Casa Serena Eating Disorders Program
                                     OUR TREATMENT TEAM


                
                        Jackie Holmes, M.Ed., MFT--Program Founder and  Director  


    
     Jackie has been working in the Eating Disorders Field for over 30 years.  She was the Inpatient Clinical
Coordinator for 5 years at Mt. Diablo's Serenity Program and for the last 18 years as been  working as an
outpatient  therapist at  the Concord Therapy Center for Eating Disorders.  She also teaches at JFK
university in the Eating Disorders Certification Program.  Having struggled with her own recovery from
Bulimia and BED, she brings a personal dedication to helping those who are suffering, to find their own
personal path of recovery.  It was her frustration with the lack of  services in Contra Costa County for women
that led her to develop Casa Serena.  It is her goal to provide a safe place with an experienced  staff
dedicated to helping  these clients to develop their own healing plan.




                              Maria Miller, MFT--Yoga and Mindfulness



       Maria helps clients cultivate compassion and mindfulness for themselves and their bodies in her Yoga class,
and helps clients develop a deeper connection to their body.   She has a private practice
with the Concord Therapy Center where she offers individual and family therapy.  She previously worked at Alta
Bates Eating Disorders Program and has had a clinical practice for 10years. Visit her website at
www.healingwisdomwithin.com



                             Jill Sabotka, MFT--Interpersonal Group                   



      Jill facilitates bi-weekly group therapy and has run expressive arts and movement groups in the past.  
Working with both teens and adults, she is authentic and real with clients, understanding the suffering caused
by eating disorders.  She offers inspiration and hope to clients along their path of recovery with a great deal of
humor and love.  Jill also maintains a private practice in Walnut Creek. You can contact her at  
www.jillsabotka.com.                               




                        
                                   Beverly Swann, MFT-- Living Skills Group Therapist


Beverly joins the staff as our Living skills group leader.  She brings her creative ability to each group she
does.  She is also in private practice in the Pleasant Hill area. Visit her website at www.beverlyswann.com




                             Anne Hahn-Smith, Ph.D.--Family Group Therapist

Anne comes to us from New Dawn Recovery centers and she brings her skills with working with
adolescents and adults with Eating Disorders.  Anne also has a private practice in the same building as
Casa Serena and we are so happy to have her on staff.  She runs the Family Education and Support group
weekly and also works with individual families when called upon.  She brings a deep insight and
understanding to her work with this population.


                            Gertrudes Hernandez, Ph.D.--Body Image/DBT Therapist

Gertie comes to us from Alta Bates/Herrick hospital's Inpatient Teen Eating Disorders program.  She works
with the teens offering the DBT skills group and well as working with the adult women and men around Body
Image Transformation.  She brings her years of experience and a real passion and understanding of the
Eating Disordered client.


                

                                     Astra Kim--Office Manager and Intake Coordinator



When you first call our program Astra is usually the first person you talk to.  She will help you understand
the process and procedures related to admission, help verify insurance and set up your financial contract.  
She handles all the billing and all general office duties.  She is an invaluable asset to our overall program.