Hi, I am Anne Lee
Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Eating Disorder Specialist.
A warm and caring approach to healing
Hi, I am Anne Lee. I am a licensed psychotherapist and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I am passionate about helping people heal and grow.
I am a warm and caring individual who understands the unique needs of each individual. I take a direct yet flexible approach to therapy, and tailor my services to best suit the needs of my clients.
I specialize in a variety of areas, including depression and anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues, and trauma. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment in which you can work through your issues and concerns. I am dedicated to helping you reach your goals and create the life that you want for yourself.
Three decades of dedicated care
Anne began her career as a Registered Dietitian over 30 years ago, providing counseling that ranged from nutrition therapy for weight control to addressing major medical issues for individuals facing serious illness. It was during this stretch of daily practice that she developed a passion for working with individuals with eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa, gaining a deeper understanding of their underlying psychological causes while working at Capistrano by the Sea Hospital in Dana Point, California.
After leaving "Capo," Anne worked full time as the Program Director for the Eating Disorder Program at South Coast Medical Center. During this time she earned her master's degree in psychology, serving not only as program director but also as a clinician facilitating individual, couples, family, and group therapy for the eating disorder and general psychiatric programs.
With over 25 years in the field of mental health and more than 30 years as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Anne brings a rare, unified perspective to her work. She offers expert psychotherapy to individuals facing eating disorders, substance use, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma, and expert dietetic guidance to those seeking lasting change through diet and lifestyle.
Her experience spans hospitals, outpatient programs, and private practice — giving her a grounded, real-world understanding of care at every level of intensity.
A leader in eating disorder care
Anne is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist who has founded, developed, and managed multiple programs across Orange County, including Vista Blue, a transitional living home for individuals with eating disorders; Discovery Paths and Kuleana Therapy, intensive outpatient eating disorder programs; South Coast Medical Center's inpatient and day treatment eating disorder programs; and Mission Hospital Laguna Beach's day treatment eating disorder program.
For over 15 years, Anne has facilitated the ANAD eating disorder support group, and she regularly serves as a guest speaker and lecturer at schools, colleges, and businesses throughout Orange County, sharing her expertise as both a psychotherapist and a dietitian.
Credentials built over a lifetime of learning
- B.S. in DieteticsUniversity of California, Davis
- M.S. in Human NutritionUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln
- M.A. in Psychology, MFT EmphasisCalifornia Southern University, Santa Ana
California LMFT #77162
Registered Dietitian #722789
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and EMDR
In her free time, Anne enjoys the outdoors!
Areas of practice
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Trauma Informed Care
- Trauma / Complex Trauma
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Alcohol / Substance Use Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Life Management Skills
- Relaxation / Grounding Techniques
- Relationships Skills
- Couples Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Dual Diagnosis
- Co-occurring Diagnoses
Anne specializes in treating a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, eating issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, medical and health concerns, stress management, attention deficit disorder, addictions, co-dependency, and life transitions, grief, loss, or bereavement.
She believes that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life, and she is here to help you achieve that.
Create the life that you want for yourself
I am dedicated to helping you reach your goals. Reach out and we will find a time that works for you.
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