Our Trained Eating Disorder Treatment Staff

McCallum Place staff is made up of a dedicated and talented team of professionals. Our small staff-to-patient ratio means patients receive caring, individual attention from people they grow to know and trust. Because a number of our staff are recovered, they are able to provide a unique level of understanding.

“Our staff receives extensive, ongoing training to offer the type of feedback that encourages the adoption of balanced, flexible and appropriate eating habits.”
– Kim McCallum, MD

Directors

• Kimberli McCallum, MD - CEO, Founder, & Medical Director
• Lynn Stark, APRN, MSN, - COO, Clinical Nurse Specialist & Program Director

Medical Staff

• Kimberli McCallum, MD
• Monica Bishop, MD
• Caroline Rudnick, MD
• Lynn Stark, APRN, MSN

Direct Care Staff

Coordinators/Managers

• Lynn Stark, APRN - Program Director
• Kate Evett, RD, LD - Lead Dietitian
• Ray Hamilton - Nutrition Team Leader
• Jennifer Kamer, MA, LPC - Marketing Coordinator; Group Therapist
  Jennifer Pickett - Marketing Manager
• Jennifer Summers, Psy.D - Manager of Clinical Services; Individual & Group Therapist
• Lisa West, RN - Direct Care Nursing Manager
• Stephanie Whitney, MA, ATR-BC, LPC - Lead Therapist; Art Therapist; Group Therapist

Dietitians

• Kate Evett, RD, LD - Lead Dietitian
• Jessica Germanese, RD, LD
• Jennifer Maniaci, RD, LD
• Erica Timmermann, MS, RD, LD

Therapists

• Heather Barcroft, MA, LPC - Individual Therapist; Group Therapist
• Lindsey Herzog, MSW, LCSW - Individual Therapist; Group Therapist
• Caroline Leibman, MA, BC-DMT, NCC - IOP Therapist; Group Therapist
• John Rapp, MSW, LMSW - IOP Therapist; Group Therapist
• Denise Stoesz, MA, LPC - Individual Therapist; Group Therapist
• Jennifer Summers, Psy.D - Manager of Clinical Services; Individual & Group Therapist
• Stephanie Whitney, MA, ATR-BC, LPC - Lead & Individual Therapist; Art Therapist; Group Therapist
• Tammy Hoyt, MSW, LCSW - Individual Therapist, Group Therapist
• Travis Stewart, LPC - Individual Therapist, Group Therapist

Intake & Admissions

• Liz Gilbreath-Hagar, BS - Intake & Utilization Review Clinician at 800-828-8158
• Monique Tisdale, MA - Intake & Utilization Review Clinician at 800-828-8158

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Additional Group Therapists

• Mary Laffey-Adams, RN, MSN - Yoga & Spirituality Group Therapist; Massage Therapy
• Becky Brittain, Ph.D. - Authentic Movement Group Therapist
• Reneigh DeBoer, BA - Certified Brown Belt in The Nia Technique, Nia Group Therapist
• Carol Dyer, Ph.D - Family Day Therapist
• Randy Flanery, Ph.D. - CBT & DBT Therapist, Director of Webster Wellness Professionals
• Rhonda Mills - Mindfulness & Movement Group Therapist

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"… Amazing! They are helpful, funny and a supportive group. I appreciate all the help they have given me."
– RM, age 20

Dr. McCallum is a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) and serves on the board of directors of the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) and also the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP). Dr. McCallum is the founder of the Dahlia Partnership, a non-profit organization for family support and advocacy and a NEDA affiliate in St Louis.

She has developed several eating disorder treatment programs, including inpatient, partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs. Dr. McCallum has lectured across the country on a variety of topics achieving national recognition for her skills and knowledge in treating eating disorders. In addition to founding and directing McCallum Place, she is a Co-Founder of Cedar Springs, an eating disorder treatment center in Austin, Texas and Founder of a new evidenced-based, outpatient disordered eating and obesity clinic in St. Louis called Webster Wellness Professionals.

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At McCallum Place, Lynn works with individuals and family members to help them understand the recovery process and physical changes associated with refeeding. Her current projects include working on her Doctorate of Nursing at University of Missouri.

