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10/31/2025

Halloween is a time for fun dress up and creativity shows up at Esperanza.

09/30/2025

Dr. Susan Schulze brings years of eating disorder experience and passion for this community. We are fortunate to have her as part of our team.
Read our Connections to learn more about her here: link in the bio

09/22/2025

09/18/2025

Esperanza is excited to announce our new Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Chinwe Ojiy. She is passionate about providing holistic mental health care and being part of Esperanza’s unique comprehensive and community centered approach. Find the full Connections on our website (link in the bio) 


09/16/2025

All foods fit and have value. Our patients learn from their dietary team the nutritional benefits to including all foods…including breakfast tacos 🌮

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.
Use the link 🔗 in our bio to find this newest blog

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