Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Treatment in Solana Beach, CA

Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Support for Every Body

At Sol Counseling & Wellness Studio, we offer specialized eating disorder therapy in Solana Beach for individuals of all ages and identities. Whether you’re in the early stages of seeking help, in recovery, or navigating relapse, we walk beside you with clinical expertise, deep empathy, and a whole-person approach to healing. We serve clients across North County San Diego, including Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, and beyond—both in person and through secure telehealth.

Understanding Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions—not choices. They often arise from a combination of genetics, trauma, perfectionism, anxiety, identity struggles, and systemic pressures around body image and worth.

We work with clients experiencing:

  • Anorexia Nervosa

  • Bulimia Nervosa

  • Binge Eating Disorder

  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

  • Orthorexia and compulsive exercise

  • Body dysmorphia and chronic dieting

  • Disordered eating that doesn’t fit a specific label

What to Expect from Eating Disorder Therapy

  • Healing from an eating disorder takes time, safety, and the right support. Our therapists create a nonjudgmental, collaborative space to explore:

  • The emotional, relational, and historical roots of disordered eating

  • Body image, shame, and internalized weight stigma

  • Triggers, patterns, and beliefs that keep the cycle going

  • Skills for emotion regulation, self-compassion, and boundaries

  • Tools to rebuild a peaceful relationship with food and your body

  • Family dynamics and intergenerational messaging

  • We tailor treatment to your goals, whether you’re pursuing full recovery or aiming to reduce harm and build stability.

Our Integrative, Evidence-Based Approach

Our eating disorder therapists at Sol draw from the following models:

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Helps explore and heal the parts of you that use food to cope, control, or self-soothe.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Identifies and challenges unhelpful thoughts and behaviors related to food, weight, and self-worth.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills to reduce harmful behaviors.

  • Family Systems & Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Explores how early family dynamics, trauma, or attachment wounds contribute to disordered eating.

    Nutrition & Body-Based Support

We collaborate with registered dietitians and bodyworkers on our team or within our referral network to provide holistic care when appropriate.

Who We Help

We work with:

  • Adolescents and teens struggling with food and body image

  • Adults with long-standing disordered eating patterns

  • Individuals in all body sizes and stages of recovery

  • Clients navigating co-occurring issues like trauma, anxiety, OCD, or perfectionism

  • Families looking to better support a loved one with an eating disorder

  • Individuals stepping down from higher levels of care (residential, PHP, IOP)

  • A Trauma-Informed, Weight-Inclusive Philosophy

  • At Sol, we practice from a Health at Every Size® (HAES)-aligned and trauma-informed lens. We reject diet culture, shame-based narratives, and one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, we meet you with respect, curiosity, and compassion.

  • We affirm all bodies, all gender identities, and all paths to healing.