Carla J O’Connor

Carla J. O’Connor, LCSW, CEDS: It is my belief that every client with an eating disorder can recover and want to provide a message of hope. I have worked with many clients who have had prior treatment and/or labeled “chronic” who have achieved full recovery. I coordinate care with other professionals to facilitate this goal–particularly registered dietitians and physicians. I work primarily with adults, female and male, also older adolescents. I have been a certified eating disorders specialist (IAEDP) since 1994. I offer evening and Saturday appointments. I am the co-owner of The Eating Disorders Program of Kansas City, LLC. Much of my practice is individual therapy; however, I do involve family/support people in the therapy/recovery process. I have previously worked in inpatient settings also and am familiar with resources regionally and nationally if needed. I have served on the Missouri Council for Eating Disorders the past three years as a volunteer. We are in-network with most i