Mollie Coughlin has a private practice in San Diego where she has the honor of working with those clients that are in need of support and recovery from Eating Disorders, Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and many other issues that we may face in our daily lives. In addition to her private practice, Mollie is also the Clinical Director for Harmony Grove Treatment Center. (www.harmony-grove.com)
In addition to being a member of several national organizations, Mollie served on the Board of Directors for our local San Diego Chapter of IAEDP; a chapter which strives to stay connected to the ED community and provides ongoing education with current research and top speakers in the mental health field. (www.iaedp.com)
In her off time, Mollie volunteers regularly and was recently a coach with Girls on the Run(GOTR). GOTR is a non-profit program for girls designed to build character and raise self-esteem combined with healthy fun fitness. (www.gotrsd.org)
Education/License:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology -1997
- Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology -2000
- Certified Eating Disorder Specialist - 2002
- MFT License #41633 - 2005
Lectures/Presentations:
Mollie feels extremely passionate about decreasing the high incidence of disordered eating in our society, along with the accompanying low self-esteem and negative body image, through prevention, early detection and quality treatments.
In addition to her Private Practice & work as a Program Director, she has worked extensively on educating students, coaches, parents and teachers throughout SD School Districts on the dangers of Fad dieting & Eating Disorders, improving body image & self-esteem and media awareness.
Here are a few of the schools and lectures she has given:
- Torrey Pines High School -ED Awareness & Prevention
- Westview High School -Dangers of Dieting & Media Awareness
- La Jolla Country Day -ED Awareness & Education
- Consultation/Education with Coaches - Warning Signs of Disordered Behavior with Athletes
Professional Affiliations:
- California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)since 1998
- International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) since 2000
- Board of Directors for the San Diego Chapter of IAEDP since 2007.
Publications:
- "The Initial Assessment: What to Expect" - 2003
Eating Disorders Today,Vol. 2
