Susan Albers, Psy.D.

Susan Albers, Psy.D. is a psychologist who specializes in eating issues, weight loss, body image concerns and mindfulness. She is a College of Wooster graduate and obtained her masters and doctorate degree from the University of Denver. Susan completed her APA internship at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and her post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University in California. Dr. Albers conducts mindful eating workshops nationally and internationally. Susan has researched and worked with a number of individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image and self esteem issues. She has a special interest in college students with mild, moderate and severe eating disorders.

In addition to eating issues, she has experience treating mood problems, relationship issues and sexual concerns. Dr. Albers has been part of several multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment teams. Also, she is a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders and the American Psychological Association, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and National Eating Disorders Association Susan enjoys spending time jogging and walking (she is a New York Marathon, Bolder Boulder 10K & the San Francisco half marathon finisher), traveling, and exploring other cultures.

Dr. Albers is the author of Eating Mindfully, Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful and Mindful Eating 101. Her work has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Family Circle, Self, Health, Fitness Magazine, Natural Health, and the Wall Street Journal. Susan is also an AOL Diet & Fitness Coach and a contributor to Huffington Post. Her latest book is 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food (New Harbinger Publications, 2009). Susan's website is http://eatingmindfully.com.