La Ventana Staff

Candy Bartole Interviewed by Chris Schroeder

The Afflicted and Affected Radio Show highlights the most current and effective professional services and treatments in the industry. La Ventana's Clinical Director, Candy Bartole, M.S., L.M.F.T., was a recent guest on the show where she speaks of her commitment to eating disorder recovery. Outlined in her broadcast are ways in which recovery is facilitated at La Ventana Treatment Programs, including the integration of healthy life skills, as well as education for family and friends on how to support a loved one in treatment. Visit The Afflicted & Affected website to learn more about the broadcast prorgram, or select the arrow key below to listen to Candy on the broadcast.

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La Ventana Eating Disorder Programs: Helping Those in Need
by Staff Writer, Valley Scene Magazine

In the United States, as many as 10 million females and 1 million males are fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder such as Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa. Millions more are struggling with Binge Eating Disorder Because of the secretive nature, guilt, and shame associated with eating disorders, many cases are likely not to be reported. In addition, countless individuals struggle with body dissatisfaction and disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. For example, it has been shown that 80% of American women are unhappy with their appearance.

La Ventana Eating Disorder Programs, located in Thousand Oaks and Calabasas provides excellent and affordable eating disorder treatment in a safe and beautiful environment at a cost that is well below most other eating disorder treatment facilities. At La Ventana, they treat individuals struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and other Disordered Eating issues.

La Ventana is committed to a high level of clinical care at an affordable cost. Their professional staff of licensed therapists and registered dieticians support their clients as they work towards eating disorder recovery. Their team is nationally recognized, with several decades of experience in eating disorder treatment and eating disorder recovery, providing innovative eating disorder treatment in a warm, professional setting. La Ventana offers affordable housing (La Ventana only charges $300 per month for housing to cover the cost of cable TV, wireless internet, administration fees, and weekly cleaning service). Housing is offered to those attending the La Ventana Eating Disorder Day Treatment Program. Housing facilities are located in Thousand Oaks and in Calabasas and are only a short walk to the La Ventana Treatment Center. Transportation is also provided at no additional charge for those in need of this service.

La Ventana Eating Disorder Programs accepts most major insurance and often, all or part of the cost of the Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is covered. Passionate about being of service, La Ventana offers several free support groups designed to offer help for those suffering and their families. If you or a loved one is struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia or would like to stop binge eating, please call an admissions counselor today: (888) 528-3682.