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Concord, CA (scan down)
Casa Serena Intensive Outpatient Program and the Concord Therapy Center for Eating Disorders
Jackie Holmes, M.Ed., LMFT and Associates
Intensive Outpatient Program, Partial Hospitalization, Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Consultation and Education, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Support Groups, Evaluation and Treatment Plan Development, Consultation Services for Therapists and Educators, Speaker's Bureau
1868 Clayton Road, Suite 123, Concord, CA
Additional Communities Served: East Bay--Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Danville, Lafayette, Oakland, Berkeley
Office: 925-682-8252
Website: www.casaserenaedp.com
Email: info@casaserenaedp.com
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral and DBT used with a variety of other treatment approaches in an Intensive Outpatient setting.
Casa Serena treats Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorders; females only in Casa Serena and females and males in Concord Therapy Center; adolescents and adults. They also work with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1985
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Jackie Holmes, M.Ed., MFT has been in the Bay area working exclusively with Eating Disorders for 22 years.  At the Concord Therapy Center we work with females and males, adolescents and adults with Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety and Addictions. In 2006 she opened the Casa Serena Intensive outpatient evening program to serve women 18 years of age and older. In Fall of 2008 we are opening an adolescent after school program for women 15-18 years of age. The Casa Serena Program also maintains a list of physicians, psychiatrists, dietitians and other professionals who specialize in treating eating disorders. We also provide referral resources to higher levels of care. Jackie also facilitates a Women in Recovery group and her associate runs a group for teenagers with Eating Disorders.

Marcia Yamashiro, RD, CEDS, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Nutritional Counseling
1868 Clayton Road, Suite 220, Concord CA
Additional Communities Served: Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area, all East Bay Communities.
Office: 925-686-9316
Treatment Model: Treatment team approach with psychotherapist, physician, psychiatrist and other mental health practitioners.
Ms. Yamashirio treats Anorexia and Bulimia
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1992
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale

Danville, CA (scan down)
Dwan Brennan, MFT
Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Phone Counseling
145 E. Prospect, Suite 215, Danville, CA
Additional Communities Served: San Ramon Valley and adjacent areas
Office: 925-820-1602
Email: DwanBrennan@comcast.net
Treatment Model: Dwan works to meet the individual needs of each client through the use of a variety of methods, depending upon what that person may need at the time. Core techniques include psychodynamic, feminist, body oriented, self psychology, and cognitive behavioral; while integrating spirituality and humor into the mix. Dwan has a passion for helping people realize their power and wholeness. Eating disorders are an extremely painful state of being; yet so much growth and healing is possible. "I am in awe of the recovery process."
Ms. Brennan treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1992
Payment Options: Cash/Check

Amy Chambliss, Psy.D.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy

145 East Prospect Ave, Suite #218, Danville, CA
Additional Communities Served: Alamo, Walnut Creek, Blackhawk, San Ramon, Pleasanton

Office: 925-413-2250

Website: www.dramychambliss.com
Email: amy@dramychambliss.com
Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, multi-team approach with nutritionist and psychiatrist as needed

Dr. Chambliss treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

Dr. Chambliss utilizes various treatment techniques to identify and treat underlying symptoms of disordered eating. While examining past and present experiences, she works with her clients to understand how these experiences shape and influence destructive behavior. She also focuses on changing her clients negative thought process so that they may gain control of their lives in healthy, productive ways. Dr. Chambliss’ strong academic background, extensive clinical training, research, and experience working with eating disorders have enabled her to give individuals the quality help they need and deserve. She provides a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment in which her clients work towards gaining a clear understanding of themselves and their relationships. Dr. Chambliss has written many papers on eating and self-esteem issues. She provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families.

Sandi Liddicoat, R.D., Lic. #888381
Nutritional Counseling
145 E. Prospect Avenue, Suite 218, Danville, CA
Additional Communities Served: Alamo, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill
Office: 925-586-3224
Treatment Model: Sandi uses a treatment team approach teaming with physicians and therapists to coordinate a unified plan of care. She utilizes a variety of tools to develop an individualized plan for each client that helps them develop a healthy relationship with food.
Ms. Liddicoat treats Anorexia and Bulimia; female adolescents and adults. She also works with Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating, Compulsive Exercisers and Obesity.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000
Sandi provides a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients can share openly as they work on their personal path of recovery from eating disorders. She has experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient acute care, intensive outpatient and private practice.

Lafayette, CA (scan down)
Johanna Marie McShane, Ph.D.
Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy
Diablo Valley Psychotherapy Associates
936 Dewing Ave, Suite E, Lafayette, CA
Additional Communities Served: Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Francisco Bay Area, East Bay Communities
Office: 925-283-9377 ext. 3
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, behavioral, systems, treatment team approach with RD, MD, psychiatrist, and other mental health practitioners as appropriate.
Additional Services Provided: Assessment and consultation for individuals and families who think an eating disorder might be present, but do not know where to go or how to find treatment, to get their questions asked, or to find out if an eating disorder is the correct diagnosis.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1991
Dr. McShane treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and adults.
Dr. McShane co-authored the book "Because I feel fat... how to help your loved ones deal with an eating disorder"

Marley M. Middlebrook Psy.D., Registered Psychological Assistant#PSB31231
Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy
3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Suite B201, Lafayette, CA
Additional Communities Served: Concord, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Danville, Moraga, Martinez, Bay Point
Office: 925-385-0336 or cell 925-352-1038
Email: marleym@earthlink.net
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic & Cognitive Behavioral
Dr. Middlebrook treats Bulimia in females; children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Compulsive Overeating, Binge Eating Disorder, Food Addiction, Pica, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale, Medi-Cal
Dr. Middlebrook is a Registered Psychological Assistant, PSB 31231, under the supervision of Francine Grevin, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, PSY 16634, where she works with children, adults, and their families who have been impacted with eating disorders and or addictions. Marley’s experience and training includes treating binge-eating, obesity, bulimia, anorexia, and dual diagnosis. Psychological Assistant to Francine Grevin Psy.D., PSY 16634.

