For parents & partners · AlongsideSupporting someone with an eating disorder? Our 24/7 coach tells you exactly what to say in the moment, the way an expert clinician would.Try it free →
Eating disorder therapy · Online across California
Recovery is possible. You don’t have to do it alone.
Outpatient therapy, dietitians, family therapy, psychiatry and a fully virtual IOP, from eating disorder specialists who used to run treatment programs, and many of whom are recovered themselves.
“I feel out of control around food, and then I hate myself afterward.”
“I know I need to eat more, but I can’t make myself.”
“Everyone says I look fine, so maybe it’s not that bad.”
A 2-minute check-in
Is it time to reach out?
Answer honestly. Nobody sees your answers but you. Taking this for your teen? Answer based on what you’ve noticed.
0 of 10
This is a screening, not a diagnosis. Eating disorders affect people of every size, age and gender.
1Do thoughts about food, weight or your body take up a big part of your day?
2Do you skip meals, restrict, or follow strict rules about what you can eat?
3Do you ever feel out of control around food, like you can’t stop once you start?
4Have you made yourself sick, used laxatives, or exercised to “make up” for eating?
5Does how you feel about yourself depend a lot on your weight or shape?
6Do you avoid eating in front of others, or hide food or eating?
7Has your weight changed noticeably in the last few months, or has your period stopped or become irregular?
8Do you feel guilt or shame after eating?
9Has someone close to you said they’re worried about your eating?
10Do you feel dizzy, faint, cold or unusually exhausted?
What we treat
Every type. Every age. Every body.
You don’t have to be underweight, or fit a label, to deserve care. We treat teens and adults of all genders, athletes, LGBTQ+ clients and people in larger bodies.
AnorexiaRestricting food, intense fear of weight gain, and a body image that doesn’t match reality.
BulimiaCycles of bingeing and compensating, through vomiting, laxatives, fasting or exercise.
Binge eatingEating large amounts while feeling out of control, followed by shame. The most common eating disorder.
ARFIDAvoiding foods because of texture, fear of choking or low interest. Not about weight.
OSFEDSerious eating disorders that don’t fit a neat label, like atypical anorexia. Just as real.
Compulsive exercise & orthorexiaRigid rules about “clean” eating or exercise that start to run your life.
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound
On a GLP-1? You can still get support.
Taking a GLP-1 medication doesn’t rule you out of eating disorder care. Whether you’re on one now, coming off one or thinking about starting, we’ll work alongside your prescriber.
Quieter isn’t the same as healedGLP-1s can turn down hunger and “food noise,” and some people binge less while taking them. But the medication doesn’t treat the thoughts, feelings and patterns underneath. In the most rigorous trial so far, binge episodes didn’t drop more than with placebo, even though people lost more weight.
Behaviors can come backWhen the dose changes or the medication stops, appetite usually returns. In one large study, people regained about two-thirds of the weight they had lost within a year of stopping semaglutide. Urges, bingeing or restriction can return with it.
It can hide what’s going onEating very little can look like the medication “working.” Experts now recommend screening everyone for eating disorders before and during GLP-1 treatment, and monitoring after it ends.
Therapy and medication can work togetherA 2026 international expert consensus recommends evidence-based therapy like CBT or DBT alongside GLP-1s for anyone with an eating disorder. We coordinate with your prescriber so everyone is on the same page.
Sources: Keshen A, et al. Consensus recommendations on GLP-1 receptor agonists and eating disorders. World Psychiatry, 2026. Wilding JPH, et al. Weight regain after withdrawal of semaglutide (STEP 1 extension). Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2022. National Eating Disorders Association, GLP-1 Medications and Eating Disorders.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts · our IOP & PHP
What makes our program different.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts (CVED Experts) is our premier telehealth treatment center for teens and adults. Monday to Friday, ages 13–70, fully online. Most people start with a free 15-minute pre-screening call.
01We’ve been thereMany of our clinicians, dietitians and coaches are recovered from an eating disorder themselves. You’ll be understood, not judged, by people who know full recovery is possible.
02Entirely virtualTreatment from home, anywhere in California. No commute and less time away from school, work or family. Recovery happens where you actually live and eat.
03Recovery coachingCertified eating disorder recovery coaches support you in real life, between sessions, and in-home coaching helps families who live together.
04Keep your therapistAlready have an outpatient therapist or dietitian? Keep them, and we’ll coordinate. Don’t have one? Your IOP team can stay with you after you graduate.
05One team, one planTherapists, dietitians, psychiatry, family therapy and case management meet every week about your care. No one works in a silo.
