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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
7/2018 - Present



3/2022 - 
Present


7/2010 - 3/2014


Founder and group leader, Eat In Peace 
Curriculum and group sessions for recovery from disordered eating



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
08/2012

8/2007 - 8/2014


7/2010 - present
Co-author, The Erasing Ed Treatment Manual

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 - 1999Cedars 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)