Eating Disorder

Eating Disorder Treatment Staff

Rebecca Cooper, LMFT #42898
Professional Educator & Founder
Rebecca is the gifted author of the Diets Don't Work® structured program. Her creative, unique, and intuitive approach to the life threatening problem of disordered eating has profoundly changed the way this devastating illness is treated. Her extensive experience has enabled her to develop this highly successful program which internalizes new eating behaviors. It is being used by several recovery homes, therapists, eating disorder treatment programs and their clients and is 12-Step compatible. Rebecca was also the first IAEDP Chair President - Orange County and is currently an IAEDP approved Certified Eating Disorder Specialist supervisor (CEDS-S) and international speaker. To learn more about Rebecca's vision and devlopment of Rebecca's House Eating Disorder Treatment Programs click here.
 
 
Christopher Jones, PhD
Clinical Director
Dr. Christopher Jones specializes in clinical assessment, co-occurring disorders, and spirituality. In addition to working with clients with eating disorders and disordered eating, he brings to the team prior experience in alcohol and drug counseling, general adult and child psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, pastoral counseling, federal probationer counseling, and county DUI/Drug Court consulting.  In both inpatient and outpatient settings, Christopher has worked with clients in their recovery who are talented and gifted young adults, survivors of trauma, formerly homeless youth, LGBT individuals, and with the elderly. With extensive international experience and involvement in recovery communities from Kiev to Kathmandu, Christopher has counseled and offered workshops worldwide. He is a certified psychodynamic psychotherapist and pastoral counselor. Christopher has also been on faculty at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, and taught adolescents in rural India. Christopher’s degrees include an M.Div. from Yale and a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt, and he holds a certificate in advanced psychodynamic psychotherapy. In his free time, he and his wife enjoy yoga, art, and their Siberian cat.
 
 
Theodore G. Williams, MD
Consulting Psychiatrist
After a previous career as a U.S. Navy psychiatrist, Dr. Williams established a private psychiatric practice in Orange County, California, and has practiced privately for more than 20 years. He has served as Medical Director for several private psychiatric hospitals prior to joining the staff of St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, California, where he currently serves as Medical Director of Addiction Treatment Services and Eating Disorders Treatment. Dr. Williams is a specialist in the treatment of patients with co-occurring disorders.
 
 
Michael Roham, PA
Consulting Med/Psych Physician Assistant
Michael Roham has several years of experience in treating eating disorders and drug dependency and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. He is also the CEO of Medical Concierge. Michael graduated from Midwestern University in Arizona with a degree as a Physician Assistant (PA). He has been dealing specifically with eating disorders, addictions and detoxification, and dual diagnosis since the year 2000. He has a Masters Degree in Psychopharmacology from the Neuroscience Department of the University of California in San Diego.
 
 
 
Ellyn Silverman, RD, MPH
Registered Dietitian/Physician’s Assistant
Ellyn Silverman is a Registered Dietitian and a licensed Physician’s Assistant with more than 15 years experience in nutrition therapy for addiction and disordered eating recovery. She specializes in treating patients with metabolic disorders and has extensive history and training in this area. Healthy Intuitive Eating is what Ellyn believes in the end-goal with eating disorder clients. She believes, "without a healthy backbone and nutritional status, patients do not do as well with treatment and their overall health suffers". 

Ellyn was born and raised in New Jersey, graduating from Rutgers University with a BS in Nutritional Sciences.  She then attended the University of South Carolina School of Public Health where she earned her Masters degree in Public Health. It is important to Ellyn that medical providers take nutrition seriously and have a dietitian on staff to provide that expertise.  She has worked as a consulting dietitian in many of the medical practices in the greater Los Angeles area, and is proud to take on this position with Rebecca’s House. Ellyn is a worldwide presenter on various nutrition related topics and is a member in good standing of the American Dietetic Association. Ellyn has served on many national organizations.
 
 
Dariella Gaete, MS, RD
Registered Dietitian
Dariella is a Registered Dietician who specializes in nutrition counseling for eating disorders as well as bariatric nutrition, inflammatory bowel disease, Type 2 diabetes, and pregnancy. She embraces a non-diet, Intuitive Eating approach to eating and teaches her clients to develop a healthy relationship with food. Dariella holds a Masters of Science in Nutritional Science and Bachelors of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, and serves as President-Elect for the California Dietetic Association, Orange District Region. Dariella was honored as the most "Recognized Young Dietician of the Year" award in California by the American Dietetic Association in 2010.
 