06Meal support every daySupported meals and snacks with dietitians who specialize in eating disorders, plus individual nutrition sessions.
07Eating disorder psychiatryMedication support from a psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in eating disorders, which is hard to find.
08An alumni communityAfter you graduate, our alumni group keeps you connected to people who understand.
“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
“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 had seen 12 psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists before. It all changed the moment she spoke to me.”
Client with trauma and an eating disorder
“It was the best decision that I’ve ever made.”
Client in recovery from an eating disorder, anxiety and depression
“Her warmth, rapport, flexibility and therapy style stood out to me right away.”
Client who recovered from an eating disorder and OCD
“Meets me each and every time exactly where I am in my recovery journey.”
Susan R., Birdeye review
The right amount of support
Step up or down without changing teams.
Recovery isn’t a straight line. Many clients move between levels, and your care team moves with you. Need residential? We’ll help you find it and stay in touch.
Joyful Therapy GroupOutpatientWeekly therapy with an eating disorder specialist, a dietitian, family therapy and medication support. All ages.
California Virtual Eating Disorder ExpertsVirtual IOPSeveral hours a day, Monday to Friday, with groups, meal support and individual sessions, from home. Ages 13–70.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts · 2027Virtual PHPOur most intensive level, launching in 2027 for ages 13–70 who need more structure than IOP.
Your care teamEvery eating disorder therapist on our team also works in our IOP, so you get the same depth of expertise at every level.Meet the eating disorder team →
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
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
For parents & partnersNot sure what to say at the table?Alongside, our 24/7 coach, gives you the exact words in the moment, the way an expert eating disorder clinician would.Try it free →
Now accepting new clients of all ages · Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, plus after-hours, evening & weekend appointmentsCall or text 24/7: (805) 678-9182
For parents & partners · AlongsideSupporting someone with an eating disorder? Our 24/7 coach tells you exactly what to say in the moment, the way an expert clinician would.Try it free →
Eating disorder therapy · Online across California
Recovery is possible. You don’t have to do it alone.
Outpatient therapy, dietitians, family therapy, psychiatry and a fully virtual IOP, from eating disorder specialists who used to run treatment programs, and many of whom are recovered themselves.
“I feel out of control around food, and then I hate myself afterward.”
“I know I need to eat more, but I can’t make myself.”
“Everyone says I look fine, so maybe it’s not that bad.”
A 2-minute check-in
Is it time to reach out?
Answer honestly. Nobody sees your answers but you. Taking this for your teen? Answer based on what you’ve noticed.
0 of 10
This is a screening, not a diagnosis. Eating disorders affect people of every size, age and gender.
1Do thoughts about food, weight or your body take up a big part of your day?YesNo
2Do you skip meals, restrict, or follow strict rules about what you can eat?YesNo
3Do you ever feel out of control around food, like you can’t stop once you start?YesNo
4Have you made yourself sick, used laxatives, or exercised to “make up” for eating?YesNo
5Does how you feel about yourself depend a lot on your weight or shape?YesNo
6Do you avoid eating in front of others, or hide food or eating?YesNo
7Has your weight changed noticeably in the last few months, or has your period stopped or become irregular?YesNo
8Do you feel guilt or shame after eating?YesNo
9Has someone close to you said they’re worried about your eating?YesNo
10Do you feel dizzy, faint, cold or unusually exhausted?YesNo
What we treat
Every type. Every age. Every body.
You don’t have to be underweight, or fit a label, to deserve care. We treat teens and adults of all genders, athletes, LGBTQ+ clients and people in larger bodies.
AnorexiaRestricting food, intense fear of weight gain, and a body image that doesn’t match reality.
BulimiaCycles of bingeing and compensating, through vomiting, laxatives, fasting or exercise.
Binge eatingEating large amounts while feeling out of control, followed by shame. The most common eating disorder.
ARFIDAvoiding foods because of texture, fear of choking or low interest. Not about weight.
OSFEDSerious eating disorders that don’t fit a neat label, like atypical anorexia. Just as real.
Compulsive exercise & orthorexiaRigid rules about “clean” eating or exercise that start to run your life.
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound
On a GLP-1? You can still get support.
Taking a GLP-1 medication doesn’t rule you out of eating disorder care. Whether you’re on one now, coming off one or thinking about starting, we’ll work alongside your prescriber.
Quieter isn’t the same as healedGLP-1s can turn down hunger and “food noise,” and some people binge less while taking them. But the medication doesn’t treat the thoughts, feelings and patterns underneath. In the most rigorous trial so far, binge episodes didn’t drop more than with placebo, even though people lost more weight.
