Green Heart
Therapy
Feel safe in your body, live with more energy & build the resilience you need to create lasting change.
Green Heart
Therapy
Therapy for for adults, teens and children In Los angeles CA
Green Heart Therapy provides therapy for adults, teens, and children in Los Angeles
Virtual & In-Person Therapy
Daytime, Evening, & Weekends
Specializing In Anxiety & Eating Disorders
Am I ok?
Work stress, relationship issues, challenges with your kids – life can feel like a lot. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or a difficult life situation – it’s normal to wonder if you are ok.
We help adults, teens and kids process their experiences, emotions and unresolved trauma so they can better understand themselves and the people in their lives.
We provide the tools, compassion and support you need to live well on your terms.
In person & virtual therapy in Los Angeles for Adults, teens, & children
Our Therapy Services
Child Therapy
Teen Therapy
Adult Therapy
About Us
Why Work With Green Heart Therapy
True transformation comes from within – we are merely the guides that help you find the path.
We know how hard it can be to manage the complications that life brings to your door. We are honored to hold space for your experiences while we work with you through the toughest times.
As a therapist with over 15 years experience, I’ve had the good fortune of being able to help kids, parents and adults make the changes that have transformed their lives. As a specialist in eating disorders and family-based treatment, I ensure you are getting the help you need. Our team is qualified in multiple areas and they are here to provide support, tools and compassion on your journey to heal.
Let’s take the first step together.
Elisheva (Ellie) Dorfman MS, LMFT
Owner & Founder,
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
At Green Heart Therapy, our team embodies three principle beliefs that allow us to bring out the best in you
You have the strength
Whatever 'it' is, we know with the right support and tools you have the internal strength to take the steps needed to make a change in your life.
You deserve to feel safe
Whether it's safe in your body, safe in your space or safe in your mind - we believe it is a basic human right to live authentically as you.
You can create lasting change
We work with you to understand your priorities in order to develop the skills to cope, regain control of your life and start growing forward.
Our APproach
How Our Therapy Works
1
We get to know you
2
We develop a plan
3
We help you move forward
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Ellie works with a wide range of eating disorders and disordered eating including binge eating, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
She is trained and certified in Family Based Treatment, which is recommended as the first line of treatment for most children and adolescents diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. When indicated, she will coordinate treatment between your treatment team. She is also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders and can treat adults using this approach. Lastly, she is trained and certified as an Intuitive Eating Counselor, which is a very effective treatment approach for binge eating disorder.
You can learn more about our disordered eating treatment here.
We do not accept insurance, but work with many insurance plans as an Out of Network Provider. Upon request, we can provide a superbill, which you can use in order to submit reimbursement from your insurance company. If you qualify, we can also submit superbills on your behalf! If you would like to check your benefits and whether you qualify for reimbursement, please click here or email us for assistance.
We find that not working with insurance panels allows us to provide treatment without confidentiality concerns or the need to share sensitive information with your insurance carrier. This also allows us to offer more flexible and comprehensive treatment options and it enables us to provide individualized treatment without external interference.
We have partnered with Mentaya to help you save money on therapy! You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network treatment. You can check here or email us.
Therapy with Ellie is $230 per 50 minute session (Licensed clinician)
Therapy with Hanna is $125 per 50 minute session (Associate)
We require 48 hours notice to cancel a session with no cost. Sessions canceled with less than 48 hours notice will be charged at a full fee. We also charge a full session fee for no-shows. In case of emergency or extenuating circumstances, please speak to your therapist about flexibility around this policy.
The duration of therapy can vary greatly depending on several factors.As a result, it is challenging to provide a specific timeframe for therapy. However, here are some very general guidelines.
- Treatment goals: The length of therapy can be influenced by the complexity and depth of the issues being addressed. If you have specific, well-defined goals that can be achieved in a relatively short period, therapy may be shorter. On the other hand, if the issues are more deep-seated, complex, or chronic, it may take longer to work through them effectively.
- Different therapeutic modalities have varying time frames. We do offer some brief therapies, such as solution-focused therapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) which are designed to be more time-limited and focused on specific goals. You can expect to see results in 6-10 sessions with these approaches.
- Readiness and engagement: Your level of engagement, commitment, and readiness to actively participate in therapy can influence the duration. Being open, honest, and willing to engage in the therapeutic process can help maximize the effectiveness of therapy and potentially lead to more efficient progress. If your therapist gives you homework, being consistent outside of sessions will lead to faster results.
Therapy is a collaborative process and you and your therapist will regularly reassess progress, goals and the need for ongoing treatment.
Have more questions? Contact us.
How To Get Started
Book online today
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation before booking your first appointment.
New and returning clients can book their virtual appointments here.