EATING DISORDERS

My specialization in the treatment of eating disorders began during my work as a college counselor. It was at this time that I encountered many young individuals struggling with eating concerns and became interested in specializing in this field. I began my intensive work and training while working for the Indiana University Hospital System at The Charis Center for Eating Disorders. Here I was able to work on an interdisciplinary treatment team which included pediatricians, endocrinologists, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and art therapists. To work with a treatment team housed in the same facility was an invaluable learning experience. From there I transitioned to the San Jose Bay Area and continued working with eating disorders in an intensive outpatient treatment setting. I worked for two Eating Disorder Treatment Centers: New Dawn Eating Disorder Recovery Center in Sausalito, CA and Cielo House in San Jose, CA.

Upon moving to Asheville I accepted the position of Eating Disorder Program Director at Willow Place for Women. Currently I maintain a private practice in Asheville, NC and continue to specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma. Much of my work is influenced by Internal Family Systems and Positive Psychology with an emphasis on individual strengths.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.