Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) with a compassionate focus on building safety in the body

For the treatment of mood and eating/food disorders. For anyone who wants to heal their relationship with their body and create food neutrality.


 "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

 "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

 "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

 "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

 "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

 "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

 "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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   "To begin to understand the problem we need to understand the person." - Leslie Sokol, PhD   ‍

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There is no one cause for eating disorders

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Body dissatisfaction is a key risk for eating disorders

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Even though prognosis with treatment is good

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Binge eating is the most common disorder

and affects 1-2 million Americans

FOCUSES

Services

Therapy focused on mood and eating/food disorders.

Psychotherapy
Celebrate what you can do, and how your whole self: mind, body and spirit have grown and developed. For Individuals, Couples + Families.
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Groups
Experience developing new ways to think about your body, self and goals within the support of a cultivated group of similar individuals.
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Retreats
Designed to help you connect with your true, peaceful, and balanced self, this retreat offers a sanctuary for deep healing and personal growth, aligning mind, body, and spirit.
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For Therapists
Clinical supervision, consultation, CBT/CBT-E training and development, preparation and support for the CBT Diplomate program.
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JUST A FEW

Methods I use to promote accurate empathy and unconditional positive regard to reshape the way you think about your self and your body.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Interventions to build tolerance and resilience and to practice safely facing your fears.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A classic example of a “top-down” mode of therapy, working with cognitions and the “thinking brain” to create change. 

Somatic Experiencing®

Thoughtful and guided (Cognitive) perspective to develop your innate strategies for growth and change.

Compassion Focused Therapy(CFT)

A therapeutic approach that aims to help those who struggle with shame and self-criticism, often resulting from early experiences of abuse or neglect.

MEET  Lydia Jordan

I am a Cognitive and Behavioral Therapist with a passion for food neutrality

If you find yourself hangry to the point of distraction or conflict with your family, or if the thought of hiding your body shape and size at another family event troubles you, we may be a good fit.

"Lydia is good at providing me with education about my diagnoses so I can better understand why we take specific approaches."

"She's good at helping me take a step back to consider options I haven't thought about before."

"Sometimes this is headywork. Sometimes it's just fun! But I think she's really good at helping me apply strategies to all areas of my life (work, marriage, self, others)."

"...non-judgmental, warm, attentive to detail, and determined to help others understand themselves, find purpose, and meet wellness goals."

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Ventura, CA

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