Anorexia nervosa is characterized by low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia often control body weight by voluntary starvation, purging, vomiting, excessive exercise, or other weigh control measures, such as diet pills or diuretic drugs. It often primarily affects young adolescent... more
Bulimia Nervosa is a psychological condition in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed by intentional purging. This purging is done in order to compensate for the excessive intake of the food and to prevent weight gain. Purging typically takes the form of vomiting; inappropriate use of laxatives... more
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is currently listed under Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified in the DSM-IV-TR. In binge eating disorder, the person does not regularly engage in compensatory behaviors, such as, vomiting, fasting or doing strenuous exercise after binge eating. Another eating disorder category under Eating Disorder NOS meets all the criteria for Bulimia except that binge eating and compensatory behaviors are less than two times per week or for less than three months. Often, people with Binge Eating Disorder are overweight or obese.. more
The Bella Vita, A Beautiful Life Psychology Group, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
The Bella Vita engages in a holistic and spiritual approach to treatment, aimed towards mental and physical well-being, and our experienced staff members specialize in diverse psychological approaches. Our clinicians respect each individual, and encourage individuals to participate actively in their own growth and recovery.
Our Wellness Programs are aimed at a proactive approach to spiritual and physical wellness, through positive practice, mental awareness and spiritual enlightenment. The Bella Vita introduces therapies such as therapeutic massage, yoga, aromatherapy, meditation, feng shui and more.
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Our treatment facility offers a comprehensive range of services, so that clinical treatment can be tailored to meet individual needs. The Bella Vita provides mental health and wellness services, as well as services to eating disorder patients through our Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs and Outpatient Counseling Services. Our facility is neatly tucked into the hills of Los Angeles County, between the cities of Los Angeles and Pasadena, conveniently located off the 134 freeway.
This makes our location convenient to reach, yet free of the activity of traffic. At The Bella Vita, A Beautiful Life Psychology Group, Inc., the peace of mind of our patients is our first consideration, down to each individual corner of our office.
An ornate patio with flowing and still-water fountain awaits at the threshold of our program's home. Inside, we offer a spacious atmosphere and serene setting in all rooms of our facility,
which helps our patients to rest easy, exist comfortably, and move about without feeling encumbered. Several large conference and individual counseling offices, our group therapy rooms and group dining kitchen provide a warm and welcome atmosphere for all participating in our programs. Our lobby, with furniture that invites our visitors to make themselves at home with us, brings the atmosphere of our office together with pleasant and serene tones. Downstairs, offer a fully-facilitated Wellness Center, which houses
our Yoga Studio and other wellness offerings. Our facility currently offers therapies including psychological therapy, mental wellness therapy, physical wellness therapy, massage therapy and meditation therapy, as well as our renowned eating disorder therapies.
Individuals find the treatment they require through providing them a dedicated clinical staff which is on hand at all times, and the commodity of the comforts of home in a treatment environment. These, along with our unique approach to healing, help create the setting to begin influencing positive change in one's life. A willing patient and a dedicated doctor complete the formula.
Through observing the results of our efforts, we can conclude that our eating disorder treatment methods are not only on the forefront of this type of therapy, but that they are amongst the most efficient in the world. Our goal is to provide the appropriate level of treatment based on each individual's situation and to facilitate timely transitions into programs more beneficial to wellness and health. For your convenience, we're contracted with most insurance companies.
Wellness Services at The Bella Vita As our facility in Los Angeles expands, The Bella Vita will offer classes focused on alternative therapies. An array of exercise and holistic programs, such as Yoga and Meditation classes, will soon be offered as well. For more information on this, visit our Wellness Services section. Read More Yoga Aromatherapy Massage Meditation Feng Shui More...
Partial Hospitalization Programs at The Bella Vita Our preferred method of intensively treating those patients with severe eating disorder, our partial hospitalization program is a proven, effective therapy that imbues our patients with a sense of ability and confidence towards these debilitating, yet treatable, types of disorders. Read More
Intensive Outpatient Programs at The Bella Vita Our Intensive Outpatient Therapy program may be the perfect treatment option for someone who has an actively obligated life, one which may dictate minimal time off in order to maintain the responsibilities required to carry on with their normal life, yet requires treatment in order to cope with an eating disorder. During the Initial Consultation, we will assess whether or not this is the most appropriate level of care for you.
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As our facility in Los Angeles expands, The Bella Vita will offer classes focused on alternative therapies. An array of exercise and holistic programs, such as Yoga and Meditation classes, will soon be offered as well. For more information on this, visit our Wellness Services section. 
Our preferred method of intensively treating those patients with severe eating disorder, our partial hospitalization program is a proven, effective therapy that imbues our patients with a sense of ability and confidence towards these debilitating, yet treatable, types of disorders. 
Our Intensive Outpatient Therapy program may be the perfect treatment option for someone who has an actively obligated life, one which may dictate minimal time off in order to maintain the responsibilities required to carry on with their normal life, yet requires treatment in order to cope with an eating disorder. During the Initial Consultation, we will assess whether or not this is the most appropriate level of care for you.
