 |
| |
 |
| Association of Professionals Treating Eating Disorders (APTED-SF) |
APTED-SF Multi-Modality Tx Center
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| APTED Multi-Modality Treatment Center (Formerly Known as the APTED Low-Fee Clinic) Click Here |
Sara Aslan holds a Bachelors of Arts
degree in Psychology from the California
State University, San Bernardino, and is
working on a Masters degree from the
University of San Francisco in Counseling
Psychology with a specialization in
Marriage and Family Therapy. She is
currently a research assistant in a
personality development project at the
University of San Francisco. Sara traveled
to South Korea in 2009 where she was an
intern at the University of Incheon studying
in their neuroscience lab. Sara is
particularly interested in eating disorders,
addiction, and the recovery process.
degree in Psychology from the California
State University, San Bernardino, and is
working on a Masters degree from the
University of San Francisco in Counseling
Psychology with a specialization in
Marriage and Family Therapy. She is
currently a research assistant in a
personality development project at the
University of San Francisco. Sara traveled
to South Korea in 2009 where she was an
intern at the University of Incheon studying
in their neuroscience lab. Sara is
particularly interested in eating disorders,
addiction, and the recovery process.
| Sara Aslan (760) 899-8680 |
Jamie Lieber, M.S., L.Ac., is a California
board-certified acupuncturist and
practitioner in Chinese herbal medicine.
She received her BA in Kinesology from
the University of Colorado in 1998 and an
MS in Chinese Medicine from the America
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) in 2006. in 2008, Jamie created an
innovative program at New Dawn's
residential recovery center in San
Francisco. Her holistic approach
combined acupuncture, meditation and
yoga to help patients develop a healthy
and balanced relationship with their
bodies. Website: www.jamielieber.com.
board-certified acupuncturist and
practitioner in Chinese herbal medicine.
She received her BA in Kinesology from
the University of Colorado in 1998 and an
MS in Chinese Medicine from the America
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) in 2006. in 2008, Jamie created an
innovative program at New Dawn's
residential recovery center in San
Francisco. Her holistic approach
combined acupuncture, meditation and
yoga to help patients develop a healthy
and balanced relationship with their
bodies. Website: www.jamielieber.com.
| Jamie Lieber, M.S., L.Ac. Acupuncture License # L.Ac. 11516 415-441-8158 |
| Katherine Dittmann, R.D. License ADA/CDR #01020745 415-515-4511 |
A former restaurant chef, Katherine
Dittmann holds a Masters of Science
Degree in Nutrition Science from San
Jose State University and is a Registered
Dietitian. Katherine has been working in
residential treatment for eating disorders
since 2006 and more recently in intensive
outpatient with adults. Her treatment
approaches include intuitive eating,
mindful eating, and solid nutrition
education to counter mixed messages.
She has also written several food-related
and general interest articles for a local
magazine and is a certified yoga
instructor.
Dittmann holds a Masters of Science
Degree in Nutrition Science from San
Jose State University and is a Registered
Dietitian. Katherine has been working in
residential treatment for eating disorders
since 2006 and more recently in intensive
outpatient with adults. Her treatment
approaches include intuitive eating,
mindful eating, and solid nutrition
education to counter mixed messages.
She has also written several food-related
and general interest articles for a local
magazine and is a certified yoga
instructor.
APTED-SF Multi-Modality Tx Center
| Association of Professionals Treating Eating Disorders (APTED-SF) |
| Adjunct Staff, Additional Services |
Michelle Fortunado, MSW, received her
Master’s degree in Social Work in 2008
from the University of Southern
California. She is Co-Chair of the School
Liaison Committee that provides
information about eating disorders to
schools in the Bay Area. She also works
with the schools to set up body image and
eating disorder presentations for school
staff, parents and/or students. She has
experience in providing individual, group
and family counseling children and
adolescents. She also works as a family
therapist at Asian American Recovery
Services, Inc., in San Mateo County.
Master’s degree in Social Work in 2008
from the University of Southern
California. She is Co-Chair of the School
Liaison Committee that provides
information about eating disorders to
schools in the Bay Area. She also works
with the schools to set up body image and
eating disorder presentations for school
staff, parents and/or students. She has
experience in providing individual, group
and family counseling children and
adolescents. She also works as a family
therapist at Asian American Recovery
Services, Inc., in San Mateo County.
| Michelle Fortunado, MSW 650-270-7096 |
Karly Kaplan received her BA in
Psychology from U.C. Berkeley. She also
holds an MA in counseling Psychology
and is currently a candidate for a
doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the
California School of Professional
Psychology/Alliant in San Francisco.
