Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin
Clinical Psychology
Sherman Oaks
11 years experience female
Locations
Dr. Nina, Inc.
Sherman Oaks
Office
Sherman Oaks
About
Bio
Nina Savelle-Rocklin, Psy.D., is a psychoanalyst, author, and talk show host specializing in eating disorders. Considered a thought leader in the field of eating psychology, she has been featured in Psychology Today, The Los Angeles Times, Prevention, Real Simple, Redbook, Huffington Post, Beverly Hills Times and many other publications. She is a frequent guest expert at summits and podcasts, including The Dr. Drew Podcast. Dr. Nina brings a fresh perspective by helping people focus on what’s eating “at” them instead of on what they are eating. In addition to her private practice based in Los Angeles, she hosts a radio show on LA Talk Radio. Her book, Food For Thought, is an Amazon bestseller. Her new book on addictions, co-edited with Salman Akhtar, is Beyond The Primal Addiction.
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Clinical Psychology
Licenses
United States: California
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67 Answers
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Various: There are 2 ways to avoid binging - healthy distractions & feeling the emotions that the binges help you avoid. Distractions include journaling, ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Symptoms: Exercise bulimia involves bingeing followed by extreme exercising to burn off the calories. Some signs: being anxious or angry if you can't work out... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Seek therapy: Get a complete physical to make sure bulimia is not compromising your health. Seek therapy with a qualified professional. Bulimia is a way of coping... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
No: Binge eating disorder is characterized by eating large quantities of food, rapidly and often to the point of pain. There's a sense of a loss of contr... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Multiple causes: Binge eating may be caused by both physiological and psychological reasons. If you do not eat enough during the day, you may get so ravenous that you... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Address root cause: Eating disorders are a problematic way of resolving or expressing psychological conflict. People often cycle from one form of ED to another. I recomm... Read More
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390 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Varies: That depends on the frequency/severity. BN can cause electrolyte imbalances that may lead to heart failure, as well as esophageal and gastric rupture... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Night eating...: Lots of people eat normally during the day and struggle with binge eating at night. This is usually because they are working during the day and focus... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Not exactly.: Some studies point to a genetic predisposition towards eating disorders, but in my experience it is not inherited in the sense of a medical issue such... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Bad coping strategy: Bulimia is a maladaptive way of coping with conflicts and emotions. When you identify what you are using bulimia to cope with (ie, anxiety,fear, rel... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Bulimia is dangerous: Bulimia may cause electrolyte imbalances that may lead to heart failure, as well as esophageal and gastric ruptures, all of which may be fatal. Other... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Yes: Bulimia is a way of numbing, distracting or expressing a variety of internal emotions and conflicts, including but not limited to depression. Bulimia... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Uncontrolled w/food: Binge eating is characterized by eating large quantities of food, rapidly & to the point of experiencing physical pain. There's a sense of a los... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Therapy: BED is an attempt to resolve a psychological conflict through physical action. People often think they are triggered by food but actually are trigger... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Multiple: Binge eating disorder is a way of coping with difficult feelings by turning to food. The behavior with food expresses underlying issues, conflicts or... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
No...: Emotional eating and eating disorders are attempts to resolve internal conflicts or issues with a behavior. The problem is not in one's brain; it is ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Identify triggers: Bulimia is ultimately not about food. When you identify what's eating "at" you and respond to those needs and emotions, you'll likely stop bingeing a... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
No.: Obesity is a physical condition that may result from many factors, including poor eating habits, heredity and culture. Some people do not know what’s... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Binge eating is....: Binge eating disorder is characterized by eating large quantities of food, rapidly and often to the point of pain. There's a sense of a loss of contr... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Wanting to stop...: Wanting to stop is a crucial part of recovery. Recognize that bulimia is doing something for you, as well as hurting you. It's a way of coping with ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Recovery is possible: BED is way of resolving a internal conflict through physical action. People think they are triggered by food but actually are triggered by emotions t... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Uncontrolled w/food: Binge eating is characterized by eating large quantities of food, rapidly and to the point of experiencing physical pain. There's a sense of a loss ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Be understanding: People often feel guilt and shame after bingeing, which can lead to bingeing again as a way of coping or distracting with those emotions. Be curious,... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Binge eating is...: Binge eating disorder is characterized by eating large quantities of food, rapidly and often to the point of pain. There's a sense of a loss of contr... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
