Francie White has specialized in all types of eating disorders, exercise disorders and body dysmorphia for 25 years. In addition to having a longstanding private practice in Santa Barbara, she has traveled extensively throughout the United States teaching professionals how to treat eating disorders and giving workshops with and for those suffering from them.
Terry White has served as Clinical Director, supervising CCIOP’s therapists and dietitians. Terry works directly with our clientele and coordinates services with referring physicians and therapists. The referring physicians and therapists remain directly involved with, and an essential part of, The Central Coast Intensive Outpatient Program treatment team.
Marlena Tanner, Registered Dietitian. Marlena is a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorder treatment. Being recovered herself from anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating, she gained her experience in a variety of settings with a focus in mental health.
Debra's expertise lies in the area of the health and fitness including education, consulting, training, management, program development and promotion.
Katja Ahlstrom struggled with anorexia in her teen years and overcame it by finding expression in the Arts, hence her first degree in Theatre Arts. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology, which she received from Antioch University of Los Angeles. Katja completed her traineeship at Inland Aids Project in San Bernardino, California and further gained experience in working with grief clients at hospice of San Luis Obispo.
Jeni Gochin is a graduate of Pacifica Graduate Institute's M.A. Counseling Psychology Program with an emphasis in Depth Psychology. She joined the Central Coast IOP team as an intern in July 2007.
Natasha Latta graduated from Loma Linda University with a BS in nursing. She started out her professional life working as a Registered Nurse in an ICU setting. She was drawn to the relational aspect of working with patients and their families in crisis. This led her back to school to gain a Masters degree in Psychology at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo.
Pamela Krezma attended Pacifica Graduate Institute's M.A. Counseling Psychology Program with an emphasis in Depth Psychology. She began her traineeship requirement in 2004 with Central Coast IOP and has continued growing with the company since, now as a marriage family intern. Through the IOP she has gained extensive experience with group, individual, couple, and family therapy.