Karly is particularly interested in boosting
self-esteem in children as a
preventative measure against eating
disorders, and is the author of “The
Power of Two”, a curriculum for mother-
daughter dyads to prevent body image
dissatisfaction. Karly has been treating
clients with body image challenges and
promoting body esteem for over 15 years,
in Britain and the United States.
Psychology from U.C. Berkeley. She also
holds an MA in counseling Psychology
and is currently a candidate for a
doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the
California School of Professional
Psychology/Alliant in San Francisco.
Karly is particularly interested in boosting
self-esteem in children as a
preventative measure against eating
disorders, and is the author of “The
Power of Two”, a curriculum for mother-
daughter dyads to prevent body image
dissatisfaction. Karly has been treating
clients with body image challenges and
promoting body esteem for over 15 years,
in Britain and the United States.
| Karly Kaplan, M.A. Reg. Psychological Asst. # PSB 35750 (415) 931-6090, ext. 2 |
| Megan Riley, MFTi (415) 571-3196 |
Megan Riley, MA, MFTi received her
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from
San Francisco State University and her MA
in Counseling Psychology with an
emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
from the University of San Francisco. As an
intern working toward licensure, Megan
has worked through The USF Center for
Child and Family Development with
children and families in a variety of school
settings, as well as in outpatient and
residential treatment settings with
individuals with eating disorders.
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from
San Francisco State University and her MA
in Counseling Psychology with an
emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
from the University of San Francisco. As an
intern working toward licensure, Megan
has worked through The USF Center for
Child and Family Development with
children and families in a variety of school
settings, as well as in outpatient and
residential treatment settings with
individuals with eating disorders.
| Nicole Bertucci 831-277-0840 |
Nicole Bertucci received her Bachelors
degree in Sociology from UC Santa
Barbara in 2005, and is currently
completing a Master's degree in
Counseling Psychology with an
emphasis in Depth Psychology from
Pacifica Graduate Institute. Nicole has
facilitated an ANAD support group for
women suffering from eating disorders.
Her goal is to work with individuals and
groups whose lives have been touched
by eating disorders, as well as working to
provide education and prevention efforts.
degree in Sociology from UC Santa
Barbara in 2005, and is currently
completing a Master's degree in
Counseling Psychology with an
emphasis in Depth Psychology from
Pacifica Graduate Institute. Nicole has
facilitated an ANAD support group for
women suffering from eating disorders.
Her goal is to work with individuals and
groups whose lives have been touched
by eating disorders, as well as working to
provide education and prevention efforts.
| Our Therapists |
Jane Wong is a current undergraduate
student at San Francisco State University
studying Psychology, Counseling and
Sexuality Studies. Eventually, she would
like to pursue a Masters Degree in
Counseling and a Psy.D in Clinical
Psychology. Her goal is to work with
sexual assault survivors with eating
disorders, because she has seen the
affect that both can have on people
mentally and physically. She currently
works as a volunteer for APTEED, and is
part of the school liaison committee,
making contact with counselors at
various Bay Area schools.
student at San Francisco State University
studying Psychology, Counseling and
Sexuality Studies. Eventually, she would
like to pursue a Masters Degree in
Counseling and a Psy.D in Clinical
Psychology. Her goal is to work with
sexual assault survivors with eating
disorders, because she has seen the
affect that both can have on people
mentally and physically. She currently
works as a volunteer for APTEED, and is
part of the school liaison committee,
making contact with counselors at
various Bay Area schools.
| Jane Wong 321-948-1437 |
| Photo Pending |
| Natalia Hastings, MFTi |
Natalia Hastings received her Bachelors of
Arts degree in Psychology with Highest
Honors from UC Berkeley in 2005. She also
holds a Master’s degree in Counseling
Psychology from John F. Kennedy
University. Natalia is particularly interested
in factors that affect the emergence of eating
disorders in adolescents and conducted
her Master’s thesis research in this area.
Natalia has experience working with teens
and their families and has received training
in treating eating disorders through
expressive arts. Her goal as a clinician is to
increase awareness about eating disorders
and help individuals suffering from them
achieve and maintain recovery.
Arts degree in Psychology with Highest
Honors from UC Berkeley in 2005. She also
holds a Master’s degree in Counseling
Psychology from John F. Kennedy
University. Natalia is particularly interested
in factors that affect the emergence of eating
disorders in adolescents and conducted
her Master’s thesis research in this area.
Natalia has experience working with teens
and their families and has received training
in treating eating disorders through
expressive arts. Her goal as a clinician is to
increase awareness about eating disorders
and help individuals suffering from them
achieve and maintain recovery.
| Erika Vadopalas, MFT (415) 726-3352 |
| Bio Pending. |
| Photo Pending |