Lynn Shields, Ph.D., CEDS, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Consultations
Lafayette, CA
Office: 925-283-5107
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic integrated with cognitive, behavioral, treatment team approach with RD, MD, psychiatrist, and other mental health practitioners as appropriate.
Dr, Shields treats Anorexia and Bulimia; also, consultations with parents, teachers, and therapists.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1994
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale

Pleasant Hill, CA (scan down)
Julie Levin, MFT, License#MFC40686

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Coaching, EMDR, Hypnosis, Couples Therapy, Support Groups

395 Taylor Blvd., Suite 115, Pleasant Hill, CA

Additional Communities Served: Walnut Creek, Benicia, Concord, Martinez, Clayton, Lafayette, Orinda

Office: 925-518-4072

Website: www.julielevin.com/emotionaleating.htm

Email: therapy@julielevin.com

Treatment Model: In my years working with emotional eaters and chronic dieters, I've learned that problems with food, weight, and body-image are really a form of displacement - distraction from feelings like anxiety, disempowerment, being discounted, not being "good enough." These feelings often come from experiences of being controlled, criticized or expected to be "perfect" but never being given the guidance, support, or encouragement needed to develop mastery. I use a combination of Cognitive therapy, Feminist theory, Self-Psychology, Expressive Arts, and Hypnotherapy to help clients identify and heal the underlying wounds that make them distract with food, diets and "bad-body thoughts." As a result, clients are able to let go of the compulsions to eat, diet and obsess about their bodies. Ultimately, this frees them to find their true selves, their true voices, and their true value.

Ms. Levin treats Compulsive Overeating, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She works with women and men 18 years and older, including athletes and compulsive exercisers.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale

In addition to traditional therapy, I offer coaching and educational/empowerment groups. I love working with men and I'm happy to work with couples who are affected by emotional/compulsive eating problems or chronic dieting. For details about how I work, please visit my website or call for a free consultation. Please note that as a sole practitioner, I am not available for emergency services and do not work with clients who require more intensive care. While I do not take insurance directly, I am happy to provide a monthly statement which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Many PPOs are willing to pay for out-of-network providers.

Pleasanton, CA (scan down)
Grace Shih, RD, MS
Grace Shih Nutrition Consultant

Individual Nutrition Counseling and Education, Group Nutrition Presentations

1811 Santa Rita Road, Suite 108, Pleasanton, CA

Cell Phone: 408-421-8797

Additional Communities Served: San Jose, Los Gatos, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Saratoga, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos
Website: www.GraceNutrition.org

Email: GraceNutrition@att.net

Treatment Model: Everyone is different, some work well with the Maudsley model, some with intuitive eating, some with a meal plan. Others may simply need nutrition education or body image counseling. Starting with where you are at, Grace develops an individual plan addressing specific needs. Along with physicians and therapists, Grace holds one’s hand through her/his struggle with eating or weight concerns.

Ms. Shih treats Anorexia and Bulimia (anorexia, bulimia, diabulimia, eating disorders NOS), she is also specialized in kids with eating difficulties and childhood obesity.

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1987
Payment Options: Cash/Check and Some Insurances

Ms. Grace Shih is a registered dietitian at Children’s Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, California for 20 years. She is a board member of Eating Disorder Resource Center. Grace’s passion to treat eating disorders has led her to serve as a consultant dietitian for Kristine Watt Foundation, a non-profit eating disorders organization and a few Kaiser Permanente Teen clinics. Ms. Shih has given numerous presentations to schools and communities to raise the awareness of early signs and risks of eating disorders.

San Ramon, CA (scan down)
Robin J. Krenek, Ph.D.
Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Outpatient
2819 Crow Canyon Rd. Suite 219C, San Ramon, CA
Additional Communities Served: Danville, Pleasanton, Dublin, Walnut Creek
Office: 925-820-8162
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic integrated with Cognitive Behavioral, Treatment Team approach with primary care physician, nutritionist, psychiatrist and other mental health providers as needed.
Dr. Krenek treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents and adults.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1991
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale

Walnut Creek (scan down)
Jean Hayek, LMFT
Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Support Groups
1844 San Miguel Drive, Suite 306A, Walnut Creek, CA
Additional Communities Served: East Bay, Orinda, Lafayette, Danville, Moraga, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Berkeley
Office: 925-933-8408
Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, Object Relations, Feminist
Ms. Hayek treats Anorexia, Bulimia, and Compulsive Overeating; males and females, children (age 11 and up), adolescents and adults.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1982
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Support Groups: Long-term, in depth support groups for men and women with eating disorders (bulimia and compulsive overeating). Separate support groups for men and women.

Margie Ryerson, M.S., LMFT
Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Outpatient
38 Quail Court, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA
Additional Communities Served: Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Francisco Bay Area, East Bay Communities
Office: 925-376-9323
Website: www.margieryerson.com
Treatment Model: Cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, comprehensive team treatment approach working closely with nutritionist, MD, psychiatrist as needed, and other mental health professionals as needed.
Ms. Ryerson treats Anorexia and Bulimia; females and males, adolescents, children, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1985
Payment Options: Cash/Check, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Margie Ryerson is author of the book Appetite for Life: Inspiring Stories of Recovery from Anorexia, Bulimia, and Compulsive Overeating.
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