Disordered and Emotional Eating Therapist in Venice

Break Free from the Cycle. Heal the Hurt Beneath the Habit. Reconnect with Your Body.

In our therapy sessions, we will explore:

    •    The emotional triggers behind food behaviors

    •    Restriction, binge eating, purging, or compulsive patterns

    •    Healing from diet culture, fatphobia, and body shame

    •    Understanding the connection between trauma, anxiety, and food

    •    Building emotional regulation tools that don’t involve food

    •    Reconnecting with your body’s cues: hunger, fullness, satisfaction

    •    Cultivating self-compassion, nourishment, and intuitive self-care

Disordered eating isn’t always about food—it’s about what the food is doing for you. Whether you’re stuck in cycles of restriction, bingeing, guilt, emotional eating, or constant body monitoring, the relationship with food often reflects a deeper relationship with control, comfort, self-worth, and stress.

As a licensed psychotherapist and former medical doctor, I help individuals explore the emotional roots of disordered eating in a safe, compassionate space—without judgment, diets, or shame. You don’t need to “just have more willpower.” You need understanding, support, and new ways to care for yourself.

Food isn’t the enemy. Neither are you. Let’s stop the war inside and start healing from the root. You don’t have to hate your body to take care of it. Let’s help you make peace—with food, your feelings, and yourself.

I provide therapy in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Mar Vista, Playa Del Rey, West Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Palms, and Santa Monica.

Are you stuck in a cycle of stress, overeating, and guilt? A Disordered and Emotional Eating Therapist can help you understand the emotional roots of your eating patterns and teach you how to regain control of your relationship with food.

At Steven Kilmann, LMFT, we specialize in Disordered and Emotional Eating Therapy in Venice Beach. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and ashamed. If you're struggling to stop emotional eating, restrict food, or constantly think about food and weight, you're not alone. We offer evidence-based support that addresses not just behaviors, but the emotions and experiences driving them.

What Is Disordered and Emotional Eating?

Disordered eating includes a range of irregular eating behaviors that may or may not meet the criteria for an eating disorder. Emotional eating is eating in response to feelings rather than hunger. Both can affect physical health, self-esteem, and mental well-being.

Common signs include:

  • Frequent dieting or skipping meals

  • Eating in secret or feeling out of control with food

  • Obsessive thoughts about food or body image

  • Using food as a way to cope with stress, sadness, or boredom

How Therapy Helps

Steven Kilmann, LMFT, provides therapy that goes beyond surface behaviors. We help clients explore:

  • Emotional triggers

  • Underlying trauma or anxiety

  • Unhelpful thought patterns

  • Self-compassion and body acceptance

Using evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and somatic techniques, we support clients in healing the deeper emotional issues that impact food choices.

Why Choose a Specialist?

Choosing a Disordered and Emotional Eating Therapist in Venice Beach means working with someone who understands the connection between emotions and eating behaviors. At Steven Kilmann, LMFT, we focus on the psychological, emotional, and physiological aspects of disordered eating.

We recognize that healing is not about willpower or discipline. It's about:

  • Learning emotional regulation

  • Rebuilding trust with your body

  • Breaking free from guilt and shame around eating

What to Expect in Therapy

Therapy sessions are client-centered and confidential. Together, we'll identify your specific challenges and create a plan that supports emotional awareness, healthy coping skills, and sustainable change.

Many clients notice improvements in:

  • Emotional resilience

  • Self-worth and confidence

  • Eating without fear or guilt

  • Overall mental health

Local Support Matters

As a Disordered and Emotional Eating Therapist in Venice Beach, Steven Kilmann is familiar with local pressures around body image and appearance. Our practice offers a non-judgmental space where you can talk freely and find practical tools for long-term healing.

We’re also convenient for nearby communities seeking Disordered and Emotional Eating Therapy in Venice or Venice Beach. Whether you’re dealing with long-term struggles or recent changes in eating habits, we’re here to help.

Related Support Services

In addition to therapy for emotional eating, we also offer:

  • Individual therapy for anxiety and depression

  • Couples therapy and relationship counseling

  • Trauma-informed care

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  • Marriage counseling in Venice

  • Therapy for trauma in Venice

Take the Next Step

If you're ready to stop struggling with food and start feeling more connected to yourself, reach out today. Therapy with Steven Kilmann, LMFT, is an opportunity to change your story.