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Jenny Mayhew

LCSW

CREDENTIALS/DISCIPLINE: I studied psychology at PepperdineUniversity, graduating with honors. Post college, I worked for a year at a children’s psychiatric hospital and then went on to get my Masters in Clinical Social Work from BostonUniversity, graduating in 1991.

BOARD CERTIFIED: Yes – California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Number of years treating patients with eating disorders: 20+ years

Number of patients with eating disorders I treat annually: 30+

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERTISE: Certified in Family Based Therapy for Treatment of Eating Disorders, Including Anorexia, Bulimia and ARFID.

Expert in many Cognitive Behavior Therapies, Experiential Therapies, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Approaches for Treatment of Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Depression.
Underlying all of these treatment methods, Jenny educates clients about the the current findings in the field of neuropsychology, offering opportunities for clients to learn more about why their brains get stuck in certain ways, and how to use brain-based interventions to make changes.

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY:Jenny’s philosophy is that people have an enormous capacity to grow and change in amazing ways. Her style is relational, empowering, and safe.

FEES: Cash, credit cards, or personal checks.

INSURANCE: I take take Valley Health Plan of Santa Clara County. Otherwise, clients pay and then are reimbursed by their PPO.

  • Contact by phone or e-mail
  • Not wheelchair accessible

LANGUAGES:

  • English

POPULATION SERVED:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Athletes
  • Children
  • Ethnic Minorities
  • Families
  • LGBT
  • Seniors

CONDITIONS TREATED:

  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Binge Eating
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Co-Morbidity
  • Compulsive Exercise
  • Night Eating Syndrome
  • NOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified)
  • Overeater
  • Overweight
  • Dieting disorder

TREATMENT APPROACHES:

  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Support Groups
  • Exposure to eating out

TREATMENT SETTINGS:

  • Outpatient
  • Phone Counseling
  • E-Therapy (email) Support
  • Experienced in working as part of a team