Behaviors can come backWhen the dose changes or the medication stops, appetite usually returns. In one large study, people regained about two-thirds of the weight they had lost within a year of stopping semaglutide. Urges, bingeing or restriction can return with it.
It can hide what’s going onEating very little can look like the medication “working.” Experts now recommend screening everyone for eating disorders before and during GLP-1 treatment, and monitoring after it ends.
Therapy and medication can work togetherA 2026 international expert consensus recommends evidence-based therapy like CBT or DBT alongside GLP-1s for anyone with an eating disorder. We coordinate with your prescriber so everyone is on the same page.
Sources: Keshen A, et al. Consensus recommendations on GLP-1 receptor agonists and eating disorders. World Psychiatry, 2026. Wilding JPH, et al. Weight regain after withdrawal of semaglutide (STEP 1 extension). Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2022. National Eating Disorders Association, GLP-1 Medications and Eating Disorders.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts · our IOP & PHP
What makes our program different.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts (CVED Experts) is our premier telehealth treatment center for teens and adults. Monday to Friday, ages 13–70, fully online. Most people start with a free 15-minute pre-screening call.
01We’ve been thereMany of our clinicians, dietitians and coaches are recovered from an eating disorder themselves. You’ll be understood, not judged, by people who know full recovery is possible.
02Entirely virtualTreatment from home, anywhere in California. No commute and less time away from school, work or family. Recovery happens where you actually live and eat.
03Recovery coachingCertified eating disorder recovery coaches support you in real life, between sessions, and in-home coaching helps families who live together.
04Keep your therapistAlready have an outpatient therapist or dietitian? Keep them, and we’ll coordinate. Don’t have one? Your IOP team can stay with you after you graduate.
05One team, one planTherapists, dietitians, psychiatry, family therapy and case management meet every week about your care. No one works in a silo.
06Meal support every daySupported meals and snacks with dietitians who specialize in eating disorders, plus individual nutrition sessions.
07Eating disorder psychiatryMedication support from a psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in eating disorders, which is hard to find.
08An alumni communityAfter you graduate, our alumni group keeps you connected to people who understand.
“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
“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 had seen 12 psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists before. It all changed the moment she spoke to me.”
Client with trauma and an eating disorder
“It was the best decision that I’ve ever made.”
Client in recovery from an eating disorder, anxiety and depression
“Her warmth, rapport, flexibility and therapy style stood out to me right away.”
Client who recovered from an eating disorder and OCD
“Meets me each and every time exactly where I am in my recovery journey.”
Susan R., Birdeye review
The right amount of support
Step up or down without changing teams.
Recovery isn’t a straight line. Many clients move between levels, and your care team moves with you. Need residential? We’ll help you find it and stay in touch.
Joyful Therapy GroupOutpatientWeekly therapy with an eating disorder specialist, a dietitian, family therapy and medication support. All ages.
California Virtual Eating Disorder ExpertsVirtual IOPSeveral hours a day, Monday to Friday, with groups, meal support and individual sessions, from home. Ages 13–70.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts · 2027Virtual PHPOur most intensive level, launching in 2027 for ages 13–70 who need more structure than IOP.
Your care teamEvery eating disorder therapist on our team also works in our IOP, so you get the same depth of expertise at every level.Meet the eating disorder team →
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
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
Get the Research BriefSend me the research →Free. One email a week. Unsubscribe anytime. We never share your email. Educational only, not medical advice.
Recent issues
This weekGLP-1s and eating disorders: what the new 2026 expert consensus means for you
Last weekWhy OCD treatment that “feels helpful” can make it worse, and what works instead
Coming upAutism and ARFID: the overlap most families never hear about
×For parents & partnersNot sure what to say at the table?Alongside, our 24/7 coach, gives you the exact words in the moment, the way an expert eating disorder clinician would.Try it free →Not now
Common questions
What if I’m not “sick enough”?
That thought is incredibly common, and it’s often part of the eating disorder itself. You don’t need to hit a certain weight or have a diagnosis to get help. If food or your body is taking up too much of your life, that’s enough.
How do I know if I need outpatient or IOP?
On a free call, we’ll look at what’s going on medically, emotionally and day to day, and recommend a level honestly. Many people start in IOP and step down to outpatient, or the other way around.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Our outpatient team and our IOP are in-network with Kaiser and most major plans, though it varies by provider and program. We’ll verify your benefits for free.
I’m taking a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Mounjaro. Can I still get help?
