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Perla Vilhjalmsdottir
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

I am a trauma-informed therapist specializing in eating disorders. My approach combines gentle guidance with direct honesty, creating a collaborative space for self-discovery and growth. I’m dedicated to helping you make peace with food and navigate trauma recovery. I also support individuals with anxiety, depression, and life transitions, integrating person-centered therapy, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and cognitive behavioral approaches to help you heal and move forward.

About Perla

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Health Net, Centivo, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Casual, Humorous

Focus areas

Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents, Students

Years of Experience

18+
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My approach combines gentle guidance with direct honesty, creating a collaborative space for self-discovery and growth.

License number

#46634

Approaches

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of California, Los Angeles Certificate in Certified Eating Disorder Specialist - Consultant - IAEDP Certificate in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - EMDR Institute

Interests

In my free time, I practice and teach yoga, and enjoy nature, hiking, and camping. I have always been an avid reader and, more recently, an audiobook listener, and I enjoy cooking as one of my mindfulness practices.

License details

Perla Vilhjalmsdottir,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#46634 (exp June 2026)