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Encino (Los Angeles), CA
Eating Disorder
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
For Teens 12+ and Adults
Encino (Los Angeles), California
Who We Help
We offer two separate IOP tracks:
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Adolescent Program: Ages 12–17
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Adult Program: Ages 18+
Our IOPs are for individuals who are struggling with:
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Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), OSFED, body image concerns and/or chewing/spitting behaviors
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Co-occurring conditions, including:
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OCD
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Complex trauma/PTSD
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Anxiety and depression
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Passive suicidality
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ADHD
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Identity-related distress
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These programs are appropriate for individuals who are seeking more structure than outpatient therapy but do not require hospitalization or residential treatment.
Why AlignED Care®
Maybe you’re exhausted by your constant thoughts about food, your body, or the ongoing pressure to meet expectations that feel impossible. If you're searching for support, you're not alone—and there is help.
At AlignED Care, we understand that recovery isn’t just about symptoms; it’s about addressing the deeper factors that impact your well-being.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is grounded in the AlignED Care Model, which focuses on helping you reconnect with yourself, navigate your environment, build healthier relationships, and find relief from the societal pressures that weigh you down.
Our approach isn’t one-size-fits-all. We look at all the dimensions of your life—your internal struggles, the routines and environments that surround you, the people and communities that influence you, and the larger systems that play a role in your experiences. We also take into account who you are as an individual: your identity, neurodiversity, and unique history.
If you've struggled to recognize or express your emotions, felt misunderstood, or found it hard to connect with your body, we’re here to help.
Through a combination of DBT, experiential work, polyvagal theory, psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), we’ll help you develop skills like mindfulness, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and body trust to support you in reclaiming your life in a sustainable and meaningful way.
Recovery is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Call us today to learn more about our evening eating disorder IOP in Encino and how we can support you on this journey. Let’s take the next step together.
What Makes AlignED Care® Different
We specialize in treating eating disorders that show up alongside trauma, OCD, and neurodivergence. Our team is deeply experienced in working with clients who have not felt seen or understood in various aspects of their lives.
Our approach is:
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Trauma-focused and grounded in IFS, DBT, ACT and somatic interventions
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Inclusive of all body sizes and identities
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Neurodivergent-affirming with attention to sensory, executive functioning, and relational needs
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Relationally attuned, and committed to integrity
We don’t offer surface-level symptom management. We work with the whole person—within their context.
Program Structure
Our Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs include:
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3–5 days per week of programming
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3 hours per day
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Weekly individual therapy with an IOP therapist
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Weekly individual nutrition counseling session with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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Weekly family support (in collaboration with client, individual and/or multi-family group sessions)
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Meal support
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Group therapy including DBT, IFS, experiential, identity exploration, OCD and anxiety support, and community building
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Collaboration with your outside providers for continuity of care (e.g., RDN, psychiatrist, therapist)
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All programming is held in person at our Encino office. Virtual groups may be offered when appropriate.
Is This the Right Fit?
Our IOP may be a good fit if you:
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Could benefit from more support than weekly therapy
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Struggle with food rituals, body image, or restriction/binge/purge cycles
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Experience co-occurring trauma, OCD, suicidal thoughts or other concerns that complicate eating disorder recovery
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Are stepping down from residential or PHP and wants continued structure
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Are not in need of medical stabilization or 24-hour supervision
If you're unsure, contact us—we can assess together what level of care is most appropriate.
How to Get Started
For Clients:
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Contact us via this form, call us directly at (310) 494-6241 or email our Founder and Clinical Director at Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com.
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We'll schedule an intake and help determine whether IOP is the right next step.
For Providers:
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Utilize the process above to contact us so we can discuss further.
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We are available to speak with you, follow up with the client to complete a clinical intake, and coordinate care with you (with appropriate releases).
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AlignED Care® Model: Areas of Alignment
The AlignED Care Model focuses on four dimensions that shape well-being: Internal, External, Community, and Society.
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Internal: Your relationship with yourself, including self-image, self-worth, and beliefs.
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External: How your environment and daily routines affect your well-being.
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Community: The importance of relationships and support systems.
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Society: The impact of cultural practices, transgenerational legacies and systemic factors on your experiences.
This framework addresses the complex contributors to eating disorders and co-occurring conditions. We support your exploration of internal experiences, environmental influences, relationships, and systemic challenges.
We emphasize the mind-body connection, helping you recognize and respond to physical sensations, emotions, and experiences that may be difficult to express (alexithymia). We also consider neurodiversity, identity, transgenerational, and personal life experiences to provide an inclusive, personalized approach to care.
The AlignED Care Model takes a holistic view of well-being—addressing functional, nutritional, medical, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects—to foster sustainable recovery and building a life worth living.
Community Guidelines
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Be your authentic self and be respectful of others. You might not always agree with what other members have to say; that’s okay. We want to promote a “brave” space where messy topics can be discussed and debated, as long as you treat others with the same respect as you’d like them to have for you. That means no harassment, bullying, or name-calling. Mean-spirited talk about anyone’s appearance is not allowed.
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All bodies are welcome here. Remember that people with eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. This is a size inclusive space. It is critical that everyone feel safe here no matter what their weight/shape/size may be. Please refrain from using fat shaming or weight stigmatizing language, or language that suggests weight loss as a treatment goal.
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All people are welcome here. People struggling with eating disorders come from every race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic group, physical ability, political orientation and religious/spiritual tradition.
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Respect different levels of recovery, and be mindful of others' healing processes. It is important to be respectful of the fact that others may be in a different place in their healing process than you are.
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Leave the numbers out of it. Weight, BMI, clothing size, diet tips or the calories you ate today don’t belong in this group.