Terra Towne, Ph.D.
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PSY #31211
Terra is a California-licensed psychologist and owner of Terra Towne Psychotherapy and Consultation, which she founded in 2021. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of North Dakota in 2017 and completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the UCSD Eating Disorders Center in 2019. For the past five years, Terra worked as a staff psychologist on the pediatric, adolescent, and adult treatment teams and served as the program manager of the intensive family treatment team at the UCSD Eating Disorders Center. She continues to hold the position of voluntary assistant clinical professor in the UCSD Department of Psychiatry. Terra’s therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and collaborative. She is passionate about providing evidenced-based treatment and is one of the only therapists in San Diego certified in Family-Based Treatment (FBT) by the Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders. In her free time, she enjoys living the San Diego beach life, running with her husband and friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling to the east coast to visit family and friends.
Neha Goel, Ph.D.
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Registered Psychological Associate #94028763
Dr. Neha J. Goel is a Psychological Associate who is especially passionate about eating disorders research and treatment and loves collaborating with families to empower them to take ownership of their care. Neha graduated with BAs in Psychology and American Studies from the University of California, Berkeley in 2015 and obtained her doctorate in counseling psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2024. Neha also completed her clinical residency in 2024 at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and the adolescent and pediatric rotations at the UCSD Eating Disorders Center (UCSD EDC). In addition to her outpatient work, Neha is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the UCSD EDC. Neha has numerous years of experience delivering evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies (MABT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), and interpersonal process therapy (IPT) for eating, mood, trauma, and anxiety disorders in adults, adolescents, and children. Neha uses a multicultural, person-centered approach to therapy, such that treatment accounts for an individual’s/family’s various identities, cultural backgrounds, and perspectives, and is personalized to match the diverse needs of the client(s). In her free time, Neha enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, watching true crime documentaries, and spending time with her pets.
Michelle Rogers, AMFT
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AMFT #152149
Michelle Rogers is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the care and treatment of eating disorders. She earned her BS in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience from UC San Diego in 2020 and completed her Master’s in Marital and Family Therapy at the University of San Diego in 2024. During her graduate training, Michelle completed her practicum at the UCSD Eating Disorder Center for Treatment and Research in Pediatrics, where she discovered her passion for working with individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Michelle is experienced in a range of evidence-based treatments, including Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach to her work, meeting clients and families where they are with both empathy and insight. Outside of her clinical work, Michelle enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband and their two rambunctious English Shepherds.
Nicole Lee, AMFT
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AMFT #159432
Nicole Lee (she/her/hers) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in the care and treatment of eating disorders in children and adolescents. She earned her Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego and her Bachelor of Arts in French and Arabic from Portland State University. Nicole has lived and worked in Morocco and France, where her teaching experience deepened her understanding of cultural systems, family dynamics, and their influence on well-being. She integrates these perspectives into her clinical work with youth and families. In addition to her work at Terra Towne Psychotherapy, Nicole works at the UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center in the Pediatric Program, where she completed her practicum year and received specialized training in evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family-Based Treatment (FBT). Outside of work, Nicole enjoys reading, traveling, and collecting seashells at the beach.
Sophie Abber, Ph.D.
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Registered Psychological Associate #94029678
Sophie Abber (she/her) is a Psychological Associate who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University in 2026 and completed her clinical internship at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Eating Disorders Center and UCSD Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research. She has been working with people with eating disorders for seven years, and uses evidence-based treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for post-traumatic stress. Sophie is particularly passionate about working with individuals with eating disorders and co-occurring gastrointestinal symptoms, including individuals with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). She has specialized training in CBT approaches for gastrointestinal symptoms and for ARFID. She takes a person-centered, collaborative approach to therapy and balances meeting clients where they are at with supporting continued behavior change. Sophie is heavily involved in research, and outside of outpatient work, is a postdoctoral fellow in clinical research at the UCSD Eating Disorders Center. Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending time with her cat, hiking, and reading.
Eleanor Eng, APCC
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APCC #23265
APCC #23265
Eleanor Eng is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders for adolescents and adults. She earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of California, Irvine. She has experience working in Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient programs for eating disorders as well as outpatient therapy for common co-occurring hardships such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Eleanor utilizes an integrative approach, combining evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Practices, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Outside of work, Eleanor enjoys concerts, yoga, and reading at the beach.
Weilynn Chang, Ph.D.
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Registered Psychological Associate #94029720
Dr. Weilynn Chang, Ph.D. is a bilingual (Mandarin Chinese) Psychological Associate who has generalist expertise in the treatment of anxiety and depression, as well as specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and eating disorders (e.g., binge eating, body image concerns, support for caregivers with family member(s) in eating disorder recovery, etc.), and she has received specialized training in these areas throughout her psychological career. Her therapeutic style is rooted and anchored in fostering a genuine, strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship. She values and brings into the therapy space humor, authenticity, warmth, and a large knowledge base of evidence-based treatments. She integrates and tailors these interventions through a trauma-informed lens, meeting people where they are at in their journeys, ensuring that the whole person is attended to. In addition to her outpatient work, she is also a Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow at UC San Diego’s Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research. Prior to her postdoctoral fellowship, Weilynn completed her clinical psychology residency at UCSD, completing specialized training programs in the adolescent and adult eating disorder clinics, as well as in the Center for Pain Medicine, where she worked with adults/older adults with chronic pain and co-occurring anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Weilynn obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Weilynn has extensive clinical training in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and health psychology through completing numerous years of practica at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, a VA Medical Center, and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. While at the VA, Weilynn received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of PTSD using evidence-based protocols such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy. Weilynn has over 10 years of experience leading therapy groups; she has also provided individual and group therapy (e.g., DBT Skills, CBT/ACT for Anxiety) to individuals with OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, etc. Prior to her doctoral studies, Weilynn graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in Journalism (minor in Psychology), and had engaged in several years of post-baccalaureate clinical and research activities at outpatient, partial, and residential treatment programs within the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Program at BU’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital, and McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. When not therapizing, Weilynn enjoys trying out new restaurants, dance classes, concerts, taking in scenic water sights, and furry friends.