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09/03/2025

Today in the Esperanza kitchen enchiladas, rice and beans were prepared. An awesome Tex-Mex lunch.
The role of cooking groups at Esperanza as part of our treatment program is to play a vital role in helping patients foster a healthier relationship with food.

This achieved by:
* Teaching valuable cooking skills
* Offering exposure to feared foods in a nurturing setting

These groups not only enhance food knowledge but also support recovery by making the cooking experience enjoyable and less anxiety-inducing.

08/05/2025

Eating disorders can have a profound impact on a college students’ physical health, emotional well-being, and academic performance. Read our timely blog on the causes, challenges and support networks.
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07/30/2025

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06/16/2025

We are excited to continue partnership with TriWest and TriWest VA CCN in serving our nation’s military and their families in support of the Department of Defense (DOD) under the West Region

Esperanza is one of the leading treatment centers for eating disorders, featuring a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Contact Esperanza directly for free phone assessments and insurance authorizations to get recovery started.

Dessimber Lauber, LVN, Intake Coordinator
210-253-9763

06/10/2025

Teach & Tour:
What Works | Evidence-Based Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder

FREE 1-HR CE Presentation and Training with:

Dahlia Stone, RD, LD | Director of Be Free Program
Alejandra Garza, LPC | Program Director
Susan C Mengden, PhD, CEDS-C | Executive Director

This advanced presentation will consist of a review of the current literature addressing the effectiveness of three treatment components currently shown to be the most effective for abstinence of binge behaviors. Each presenter will demonstrate and discuss specific treatment components and modifications to ERP, DBT and Self-compassion.

3 Objectives of this presentation:

* Learn evidence-based treatment effectiveness of dietary intervention for Binge Eating Disorder
* Learn evidence-based treatment effectiveness of self-compassion for Binge Eating Disorder
* Learn evidence-based treatment effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Binge Eating Disorder

Register on our website | Professional Events page or through our Eventbrite page

06/03/2025

What an incredible week at the conference in San Antonio! The AED ICED provided an abundance of expertise and opportunities for learning and networking within our eating disorder community. Esperanza is truly thankful for the time everyone dedicated to connecting with us!

Shannon Braasch & Sarah Joseph with Reasons
Leah Graves, RDN, LDN, CEDS-S, FAED & Theresa Fassihi
Jesse Mae Estrada,
Julie Holland & Taylor Brown from Acadia Healthcare
Jana Jansson from Alsana
Jim Olin from ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health
Danae Rowan from Align Eating Disorders
Jorge Palacios, MD, PhD & Elissa Martinez, Ph.D., LMFT from Recovery Record
Jess Beristain Costello RD, LD from Monte Nido

05/13/2025

Esperanza is pleased to announce that Zaira Saurez, MS, RD, LD, is leading our dietary team as the Director of Dietary Services.

Since joining us in 2019, she has shown compassion and expertise in nutrition’s role in eating disorder recovery.

05/09/2025

Esperanza along with co-hosts had the best evening meeting a group of IFEDD members for dinner while they were in town for a nutrition conference.

05/02/2025

Congratulations to Susan Mengden our leader extraordinaire for her induction into the Hall of Fame

05/01/2025

04/24/2025

ESPERANZA STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Esperanza is happy to announce our newest team member - Morgan Negaard, DPN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Morgan has extensive experience providing care for adolescents and adults with eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions including OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.

She considers it a gift to be able to witness and support the healing and growth of her patients. We consider it a gift to have her on Team Esperanza!

03/28/2025

Thanks for co-hosting the Annual RD Networking and Happy Hour to celebrate the RD’s of our community during National Nutrition Month.
A good time was enjoyed by all and it was great to connect with the RDs working with eating disorders and those ready to learn more.