Now Accepting Clients for Online (Virtual) Therapy
About Me
WELCOME!
I’m Dr. Robin Landau, a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping teens, adults, and families transform their relationship with food and body image. I work with individuals who are navigating diagnosable eating disorders as well as those who feel caught in quieter but still painful struggles like disordered eating, chronic dieting, obsessing about appearance, or feeling at odds with their bodies.
With more than twenty years of experience, I offer a deeply attuned, integrative approach that honors the emotional roots of your challenges and the practical needs of healing. Through secure virtual therapy available in Santa Clarita and throughout California, I provide a calm, thoughtful space where you can feel supported, understood, and guided with expertise and intention. ​​
If you’re ready to take the next step or simply want to learn more about how I can help, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can talk about what’s been going on and explore whether therapy might be a good fit for you or your teen.
HOW I WORK
My approach combines practical tools with genuine care and understanding. Every person’s experience is unique, so therapy is always tailored to your needs, whether that means learning ways to manage stress and emotions, exploring the deeper “why” beneath certain patterns, or rebuilding trust in yourself and your body.
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Our sessions move at a pace that feels comfortable, collaborative, steady, and never rushed. This is a space where you can speak openly, feel supported, and start to make sense of what’s been getting in the way of feeling like yourself.
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For clients navigating food or body image concerns, I integrate Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) principles into the work. My focus isn’t on weight or appearance, but on helping you create a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food, body, and self.
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Whether you’re a teen, parent, or adult seeking support, my goal is to help you feel grounded, understood, and equipped to make meaningful change. I offer online eating disorder therapy and emotional support for clients in Santa Clarita and across California.​​
COLLABORATIVE, TEAM-BASED CARE FOR EATING DISORDER RECOVERY
​​Recovery often works best with a strong, coordinated team. I collaborate closely with:
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Registered Dietitians
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Pediatricians
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Primary Care Physicians and Internists
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Psychiatrists
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This team-based approach ensures you’re supported on every level, medically, nutritionally, and emotionally.
WHAT THERAPY IS LIKE
​Starting therapy can often feel uncertain or overwhelming. My role is to create a clear, supportive path forward that we navigate together. The process isn’t a set of rigid steps, but these stages offer a framework for what our work might look like.
Building Trust
. We begin by building a foundation of trust. This is your space to share, without judgment, what you’re going through. Together, we’ll slow down and begin to notice patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Exploring the "Why" Beneath Your Struggle
. Eating disorders are rarely about food alone. They often develop as ways to cope with overwhelming emotions, unmet needs, or past experiences In therapy, we’ll gently explore the roots of your relationship with food and body, so that the bigger picture starts to make sense.​
Making Connections
. As you start to see how past experiences and current struggles connect, you’ll begin to understand not only what is happening, but why. These insights create space for self-compassion and new ways of responding, instead of falling back into old cycles.
Practicing New Tools & Taking Action
. Insight is powerful, but real change comes when you can use it in daily life. Along the way, I’ll offer practical strategies to help you manage urges, regulate emotions, and navigate relationships. This phase adds a more action-oriented piece to the puzzle.
Noticing a Greater Sense of Freedom & Joy
. Over time, the eating disorder doesn’t have to feel like it’s in charge anymore. With greater understanding, healthier coping strategies, and a stronger sense of self, you can move toward freedom: space for connection, joy, and the life you want beyond food and body struggles.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE IN EATING DISORDER TREATMENT
I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles (CSPP-LA). My postdoctoral training includes intensive work in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at both the Maple Counseling Center (Beverly Hills) and the Saturday Center for Psychotherapy (Santa Monica). In the early years of my private practice, I deepened my expertise through a 1-year advanced training at the Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies (LAISPS), where I earned a certification in Psychoanalytically-Oriented Psychotherapy. ​​​
For the past 20 years, I’ve worked in private practice, inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs for eating disorders. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of how recovery unfolds across different stages of care and how each person’s path is unique. ​​
​If you’d like to learn more about my training and professional background, you can view my Professional Background & Clinical Experience page.
FEES & INSURANCE
Session Length
45 minutes
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Session Cost
$250 per session
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Payment
I accept credit/debit cards
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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.
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Availability
I am currently accepting teens (14+) and adults for Online (Virtual) Eating Disorder Therapy in Santa Clarita and throughout California.
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