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.

Karen Scheuner M.A., R.D.--Program Dietitian

Karen has worked at El Camino Hospital Eating Disorders IOP Program, Center for Discovery in Menlo Park and
she also works at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation as their dietitian.  Karen brings a deep understanding and
compassion for working with this population.  She comes from a culinary background and shops to shop at the
farmer's market and practices yoga daily.  She teaches the Nutrition class and designs the individualized meal
plans for each client in the program.

Maria Miller, MFT--Yoga and Multi Family Therapist

Maria has been working both inpatient at Alta Bates Eating Disorders Program and with Casa Serena.  She
teaches the Yoga class   bringing a gentle awareness to the body through movement and helps clients
develop a deeper connection to their body.  She also leads the Multi-Family Group and helps families
identify their roles and ways to help in the recovery process for their loved ones.


Claudia, Sieber, MFT--Contracts Group and DBT Therapist

Claudia has been with Casa Serena from the inception as an intern and now as a licensed MFT.  She facilitates
the contract group and assists with outings and the dinner meal group.  She is a tireless advocate for these
clients and brings a warmth and understanding of the struggle to recover to each client.

Beth Bernstein, MFT--Body Image Therapist

Beth comes to us from Beyond Hunger where she was co-facilitating eating disorders groups.  She also has a
private practice in Oakland/Berkeley area.  She brings a real enthusiastic approach to helping women get free
from distorted body images.

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.

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.