DR MARIANNE MILLER
CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Navigating Higher Levels of Care for Eating Disorder Treatment: Pros and Cons
When living in places like Austin, Washington D.C., and San Diego, dealing with eating disorders like binge eating, ARFID, anorexia, and bulimia, the severity of the condition often dictates the type of treatment required. For many, standard outpatient care may not be sufficient, and a higher level of care becomes necessary. Higher levels of care, including partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and residential treatment, offer more structured and intensive treatment options. Each comes, however, with its own set of advantages and challenges. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of these higher levels of care to help you make informed decisions about eating disorder treatment options in California, Texas, New York, and elsewhere.
Meet Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Therapist and Program Director Emily Walkley, LMFT
Hi everyone! I’ve recently gotten to know San Diego eating disorder therapist Emily Walkley, LMFT. She is the program director at Center for Discovery’s Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Del Mar, California. I was really impressed with how passionate Emily is about treating eating disorders, especially with the LGBTQIAA+ population. I can really relate to that! I’m excited that you’ll get to know Emily and learn about the awesome programs at CFD!
Confused About Eating Disorder Treatment? Two San Diego Eating Disorder Therapists Explain
Considering eating disorder treatment and not sure where to turn? Confused as to what type of treatment you need? Not sure what Residential/PHP/IOP/Outpatient levels of treatment all mean? Well, I HAVE THE ANSWERS FOR YOU! :) I’ve asked two San Diego eating disorder therapists to detail all the options of eating disorder treatment, explain how you progress through each level, and discuss how treatment can help you recover. Eating disorder therapist Edie Stark, LCSW, and eating disorder psychologist Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall are outpatient providers in private practice in Bankers Hill and Oceanside, respectively. Both of these amazing women have worked in multiple levels of eating disorder treatment, and so they have provided excellent explanations so you can make an informed decision. I’m so excited for you to read what these amazing women have to offer!
Seeking Adult Eating Disorder Treatment? Meet UCSD Admissions Clinician Alyssa Kauffman
Looking for eating disorder treatment and don’t know where to turn? Meet Alyssa Kauffman, M.A., APCC, who is the Associate Admissions Clinician for the adult program at University of California San Diego Eating Disorders Center (UCSD EDC). I got to know Alyssa a few weeks ago, and she is a very kind person who has a heart for helping people get the eating disorder recovery they need in San Diego. In this blog post, she shares a little about herself and explains what the first steps look like in seeking eating disorder treatment at UCSD EDC.
Interview with Addiction Specialist and Haven Hills* Director Dr. Reya Kost, LMFT
It’s so hard to be in San Diego and appreciate the beauty while you can’t stop thinking about food and your body. It’s even harder to be grappling with eating disorder behaviors AND drinking or drug use. It can feel at times like your life is spinning out of control. Not sure where to turn for help? I have a great San Diego resource who provides treatment for both eating disorders and substance abuse, which is often called co-occurring disorders. The co-occurring guru in San Diego is Dr. Reya Kost, and she is the director of Haven Hills Recovery Center for women. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who has a doctorate in psychology. PLUS, she’s a former doctoral student of mine who is definitely a star! Reya is incredibly intelligent and has over 10 years of experience in treating addictions. I especially appreciate her acknowledgement that addressing trauma history is such an important part of recovery. She also has a great sense of humor! :)
Interview with San Diego Eating Disorder Dietitian Theresa Carmichael, RD
Hi everyone! This week I’d like you to meet San Diego eating disorder dietitian Theresa Carmichael, RD. Theresa is a dietitian at Center For Discovery’s partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program in Del Mar. She also treats clients in her private practice in Mira Mesa in San Diego. She is a lovely person who really advocates the Health at Every Size (HAES®) and Intuitive Eating approaches, which I also uphold. She also does amazing work with her clients!