Eating Disorders Resource Center

San Jose, CA

(415) 572-6450

Wheelchair accessible
 
CREDENTIALS/DISCIPLINE: Licensed Psychologist

Board Certified: Yes - Licensed by California Board of Psychology

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Number of years treating patients with eating disorders: 5-8 years

Number of patients with eating disorders treated annually: 15+

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERTISE: I completed my PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of North Texas with a concentration in Marriage and Family. I have a strong generalist background completing a pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship in college counseling centers. From there I discovered that I enjoyed working with individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns. After completing my post-doc I accepted a position working at an eating disorder treatment center in Indianapolis, IN. Today I continue to work with eating disorders both in my private practice and as part of the treatment team of New Dawn Recovery Center in Sausalito, CA.

 

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: I work from an integrative approach drawing form interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral therapy theories. In interpersonal therapy the focus of treatment is on conflict within interpersonal relationships. Maladaptive communication and behavior patterns are identified and rewritten. In cognitive behavioral therapy we focus on thoughts and feelings and how they impact our behavior. I help individuals achieve their goals through talk therapy, stress reduction techniques and the use of hypnosis.

 

Yes, I do believe it is possible to recover from an eating disorder. Recovery is not perfect. Recovery may have setbacks but individuals in recovery have developed a wide range of positive coping skills to put in place when they encounter a setback. Recovery allows individuals to access all parts of themselves and fully participate in life.
 

LANGUAGES: English

 
TREATMENT SETTINGS: Outpatient. Has worked part of a team and willing do so.