Strengthening Mental Wellness

One Wave at a Time

Discovering the tools to navigate and surf emotions and triggers with confidence—
and begin healing your relationship with food and body image.

Specialized Binge Eating Disorder Treatment for Adults in English and Spanish

For information in Spanish, please click the Mexican flag icon located in the upper right corner of this page.

  • Have you ever found yourself eating and feeling unable to stop—even when you’re not hungry? 

  • Do you feel guilt, shame, or regret after episodes of eating? 

  • Are you tired of the never-ending cycle of restricting and binge-eating in an attempt to change your body, shape or form?

You are definitely not alone. These are just few of many ways binge eating disorder can manifest in individuals. Experiencing an eating disorder can feel exhausting, debilitating, and isolating.

An eating disorder is not about will-power, it’s about re-training our brain through effective evidence-based approaches focusing on the way we think, feel, and behave.

Yes, treatment is available and possible!

About Mónica Montoya

I am a bilingual (English, Spanish) licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC #13479) based in San Diego, California. I specialize in helping individuals deal with stress, depression, anxiety, and binge eating disorders through an inclusive and culturally sensitive lens.

For 10 years; I was incredibly fortunate to have trained under leading experts in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders at UCSD's Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR) https://chear.ucsd.edu, known for cutting-edge research on eating disorders and behavioral weight loss interventions.

While at CHEAR, I was able to facilitate therapy groups at the Partial Hospitalization level (6 hours of therapy per day) and Intensive Outpatient level (3 hours of therapy per day) to treat eating disorders using evidence-based treatments, such as:

  • Enhanced- Cognitive Behavior Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • Mindfulness-based Therapy

  • Self-compassion Focused

I know how difficult it can be to take this next step in treatment—especially with a provider you’re hoping to build a trusting and supportive connection with. That’s why I offer a free consultation call, so we can explore any questions or concerns together and, most importantly, see if we’re a good fit to work together on your treatment and recovery.

Ready to embrace your waves and lead a fulfilling life? I'm here to offer the support and resources you need to ‘surf those waves’ effectively. Let's take the first steps together.

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