About Karen Chambre
Hi, I'm Karen Chambre!
Hi, I'm Karen Chambre!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California, who is Board Certified by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 25 years. My education includes a Masters Degree in Social Welfare from UCLA and Bachelors Degree in Child Development. I am also a Doctoral candidate in Psychology, at California Southern University.
My Experience with Eating Disorders
I bring to the problem of eating disorders much personal and professional experience. I began my career working with children age’s two to twelve almost thirty-five years ago. I worked in both after-school care and a psychologically oriented preschool. I began to see the problems children had with food at the preschool.When I finished my Bachelors Degree in child development, I decided to pursue my Masters Degree in social welfare. I wanted to work as a psychotherapist because I felt I could make more of an impact with people one-to-one.
I have worked with a wide variety of people of different ages, cultures, and socioeconomic levels. I have learned more from the people that I have worked with than in classes, seminars or by reading books.
In 1993, I was employed at a large health maintenance organization in California when the opportunity emerged for me to learn more about eating disorders. I worked both individually and in-group psychotherapy sessions with people who were struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder.
My Local Practice
In 1995, I started my own practice. It was here that I continued to work further my education on eating disorders. This has become one of my specialties.I have continued my practice for the past 13 years. I work closely with a team of professionals who also specialize in eating disorders. These people include a Family Practice Doctor, Psychiatrist, and Registered Dietician. I work with people of all ages.
I've started this Eating DisordersAdvisor.com website to share my knowledge, and provide advice and resources for eating disorders to people outside my local area. I hope it helps you.
Contact me if you have questions or comments!
Karen Chambre
