Available
she/her
Perla VilhjalmsdottirLMFT
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
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO
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, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Parents, Students
Years of Experience
17+
My approach combines gentle guidance with direct honesty, creating a collaborative space for self-discovery and growth.
Approaches
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English, Other
Education
MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University
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 (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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