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Therapy for Eating Disorders Marin County

At Heal Marin, 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, we address both the symptoms of disordered eating and the deep-seated roots of the struggle.

Evidence-Based Individual Therapies

We 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.