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Expertise
I can answer questions specifically geared towards athletes and their eating issues. I would be able to assist parents or coaches with questions or concerns about disordered eating practices often found in the exercise and sports settings.
Experience in the area
I have a bachelor's degree in sports medicine and a master's degree in sport psychology. I am not a liscensed counselor but I am pursing my counseling education currently. I have also worked with athletes at every level for the last 15 years, particularly elite high school athletes and females.
Education/Credentials
bachelor's degree sports medicine master's degree sport psychology currently pursuing graduate degree in counseling psychology
Past/Present Clients
U.S. national team level female athletes High school athletes Semi-pro soccer
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Gill | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | Hi, thanks for this advice, hadn't really ..... |
| susan | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your insight ..... |
| H | 10/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Thanks anyway for your help. I know ..... |
| Barry | 10/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Caz | 08/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you =] |
Recent Answers from Ryan Hale
2009-10-29 Eating disorder and dieting and exercising:
Christina- Wow! Congratulations on the weight loss. It sounds to me like you are simply practicing the discipline necessary for a huge life change that you've gone through. It is difficult to turn
2009-10-24 ulcerativeco;litis and anorexia:
Gill- I recently worked with a female basketball player who was in a similar situation. It's not easy to go through what you have, especially as an athlete. Your food is your fuel and that's where you
2009-10-24 Do i have EDNOS?:
Jessica- when it comes to eating disorders and athletics, it is common that one's situation not fit a clinical definition of an eating disorder. Also, the "typical" eating disorder usually contains "typical"
2009-10-24 Help please!:
Rachel- I am wondering if there is anything else that you haven't included. First, on athletic teams, it is quite common for more than one member to have an eating disorder. Sometimes there is a type
2009-10-21 anorexia:
I would star by looking for couples or family therapists in your area. Not all areas require them to be credentialed so check their credentials. Since this is a problem that involves many aspects of
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