I am Valerie Weesner, a licensed clinical psychologist. I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology at Miami University in my home state of Ohio, and my doctoral degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. I have worked in a variety of different settings with individuals, parents, and families since 1993 when I arrived in Indiana. My husband Tom and I have raised two beautiful daughters who are off on their adulting adventures, and have our two black miniature schnauzers to keep us company. I made the move from private practice to eating disorder treatment at the IU Health Charis Center for Eating Disorders in 2009 to develop the family therapy component of our programming and in 2011 I became the Clinical Director. In 2013 when ARFID became its own diagnosis, we developed a protocol for working with these individuals and their families, which has continued to evolve over the years. I enjoy drawing and writing, so have found creative outlets within my work to enhance my patients' understanding of their concerns, including pictures and worksheets, and one children's book, Elsimore's Anxiety, coming out soon.