Erika Hirsch, MFT, ATR - Therapy based in the Silver Lake community of Los Angeles - Serving Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los Feliz, and Surrounding Areas » Eating Disorders – Support and Resources

Harmful Misconceptions About Eating Disorders

Erika Hirsch — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:35:21 +0000

As a therapist who has dedicated my career to eating disorder recovery, I have encountered

Body Shaming Does Not Help People Live Healthier Lives. Period.

Erika Hirsch — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 05:17:32 +0000

Recently a viral You Tube video by an uncreative comedian brought some internet attention onto the concept of fat shaming. I won

What is Orthorexia? Is there really something wrong with “healthy eating”?

Erika Hirsch — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:58:32 +0000

There has been a lot of talk around the term “Orthorexia Nervosa”. It is defined by Steven Bratman, MD, as,

Intuitive Eating and Creating Healthy Relationships with Food

Erika Hirsch — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:55:58 +0000

March 14th is Registered Dietitian’s Day, and I wanted to support all the RD’s out there who are challenging harmful food myths and working to be true advocates for good health.

“I Think My Friend Has an Eating Disorder….How Can I Help?”

Erika Hirsch — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:20:17 +0000

by Erika Hirsch, MFT, ATR – August 8, 2011

Most of us know someone who has suffered with an Eating Disorder.