Bulimia Treatment San Diego, Eating Disorders Los Angeles, California

Founder: Laurie Daily-Murphy, CEDS, CHT
Laurie is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with 16 years of her own recovery from eating disorders. Laurie has worked extensively in the eating disorder field for over 9 years. She has coached many to health and wellness.

Laurie worked at Gurze Books for over 6 years and was the Assistant to the Editor for Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention as well as the Web Marketing Director for Bulimia.com. At Gurze there is a wealth of knowledge on eating disorders as well as the latest research findings. Laurie had the most recent information at her fingertips. Laurie has also had articles published in the Eating Disorders Today and in the Gurze eNews.

As a member of the National Eating Disorders Association and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, Laurie has attended and been a guest speaker at many professional conferences.

Laurie is also a professional singer who has dedicated her music to recovery. She has released two CD's. The most recent "I Wanna Live!" was co-written with a producer from Los Angeles who has played on tracts for Brandy, Boys2Men, and Lenny Kravitz. She has inspired many through her music and message to find a life free from the obsession of food. Laurie has performed nationwide at colleges and conferences singing and sharing her story of hope and healing. (For more information about Laurie go to: www.lauriedaily.com)

In an effort to help others recover and live their dreams, Laurie has created Harmony Grove. There is a tremendous need for low-cost anorexia and bulimia treatment alternatives. Laurie combines her education, personal experience, and empathetic heart to inspire others to find inner harmony and grow within.

Clinical Director:

Mollie Coughlin, MFT, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS)
Mollie Coughlin is a state licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and our clinical director. She has devoted her career to providing comprehensive supportive care and recovery to people suffering from various forms of disordered eating. Mollie understands the struggle of living with unhealthy eating patterns and how this affects all aspects of daily living. She is passionate about restoring quality of life and freedom from ED obsessions to those that she has the honor of working with on their journey to recovery.

Mollie is a member of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) and a member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)

Therapist:
Michele Bennett, MFTi
Michele is a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in eating disorders. She has also worked with teens in a drug and alcohol facility. She has a very warm and compassionate heart and is very knowledgeable about eating disorder treatment and recovery. She also has many years of recovery from her own eating disorder.

Dietitian:
Elizabeth Quintana, MS, RD
Elizabeth received a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science from San Diego State University and completed her Dietetic Internship with the Tri-County Health Department in Denver, CO. Liz has experience in research with eating disorders and is passionate about the nutritional treatment and overall balance of individuals struggling with eating disorders. She also holds a Certification in Adult Weight Management through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Elizabeth is passionate about helping others overcome their eating disorder by incorporating a healthy balance into their lives.

Expressive Arts Therapist:
Francine Hoffman, M.A.
Francine is an Expressive Arts Therapist in incorporates dance, drama, music, visual arts, and poetry into helping women find their authentic selves. She is an intuitive and versatile educator/therapist with over thirty years in the wellness and healing industries.

Housing Staff:

Housing Director:
Megan Mercurio, BA
Megan Mercurio has many years of her own recovery and is the rock that holds our program together. She handles all the scheduling and coordination of daily activities. She is also ready to listen and support the women whenever needed. She is a stable, kind-hearted, and highly valued asset to Harmony Grove.

More Housing Staff :

Our supportive living residence is staffed with caring women, many who have found recovery from eating disorders themselves and desire to give back to others. Some of the housing staff are Masters level therapists or interns who have training in the field of eating disorders. To the right are a few of the women who work at the house. They are warm, caring, and compassionate and always available to lend a hand if someone is struggling.

Harmony Grove provides eating disorder treatment in California, however, we take people from everywhere. Harmony Grove in San Diego is staffed by caring individuals, some of who have experience with their own eating disorder recovery, as well as anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating treatment. As a setting for treatment of overeating, anorexia and bulimia, San Diego offers an idyllic climate that is perfectly suited for healing activities. If you have been seeking a program for the treatment of eating disorders in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Diego, or Nationwide call Harmony Grove today for a free consultation at
1-800-990-8052.