Where compassion meets clinical depth.
Virtual Eating Disorder Therapy
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who works with teens and adults navigating eating disorders. If you've found your way here, something has probably been hard for a while. This is a steady, evidence-based space to start finding your way out.
Ph.D., Eating Disorder Psychologist
Telehealth in Santa Clarita & throughout California
Adults, Teens 14+, and Families
Santa Clarita Los Angeles San Fernando Valley Pasadena Hollywood Beverly Hills Santa Monica Westlake Village
WHAT IT'S LIKE
If any of these feel familiar, you are not alone. These patterns develop for specific reasons, even if those reasons aren’t obvious yet.
Living with an Eating Disorder
Do any of these sound like you or someone you love?
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“I’m so tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like my brain never turns off. I don’t know how much longer I can keep this up.”
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“A part of me wants to get better, and another part of me is terrified to let this go.”
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“I don’t want anyone to know how hard this has gotten. If they knew what I was really doing or thinking, I’m afraid they’d see me differently."
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“I used to be more spontaneous. Now everything has rules, and when something changes, I feel anxious or unsettled.”
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“I feel embarrassed that I can’t just eat normally like everyone else. I keep thinking I should be able to handle this on my own.”
ABOUT DR. LANDAU
A therapist you can trust with the hardest parts of your story
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who works with teens and adults navigating eating disorders. If you've found your way here, something has probably been hard for a while. My approach is warm, steady, and evidence-based. A space to explore the patterns around food at a pace that feels safe. I'll never push you faster than you're ready to go. But I will be with you, every step toward feeling more free.
20+ Years of Practice
Over two decades of specialized, dedicated experience treating eating disorders across the full spectrum of illness and recovery.
All Levels of Care
Extensive training and clinical experience at inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) levels.
Eating disorders thrive in shame and silence. My office is a place where you can say the things you haven't been able to say out loud, without judgment.
HOW I WORK
A Thoughtful Approach
I believe that eating disorders are never simply about food. They are complex, layered responses to pain, attachment, identity, and the search for safety. My work begins by holding space for all of that complexity, without judgment, and without rushing toward resolution.
With over 20 years of dedicated experience in eating disorder treatment, I bring both clinical depth and a calm, steadying presence to every session. I have worked across all levels of care, from inpatient to IOP and PHP, and I understand the full spectrum of what recovery looks like and what it asks of you.
My approach integrates psychodynamic and attachment theory with evidence-based frameworks including CBT-E and DBT. This means we work both on the surface, addressing behaviors, patterns, and practical tools, and underneath, where the meaning of those patterns lives.
My practice is rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES) principles and informed by intuitive eating. I don't use weight as a measure of health or recovery, and I won't encourage dieting or restriction. Instead, we work toward rebuilding trust with your body, making peace with food, and releasing the rules that have kept you stuck. The goal isn't a number on a scale. It's a life where food takes up less space in your mind, and you take up more. You deserve care that sees you as a whole person. My practice is built around thoughtful, personalized treatment that meets you exactly where you are.
SERVICES
Finding the right kind of support
Every path to recovery looks different. Here is how I work with individuals, teens, and families.
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Individual Therapy for Adults
A consistent, dedicated space made entirely for you. We work at the depth and pace that feels right, addressing not just the eating disorder but the more complete picture of what is driving it.
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Individual Therapy for Teens (14+)
Specialized, confidential support for adolescents, with family involvement where appropriate and a strong emphasis on your teen's own voice.
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Family Therapy
Bringing the whole family in to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen the relationships that recovery depends on. It's not about blame, but about shifting the whole system.
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Telehealth & Virtual Therapy
All services are available virtually throughout California. The same quality of care, in a space that works for your schedule and your life. Many clients find that doing therapy from home makes it easier to open up.
EATING DISORDER THERAPY VIRTUAL TELEHEALTH DBT SKILLS COMPASSIONATE CARE BODY IMAGE PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPY ATTACHMENT-BASED IOP | PHP | INPATIENT EXPERIENCE
MODALITIES
Therapeutic Approaches
My clinical framework is integrative by design, drawing from the most effective modalities to support lasting, meaningful recovery.
Psychodynamic Therapy
This approach explores the deeper emotional roots beneath eating disorder behaviors. Together, we look at patterns that developed over time, how early experiences and relationships shape the way you think and feel today, and what the eating disorder may be communicating that words haven't been able to say yet.
