Food: Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues
Our relationship to food is complex, symbolic, and potentially lethal so treating eating disorders requires not only sympathetic, but skillful care. Aside from working with patients in private practice, I have served as Clinical Supervisor at Montecatini, a world class all female eating disorder treatment center which has provided women 20+ years of care for bulimia, anorexia, and co-occurring disorders. Prior to this, I worked as a therapist at Harmony Grove Programs and Mandometer programs for eating disorders. This has allowed for familiarity with how suffering in our relationship to our body and food leads to a great range of symptoms and severity. I have also served on the boards for IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals) and EDA (Eating Disorders Anonymous).
Alongside, my professional experience, I have had nearly 25 years of personal recovery from an eating disorder. I believe this can allow for a level of shared understanding and empathetic support for those who feel shameful about their relationship with food or embarrassed by their body.
I specialize in the treatment of Anorexia, Bulimia (Including Purging by Laxative, Enema, Diet Pills, and Exercise) Binge Eating Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and OSFED/EDNOS.
When you come for your first session, we will meet for a comprehensive assessment. Once I have a fuller picture of your symptoms, together we can collaborate to design a course of treatment that best suits your needs.
Alongside, my professional experience, I have had nearly 25 years of personal recovery from an eating disorder. I believe this can allow for a level of shared understanding and empathetic support for those who feel shameful about their relationship with food or embarrassed by their body.
I specialize in the treatment of Anorexia, Bulimia (Including Purging by Laxative, Enema, Diet Pills, and Exercise) Binge Eating Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and OSFED/EDNOS.
When you come for your first session, we will meet for a comprehensive assessment. Once I have a fuller picture of your symptoms, together we can collaborate to design a course of treatment that best suits your needs.
Jamie Kohanyi M.A., LMFT #83775
3455 Ingraham St. San Diego, CA 92109 619.384.2996 (P)
