Question 1

INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

Accepted Answer

I take a non-judgmental approach and an active role in psychotherapy, leading clients through goal setting, building their own toolbox, and developing practices of self-compassion, self-care, and mindfulness.
 
In psychotherapy I work with people or family member of people with
 • eating disorders
 • anxiety disorders
 • mood disorders
 • relationship issues
 • grief
 • life changes
I use a variety of strategies and treatment approaches including
 • ​Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
 • Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment
 • Dialectical Behavioral Treatment
 • Exposure and Response Prevention
 • Family Based Therapy
 • Mindfulness-based approaches
 • Psychodynamic psychotherapy
 • Relational therapy
When treating individuals with eating disorders, I use a treatment team approach. In addition to individual psychotherapy, treatment teams may include nutrition therapy, medical monitoring, psychopharmacology, family therapy, or other treatment modalities.

Question 2

SUPERVISION SERVICES

Accepted Answer

I provide individual supervision for psychotherapists and dietitians who want to learn the specialty of treating patients with eating disorders in an outpatient setting. The focus of the supervision includes:
 
 • decoding the mental processing and behaviors of people struggling with eating disorders
 • developing the strategies to help patients build their toolbox for recovery 
 • using your treatment team 
 • choosing the right level of care
 • clarifying boundaries in treatment 
 • building a relational connection between the therapist and patient

Question 3

CASE CONSULTATION SERVICES

Accepted Answer

I provide case consultations for people who:
 
 • are looking for a psychological assessment related to eating disorders/disordered eating
 • are newly diagnosed with an eating disorder and not sure what direction to turn for treatment
 • have an eating disorder and seemed to have stalled short of full recovery
 • have an eating disorder and are in crisis and are considering next steps for treatment

Question 4

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Accepted Answer

I co-authored a primary prevention program and have spoken on topics such as:
 
 • eating disorder prevention at schools, parent organizations, and professional conferences
 • eating disorder treatment at professional conferences

Jodi Galin, PhD

PSYCHOLOGIST

SERVICES

Jodi Galin, PhD

PSYCHOLOGIST