Dr. Vanessa Montemarano Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow
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Refer a patient

I work with adults experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating, including people using GLP-1 medications, preparing for or adjusting after bariatric surgery, and those who need specialized support outside a higher level of care.

I welcome referrals from physicians, primary care providers, dietitians, therapists, psychiatrists, and treatment programs.

Refer the patient directly

Invite the patient to book a free 15-minute consultation. No referral form is required, and with their consent, I can follow up with you after we connect.

Send the patient to book

Contact me first

For complex cases, or when you would like to discuss fit before referring, send a brief note outlining the clinical question and any relevant context.

Discuss a referral

Who I can help

Referrals may be for screening, diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, or psychotherapy coordinated with a patient’s existing medical, nutritional, or mental health care.

Good fit

  • Eating disorders and disordered eating, including anorexia nervosa, ARFID, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, restrict binge cycles, OSFED, food addiction concerns, and subclinical but distressing symptoms
  • Body image distress, food noise, compulsive exercise, shame, or distress related to weight cycling
  • Patients whose physician, dietitian, therapist, or psychiatrist is seeking specialized eating disorder assessment or treatment
  • Psychological screening or support before or during GLP-1 treatment
  • Pre or post bariatric support related to eating, identity, body image, or fear of weight regain
  • Adults treated for cancer in childhood or adolescence, seeking support with fear of recurrence, medical anxiety, body image, identity, or life after treatment

When another level of care may be more appropriate

  • Patients under 18
  • Acute safety concerns requiring urgent intervention
  • Medical instability requiring close monitoring
  • Symptoms requiring inpatient, residential, or intensive day treatment
  • Presentations better served by another specialty, clinician, or jurisdiction

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