(949) 891-2127

lisa@lisaklipfelmft.com

2738 Camino Capistrano, Ste. #3
San Clemente, CA 92672

Intuitive Eating


Do you want to heal your relationship with food and body? 

Through psychotherapy, clients explore the beliefs, experiences, and emotions that contribute to chronic dieting, binge eating, emotional eating, body dissatisfaction, guilt around food, and disconnection from internal hunger and fullness cues. Together, we work to identify unhelpful thought patterns, process underlying emotional concerns, and build coping strategies that do not rely on food restriction or emotional eating.

Grounded in the principles of Intuitive Eating and informed by evidence-based therapeutic approaches, treatment emphasizes:

  • Reconnecting with internal hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues
  • Healing from chronic dieting and diet culture
  • Reducing emotional and stress-related eating
  • Improving body image and body acceptance
  • Challenging perfectionism and self-critical thinking
  • Developing self-compassion and emotional resilience
  • Creating sustainable, flexible eating habits that support physical and emotional well-being

The goal of Intuitive Eating therapy is not to prescribe a diet, but to help clients cultivate trust in their bodies, reduce anxiety around food, and foster a balanced, compassionate relationship with eating. As clients learn to respond to their physical and emotional needs with greater awareness and flexibility, they often experience improved mental health, enhanced self-esteem, and a greater sense of freedom around food.



Training
Lisa Klipfel has been trained through The Original Intuitive Eating Pros, which includes a 26 hrs continuing education course and exam as well as 4.5 hours of supervision with Evelyn Tribole. Lisa Klipfel is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor (CIEC). Lisa has also worked with dietician Emma Smyth and Find Food Freedom. Lisa has also completed  Body Image training with therapist, Bri Campos. Lisa continues to attend multiple continue education courses to further stay abreast of changes within the Intuitive Eating community.