Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Makenzie Gilliam is a qualified professional with extensive experience in mental health and behavioral treatment. Currently serving as a Clinical Support Specialist at Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center since December 2019, Gilliam previously held positions such as Counselor at Center For Discovery and Behavior Interventionist at Center for Behavior Change. Early career roles include an internship at UCSD Eating Disorders Center and a customer service position at Pain Du Monde. Gilliam holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University. Additionally, Gilliam gained valuable experience as a Youth Ministry Intern at Crossline Community Church, focusing on youth engagement and support.
Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Personalized Care for Women Located in Carlsbad, California, Montecatini is a renowned and respected provider of comprehensive care for women ages 16 and above whose lives have been disrupted by eating disorders and certain co-occurring mental health conditions. With an intimate, home-like treatment environment in a beautiful neighborhood miles from the Pacific coast, Montecatini is an optimal source for personalized treatment for women who have been struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and other types of disordered eating. Montecatini’s treatment professionals also have significant experience helping women whose eating disorders are accompanied by substance abuse, chemical dependency, trauma, anxiety, depression, and a host of other issues and challenges. Treatment at Montecatini occurs in three phases: • Residential • Partial hospitalization program (PHP) • Intensive outpatient program (IOP) Services at Montecatini include individual, group, and family therapy; a host of experiential therapies, including expressive arts therapy, therapeutic gardening, yoga, nutritional counseling and educational services, and a variety of therapeutic recreational and leisure activities. Treatment at Montecatini is an intensely personalized experience that is designed to promote holistic healing. Following a thorough assessment, the center employs a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to ensure that each woman’s physical, psychological, and spiritual needs are identified and addressed. Montecatini opened in 1991. The program is CARF accredited and accepts most major insurance plans. To learn more about Montecatini visit www.montecatinieatingdisorder.com or call 760-436-2657