Whether you’re struggling with an eating disorder, an addiction, or need help with anxiety and depression, you’ve come to the right place.
Carolyn Coker Ross, MD is an African-American physician, international speaker, DEI consultant & mental health speaker specializing in the treatment of mental health issues, trauma, and substance use disorders in her practices in California and Colorado. I act as a consultant for patients and treatment centers offering a wide range of therapeutic options from the best of conventional and complementary therapies. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, mental health issues (depression and anxiety), obesity and addictions. I also see patients preventive care recommendations and other chronic conditions. I use the best of conventional and complementary and alternative medicine to treat my patients. I have pioneered a unique approach to the treatment of eating disorders and obesity. My program, The Anchor Program for Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating™ is available as an online program for weight management. Please feel free to contact me, or continue browsing my page to get to know me better. You can contact me at 303-355-2445 or http://carolynrossmd.com/contact/
01/30/2026
What's the missing piece in addiction and mental health treatment?
Christina Veselak worked with clients labeled "treatment failures"—people dedicated to recovery who still suffered from chronic relapse. Her discovery was startling:
This realization became the foundation for her book, EAT: A Guide to Radiant Recovery, which proves that food and targeted nutrients are the foundation for a fully repaired brain.
It’s time to make nutrition part of the conversation! Listen now to learn why your diet is the most powerful relapse prevention tool.
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01/28/2026
If you need specialized, expert training in eating disorders, you deserve to learn from an instructor who has been at the forefront of the field. My career spans program development at Sierra Tucson (integrative dual diagnosis) and leadership at the Rader Institute, backed by degrees from The University of Michigan Medical School and board certifications in Addiction Medicine and Preventive Medicine.
I’ve partnered with the Mental Health Academy (MHA) to offer this essential 29-hour Micro-Credential—accessible to you anytime, anywhere.
This course is truly a reflection of my life’s work in this challenging but rewarding field. If you’re ready to bring a more comprehensive, compassionate, and specialized perspective to your practice, I would genuinely love to have you join me.
Is the high level of narcissism we're seeing today just extreme arrogance? The truth is far darker.
Dr. Claudia Black reveals that the "all-powerful, all-wonderful" front that narcissists display is actually a brilliant defense mechanism against something deeper: toxic shame.
You're about to understand the shame that fuels the boast. Listen now to unlock the secret behind the modern narcissist.
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So excited to be elected to the NAATP board with such distinguished gushed colleagues!
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers is governed by a National Board of Directors who oversee the professional staff and provide strategic guidance for the association.
01/16/2026
When is a child not treated like a child? 🤔
Dr. Felicia Dix Richardson explains the adultification label that changes everything for young Black children.
If a child is held accountable as if they "should have known better" and is immediately given equal treatment without the bias that black children are already deemed guilty.
This perception has lifelong consequences. Watch this clip to learn the name of the bias that labels children as "bad" from kindergarten and shapes their path through life.
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Meet Dr. Felicia Dix Richardson, one of the expert authors of the powerful book Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies, is sharing her essential definition of Adultification Bias—the systemic assumption that carries lifelong consequences for Black children.
This is just one of the critical topics we unpacked with Dr. Dix Richardson and her co-authors in this episode, who wrote the chapter "Systems Failure: Black Children Left Behind." in the book Anti Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies
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Your child is absorbing toxic messages every day, triggering thoughts like, "I'm not good enough." You want to help them break free, but the solution might be harder than you think.
Dr. Claudia Black reveals the #1 thing you must change in your parenting approach right now—and it's a rule few parents follow.
Your child's self-worth depends on this advice. Listen now to learn the essential boundaries that finally silence the internal critics.
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Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies is a book that offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the far-reaching impacts of marginalization on various communities, while providing actionable strategies to create a more equitable society.
Order your copy of *Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism* , co-edited by Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross and esteemed colleagues.
This powerful book features 40+ experts, weaving lived experiences with sound academic research to illuminate systemic challenges in our most trusted institutions, including healthcare and academia.
The book is available in both print and ebook versions!
🎧 Tune In: The Inclusive Minds Podcast 🎧
Deepen your understanding by tuning into the Inclusive Minds Podcast, hosted by Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross.
Inspired by the book, this podcast features experts sharing their lived experiences and expert opinions on complex topics like the intersection of race and trauma, social justice, and health inequities. If you are a healthcare professional—like a psychologist, social worker, or addiction professional—or anyone eager to broaden your horizons, this podcast is for you!
Start your journey toward authentic allyship today by reading the book and subscribing to the podcast!
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We often hear about the "benefits" of social media, but Dr. Claudia Black delivers a stark warning: for young people, the harm far outweighs the benefits.
She reveals the urgent impact of screens:
- Addictive Quality: It's built for instant gratification.
- Social Isolation: It's actively impairing their ability for normal socialization.
- Toxic Inadequacy: It's a relentless setup for feelings of inadequacy and constant comparison, gravely exaggerating issues like body image struggles—now seen more in men than ever before.
This isn't a minor concern—it's a full-blown crisis shaping a generation. Learn the truth about the hidden costs of the digital age.
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I am an integrative medicine physician who works with people who want to improve their health and well-being and be free from food obsessions and body dissatisfaction. I have an online coaching program, The Anchor Program (TM) for people with food and body image issues. The Anchor Program is so named because being anchored is about being true to yourself and accessing your inner strength. No matter where you are in your personal journey, I will meet you and walk with you every step of the way.
What I believe:
I support an individual’s right to good health, no matter what their size.
I believe that we can best touch and help others through sharing our thoughts, our stories and our innermost desires.
I believe that, while many of us have had difficult lives or difficult experiences, these experiences can open our hearts and minds to the possibility of true self-acceptance and personal growth.
While change is not easy, I believe that it is much easier when you have support along the way. Learning to ask for help may be the hardest part of the process (at least it was for me).
I believe that you should never give up on the people and things that are most important to you. I know that dreams do come true and often in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes the thing you think is the worst think for you, ends up taking you on a journey of self-discovery that can change you forever.
I believe that all any of us can do is to take the first step towards what we desire, towards what our souls are yearning for. We all deserve to live the lives we desire.
