Eating Disorder & Trauma Therapy in California
Modern therapy.
Deeply human care.
Specialized therapy for eating disorders, disordered eating, trauma, anxiety, and body image concerns—for teens, adults, and families. In-person in Pasadena and Encino, with online therapy throughout California.
Care that looks beyond
the diagnosis
Treatment here is individualized, collaborative, and grounded in an understanding of the whole person — not only the symptoms that brought you to therapy. Food and body concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, shutdown, and relationship patterns often develop as ways of coping, protecting, or surviving.
Therapy is a space to slow down, understand what is happening underneath, and build a more connected relationship with yourself, your body, your emotions, and the people around you.
California offices
Across California
Meet Bella
Bella Shirinyan, LMFT
Founder, California Eating Disorder & Trauma Therapy
Eating Disorders · Trauma · Anxiety · Body Image · Family Dynamics
Bella Shirinyan, LMFT, specializes in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, body image concerns, family dynamics, and the emotional patterns that often live underneath symptoms. Her work is warm, direct, trauma-informed, and grounded in helping clients better understand themselves, build emotional steadiness, and move toward a more connected way of living.
Read Bella's Full BioDifferent forms of care.
One thoughtful approach.
We work with teens, adults, and families.
One-on-one therapy for teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, eating concerns, body image distress, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, or life transitions.
Care can extend beyond the therapy hour
Meal support, parent coaching, care coordination, and practical support when appropriate.
At-the-Table Support
Support for the real-time emotions, rituals, and avoidance that show up around meals.
Explore At-the-Table SupportSpecialized therapy for eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, body image, and more
Eating, trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, relationships, and body image concerns often overlap. You do not need to fit neatly into one category to begin therapy. These are some of the areas we work with most often.
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, OSFED, restriction, purging, compulsive exercise, food anxiety, and disordered eating that may not fit a single diagnosis.
Explore Eating Disorder TherapyTrauma & PTSD
Trauma, complex trauma, relational trauma, attachment wounds, difficult past experiences, dissociation, and trauma-related symptoms.
Learn About Trauma TherapyAnxiety, OCD & Perfectionism
Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, compulsive patterns, rigidity, reassurance seeking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic self-criticism.
Explore Anxiety, OCD & PerfectionismBody Image
Body dissatisfaction, body checking, comparison, appearance anxiety, shame, and distress related to body changes or movement.
Explore Body Image SupportTeens & Adolescents
Eating concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, identity, friendships, school stress, emotional regulation, and family dynamics.
Learn About Teen TherapyRelationships & Family Dynamics
Attachment patterns, boundaries, family relationships, communication, conflict, and relational patterns that affect emotional well-being.
Explore Relationship & Family SupportYou do not need certainty before reaching out — not a diagnosis, not the perfect explanation, not complete confidence that therapy is the next step. You can begin exactly as you are.
Warm, direct, and grounded in what works
We combine evidence-informed treatment with honest conversation, curiosity, and care that adapts to the person in front of us.
Initial Consultation
A free, confidential call to understand your needs, answer your questions, and ensure we're the right fit for your journey.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Together, we design a treatment plan tailored to your goals, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Ongoing Therapy
Regular sessions with your dedicated clinician, including periodic reviews to track progress and adjust as needed.
Lasting Recovery
Building resilience, life skills, and support systems that sustain your well-being long after therapy ends.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
You do not need the perfect words to get started. Reach out for yourself, your teen, your family, or your treatment team — we welcome you exactly as you are.
Our practice offers in-person therapy in Pasadena and Encino, with online therapy available to clients throughout California.
Phone
626.888.1350Pasadena Office
595 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 205, Pasadena, CA 91101
Encino Office
16530 Ventura Blvd, Suite 400, Encino, CA 91436
Visit our offices
In-person therapy in Pasadena and Encino, with telehealth available throughout California.
Pasadena Office
595 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 205, Pasadena, CA 91101
Encino Office
16530 Ventura Blvd, Suite 400, Encino, CA 91436
Learning to recognize early signs.
Food may be taking up more mental space. Meals may feel harder. Maybe you're worried about yourself — or someone you care about.
When Food, Body Image, or Eating Starts to Feel Hard is a free practical guide to recognizing concerning patterns and understanding when it may be time to ask for support.
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