Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist who practices in California. Her writing has appeared in academic journals as well as here on Verywell Mind. As an advocate for people dealing with eating disorders, she facilitates free education and support for their loved ones, and is a regular presenter at universities, hospitals, and more.
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