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Upon completing her BA in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, she worked as a research assistant with Dr. Mary Morrison on a study of the effects of estrogen on depression in post-menopausal women. She then came to St. Louis to attend medical school at Washington University School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency training in general psychiatry in June 2005. After completing her residency training, Dr. Bishop completed a post-doctoral research fellowship with Denise Wilfley, Ph.D. in the Weight Management and Eating Disorders Program at Washington University.

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"Dr. Bishop was always available to talk and was willing to discuss various options [for treatment]."
– anonymous past McCallum Place patient

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 clinical experience with eating disorders to our treatment program. We appreciate the diverse background of the clinical nutrition 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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Kate Evett, RD, LD
Lead Dietitian

Kate is a registered and licensed dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2000 and began working in the field of eating disorders in 2004. Kate is also certified through the American Dietetic Association in Adult Weight Management. She assists clients in developing a healthy relationship with food through a non-diet approach. In addition to working with patients in the Residential and Partial Hospital Program at McCallum Place, Kate maintains an outpatient practice in the St. Louis area.

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Jenny Maniaci, RD, LD
Dietitian

Jenny specializes in nutrition counseling for eating disorders and has been working at McCallum Place since December 2007. She works with all levels of care, seeing clients individually in the Residential and Partial Hospital program as well as outpatient dietetic counseling at Webster Wellness Professionals. She also facilitates nutrition groups with the Intensive Outpatient Program (meal planning, meal therapy and grocery shopping). She believes in the holistic approach to health, understanding the importance of wellness in mind, body and spirit.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with a major in Nutritional Sciences and an emphasis in Medical Dietetics from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a registered dietitian and licensed in the state of Missouri. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and locally participates in the St. Louis Dietetic Association. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading, practicing yoga and spending time with those she loves.

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Jessica Germanese, RD, LD
Dietitian

Jessica graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in May of 2008. She was on the Dean’s List for 6 semesters and was the recipient of the Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Student of the Year. She completed her dietetic internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas and was the recipient of the American Dietetic Association Foundation’s Colonel Miriam E. Perry Goll Scholarship. She was a Nutrition Educator for Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline and assisted in the development of curriculum for nutrition education classes while also providing basic education classes about nutrition, cooking and food safety to school-aged children. Jessica joined the McCallum Place family over five years ago as Nutrition Staff and has since begun her professional career with us. Jessica is a Member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Jessica currently works with patients in both the Residential and Partial Hospitalization Programs. She also teaches our weekly nutrition education class.

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Erica Timmermann, MS, RD, LD
Dietitian

Erica attended St. Louis University where she earned her bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She then completed her dietetic internship at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. Here she earned her master's degree in Nutrition and Wellness while completing a thesis titled 'The Relationship between Dietary Protein Intake and BMI status among School-Aged Children". Erica is currently a member of the American Dietetic Association, Missouri Dietetic Association, and the Saint Louis Dietetic Association. Erica is also a certified personal trainer through AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America). Erica has had an interest in working with eating disorders since the beginning of her educational career. She is also experienced in pediatric nutrition and weight management. Erica sees patients in our Residential and Partial Hospitalization Programs. In addition, she teaches the weekly cooking class and our strength training class.

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Therapists

Stephanie Whitney, MA, A.T.R.-BC, LPC
Lead Therapist; Group Art 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 also trained in 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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Lindsey Herzog, MSW, LCSW
Therapist

Lindsey Herzog received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Brandeis University and her Master of Social Work degree from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. Her area of training for her Master’s was in Mental Health and Family Therapy. Lindsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri. Lindsey has experience treating and providing therapy to individuals, groups and families. She has worked with individuals in out-patient, in-patient, residential and educational settings. In addition, Lindsey has treated adolescents and adults with a broad range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, abuse and eating disorders. She has facilitated groups around anger management, self-esteem and relapse prevention. Her treatment approach combines cognitive-behavioral and solution focused therapy. Lindsey is a member of the National Association of Social Workers as well as a member of the Council for Child Abuse and Neglect.

