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Intuitive Eating Skills for a Healthier Relationship With Food in Valley Village & Los Angeles, CA

Our intuitive eating program in Valley Village and Los Angeles, California, helps you reconnect with your body's natural hunger and fullness cues. This non-diet approach promotes a healthier relationship with food, body image, and overall well-being.

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Intuitive Eating Skills

What are Intuitive Eating Skills and How Do They Work?

Discover how intuitive eating skills teach you to trust your body's natural hunger and fullness cues without restrictive dieting.

Key Benefits

Develops Body Trust

Eat intuitively without fear, shame, or constant food thoughts

Eliminates Diet Mentality

Make peace with food and stop obsessing about eating rules

Increases Food Satisfaction

Enjoy meals more fully without guilt or anxiety about food choices

Reduces Food Anxiety

Approach food with curiosity and joy rather than fear and restriction

Treatment Goals

Intuitive Nourishment

Trust your body's natural wisdom to guide your eating decisions

Hunger Awareness

Reconnect with your body's natural signals about when to eat and when to stop

Body Wisdom

Trust your body's natural intelligence about movement, rest, and nourishment

Metabolic Healing

Heal your metabolism and restore natural hunger, fullness, and energy regulation

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What are Intuitive Eating Skills and Their Body Trust Approach?

Learn how intuitive eating teaches you to trust your body's natural hunger and fullness signals without restrictive dieting

The Process

The Process

The Process

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1

Eating Relationship Assessment and Diet History Review

Assess your current eating habits and explore your history with dieting and food restriction

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2

Hunger and Fullness Awareness Training

Practice tuning into your body's natural hunger and fullness signals without judgment

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3

Body Trust Building and Diet Mentality Release

Build trust in your body's wisdom and release diet mentality thoughts that create food anxiety

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4

Body Wisdom Integration and Lifestyle Harmony

Trust your body's wisdom completely and live in harmony with your natural rhythms and needs

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5

Body Harmony and Authentic Living

Live in complete harmony with your body and express your authentic self without food or body concerns

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Techniques Used

Scientific Background

Historical Development

Techniques Used

Hunger Scale Training

Learn to recognize and rate your hunger and fullness levels from 1-10

Mindful Movement Practice

Practice gentle, intuitive movement that honors your body's needs rather than punishing exercise

Joyful Movement Exploration

Explore different types of movement to find physical activities that bring you joy rather than punishment

Gentle Nutrition Integration

Learn to nourish your body with gentle nutrition principles that honor both health and satisfaction

Techniques Used

Scientific Background

Historical Development

Techniques Used

Hunger Scale Training

Learn to recognize and rate your hunger and fullness levels from 1-10

Mindful Movement Practice

Practice gentle, intuitive movement that honors your body's needs rather than punishing exercise

Joyful Movement Exploration

Explore different types of movement to find physical activities that bring you joy rather than punishment

Gentle Nutrition Integration

Learn to nourish your body with gentle nutrition principles that honor both health and satisfaction

Techniques Used

Scientific Background

History

Techniques Used

Hunger Scale Training

Learn to recognize and rate your hunger and fullness levels from 1-10

Mindful Movement Practice

Practice gentle, intuitive movement that honors your body's needs rather than punishing exercise

Joyful Movement Exploration

Explore different types of movement to find physical activities that bring you joy rather than punishment

Gentle Nutrition Integration

Learn to nourish your body with gentle nutrition principles that honor both health and satisfaction

Typical Exercises

Typical Exercises

Hunger Scale Practice

Learn to recognize and rate your hunger and fullness levels from 1-10 throughout the day

Body Movement Exploration

Explore different types of gentle movement that bring joy rather than punishment to your body

Joyful Movement Discovery

Explore different types of movement activities to discover what brings you genuine joy and satisfaction

Embodied Movement Practice

Develop a movement practice that honors your body's needs and brings you joy and vitality

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Get started quickly - most Cigna members begin therapy within the same week!

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Give us a call: 818.821.6012

Cigna

Aetna

Beacon

Optum

L.A. Care

United Health

Other

Your copay could

be as low as

$0

Average Cigna member copay

per session

$15*

Want to know your exact copay and coverage? Give us a call at (818)-821-6012 we'll verify your insurance in minutes.

Check eligiblity

Learn more

What your coverage may include

Cigna members often enjoy reduced copays and extensive mental health benefits.

Get started quickly - most Cigna members begin therapy within the same week!

Choose your preferred method: in-person style video sessions, phone therapy, or text-based support based on what works best for your lifestyle.

*Actual costs may be lower than expected. Verify your specific benefits as coverage varies by plan.

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Who are the therapists at FamilyTime Centers, and what are their qualifications?

What does therapy at FamilyTime Centers cost?

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How flexible are your scheduling options?

Can I get online therapy in California from FamilyTime Centers?

How do I start therapy in Valley Village, Los Angeles

Does FamilyTime Centers accept insurance in Los Angeles?

What therapy is offered for anxiety in Los Angeles?

Common Questions

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