 
Mary McKenzie, L.M.F.T., M.Ed.
Primary Therapist
Mary McKenzie is a seasoned therapist who specializes in self-parenting, family of origin and inner child work. Her expertise is especially helpful for our clients who have experienced a “failure to launch” or with our clients with past or current trauma. Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Creative Writing from Lewis-Clark State College, and a Masters of Education in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Idaho. Mary is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and feels empowering others in their inner healing and recovery is the best resource she can provide during their course of treatment.
 
 
Azadeh Azmoudeh, MS
Therapist
Azadeh appreciates working within an organization that fosters, promotes and embraces the recovery model as the therapeutic framework for its clinical core. She demonstrates and values life-long advancements of human potential in her own approach and in her client’s recovery process. Azadeh enjoys facilitating anger management, trauma, and grief and loss clinical processes through CBT and DBT therapies. She enjoys working with clinically complex clients and family dynamics especially when challenged with multicultural social and family systems dynamics. Azadeh is looking forward to completely her PhD program in the near future. She currently holds Master of Art in English Literature and a Master of Science in Counseling. Azadeh holds a Certificate for Cultural Awareness of Violence; she is also a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and a member of American Counseling Association (ACA).
 
 
Megan Bright, M.A.
Primary Therapist
Megan has extensive experience with eating disorder and chemical dependency clients. She specializes in helping clients resolve family and couple issues. Megan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Psychology – Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a certified life coach, certified clinical hypnotherapist and certified Diet’s Don’t Work Counselor.

 

 

Karen Thompson MAPC, CAGS in Marriage & Family Therapy
Art Therapist
Karen began her career as a founding staff member of the eating disorder treatment center Remuda Ranch as the Sexual Abuse Specialist.  She  continued to work with eating disorders in Arizona and Washington State as a primary therapist.  Karen has a passion for using  Art & Play Therapy  as an eating disorder treatment to help clients uncover underlying issues in a creative, exploratory way.  This powerful artistic approach allows her to walk her clients through the process of healing.  Most recently, Karen has worked in administration at Arizona State University, as the Director of Student Affairs.  Karen loves art, sports, and the beach!
 
 
Jenny Rodin, CNMI-I
Interventionist & Recovery Coach
Jenny Rodin is a published author, a motivational speaker, and a community volunteer. She is certified through the National Association of Drug and Alcohol Interventionists, and is proud to have earned the title of Certified National Master Interventionist.  Jenny is a member of the Association of Intervention Specialists.  She has been working with families in crisis for several years, bringing them the gift of hope.  She is a strong voice of recovery in the community, drawing inspiration from her own recovery, as well as from the success she has seen in the families with whom she has worked.  Jenny has been trained in multiple intervention approaches, and is able to adapt her style to fit any situation.  She supports each family she works with and case manages the client’s aftercare.

Jenny is pleased to bring her expertise to Rebecca’s House. In working with our clients in our Recovery Living Program, Jenny coaches each client through a process to develop self-reliance. Her time is dedicated to developing or enhancing their vocation and/or academic goals, financial/budget management and integrating recovery into their daily living.
 
 
Kim Self, MFTI
Intake Director

Kim brings her personal journey of recovery, her experience as a therapist, and her education in Psychology to assist clients and their families to finding their own unique path to begin their journey. She has worked in admissions and intake for over ten years and realizes the importance of being there with compassion and empathy when each person finds the courage to make their first call. At Rebecca’s House our goal is to help lessen the fear and help answer any and all questions with clarity. Kim explains the process so the person and family have a clear understanding of what to expect prior to admission.
 
 
Tina Williams, CAS
Case Manager
Tina’s has a vast experience working with clients with co-occurring disorders in addiction and eating disorder treatment. As a case manager, she helps clients to develop the skills and tools needed to live in their recovery. Tina also has extensive experience in leading groups such as anger management, relapse prevention, and 12-step groups. Tina is currently working toward her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services.
 
 
Jonathan Abramson
Director of Marketing & Communications
Jonathan has over 10 years of corporate marketing, public relations, and strategic planning experience in healthcare, non-profit and consumer markets. He has led national highly visible marketing and public relations campaigns including an award-winning campaign. Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Marketing from University of Arizona.