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Eating disorderTraumaAnxiety or depressionOur relationshipFamily or parentingSomething else
Emily Rotenberg, RDN, CEDS, clinician at Joyful Therapy GroupHeidi Bierlein, LPCC, clinician at Joyful Therapy GroupLisa Bates, PMHNP-BC, clinician at Joyful Therapy GroupTessa Wooden, LMFT, clinician at Joyful Therapy GroupSpecialists in exactly this are ready for you.
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87 reviews. 4.8 stars.

From clients across individual, couples, family and eating disorder care. In their words, not ours.

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“Amy is an excellent therapist who has been instrumental in maintaining my recovery. She gently yet directly challenges my perfectionism and rigidity.”
Client of Amy Ryk, LMFT
“I worked with Amanda while I was in treatment for an eating disorder. She really gets it. I am now in recovery and I have my life back.”
Client of Amanda Avila, LMFT
“Abby is patient and understanding. Her gentle way of communicating hard truths helped me to be more honest with myself and others.”
Client of Abby Rock, LMFT
“She could hear what I wasn’t saying and see in me what I couldn’t see in myself. No one had ever made me feel so safe, held and seen.”
Client of Dr. Moreen Rubin
“My daughter was going through a major depression. I would recommend the team at Joyful without hesitation. They really care.”
Parent of a teen client
“I had seen 12 psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists before. It all changed the moment she spoke to me.”
Young adult client
“Because of my sessions, I was able to make difficult decisions regarding my relationship, and I now feel more comfortable expressing my needs.”
Individual therapy client
“Abby helped me move through my fears and I couldn’t be more grateful. It’s been 5 months and I am doing so much better.”
Teen client
“Amy is an excellent therapist who has been instrumental in maintaining my recovery. She gently yet directly challenges my perfectionism and rigidity.”
Client of Amy Ryk, LMFT
“I worked with Amanda while I was in treatment for an eating disorder. She really gets it. I am now in recovery and I have my life back.”
Client of Amanda Avila, LMFT
“Abby is patient and understanding. Her gentle way of communicating hard truths helped me to be more honest with myself and others.”
Client of Abby Rock, LMFT
“She could hear what I wasn’t saying and see in me what I couldn’t see in myself. No one had ever made me feel so safe, held and seen.”
Client of Dr. Moreen Rubin
“My daughter was going through a major depression. I would recommend the team at Joyful without hesitation. They really care.”
Parent of a teen client
“I had seen 12 psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists before. It all changed the moment she spoke to me.”
Young adult client
“Because of my sessions, I was able to make difficult decisions regarding my relationship, and I now feel more comfortable expressing my needs.”
Individual therapy client
“Abby helped me move through my fears and I couldn’t be more grateful. It’s been 5 months and I am doing so much better.”
Teen client
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30+specialists, and growing
All ageschildren, teens, adults, couples & families
3levels of care: outpatient, IOP and PHP (2027)
Same weekfirst appointments, plus after-hours, evenings & weekends
The whole picture

People rarely come in with just one thing.

An eating disorder often comes with anxiety, depression or body image struggles. Trauma can show up in a marriage or a family. We treat the whole picture, with therapists, dietitians and medication support working as one team, and we coordinate with your doctor, psychiatrist, school or current providers for a true 360° view of you.

Eating disordersAnxietyDepressionBody imageTraumaOCDPerfectionismFamily conflictRelationship stressLife transitionsSelf-esteemSubstance use
Levels of care
Joyful Therapy GroupOutpatientIndividual, couples and family therapy, dietitians and medication management, for all ages.
California Virtual Eating Disorder ExpertsIntensive outpatient (IOP)Virtual group therapy Monday–Friday with meal support, for eating disorders, ages 13–70. Starts with a free 15-minute pre-screening call.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts · launching 2027Partial hospitalization (PHP)A fuller-day virtual program for when more structure is needed. Launching in 2027, ages 13–70.
Need a different level of care, like residential? We'll help you find it and stay in touch with that team, so stepping back down to outpatient feels seamless. Help me choose →
The experience behind your care

Led by the people who used to run treatment programs.

Our clinicians have led programs across residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient care. That depth is rare in a private practice, and you'll feel it in your very first session.

Program leaders, now seeing clientsClinicians who have run and led eating disorder and mental health treatment programs, now seeing clients directly.
Board-approved supervisorsSenior clinicians who train and supervise other therapists, and consult on every complex case.
Certified eating disorder specialistsCEDS and C-EDIT credentialed dietitians, a certified recovery coach and ED-specialized therapists.
A PhD psychologist & a psychiatric NP20+ years of clinical psychology experience, plus medication management in-house.
Advanced trauma & couples trainingEMDR, CPT, IFS, emotion-focused and attachment-based couples therapy, ERP for OCD and more.
Every level of care, one teamFrom weekly therapy to IOP and PHP, so you never have to start over with strangers.
Dr. Moreen Rubin Founded by Dr. Moreen Rubin, a board-approved supervisor, and home to clinicians who have led residential, PHP and IOP programs. Meet the whole team →
Alongside · For parents, partners & families

Know exactly what to say, in the moment it matters.

Alongside is a 24/7 coach for the people supporting someone with an eating disorder. Built on the approaches leading eating disorder clinicians use and on current research, it tells you exactly what to say and do in the moment, the way an expert clinician would coach you. Type, or talk out loud.

✓ Word-for-word help at the table, right now✓ Built by our eating disorder specialists on expert, research-based approaches✓ Practice hard conversations before you have them✓ English and Spanish
Try Alongside free →Takes 10 seconds to start.
Alongside is a support tool, not treatment or therapy. In a crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
Alongside · at the table right nowShe pushed her plate away and said she’s not hungry. What do I say?Stay calm and close. Try: “I know this is really hard. I’m right here, and we’re going to finish this together.” Keep your voice low and steady, and don’t debate the food.She said I’m ruining her life.That’s the eating disorder talking, not your daughter. You can say: “I love you too much to let this decide for you.” Then gently return to the meal.
The Joyful Research Brief · Free, weekly

The science of feeling better, before it reaches your doctor’s office.

New mental health research is published every week, and most of it never makes it out of medical journals. Our specialists read it for you and send the findings that matter, with what they mean for real life.

  • ✓The newest research, translated into plain English
  • ✓What it actually means for you or your family
  • ✓Written and reviewed by our specialists
  • ✓A 4-minute read, every Tuesday morning
Eating disordersOCDAutism & neurodivergenceAnxiety & moodTraumaParenting teensCouplesGLP-1s & weight
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