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Nutritional Counseling for a Healthier Relationship With Food in Valley Village & Los Angeles, CA

Our nutritional counseling services in Valley Village and Los Angeles, California, help you build a healthier relationship with food and support your overall well-being. This approach is especially effective for managing eating disorders, emotional eating, and related health concerns.

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Nutritional Counseling

What is Nutritional Counseling and How Does It Help Eating Disorders?

Understand how nutritional counseling addresses the complex relationship between food, emotions, and mental health in eating disorder recovery.

Key Benefits

Heals Food Relationships

End the cycle of emotional eating and food guilt

Reduces Binge Eating

Stop the cycle of overeating followed by shame and restriction

Improves Digestive Health

Reduce bloating, discomfort, and digestive issues related to stress eating

Balances Hunger Hormones

Restore natural appetite signals that help you eat when hungry and stop when full

Treatment Goals

Nutritional Recovery

Heal your relationship with food and develop healthy eating patterns

Mindful Eating

Develop awareness and intentionality around your eating experiences

Emotional Eating Recovery

Heal your relationship with food by addressing the emotions that drive overeating

Somatic Awareness

Develop deep awareness of how emotions and stress show up in your body

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What is Nutritional Counseling and Its Food Relationship Healing?

Discover how professional nutrition support addresses the complex relationship between food, emotions, and mental health

The Process

The Process

The Process

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Nutritional History and Eating Pattern Assessment

Explore your relationship with food and identify eating patterns that may be causing distress

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Nutritional Education and Meal Planning

Learn about balanced nutrition and begin planning meals that nourish your body and mind

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Mindful Eating Practice and Emotional Awareness

Practice eating mindfully and develop awareness of emotional triggers that affect your eating

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Intuitive Eating Mastery and Food Freedom

Achieve complete food freedom and integrate intuitive eating principles into all areas of your life

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Nutritional Wisdom and Holistic Wellness

Embody nutritional wisdom and achieve holistic wellness that integrates mind, body, and spirit

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Techniques Used

Scientific Background

Historical Development

Techniques Used

Mindful Eating Practice

Practice eating with full attention to taste, texture, and satisfaction without distractions

Emotional Eating Awareness

Develop awareness of emotional triggers that lead to overeating or unhealthy food choices

Intuitive Eating Principles

Apply the core principles of intuitive eating to develop trust in your body's natural hunger and fullness signals

Mechanical Eating Practice

Practice eating regular meals and snacks regardless of hunger cues to restore normal eating patterns

Techniques Used

Scientific Background

Historical Development

Techniques Used

Mindful Eating Practice

Practice eating with full attention to taste, texture, and satisfaction without distractions

Emotional Eating Awareness

Develop awareness of emotional triggers that lead to overeating or unhealthy food choices

Intuitive Eating Principles

Apply the core principles of intuitive eating to develop trust in your body's natural hunger and fullness signals

Mechanical Eating Practice

Practice eating regular meals and snacks regardless of hunger cues to restore normal eating patterns

Techniques Used

Scientific Background

History

Techniques Used

Mindful Eating Practice

Practice eating with full attention to taste, texture, and satisfaction without distractions

Emotional Eating Awareness

Develop awareness of emotional triggers that lead to overeating or unhealthy food choices

Intuitive Eating Principles

Apply the core principles of intuitive eating to develop trust in your body's natural hunger and fullness signals

Mechanical Eating Practice

Practice eating regular meals and snacks regardless of hunger cues to restore normal eating patterns

Typical Exercises

Typical Exercises

Mindful Eating Exercise

Practice eating one meal with full attention to taste, texture, hunger, and satisfaction

Emotional Eating Awareness

Develop awareness of emotional triggers that lead to eating when not physically hungry

Intuitive Eating Principles

Learn and apply the core principles of intuitive eating to develop trust in your body's wisdom

Food Freedom Practice

Practice complete food freedom by eating intuitively without fear, guilt, or restriction in all situations

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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.

Select your insurance company
to see your coverage

Don't see your plan? 

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.

Testimonials

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    I have seen many therapist over the years and I have never been so impressed with such emotional intelligence that both inspires and challenges me. Huge thanks to Karen at FamilyTime Centers for connecting me with her. It is an invaluable boost to my quality of life.

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Common Questions

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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

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What therapy is offered for anxiety in Los Angeles?

Common Questions

Have more questions? Visit our comprehensive FAQ page for detailed answers about insurance coverage, payment options, and getting started with therapy.

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

What does therapy at FamilyTime Centers cost?

What types of therapy services do you offer?

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

Have more questions? Visit our comprehensive FAQ page for detailed answers about insurance coverage, payment options, and getting started with therapy.

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