TESTIMONIALS

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Dr. Masuma Rasheed, PhD, Founder of Mindful Living Chicago

Allyson is an incredible clinician I wholeheartedly recommend, especially for anyone seeking support with eating disorders or body justice issues. Her depth of knowledge and passion for her work really stand out, and you can tell how deeply she cares about her clients. Allyson’s approach is rooted in body justice, social justice, and a decolonized perspective, making her care truly inclusive and transformative.

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Dr. Stephanie Nicolai, PsyD.

I have worked with Allyson and can say without a doubt she is one of the best therapists I have worked with. She is compassionate, dedicated and always striving to be there for the patient. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone seeking therapy, but especially with eating disorders, anxiety and OCD.

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Stacie Fanelli, LCSW, Founder of Autonomous Minds Therapy

Allyson is my go-to colleague for consultation around the intersection of OCD and eating disorders as well as my most trusted resource on all things ketamine assisted therapy. It's clear that neurodiversity-affirming therapy is not merely a trend or a buzzword to Allyson and her team - they are the real deal, prioritizing lived experience in combination with depth psychology for clients craving to go beneath behaviors and simply changing their thoughts. Allyson can do the basic old-school modalities like CBT and ERP just fine but because of her social justice lens she chooses truly individualized approaches, keeps up with the alternatives that are made with a more diverse clientele in ind, and actually takes the time to collaborate with folks in a non-hierarchical manner.

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Dr. Colleen Reichmann, Founder of Wildflower Therapy

I cannot say enough good things about Allyson and her team of incredible clinicians. They are compassionate, social justice-informed, and extremely skilled at providing care that is uniquely individualized- something that I have found is uncommon the eating disorders treatment realm. I have consulted with Allyson often and consider her to be one of my most trusted colleagues. I HIGHLY recommend Eating Disorder and OCD Therapy to anyone looking for therapy for eating disorders or OCD!

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Gabrielle Morreale, LPC, Founder of Recovered and Restored

Allyson and her team are the BEST!!! Allyson and her team are full of compassion, knowledge, and empathy! They are true experts in eating disorders and OCD!! They are passionate about all things social justice and do an amazing job validating and valuing all of their clients lived experiences and identities! Highly highly recommend this practice!!!

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Dr. Chelsea Twiss, PhD

Allyson is incredibly passionate and dedicated about her work. She continually puts forth effort to expanding her awareness of counseling and clinical services. As a professional colleague, it’s clear to me that Allyson has a growth mindset and cares deeply about the work she does. Allyson also offers clients all her experience and knowledge with eating disorders, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. I believe Allyson is the kind of counselor we all want at some point in our lives because of how much she truly cares and the dedication she puts into her work.

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Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall, Eating Disorders Psychologist

Allyson Ford is an expert therapist in the fields of eating disorders and OCD. She has a wide range of skills and tailors her approach to each individual’s needs. Allyson is kind, warm, and deeply compassionate which makes her clients feel safe and understood. An additional strength of Allyson’s is her fierce devotion to social justice in treatment. She is incredibly passionate about helping her clients pursue body justice and seek empowerment in their own recoveries and broader life. Allyson provides support for her clients through therapy, courses, and other accessible services for folks coming from all backgrounds, which demonstrates her depth of knowledge and care for every person who is seeking recovery. I feel privileged to work in tandem with Allyson and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking support!

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Jennifer Rollin, LCSW, Founder of The Eating Disorder Center

Allyson and her team are amazing!!! highly recommend them if you are seeking social justice informed help for an ED and/or OCD. They are very skilled therapists! Can’t recommend a practice more highly!

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Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner, Psy.D., Founder of Embracing You Therapy

Allyson possesses many wonderful qualities that make her an exceptional therapist. Her calm and pleasant demeanor combined with her insight and compassion makes it very easy to open up to her. Allyson’s life experience and clinical expertise create a safe place for her clients to bring up vulnerable topics. Her knowledge and insight in OCD and Eating Disorder are the reasons I would recommend her to anyone seeking help. She is empathic and creative yet direct and firm. She is well-liked by everyone and demonstrates integrity and adherence to ethical standards. She intervenes with clients in culturally appropriate ways. I am so fortunate to have connected with her and look forward to supporting the wonderful work she will continue to do in the mental health field.

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Dr. Helen Kim, PhD, Psychologist, Trauma, Anxiety and Depression Specialist

I have known Allyson for over ten years. Clients who get a chance to work with Allyson Ford can expect a genuine, expert, empowering, and multicultural approach to recovery and healing from eating disorders, OCD, diverse traumas, and more. Allyson is deeply passionate about providing high quality, agentic care to all of her clients.

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Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW, Eating Disorder Specialist

Allyson and her team are incredible clinicians! They utilize a social-justice informed approach that draws on harm reduction and anti-oppressive practices. This, coupled with their compassionate and personalized approach to therapy positions them to treat eating disorders and OCD in a way that prioritizes each individual and their goals. I have collaborated with Allyson and her team on numerous cases and projects, and could not recommend them more!

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Maria Paz Gonzalez Cordero, LMFT, Nanai Family Therapy

Allyson is a warm, attuned, and deeply affirming therapist with a strong commitment to social justice. She brings extensive experience supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients navigating eating disorders, OCD, and trauma. Her clinical expertise includes offering ketamine-assisted therapy in a way that is grounded, respectful, and identity-affirming. Allyson and the team at Eating Disorder and OCD Therapy provide specialized care that is not only evidence-based but also deeply humanizing. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking healing in a supportive and inclusive space.

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Sarah Jane Thomas, LMFT, Eating Disorder & Body Image Specialist

Allyson is such a warm, caring, and affirming therapist. She’s deeply committed to social justice and to supporting folks of all identities who are navigating eating disorders and OCD. Her depth of knowledge and experience in these areas makes me feel confident recommending her—and the other clinicians at her practice—to anyone seeking attuned, specialized care. If you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you where you are with genuine presence and strong clinical training, Allyson and the team at Eating Disorder and OCD Therapy are an incredible resource.

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Jocelyn Lam, LMFT, Founder of Bloom in Adversity Therapy

Allyson and her practice are amazing. I highly recommend her and any of the therapists that work with her! They are informed and educated about Eating Disorder and Neurodivergent related therapy, and are warm, kind, and lovely to work with.

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At Eating Disorder OCD Therapy, we offer compassionate, relational, and individualized care, rooted in the belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Honoring client autonomy, collaboration, and anti-oppressive, neurodivergent-affirming practices, we walk alongside you as the expert in your own life. We provide therapy for Eating Disorders, OCD, Body Image, Trauma, Maternal Mental Health, and offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Group Therapy (globally), Recovery Coaching (globally), and Clinical Consultation and Supervision for clinicians. We are currently accepting new clients for in-person therapy in San Diego and virtual services in California, Washington, Utah, and Florida.