teens can freely share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs with others who understand.
Facilitated by a neurodivergent therapist, discussions will focus on building coping strategies, fostering self-acceptance, and promoting mutual encouragement. Whether you're on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, or other neurodivergent characteristics, you'll find acceptance and solidarity among peers who truly understand.
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Together we'll explore unique perspectives, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a sense of community where everyone feels valued and seen.
Parents for Autistic Teens Process Group
$45/Group - [Tuesday 12:00 - 01:00 PM PT]
Welcome to our therapy support group designed specifically for parents of autistic teens. This safe space offers a supportive community where parents can share experiences, seek guidance, and find solace in knowing that they are not alone on this journey.
Facilitated by a CHLA-trained autism specialist, dig deep about autism, learn parenting tips and strategies, and feel safe to ask the hard questions. Together, we will navigate the complexities of adolescence while embracing the unique strengths and needs of our kids.
Join us to connect, learn, and laugh alongside others who understand the joys and challenges of parenting an autistic teen.
Community Guidelines
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Be your authentic self and be respectful of others. You might not always agree with what other members have to say; that’s okay. We want to promote a “brave” space where messy topics can be discussed and debated, as long as you treat others with the same respect as you’d like them to have for you. That means no harassment, bullying, or name-calling. Mean-spirited talk about anyone’s appearance is not allowed.
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All bodies are welcome here. Remember that people with eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. This is a size inclusive space. It is critical that everyone feel safe here no matter what their weight/shape/size may be. Please refrain from using fat shaming or weight stigmatizing language, or language that suggests weight loss as a treatment goal.
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All people are welcome here. People struggling with eating disorders come from every race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic group, physical ability, political orientation and religious/spiritual tradition.
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Respect different levels of recovery, and be mindful of others' healing processes. It is important to be respectful of the fact that others may be in a different place in their healing process than you are.
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Leave the numbers out of it. Weight, BMI, clothing size, diet tips or the calories you ate today don’t belong in this group.