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Therapy for Eating Disorders Marin County
At HEALMarin, we believe that recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Our clinical team utilizes a diverse range of evidence-based modalities to ensure that every individual and family receives a treatment plan tailored to their unique emotional and psychological needs.
By integrating traditional behavioral therapies with innovative, systemic approaches, they address both the symptoms of disordered eating and the deep-seated roots of the struggle.
Evidence-Based Individual Therapies
They utilize proven frameworks to help clients build resilience, challenge maladaptive thought patterns, and develop a healthier sense of self.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and shifting the negative thought patterns and behaviors that maintain eating disorders. Learn more.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Provides practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn more.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encourages psychological flexibility and helps clients align their actions with their core values. Learn more.
- Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT): Explores how subconscious processes and past experiences influence current behaviors and relationships. Learn more.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): A transformative model that helps individuals heal different “parts” of their internal system to achieve self-leadership and harmony. Learn more.
Family-Centered & Systemic Approaches
Healing often happens within the context of the family. We specialize in therapies that empower support systems and heal relational dynamics.
- Family Based Therapy (FBT): Often considered the gold standard for adolescent recovery, FBT empowers parents to play a central role in their child’s nutritional rehabilitation. Learn more.
- Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT): Focuses on processing emotions within the family unit to restore secure attachments and supportive connections. Learn more.
- Family Systems Theory: Views the individual’s recovery within the context of the entire family “system,” addressing the complex interactions that influence health. Learn more.
Holistic & Nutritional Support
- Nutrition Counseling: Our specialized nutritional support goes beyond meal planning; we help clients rebuild a peaceful, intuitive relationship with food while restoring physical health. Learn more.
HEAL Marin is widely regarded as one of the leading therapy practices in Marin, offering thoughtful, individualized care from our office in Greenbrae, California. We proudly serve patients throughout Marin County, including Corte Madera, San Rafael, and Novato. Support is available. Beginning the process of therapy can help foster greater emotional balance, resilience, and a healthier relationship with eating, self-care, and overall well-being. Contact HEAL Marin to schedule a consultation with Arin Bass, LMFT, and begin a structured, compassionate path toward healing.
At a Glance
Arin Bass, LMFT
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Marin County
- 20 years of experience
- IAEDP SF Bay Area Chapter Hospitality Chair
- Eating Disorder Recovery Support (EDRS) Sponsorship Chair
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