Kimberli McCallum, M.D.
Medical Director

Kimberli McCallum, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist in child, and adolescent as well as in adult psychiatry. She received her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and completed her training in general psychiatry at the UCLA Neuropsychiatry Institute. She has developed several eating disorder treatment programs, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

Dr. McCallum is a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders and an associate professor of psychiatry at Washington University’s School of Medicine. She serves as a board member of the National Eating Disorders Association and of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. Currently she is a candidate at the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institution. Dr. McCallum has lectured across the country on a variety of topics, achieving national recognition for her skills and knowledge in treating eating disorders and in the medical management of complicated cases.

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Lynn Stark, A.P.R.N., M.S.N.
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Program Director

Lynn received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Ball State University and her master’s degree in child and adolescent psychiatric nursing from Indiana University. She has 20 years of experience providing group and individual therapy to adults and adolescents with eating disorders and other psychiatric illnesses. In addition to coordinating the opening and development of several eating disorder centers, Lynn has lectured to area physicians, schools, and community groups on the topic of eating disorders. As an advanced practice nurse, she has a thorough understanding of the medical complications associated with eating disorders. At McCallum Place, Lynn works with individuals and family members to help them understand the recovery process and physical changes associated with refeeding.

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Direct Care

The direct care staff includes counselors and registered nurses who are responsible for patient care throughout the day and evening. Our direct care staff members have experience and education regarding treatment of eating disorders and receive ongoing training. They are with patients during meals, accompany them to groups and activities and are available to help solve problems 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Dietitians

McCallum Place is proud to have highly specialized registered/licensed dietitians on staff. Our dietitians bring over 25 combined years of clinical experience to our treatment program. We appreciate the diverse backgrounds of our clinical nutritional staff in areas such as sports nutrition, clinical nutrition, psychology, childhood refeeding disorders, allied health, personal training, complementary nutrition and outpatient nutrition counseling.

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Shannon Shelley, L.C.S.W.
Program Manager

Shannon Shelley is a licensed clinical social worker. Shannon attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and received her Master of Social Work. The majority of her work has been in crisis intervention and community education. Shannon provides numerous presentations throughout the community on topics such as mental illness and suicide intervention. In addition to having a strong clinical background, Shannon has an extensive work history in sales, training, marketing, and public relations.

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Karen Geren, M.S.W.
IOP/Transitional Living Coordinator

Karen Geren, M.S.W., received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Purdue University and her Master of Social Work degree in mental health and management from Washington University. She has six years of experience treating adults and adolescents with serious and persistent mental illness as well as experience treating specialized eating disorders. Geren has been a part of multiple research projects involving psychopharmacology, gender differences, and cognitive distortions.

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Cristen Luehmann, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Clinical Nutrition Coordinator

Cristen Luehmann, M.S., R.D., L.D., received her Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and graduated in May of 2006 with a Master of Arts degree in the same field. She is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and is licensed in the state of Missouri. She is also an active member in the St. Louis Eating Disorder Network.

Since 1995, Cristen has specialized in treating patients with disordered eating and has helped to start three eating disorder treatment programs in the St. Louis area. She has extensive clinical experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and in treating patients at various treatment levels, including inpatient, long-term residential, and outpatient care. Cristen believes in a holistic approach to health and uses this model to help people in recovery connect to their natural, internal cues in order to establish eating patterns that promote health and balance.

Cristen has presented on a variety of topics and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with others. In addition to her work at McCallum Place, Cristen has been in private practice since 1998, providing outpatient nutrition counseling to individuals and families recovering from eating disorders.

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Meredith Roberts, M.S., LMFT
Therapist

Meredith Roberts, M.S., LMFT received her Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development in 1997 and Master of Science degree in Family & Human Development (emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy) in 2003 from Arizona State University.  She has experience in treating a broad range of mental health issues, with extensive training & experience in treating eating disorders and substance abuse in outpatient, in-home, and residential settings.  Meredith has also worked with couples and families, providing guidance and support with parenting, marital issues, and treatment for a broad range of family issues.  In addition, Meredith has experience leading groups on self-care, body image, boundaries, and addictions.   She also teaches at a Community college in the St. Louis area and provides personal life coaching services.

Meredith provides individualized therapy at McCallum Place for girls and women, facilitates groups, and provides couple and family therapy.  She helps clients to explore the emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual components of their eating disorder in order to facilitate healing on a holistic level.  Her treatment approach combines family systems, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution-oriented therapies.

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Stephanie Whitney, M.A., A.T.R.-BC, L.P.C.
Therapist

Stephanie Whitney earned her Master of Arts Degree in Art Therapy Counseling from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE).  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist – Board Certified.  Stephanie is trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).  Stephanie has worked extensively with adults and adolescents with a variety of clinical issues, including eating disorders, body image, and trauma.  Her theoretical approach combines object-relations theory and expressive therapy.  Stephanie is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Graduate Art Therapy Counseling program at SIUE.  Stephanie is a member of the American Art Therapy Association and serves on the board of the Missouri Art Therapy Association. 

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