Curriculum Vitae
Sheira Kahn, MFT. Psychotherapist and podcast host specializing in individuals, couples and eating in peace online and in Alameda, near Oakland, CA.
Sheira Kahn, M.A., MFC #40344
655 Irwin St., Suite B
#1043
San Rafael, CA 94901
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)
11/2001 – Present
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
Founder and group leader, Eat In Peace
Curriculum and group sessions for recovery from disordered eating
3/2022 – Present
Two Wise Women Talking podcast
7/2010 – 3/2014
Eating Specialist, Ohlhoff Recovery Programs, San Francisco, CA
Psych-Ed Groups, Assessment and Consultation, developed Eating For Sobriety Program
6/2017 – 3/2019
Body by Nature retreat and workshops at The Land, Mendocino, CA
1/2010 - 1/2012
La Ventana SF Eating Disorders Clinic, Staff Psychotherapist
Art Therapy, Inner Critic and Therapeutic Meal Groups
8/2012
Co-author, The Erasing Ed Treatment Manual
8/2007 – 8/2014
Authorized Provider of Continuing Education, California BBS; Founder/Director of Education, CEUcinema.com
7/2010 – Present
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