Over 45 years of experience in the mental health field as a clinical psychologist, researcher, consultant and trainer. Published extensively, and lectured both nationally and internationally. Founder of the Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders in Columbus, Ohio. Founding member of the National Eating Disorder Association. Founding member of the Academy for Eating Disorders. Founding member of the Eating Disorder Research Society. Founding member of the Academy for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Faculty appointments at Wayne State School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Hamilton Holt Graduate School at Rollins College and University of South Florida Medical School.