Eleanor Eng, APCC
In-Person Eating Disorder Therapist in Hillcrest, San Diego & Virtual eating Disorder Therapist Throughout CAlifornia
Client intake Coordinator
(under the supervision of Allyson Inez Ford, MA, LPCC #8880)
About Eleanor Eng (she/her), APCC
Eleanor is an associate therapist (APCC #23265) at ED and OCD Therapy. She understands that therapy is much more than an hour of talking; it is a courageous, vulnerable and deeply personal commitment to understanding your inner world, your patterns and stuck points. She creates a warm and judgement free space to explore emotions, unconscious beliefs, behaviors and experiences to promote healing and recovery from eating disorders.
Eleanor aims to understand her client’s world through their eyes- therapy is not prescriptive with her, as each person is unique. She also recognizes the impact of cultural, relational and systemic factors on mental health and identity. She helps clients explore these aspects of their experience and how they relate to struggles with food and body. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic, relational-cultural and mindfulness-based practices— with the goal of fostering greater self awareness, self-trust, resilience and connection within yourself and the relationships important to you that make life meaningful. All of this helps her clients live more freely and authentically, so that the eating disorder is no longer needed as a way to cope.
Eleanor has a strong background working with teens and adults with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and body image issues across various levels of care. Eleanor received her Bachelors Degree from UC Irvine, and her Masters Degree from Columbia University.
Eleanor’s perspective on eating disorders
Eleanor recognizes that eating disorders are much more than issues with control; they are shaped by broader societal influences, including: diet culture, social media, unrealistic beauty standards, weight stigma and any form of body based oppression. They are also influenced by experiences of trauma, family of origin wounds and individual personality and core belief systems. Eleanor works collaboratively with clients to build a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
Eleanor understands that eating disorders are complex, confusing and often isolating experiences. She also understands recovery is not linear, it takes time and has many ups and downs. She incorporates compassion, patience, creativity, art and humor to help a difficult process feel more human and hopeful.
Fun Facts About Eleanor:
Favorite drink: Arnold Palmer
Something you can't live without (other than essentials): Music!
Favorite book: Throne of Glass Series (I can't pick a favorite)
Something unexpected or unique/ silly about you: I am a complete musical theater nerd!
In addition to being a therapist, Eleanor is also a certified trauma informed yoga instructor!
Frequently Asked Questions ABout eating Disorder Therapy with Eleanor:
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Yes! Eleanor works with clients in person, at our Hillcrest, San Diego office in California.
Eleanor also provides virtual therapy to clients throughout California.
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Yes! Eleanor loves working with teens with eating disorders and also works with adults with eating disorders.
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This is a common experience- so know that you are not alone. Nearly every person I work with who has anorexia feels this way, its actually a hallmark of the illness due to brain changes that happen with chronic semi-starvation.
It is my opinion that any amount of struggle with food is ‘sick enough’ to warrant treatment. Don’t wait for it to get worse.
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Therapy with Eleanor starts out at $165 per hour, with 30% of her caseload reserved for sliding scale.
You can check out our rates and insurance page for more info!
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You can reach out here to connect with Eleanor or you can email the practice at: info@eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com