Yes. Medication can quiet hunger and urges for a while, but it doesn’t treat the eating disorder underneath, and behaviors often return when the dose changes or the medication stops. We welcome clients on GLP-1s and coordinate with your prescriber.
Can my teen do the IOP?
Yes. Our IOP serves ages 13–70, and parents are part of care through family therapy and coaching.
Is online treatment as good as in person?
Virtual eating disorder treatment has strong outcomes, and practicing recovery in your real kitchen and routines can make skills stick. If you need a higher level of care, we’ll help you get it.
Do you treat all eating disorders?
Yes, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID and OSFED, plus body image struggles.
Do you have dietitians?
Yes. Our team includes registered dietitians who work alongside your therapist.
Do you offer inpatient or residential care?
No. If someone needs that level of care, we help families find the right program.
How soon can I start?
Most new clients can have a first session within about a week. Call or text (805) 678-9182, or use “Find my match.”
Who can you see?
Anyone located in California at the time of the session. We work with kids, teens, adults, couples and families.
Now accepting new clients of all ages · Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, plus after-hours, evening & weekend appointmentsCall or text 24/7: (805) 678-9182
For parents & partners · AlongsideSupporting someone with an eating disorder? Our 24/7 coach tells you exactly what to say in the moment, the way an expert clinician would.Try it free →
Eating disorder therapy · Online across California
Recovery is possible. You don’t have to do it alone.
Outpatient therapy, dietitians, family therapy, psychiatry and a fully virtual IOP, from eating disorder specialists who used to run treatment programs, and many of whom are recovered themselves.
“I feel out of control around food, and then I hate myself afterward.”
“I know I need to eat more, but I can’t make myself.”
“Everyone says I look fine, so maybe it’s not that bad.”
A 2-minute check-in
Is it time to reach out?
Answer honestly. Nobody sees your answers but you. Taking this for your teen? Answer based on what you’ve noticed.
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This is a screening, not a diagnosis. Eating disorders affect people of every size, age and gender.
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Please check in with a doctor soon. Some of your answers can affect your physical health, even if you feel okay. A check-up with vitals and labs is a good next step. If you faint or have chest pain, call 911.
You don’t have to be underweight, or fit a label, to deserve care. We treat teens and adults of all genders, athletes, LGBTQ+ clients and people in larger bodies.
AnorexiaRestricting food, intense fear of weight gain, and a body image that doesn’t match reality.
BulimiaCycles of bingeing and compensating, through vomiting, laxatives, fasting or exercise.
Binge eatingEating large amounts while feeling out of control, followed by shame. The most common eating disorder.
ARFIDAvoiding foods because of texture, fear of choking or low interest. Not about weight.
OSFEDSerious eating disorders that don’t fit a neat label, like atypical anorexia. Just as real.
Compulsive exercise & orthorexiaRigid rules about “clean” eating or exercise that start to run your life.
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound
On a GLP-1? You can still get support.
Taking a GLP-1 medication doesn’t rule you out of eating disorder care. Whether you’re on one now, coming off one or thinking about starting, we’ll work alongside your prescriber.
Quieter isn’t the same as healedGLP-1s can turn down hunger and “food noise,” and some people binge less while taking them. But the medication doesn’t treat the thoughts, feelings and patterns underneath. In the most rigorous trial so far, binge episodes didn’t drop more than with placebo, even though people lost more weight.
Behaviors can come backWhen the dose changes or the medication stops, appetite usually returns. In one large study, people regained about two-thirds of the weight they had lost within a year of stopping semaglutide. Urges, bingeing or restriction can return with it.
It can hide what’s going onEating very little can look like the medication “working.” Experts now recommend screening everyone for eating disorders before and during GLP-1 treatment, and monitoring after it ends.
Therapy and medication can work togetherA 2026 international expert consensus recommends evidence-based therapy like CBT or DBT alongside GLP-1s for anyone with an eating disorder. We coordinate with your prescriber so everyone is on the same page.
Sources: Keshen A, et al. Consensus recommendations on GLP-1 receptor agonists and eating disorders. World Psychiatry, 2026. Wilding JPH, et al. Weight regain after withdrawal of semaglutide (STEP 1 extension). Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2022. National Eating Disorders Association, GLP-1 Medications and Eating Disorders.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts · our IOP & PHP
What makes our program different.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts (CVED Experts) is our premier telehealth treatment center for teens and adults. Monday to Friday, ages 13–70, fully online. Most people start with a free 15-minute pre-screening call.
01We’ve been thereMany of our clinicians, dietitians and coaches are recovered from an eating disorder themselves. You’ll be understood, not judged, by people who know full recovery is possible.
