"I AM HERE TO KEEP BECOMING TRUER, MORE BEAUTIFUL VERSIONS OF MYSELF AGAIN AND AGAIN FOREVER."
GLENNON DOYLE, UNTAMED (2020)
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
Dina Zeckhausen has been in private practice since 1990. She has helped develop eating disorder prevention programs for students from K-12 as well as for parents and coaches. She regularly lectures to educators, parents, and students, as well as for community groups, churches, corporations, professionals, and the media. She has brought her prevention programs to schools from the Upper East Side of Manhattan to the heart of Hollywood.
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EXPERIENCE
In 1990, Dina and her husband, psychologist Gerald Drose, established Powers Ferry Psychological Associates, a private practice which now includes four locations and nearly thirty psychotherapists.
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In 1996, Dina founded the Eating Disorders Information Network (EDIN) a non-profit works to create awareness and provide effective education on eating disorders for vulnerable individuals, patients, caregivers, and families, as well as to medical and therapeutic professionals throughout metro Atlanta.
SPECIALTIES
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Eating Disorders
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Disordered Eating
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Relationship Issues
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Anxiety
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Depression
EDUCATION
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Williams College, 1984, BA
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University of South Carolina, 1990, PhD
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
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2012 Girls Inc. Strong, Smart, Bold Awards Nominee
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2008 "Legacy to Inspire Award" The Eating Disorders Information Network
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2007 "Gold Moonbeam Award" Full Mouse, Empty Mouse
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"Best New Product of 2007 Award" by iParenting Media for Full Mouse, Empty Mouse
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2005 "Public Education Award," GA Psychological Association
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2004 "Atlanta Woman of the Week," Atlanta Woman Magazine
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2000 "Outstanding Community Service Award" Eating Disorders Awareness & Prevention - Scottsdale, AZ
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2000 "Year 2000 Women of Distinction Award" Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Georgia Psychological Association
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Council on the Psychology of Women and Girls​
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The Eating Disorders Information Network​
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Founder & Emeritus Board Member​
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Pace Academy - Leadership and Education on Alcohol and Drugs
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Steering Committee Member​
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CREATIVE WORKS
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“What’s Eating Katie?” (1996)
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Full Mouse, Empty Mouse (2007)
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The Ultimate Tween Survival Guide to Eating Disorders (2012)
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EveryBODY Color (2016)
CONTACT ME
ADDRESS (Buckhead)
2964 Peachtree Rd NW
Suite 324
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
ADDRESS (Marietta)
1827 Powers Ferry Road
Building 22
Atlanta, GA 30339
WEBSITE
PHONE
770-953-4744 ext. 13