They are similar: People struggling with anorexia are preoccupied with their bodies and their weight. They may take pleasure from restricting and resist changing that ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Seek therapy: Get a complete physical to make sure bulimia is not compromising your health. Seek therapy with a qualified professional. Bulimia is a way of coping... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Do you binge/purge?: Bulimia symptoms include eating large amounts of food in a short time (bingeing) and then compensating by purging either by vomiting, using laxatives,... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Therapy!: Bulimia is way of resolving internal conflicts. People think they're doing it to lose weight, but bulimia numbs and/or distract from discomfort. To s... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Understanding BED...: Binge eating disorder is treatable through therapy (and sometimes in conjunction with a dietitian) . In treatment people learn what is eating "at" th... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Yes: People with severe and advanced anorexia may be sent to an inpatient program for treatment, or to a hospital program. It is impossible to think on ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Seek treatment: Binge eating disorder is treatable by a qualified professional who specializes in this issue. Therapy helps you identify the internal triggers that l... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Always dangerous: Depends on frequency/severity of bulimia. It causes electrolyte imbalances that may lead to heart failure, as well as esophageal and gastric ruptures... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Binge eating disorde: Overeating simply means, “eating to excess”. There are varied causes of overeating (many Americans overeat on Thanksgiving) that generally have to do ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Emotional/physical: There are both physiological & emotional causes of not being able to stop eating. If you have too few calories, you can get ravenous and not stop... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Physically dangerous: Bulimia may cause electrolyte imbalances that may lead to heart failure, as well as esophageal and gastric ruptures, all of which may be fatal. Other... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Be honest: It is important for your doctor to know what's going on with you, since bulimia is a risk to your health and your life. Your doctor will need to give... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Get help: Seek professional help from a specialist. Bulimia is a way of coping with conflicts and emotions that is damaging to your emotional and physical heal... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Harmful to health: Binge eating is harmful to both your physical and emotional health. Bingeing can lead to weight gain and cause issues related to increased weight, su... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Directly related: Binge eating is a way of coping with difficult feelings by turning to food. The behavior with food expresses underlying issues, conflicts or problems... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Educate yourself: Educate yourself about bulimia; it's a way of coping with emotions and conflicts with food. Bring up your concerns, ie, "I notice that you're strug... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Yes: Swelling in the face - specifically the parotid glands - is common with bulimia. Most of the swelling (which may seem like "chubbiness") is around th... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Yes!!: Bulimia is way of resolving internal conflicts. People may think they're doing it to lose weight, but bulimia numbs and/or distract from discomfort.... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Do you binge/purge?: Probably not healthy. Do you binge when you eat, and purge? Bulimia is eating large amounts in a short time (bingeing) and compensating by purging b... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Multiple: Recurrent episodes of binge eating occurring at least once a week for three months;
Eating a larger amount of food than normal during a short time fr... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
It is unhealthy: Binge eating can impact your health negatively, as bingeing often leads to weight gain and increased hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and more. ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
What's on your mind?: Purging, whether it presents in anorexia or bulimia, is an attempt to cope or help yourself in some way. Bulimia can be a way of calming down, of symb... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Do you binge/purge?: Bulimia symptoms include eating large amounts of food in a short time (bingeing) and then compensating by purging either by vomiting, using laxatives,... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Bulimia is dangerous: Bulimia may cause electrolyte imbalances that may lead to heart failure, as well as esophageal and gastric ruptures, all of which may be fatal. Other... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Be supportive: Educate yourself about bulimia; it's a way of coping with emotions and conflicts with food. Bring up your concerns, ie, "I notice that you're strug... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Varied symptoms: Some symptoms include: secrecy about eating or not eating around other people. Going to the restroom immediately after eating, sneaking food, food m... Read More
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Nov 14, 2015
Although new to HealthTap, Dr. Rocklin is quickly proving her mettle and expertise. Recommended to ALL, both patients and colleagues alike!
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Newport Psychoanalytic Institute
Graduated 2012MD
Awards
Healthline Best Eating Disorder Blog, 2015
Healthline, Best Eating Disorder Blog, 2014
Healthline, Best Eating Disorder Blog, 2013
Affiliations
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
International Psychoanalytical Association
American Psychoanalytic Association
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