02Entirely virtualTreatment from home, anywhere in California. No commute and less time away from school, work or family. Recovery happens where you actually live and eat.
03Recovery coachingCertified eating disorder recovery coaches support you in real life, between sessions, and in-home coaching helps families who live together.
04Keep your therapistAlready have an outpatient therapist or dietitian? Keep them, and we’ll coordinate. Don’t have one? Your IOP team can stay with you after you graduate.
05One team, one planTherapists, dietitians, psychiatry, family therapy and case management meet every week about your care. No one works in a silo.
06Meal support every daySupported meals and snacks with dietitians who specialize in eating disorders, plus individual nutrition sessions.
07Eating disorder psychiatryMedication support from a psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in eating disorders, which is hard to find.
08An alumni communityAfter you graduate, our alumni group keeps you connected to people who understand.
“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
“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 had seen 12 psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists before. It all changed the moment she spoke to me.”
Client with trauma and an eating disorder
“It was the best decision that I’ve ever made.”
Client in recovery from an eating disorder, anxiety and depression
“Her warmth, rapport, flexibility and therapy style stood out to me right away.”
Client who recovered from an eating disorder and OCD
“Meets me each and every time exactly where I am in my recovery journey.”
Susan R., Birdeye review
The right amount of support
Step up or down without changing teams.
Recovery isn’t a straight line. Many clients move between levels, and your care team moves with you. Need residential? We’ll help you find it and stay in touch.
Joyful Therapy GroupOutpatientWeekly therapy with an eating disorder specialist, a dietitian, family therapy and medication support. All ages.
California Virtual Eating Disorder ExpertsVirtual IOPSeveral hours a day, Monday to Friday, with groups, meal support and individual sessions, from home. Ages 13–70.
California Virtual Eating Disorder Experts · 2027Virtual PHPOur most intensive level, launching in 2027 for ages 13–70 who need more structure than IOP.
Your care teamEvery eating disorder therapist on our team also works in our IOP, so you get the same depth of expertise at every level.Meet the eating disorder team →
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
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
Get the Research BriefFree. One email a week. Unsubscribe anytime. We never share your email. Educational only, not medical advice.
✓ You’re on the listYour first Research Brief arrives Tuesday morning.Check your inbox for a welcome email, and add us to your contacts so it doesn’t land in spam.
Recent issues
This weekGLP-1s and eating disorders: what the new 2026 expert consensus means for you
Last weekWhy OCD treatment that “feels helpful” can make it worse, and what works instead
Coming upAutism and ARFID: the overlap most families never hear about
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions people ask us
What if I’m not “sick enough”?
That thought is incredibly common, and it’s often part of the eating disorder itself. You don’t need to hit a certain weight or have a diagnosis to get help. If food or your body is taking up too much of your life, that’s enough.
How do I know if I need outpatient or IOP?
On a free call, we’ll look at what’s going on medically, emotionally and day to day, and recommend a level honestly. Many people start in IOP and step down to outpatient, or the other way around.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Our outpatient team and our IOP are in-network with Kaiser and most major plans, though it varies by provider and program. We’ll verify your benefits for free.
I’m taking a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Mounjaro. Can I still get help?
Yes. Medication can quiet hunger and urges for a while, but it doesn’t treat the eating disorder underneath, and behaviors often return when the dose changes or the medication stops. We welcome clients on GLP-1s and coordinate with your prescriber.
Can my teen do the IOP?
Yes. Our IOP serves ages 13–70, and parents are part of care through family therapy and coaching.
Is online treatment as good as in person?
Virtual eating disorder treatment has strong outcomes, and practicing recovery in your real kitchen and routines can make skills stick. If you need a higher level of care, we’ll help you get it.
Do you treat all eating disorders?
Yes, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID and OSFED, plus body image struggles.
Do you have dietitians?
Yes. Our team includes registered dietitians who work alongside your therapist.
Do you offer inpatient or residential care?
No. If someone needs that level of care, we help families find the right program.
How soon can I start?
Most new clients can have a first session within about a week. Call or text (805) 678-9182, or use “Find my match.”
Who can you see?
Anyone located in California at the time of the session. We work with kids, teens, adults, couples and families.
Stella · Joyful intakeAI assistant · a person follows up · 24/7
Hi, I’m Stella. I can answer questions, check your insurance and set up a free consult. What’s bringing you in?Please don’t share medical details in chat. In crisis? Call or text 988.
For parents & partnersNot sure what to say at the table?Alongside, our 24/7 coach, gives you the exact words in the moment, the way an expert eating disorder clinician would.Try it free →
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