PTSD And Eating
Disorder Care
Do you feel trapped in a cycle where memories of a traumatic event dictate your relationship with food? It’s a struggle when the pain of the past resurfaces as disordered eating or an obsession with control over your body. At We Conquer Together, our clinical director, lead therapists, and registered dietitian recognized a void in residential programs for individuals from underserved communities and those with intersectional identities. We offer a purpose-built facility in Yorba Linda where your multi-dimensional background is met with care and consideration.
Our support team provides an intimate setting with a small program size to ensure you receive the time you deserve. We offer private rooms – pending current program capacity – to foster a sense of safety and intimacy during your stay. Our dietitian-led program ensures that nutrition therapy is a foundation of your healing, helping you develop skills that apply to your life outside of treatment. Together, we address co-occurring disorders with advanced therapeutic plans that go beyond standard care.
When you experience a traumatic event, your nervous system often stays in a state of alert long after the danger has passed. This state of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) impacts how you manage emotions and your sense of safety in the world. Many individuals turn to eating disorders as a coping mechanism to numb pain or to regain a feeling of power over their internal state. This interaction is a common comorbidity that requires a holistic approach to address both the mind and the body.
The struggle with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa often serves to distract from intrusive memories or a distorted body image. Because trauma impacts your ability to regulate feelings, the behaviors associated with binge eating disorder or purging become a way of surviving the day. Healing involves moving away from these patterns and toward a place of emotional regulation and self-awareness. By addressing these issues at the same time, you can find a path toward stability that respects every part of your history.
Identifying the signs of these conditions is a step toward finding the right inpatient care for your needs. Symptoms often reflect a need for safety and a struggle with anxiety disorders or OCD tendencies. Our support team monitors these signs to create individualized treatment plans that support your physical and mental health.
Our support team looks for these signs of compulsive behaviors:
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Our lead therapists build therapeutic plans with a variety of treatment options beyond cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) that meet the necessities of people with multi-dimensional backgrounds. We understand that your history involves layers of experience that require a more nuanced focus. We provide trauma-informed care that integrates these advanced modalities to help you process the past and find coping skills for the future.
Our therapies include:
Nutrition is a part of whole-person mental health healing at our facility, and our registered dietitian serves as a member of your clinical team. We integrate meal planning into a mental health-first model to ensure you have the fuel needed for emotional stability. This collaborative support helps you develop a more peaceful relationship with food and your body cues. Our dietitian works with you to build lasting skills that support your relapse prevention after you leave treatment.
The small program size allows our dietitian to spend more time supporting each individual in our care with their unique needs. We consider your metabolic needs and cultural traditions to ensure your nutrition plan feels personally meaningful and inclusive. This focus on well-rounded recovery ensures that your physical health supports your goals for healing.
Residential treatment provides the structure and safety needed to break the cycle of substance use and disordered eating. In a purpose-built environment, you can focus on your work away from the stressors of your daily routine. Our facility in Yorba Linda offers a home-like setting that values your identity and your journey. We understand that mood disorders and trauma require a space where you feel seen and heard. Achieving peace after a history of trauma and food struggles is a part of your path toward a fulfilling future. Our facility offers a home-like setting that values your identity and your journey. We are here to help you take the first step toward a life of balance.
Achieving peace after a history of trauma and food struggles is a part of your path toward a fulfilling future. At We Conquer Together, our support team is here to help you navigate the complexities of your internal world. We provide the expertise and the compassionate care needed to address eating disorders and PTSD at the same time. Our facility in California offers the structure you need to rebuild your life with dignity and skill.
You do not have to carry the burden of your past or your habits alone. Our Clinical Director and therapists work with you to find the modalities that fit your specific intersectionality. Reach out to our treatment center in Yorba Linda to discuss your history and learn how we can support your journey. We are standing by to help you take the first step toward a life of wellness and balance.
The goal is to provide a safe environment that recognizes the impact of your past on your current well-being. This approach focuses on building trust and safety to prevent re-traumatization during the healing process. It allows the support team to address your symptoms with a deeper understanding of your needs.
Trauma can leave the brain in a state of alert that makes it hard to manage emotions or feel safe in your body. Many people use food restriction or binge eating to find a sense of control or to numb their distress. Addressing the trauma is a key part of healing the relationship with food.
A small program size ensures that each person receives individual attention and a plan that fits their history. This intimate setting allows for private rooms and a focus on safety that is often missing in larger facilities. You work closely with a support team that knows your goals and your challenges.
These are advanced therapies like internal family systems and imagery rehearsal therapy used when standard care is not enough. They provide tools to process multi-dimensional backgrounds and complex trauma histories in a safe way. Our therapists use these methods to help you find stability and a sense of self.
Yes – our registered dietitian focuses on culturally inclusive nutrition care that respects your family traditions and food preferences. We ensure that your nutrition plan is personally meaningful and supports your whole-person healing. This collaborative approach helps you build a healthier relationship with food.
Dr. Kelly Gonderman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in clinical practice, supervision, and program administration. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology and has developed broad clinical expertise in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, eating disorders, co-occurring substance use, and personality-related concerns.
As Clinical Director at We Conquer Together, Dr. Gonderman specializes in fostering supportive and structured therapeutic environments where clients can heal, build resilience, and develop lasting skills for long-term well-being.
