Type Of Business:
Private Mental Healthcare Practice
Expertise:
Dr. Mendelsohn's expertise is in treating eating and body dysmorphia disorders, body image distortion and related illnesses.
Major Product/SVS:
Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Relationship and Couples Counseling
Favorite Business Publication:
American Psychologist; Psychotherapy Networker; Psychology Today; The National Psychologist
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Traveling, Kickboxing, Playing Tennis, Jogging, Writing, Exercising
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, CCAS (1999); Master of Psychology, CCAS (1994); Master of Professional Studies in Counseling, New York Institute of Technology (1991); Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Miami (1985)
Affiliations Awards:
Ohio Psychological Association; American Psychological Association; National Eating Disorders Association
Work History:
International Psychological Consultant, eDiets.com
Career Achievements:
Author, It's Not About Weight, Attacking Eating Disorders from the Inside Out; Chapter Author, 101 Interventions in Group Therapy
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is being able to help her clients to regain their lives and recover from their illnesses.
Charity:
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests; Fundraiser, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her genuine concern for the welfare of her clients, non-judgmental attitude, unconditional acceptance of her clients and her passion and belief of the need for the profession of psychology.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she believes that she is able to empathize with people in a way that others are not capable of and felt it was her calling from God.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Mendelsohn has worked as a professor of psychiatry for 12 years and in a private practice for 14 years. She encourages and empower others to achieve success and is a firm believer that one cannot change yesterday, but has the chance to start the next day a new.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Practicing Psychotherapy with Eating Disorders, Mood, Anxiety, Adjustment and Addictive Disorders, Counseling Victims of Sexual, Verbal, Emotional and Physical Abuse, Relationship Counseling, Consulting with a Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team of Physicians and Dieticians, Improving her Clinical Skills through Continuing Education, Conferences and Keeping Up-to-Date with the Latest Research
Education Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Awards/Honors:
VIP Member, Presidential Who’s Who among Business and Professional Achievers (2008-2009); Alumni of the Year, CCAS (2007); Businesswoman of the Year, NRCC (2004)