DR MARIANNE MILLER
CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Meet Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Therapist and Program Director Emily Walkley, LMFT
Hi everyone! I’ve recently gotten to know San Diego eating disorder therapist Emily Walkley, LMFT. She is the program director at Center for Discovery’s Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Del Mar, California. I was really impressed with how passionate Emily is about treating eating disorders, especially with the LGBTQIAA+ population. I can really relate to that! I’m excited that you’ll get to know Emily and learn about the awesome programs at CFD!
What to Do When You Feel Like Crap About Your Body
Feeling terrible about your body? Did you look in the mirror this morning and recoil? Are you filled with shame and self-loathing when you see pictures of yourself? It can be so difficult in sunny San Diego to grapple with your body image when it seems like everyone is wearing shorts and skirts. You catch yourself in a mirror, and you’re flooded with negative thoughts and emotions about your body. It feels paralyzing and isolating. Whether you have an eating disorder, negative body image sucks.
Body shame is very real. We live in a society that equates how our body looks to our value as people. It has historically been tough for women and increasingly challenging for men as the objectification of bodies increases. It can be especially difficult for non-binary people. For all genders of individuals, society often equates appearance to morality. The dehumanization and oppression in such messages are appalling.
How do you cope with all of this negativity? I have three strategies that can get you on the path to body acceptance. These concepts come from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindful self-compassion.
What to Do When You Feel Like Binge Eating
Feeling the urge to binge eat? Does it sneak up on you after work or school when you’re feeling bored, sad, or lonely? Or, does the urge hit you like a tsunami, and you feel flooded, like you’re out of control and you can’t stop your actions. Either way, binge eating can cause a lot of distress, disgust, and shame. It is so painful to live in sun-drenched San Diego and elsewhere while struggling with binge eating. While people are at the beach having fun, you feel trapped and filled with despair.
Learning how to manage the urges to binge eat can be your first step into freedom from this all-consuming behavior. In many ways, binge eating is an avoidance strategy. Eating disorder therapists in San Diego and around the world often consider binge eating as maladaptive coping mechanisms for distress. That means that when you binge eat, you’re trying to help yourself feel better, but it can end up making your life worse. Here are some tips to help you deal with the urges. The these strategies come from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Interested in Culturally Sensitive Treatment? Meet Eating Disorder Therapist Dr. Jennifer Douglas
Hello all! I’ve recently gotten to know eating disorder therapist Dr. Jennifer Douglas. She is a clinical psychologist who has worked at some of the top eating disorder treatment centers in the United States, including University of California at San Diego Eating Disorders Center and Stanford University Eating Disorders Program. One thing I really appreciate about Jen is that when treating folks with eating disorders, she takes a culturally sensitive approach. She loves working with people of diverse body sizes, genders, religions, abilities, ages, countries of origin, and sexual orientations. She used to live in San Diego and now resides in San Francisco. She can provide Telehealth anywhere in California. Enjoy getting to know her!
Why It's Awesome to Work with Eating Disorder Dietitians
Thought about seeing an eating disorder dietitian as part of your eating disorder recovery? Not quite sure how they might be helpful for you? Feeling nervous about meeting with someone to talk about food? Whether in San Diego or in other places, it can take a lot of courage to work with an eating disorder dietitian.
Perhaps you had bad experiences with dietitians or nutritionists in the past. Perhaps you feel scared that the person is just going to tell you what to eat without your input. Perhaps you’re worried that the person will put you on a meal plan or a diet that will feel uncomfortable. Perhaps you’re anxious that the dietitian will shame you for what you’re eating—or not eating.
I’ve interviewed top San Diego eating disorder dietitians for them to share WHY it makes a difference to work with one who is trained in eating disorders. These amazing women are not about shaming—they’re about educating, supporting, and empowering.
Top Five Reasons to See an Eating Disorder Therapist
Ever wonder WHY it is important to work with an eating disorder therapist instead of a therapist who works with with more general issues, such as anxiety, depression, and couple/family challenges? I’ve asked three San Diego eating disorder therapists for their thoughts on the matter: Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Christin Conkle, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Liz Bisarya. All three psychotherapists specialize in eating disorders in their San Diego private practices, and they have experience at higher level of care eating disorder treatment centers. I think you’ll find their responses very helpful!
Need Medical Help for Your Eating Disorder? Get to Know Physician, Eating Disorder Specialist, and Author Dr Jennifer Gaudiani, MD
Hello all! I’m SO EXCITED about today’s blog. I’ve interviewed Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, eating disorder specialist physician, founder and medical director of Gaudiani Clinic in Denver, Colorado, and author of the amazing book Sick Enough. Getting to know Dr. Gaudiani will not only educate you on the medical issues of eating disorders, it will also let you know what services she provides, both in Denver, as well as in San Diego and elsewhere via telemedicine. She also describes the diverse patients she has helped. Enjoy
Get to Know Eating Disorder Therapist and Alsana Clinical Director Dr. Moreen Rubin
Happy New Year everyone! It’s so exciting that we are in a BRAND NEW DECADE! It’s time for new beginnings and amazing growth. There are going to be some wonderful things to come for my eating disorder blog in 2020, and I can’t wait to share them with you!
For today’s post, I’ve interviewed eating disorder therapist Dr. Moreen Rubin, LMFT, who is the Senior Director of Clinical Services at Alsana eating disorder treatment centers. I’ve recently gotten to know more about Alsana, especially the Westlake location, which isn’t too far from San Diego. I’ve been really impressed with their innovative approach to eating disorder treatment, which incorporates spirituality—and I love love love that! Enjoy reading more about it in this post.
Six Great Online Resources for Eating Disorder Recovery
Hello all! It’s my last post of 2019, and I wanted to leave you with some great eating disorder resources that will be helpful over the holidays. If you are struggling with an eating disorder in San Diego or elsewhere, having the right information can be VITAL to your recovery. There is a LOT of eating disorder information online, and unfortunately much of it is inaccurate and potentially dangerous. I wanted to point you toward six reputable and reliable websites that provide accurate, up-to-date eating disorder resources that will help you and your family.