Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Eating Disorders

Mind Over Body

Evidence‑based, temperament‑informed care for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and ARFID—supporting both adults and teens. A structured, compassionate program designed to help individuals and families understand, interrupt, and heal from eating disorders.

What we do

Our Promise

We help clients and their families understand the inner workings of the eating disorder, stop reinforcing harmful patterns, and build the skills needed for recovery outside of program hours.

Who we help

Mind Over Body is designed for

  • Adults and teens struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or ARFID

  • Individuals needing more structure than weekly outpatient therapy

  • Families seeking guidance on how to support their loved one

  • Clients who feel stuck, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by food‑related decisions

  • Those who want a modern, evidence‑based approach that adapts to their temperament

Did you know?

Eating disorders demand constant decisions—often six times a day. For those living with fear of food or weight gain, these moments can feel overwhelming. Traditional treatment only covers a small portion of a person’s waking hours. Temperament‑Based Therapy with Support (TBT‑S) changes that.

We believe the client is the expert in their own recovery. Families are essential partners in change. Healing requires understanding—not judgment

See how we can help

Our Approach
What makes our approach different?

Temperament‑Based Therapy with Support (TBT‑S) is a cutting‑edge modality that adapts treatment to the client’s natural temperament—not the other way around.

TBT‑S helps clients and families:

  • Understand how the eating disorder developed

  • Identify and stop reinforcing harmful patterns

  • Build confidence in food‑related decisions

  • Strengthen communication and support systems

  • Develop skills that continue long after treatment ends

Clients and families leave with a clear roadmap for recovery—one they can use every day.

Program structure
Program structure

Clinical Components

  • Comprehensive assessment

  • Individualized treatment plan

  • Evidence‑based interventions

  • Trauma‑informed care

  • Ongoing progress monitoring

Family Integration

We teach families how to support recovery effectively—without reinforcing the eating disorder. Families learn:

  • What the eating disorder “voice” looks like

  • How to respond to distress

  • How to support food decisions

Skills & Education

  • Emotional regulation

  • Meal‑related decision making

  • Understanding temperament

  • Reducing avoidance behaviors

  • Building resilience and confidence

Our team
Meet the clinical team

Kelly Lewallen, LMFT

  • 25+ years licensed
  • 20+ years trauma therapist
  • Trained directly under Francine Shapiro (EMDR founder)
  • Eating Disorder Specialist Certification
  • Supervisor for clinicians seeking ED certification
  • Trained under Laura Hill & Stephanie Katz (founders of TBT‑S)
  • Certified to train clinicians in TBT‑S
  • Leads training for grad students, associates, and licensed clinicians

Wyatt Lewallen, LMFT

  • Pepperdine‑trained clinician
  • EMDR‑trained trauma therapist
  • Experience with children and adults on the spectrum
  • Trained under Laura Hill & Stephanie Katz (TBT‑S founders)

Together, they bring decades of experience and a shared commitment to modern, compassionate eating disorder treatment.

Clients and families can expect to leave the program with:
A clear understanding of how the eating disorder operates
Tools to interrupt harmful patterns
Increased confidence around food decisions
Reduced fear and avoidance
Stronger family communication and support
A personalized roadmap for continued recovery

Want to see how our 8-week program structure guides you through this transformation?

Conveniently Located

Centered in the Coachella Valley in Palm Desert, CA, bringing care and structured help to our local community.

Most Insurance Accepted

We work with your insurance company to minimize out-of-pocket costs so you can focus on what really matters.

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