Me Only Better

WHO WE ARE

SPECIALTIES: Weight Loss, Eating Disorders, Stress Management, Insomnia, Self-Sabotage, Self-Esteem, Obesity, LGBTQIA

Me Only Better is run by Dr. Candice Seti, Psy.D., known in the community as “The Weight Loss Therapist.” Dr. Seti is a California-licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Nutrition Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer. Dr. Seti received her Doctorate of Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in 2005 and is certified as a Nutrition Coach by the National Association of Fitness Certifications, and as a Personal Trainer by the American Council on Exercise.

Dr.Seti is renowned for her expertise in applying cognitive therapy to weight loss and weight management and extensive knowledge of nutrition and exercise applications to a weight management program. This is an area Dr. Seti has been passionate for many years after her own weight loss experience.

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Because healthy sleep is such an important part of weight management, Dr. Seti is also a Certified Insomnia Treatment Clinician and offers 6-week insomnia treatment programs online for anyone that struggles with sleep issues. In addition, Dr. Seti places an emphasis on applying cognitive-behavioral therapy to her work with women, teen, and the LGBT population, focusing on anxiety, self-esteem, body image issues, eating disorders, and relationship issues. Dr. Seti is also an internationally best selling author. Her most recent book, Shatter The Yoyo, introduces her revolutionary non-diet based weight management program to held people end their dependence on diets and stop the yoyo dieting for good. Her previous book, Parenting BootCamp is a guidebook for new parents to help establish structure and discipline in their children’s first five years. Dr. Seti also has extensive expertise in working with military families and was recently featured in the film, Who Will Stand for Us, a documentary focusing on the mental health issues associated with war veterans.

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Dr. Ashley Amundson

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

SPECIALTIES: Women's Issues, Addiction, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Weight Loss, Eating Disorders

Dr. Amundon is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a holistic view of treating addiction, weight loss, and trauma. Holistic means tending to all the parts of one’s self- the physical body, the mind, and the connection to spirit. Dr. Amundson has created a healing program that incorporates
cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, mindfulness-based practice, and motivational interviewing around nutrition in order to overcome barriers. Dr. Amundson combines evidence-based approaches and coaching techniques to help you find joy in life. 

Dr. Amundson has an appreciation and authentic zest for life, fun and adventure that propels her to thrive instead of just surviving. Completing her doctorate in behavioral health,
Dr. Amundson uses behavior modification and incremental change in order to see magnificent internal and external change.  Dr. Amundson invites you to live, laugh and express vulnerability through her (w)holistic approach to
therapy. 

Dr. Amundson has been in practice since 2017 and has a specialized license in addiction treatment (LAADC). She joins Dr. Seti at
Me Only Better to tackle women’s issues and peel back layers. You do not need to be fixed; you just need to identify what is holding you back from being the best version of yourself. Let’s feel through this stuck-ness together. 

Tova Abelman

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

SPECIALTIES: Weight Management, Emotional Eating, Life Transitions, Creative Blocks, Stress

Tova works with adult individuals and couples helping them create change in their lives, cultivate meaning and purpose, and strengthen relationships with themselves and others.  Her goal is to help clients develop a foundation of healthy skills to manage weight long term.   

Tova is passionate about taking a holistic approach to weight management.  She integrates lifestyle habits,  relationships and social connection, communication, and cultivation of meaning and purpose.  Individuals do not exist in isolation.  We are each embedded in contexts, systems, and dynamics that influence us, sometimes in ways that are not readily apparent.  Gaining increased awareness of what shapes and influences you can lead to greater intention in your choices and action in life.

Tova draws from a wide range of modalities including drama therapy, expressive arts, DBT, ACT, cognitive behavioral, attachment theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and parts work congruent with client needs.  She honors the role of the physical body in emotional wellness and recognizes that sleep, physical activity, and nutrition have a bidirectional relationship with wellbeing.   

Couples therapy with Tova provides a space for you both to address the inner and outer obstacles that prevent reaching and maintaining a healthy weight— together.