Virtual
Eating Disorder Therapy
If you've found your way here, something has probably been hard for a while. I'm Dr. Robin Landau, a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years specializing in eating disorders. I work with adults, teens 14+, and families, virtually throughout California.
Ph.D., Eating Disorder Psychologist
Telehealth in Santa Clarita & throughout CA
Adults, Teens 14+, and Families
WHAT IT'S LIKE
Living with an Eating Disorder
If any of these feel familiar, you are not alone. These patterns develop for specific reasons, even if those reasons aren’t obvious yet.
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
I believe that eating disorders are never simply about food.
"The work isn't about fixing behaviors. It's about understanding what they mean."
They are complex, layered responses to pain, attachment, identity, and the need to feel safe. My work begins with all of that, without judgment, and without pushing toward answers before the questions are fully understood.
For over 20 years, I have worked across all levels of care, from inpatient to IOP and PHP. My approach addresses both the behaviors on the surface and what drives them underneath. I don't use weight as a measure of health or recovery, and I won't encourage dieting or restriction. 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.
SPECIALTIES
Areas of Focus
Anorexia often looks like discipline from the outside and feels like survival from the inside. Most people around you only see the discipline. This work starts with what they're missing. We look at what's underneath: what the anorexia is doing for you, and what it's costing you.
The cycle can feel impossible to break, and the shame surrounding it often makes it harder to ask for help. Many people manage this alone for years. That isolation is part of what keeps the cycle going. The work is about understanding what the cycle is doing emotionally, and that's the part that shifts when you're not carrying it alone.
Binge eating develops for real reasons, often layered and long-standing. Understanding those reasons is far more useful than another attempt at managing it from the outside. That's where we start, without pressure to try harder. The work is about understanding what's driving it, not finding better ways to stop it.
How you relate to your body shapes how you move through the world, what you're willing to try, and how present you can be in your own life. The work is about shifting from managing your body to actually being in it. That means building something that isn't organized around what it looks like.
Your relationship with food exists on a spectrum, and struggling with it doesn't require a diagnosis to be worth taking seriously. If food takes up more mental space than you'd like, or if eating feels governed by rules you didn't consciously choose, that's worth exploring. The work is about loosening those rules and reducing the mental weight food carries.
Orthorexia often starts as a genuine desire to eat well, until the flexibility quietly disappears. Rules around food feel necessary, even protective, but they gradually take up more and more of your mental and social life. Most people don't notice the line being crossed until the rules have taken over. The work is about understanding when healthy eating became something else.
Watching someone you care about struggle with an eating disorder is painful and often confusing. Most family members come in having already tried everything they can think of, and still feel like nothing is working. The work is about finding a way to stay connected through it, and making sure you have support too, because this is hard on you in ways that often go unacknowledged.
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. 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.
SESSION FREQUENCY IN EATING DISORDER THERAPY
A consistent start matters.
In the early stages of eating disorder treatment, meeting more frequently tends to make a real difference. Consistency in the beginning helps interrupt entrenched patterns before they reset, and research supports that steady early contact improves outcomes over the long term.
Even small shifts in the first weeks of treatment are meaningful. Meeting regularly gives us the chance to catch difficulties early, adjust the approach as needed, and build the kind of momentum that makes recovery more durable. As things stabilize, sessions taper to a pace that fits your life.
Frequency is always decided together, based on where you are clinically and what makes sense for you.
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.
THE GOAL
The goal isn't to rush, but to give recovery a consistent, careful start.
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?
Yes. Research shows teletherapy is just as effective as in-person treatment for most concerns, including eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. For some people, being at home makes it easier to speak openly."
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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.
STARTING THERAPY
How We Begin
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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.
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Treatment Begins
Together, we build a treatment plan grounded in your history and goals, and begin the work of recovery.
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.
GET STARTED
Ready to Reach Out?
Whether you're considering therapy for yourself, your teen, or someone you care about, you're welcome to get in touch. I also welcome inquiries from referring clinicians.
Share a bit about what brings you here, and I'll respond personally within one business day, Monday through Friday. Your information is kept confidential.