Curriculum Vitae
Summary: Sheira Kahn, MFT. Psychotherapist and podcast host specializing in individuals, couples and eating in peace online and in Alameda near Oakland, CA.
11/2001 - Present | Sheira Kahn, M.A., MFC #40344 Mailing: 655 Irwin St., Suite B #1043 San Rafael, CA 94901 Private practice in Marriage and Family Therapy, online and in Alameda near Oakland, CA Emotional Eating, Couples, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Attachment, Self-esteem |
| 3/2022 - Present 7/2010 - 3/2014 | Two Wise Women Talking podcast Eating Specialist, Ohlhoff Recovery Programs, San Francisco, CA Psych-Ed Groups, Assessment and Consultation, developed Eating For Sobriety Program |
| 6/2017 - 3/2019 1/2010 - 1/2012 | Body by Nature retreat and workshops at The Land, Mendocino, CA La Ventana SF Eating Disorders Clinic, Staff Psychotherapist Art Therapy, Inner Critic and Therapeutic Meal Groups |
| 8/2007 - 8/2014 7/2010 - present |
Authorized Provider of Continuing Education, California BBS; Founder/Director of Education, CEUcinema.com Instructor, UC Berkeley Extension Eating and Weight Disorders Program |
| 5/2008 |
Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy, with Dr. Sue Johnson, San Francisco |
| 1/2006 - 3/2006 | Landmark Forum and Advanced Course |
| 5/2005 - 5/2008 | Family Money Coach, Equius Partners, Novato, CA |
| 2001 - 2003 |
Acting Director & Staff Therapist, Eating Disorders Dept., Ohlhoff Recovery Programs (Marin) |
| 2000 - 2001 | Expressive Arts Counselor, Juan Crespi Jr. High School, Richmond, CA |
| 1999 - 2000 | Activities Therapist, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco |
| 1999 - 2000 | Professional Mastery Course, Rancho Strozzi Institute |
| 1999 | M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy, California Institute of Integral Studies |
| 1998 - 1999 | Cedars of Marin, Expressive Arts Counselor |
| 1993 - 1995 | Plus-Size model, Stars Agency (San Francisco), Wilhemina (New York) |
| 1989 - 2001 | Diamond Heart Training, Ridhwan School, Berkeley, CA |
| 1989 | Thin Within workshop participant (with Judy Wardell-Halliday) |
| 1987 | University of California at Berkeley, B.A. in Religious Studies with Honors Taught two accredited classes in Religious Studies |
Publications:
- Two Wise Women Talking podcast (wherever you get your podcasts)
- "Why OA Doesn't Work" (in The Therapist Magazine, December 2010)
- "Kidnapped: Eating Disorders and Infertility" (in Reflections with ED, April 2011)
- The Erasing ED Treatment Manual (available on Amazon)