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Heather Barcroft, MA, LPC
Therapist

Heather received a bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Health Psychology from the University of North Texas, and her Master of Arts of Professional Counseling from Argosy University-Dallas. Her area of interest include eating disorders, depression, women’s issues, and co-morbid disorders. Heather received her training at Timberlawn hospital in Dallas, working on the Trauma and Eating Disorder Unit. She has also had training with children and adolescents. Heather is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American Creative Counseling Association, and the National Eating Disorder Association.

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Denise Stoesz, MA, LPC
Therapist

Denise earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Masters of Art in Counseling from Lindenwood University. She first joined McCallum Place for her graduate practicum training in the eating disorders field. Her interests include eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. Denise’s treatment approaches combine Cognitive-Behavioral, solution-focused, and person-centered therapies.

"Denise is an excellent therapist and I felt like I made a lot of progress in our individual sessions. I also appreciated how well she kept in touch with my outpatient therapist."
– TK, age 38

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Jennifer Summers, Psy.D.
Manager of Clinical Services; Therapist

Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Indiana University, her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University New England, and her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. Jennifer completed a practicum in eating disorders at Yale University, a two-year doctoral internship in Dialectical Behavior Therapy at a Massachusetts family clinic, and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Anxiety Disorders at the St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. Jennifer completed her doctoral dissertation on the role of body image and spirituality among cancer patients. Jennifer is dedicated to helping those suffering from eating disorders move toward recovery and living a life filled with meaning and purpose.

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Tammy Hoyt, MSW, LCSW
Individual Therapist, Group Therapist

Tammy earned her Master of Social Work degree from the George Warren Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. She then spent the next 12 years at Child Center – Marygrove, Missouri’s second largest residential facility for children, teens, and young adults that provides a safe and healing environment for its residents. Here she held multiple positions: therapist, Director of Sequoia Apartment Services, and Director of Cypress Cottage’s Sex Offender Unit. She then went on to provide counseling services to college students as a therapist at St. Louis University and provided training to university staff on addressing student mental health issues and crisis response. Tammy’s areas of specialty include eating disorder treatment, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), sexual trauma, sexual behavior problems/offending, and family therapy. Tammy is presently working towards becoming a certified eating disorders specialist through Internal Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP).

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Caroline Leibman, MA, BC-DMT, NCC

Individual IOP Therapist; Dance & Movement, Expressive & Psychodrama Group Therapist

Caroline is a board certified dance/movement therapist and a nationally certified counselor who holds an MA in Education from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her graduate work in Dance/Movement Therapy as well as a Professional Diploma in Dance and Movement Studies at the Laban Centre, London, England. She trained in Authentic Movement at the Authentic Movement Institute in Berkeley California, and with Janet Adler, PhD. She is also an adjunct faculty member in the  Performing Arts Department at Washington University in St. Louis, teaching in the Somatics Program. Caroline offers a blend of verbal and body-oriented therapies integrating Jungian thought, creative arts therapies, mindfulness, and spiritual practices to promote healing. She has a background in working with issues of trauma, eating disorders, depression/loss, and anxiety. She also works with individuals seeking growth, wellness, and spiritual enrichment.

John Rapp, MSW, LMSW
Individual IOP Therapist, Group Therapist

John received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Social Work degree from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis.  His approach to treatment draws from Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.  John is committed to collaborating with individuals suffering from eating disorders to better understand the meaning and function of their symptoms, build their motivation for and confidence in recovery, learn and experiment with healthier coping skills and ways of thinking, and ultimately cultivate a life of joy and meaning.

 

Travis Stewart, LPC
Individual IOP Therapist, Group Therapist

Travis received training from CrossRoads Christian Counseling in St. Louis, and spent 8 years with Remuda Ranch Treatment Center for Eating Disorders. As well as being a therapist, Travis was the visionary for the annual Hungry for Hope Conference in Colorado Springs which provides training and help for both professionals and lay people in the treatment of eating disorders. An excellent communicator and teacher, Travis has spoken at schools such as Pepperdine, Baylor, the University of Missouri, and several grad schools and seminaries on the topic of eating disorders and body image. He graduated from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2001 with a Master of Arts in Counseling and again in 2003 with a Master of Arts, Theological Studies. Prior to that he worked in the campus ministry of The Navigators at the Universities of Nebraska and Kansas, ministering to college students and training staff.