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Our Staff
Mark Schwartz, Sc.D.
Mark earned his doctorate in Psychology and Mental Health from Johns Hopkins University. He is a licensed psychologist and an adjunct professor in the departments of Psychiatry at St. Louis University School of Medicine. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Schwartz has achieved international recognition for his contributions in a variety of clinical arenas, including the treatment of intimacy disorders, marital and sexual dysfunction, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma and eating disorders. He lectures nationally and internationally on these topics and has authored numerous articles and book chapters, as well as the books, Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders and Sexual Compulsive Behavior, and Sex and Gender. Dr. Schwartz is currently on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Eating Disorders
Lori Galperin, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Ms. Galperin initially earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and later completed her graduate degree in Clinical Social Work at Tulane University. She is an accomplished contributor in the fields of marital and sexual dysfunction, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, dissociative and eating disorders. Lori lectures nationally and internationally on these topics and has authored various journal articles and book chapters. She is trained in Clinical Hypnosis, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Expressive and Attachment-based therapies.
Jennifer Edwards, LPC, R-DMT- Therapist and IOP Program Director
Jenn earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland in Psychology and Dance. Later, she went on to complete her graduate dual degree in Counseling and Dance/Movement Therapy from Columbia College Chicago. She has also completed training in the Internal Family Systems model of therapy. She is dedicated to facilitating mind-body connection that deepens a person’s understanding of how he/she experiences the world.
Holly Campbell, BSN- IOP Program Coordinator
Holly earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Maryville University and completed her practicum with an emphasis in acute adult behavioral health at DePaul Health Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Holly coordinates the admissions process for the intensive outpatient program. She co-facilitates several groups at the IOP level of care, focusing on client’s struggles, the strengths they can bring to those struggles and special group topics. Holly admires the courage of individuals and welcomes them, so that together, through counseling and therapy services they can start creating positive, lasting changes in life.
Alyssa Salz, MS, R.D, L.D. – Dietitian
Alyssa earned her M.S. and B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics with an emphasis on eating disorders and community nutrition from Northern Illinois University. She also received a Certificate of Graduate Study in Eating Disorders and Obesity. At NIU, Alyssa completed an accredited dietetic internship with rotations in Clinical, Food Service Management, and Community Dietetics. Prior to Castlewood, Alyssa worked as a Nutrition Educator through the University of Illinois. Her memberships include the American Dietetic Association, Missouri Dietetic Association, and American Diabetes Association. Alyssa conducts individualized nutrition counseling sessions with an encouraging, nonjudgmental approach. She works with each client to create an individualized and realistic plan that will help them meet their life goals.She also leads Eating Disorder and Nutrition Groups, as well as helping with menu planning, weekend planning, and grocery shopping.
Theresa Chesnut, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. – Therapist
Theresa initially earned her undergraduate degree in Family Life and Community Services from Kansas State University and later completed her graduate degree in Clinical Social Work at the University of Kansas. Theresa has been on staff at Castlewood since 2000 and has held various positions: Primary Therapist, Program Director and currently as the lead Eating Disorder Therapist. Theresa has also been on staff for the Menninger Clinic and she has over 15 years experience in lecturing on college campuses and to psychiatric professionals about the signs, symptoms and prevention of eating disorders. Currently, her area of research, focus and lecturing is on the recovery process and various intervention strategies as well as providing In-services for elite athletes, coaches and trainers.