Attachment Theory
Attachment theory helps us understand how early relationships with caregivers shape a person's sense of safety, self-worth, and connection to others. In therapy, we use this lens to understand how those early patterns may be showing up now, and to build a more secure foundation from the inside out.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
CBT-E is one of the most researched and effective treatments for eating disorders. It focuses on identifying the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that keep the eating disorder going, and gradually replacing them with more flexible, helpful ways of thinking about food, body, and self.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress without turning to harmful behaviors, and building healthier relationships. It is especially helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when the eating disorder is connected to self-harm, impulsivity, or difficulty regulating feelings.
Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Developed by Dr. Adele Lafrance, EFFT is designed to help parents and caregivers become powerful agents of their child's recovery. Rather than stepping back, families are guided to step in with confidence, supporting their loved one through difficult emotions and meals in a way that deepens connection and accelerates healing.
Family Systems Therapy
Family Systems Therapy understands the individual as part of a larger web of relationships. Rather than focusing on one person as "the problem," we look at how the family as a whole communicates, copes, and connects. The goal is to shift patterns that may be keeping everyone stuck, so the whole family can heal together.
Intersubjective Theory
This approach recognizes that healing happens in relationship. It pays close attention to what unfolds between therapist and client in the room. These moments of connection, misunderstanding, and repair, are living examples of how relationships can feel safe. It is particularly useful for people who have felt unseen or misunderstood in important relationships.
HOW WE BEGIN
A Thoughtful Beginning
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Reach Out
Send a brief inquiry through the contact form. There is no pressure, no commitment. Simply let me know a bit about what brings you here.
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Free Consultation Call
We'll schedule a 15-minute call to talk about where you are, what you're looking for, and whether I might be a good fit for you or your loved one.
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Comprehensive Assessment
Our first full session is an opportunity for me to understand your history and your needs, and for you to begin to get a sense of what working together feels like.
SESSION LENGTH
45 minutes
SESSION FEE
$250 / session
PAYMENT
I accept credit/debit cards
INSURANCE
I do not participate directly with managed care plans. Payment is made directly to me, but I am happy to provide you with a detailed statement (“superbill”) that you can submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement.
AVAILABILITY
I am currently accepting teens (14+) and adults for Virtual Eating Disorder Therapy in Santa Clarita and throughout California.
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Treatment Begins
Together, we build a personalized treatment plan rooted in your goals, and begin the careful, meaningful work of recovery.
SESSION FREQUENCY IN EATING DISORDER THERAPY
What if I don't have a diagnosis?
You don't need a label to deserve support. You may not see yourself in the term "eating disorder," and that is completely understandable. Many clients come to therapy simply because their relationship with food or their body feels more stressful, rigid, or consuming than they want it to be. If something in you is signaling that you want a different way of living, therapy can be a supportive place to explore that.
I also offer support for individuals who want guidance on how to respond at home while their teen or family member is in recovery.
A consistent start matters.
In the beginning stages of therapy, I often recommend meeting more frequently. In eating disorder treatment, early consistency is especially important for interrupting entrenched patterns and supporting recovery. Research shows that the sooner treatment starts, and the more steady the early contact, the better the chances of recovery.
Early progress, even small shifts, is one of the strongest predictors of long-term change in eating disorder recovery. Meeting regularly allows us to catch difficulties early, strengthen motivation, and support the parts of you that are ready for health. As things begin to feel more stable, sessions are spaced out to a rhythm that fits your life and supports ongoing growth.
Session frequency is always tailored to the needs of eating disorder recovery and adjusted as stability increases.
THE GOAL
"The goal isn't to rush, but to give recovery a strong start, with the consistency and care it deserves."
FAQ
Common Questions
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Do I need a diagnosis to start eating disorder therapy?
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to begin therapy. Many people seek support because food, eating, or body image concerns are causing distress, even without a specific label. Therapy can help you better understand patterns and build a more stable relationship with food and your body.
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Is virtual eating disorder therapy effective?
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to begin therapy. Many people seek support because food, eating, or body image concerns are causing distress, even without a specific label. Therapy can help you better understand patterns and build a more stable relationship with food and your body.
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What if I need a higher level of care than outpatient therapy?
If at any point I believe a higher level of care is needed, I will tell you directly and help coordinate the transition. I will not leave you to navigate that alone. I have referral relationships with leading eating disorder programs across California.
GET STARTED
Ready to Begin?
It was a big step just getting here. Let's make getting started simple. I welcome inquiries from prospective clients, their families, and referring clinicians. All messages are kept strictly confidential.
