Diabetes Spotlight: Ellen N. Resnick, LCSW

Diva TalkRadio Host Mr. Divabetic interviews Ellen N. Resnick, LCSW, a psychotherapist in private practice in San Francisco and Redwood City, California. Ellen specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and incorporates the use of mindfulness into the treatment of depression, anxiety, and emotional overeating. She runs a holistic weight loss program called Center for Thoughtful Weight Loss. Ellen is also a skilled couples’ therapist.

Ellen's interest in behavior change grew out of her work with people with diabetes in 1990 at California Pacific Medical Center. Ellen has a personal interest in diabetes as well. Both her husband and
mother-in-law have type 2 diabetes.

Ellen is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the department of psychiatry at UCSF, where she worked from 1995-2003 specializing in women's mental health issues and brief treatment. She ran the Cognitive Behavioral therapy group program for women with depression. Ellen continues to supervise psychiatry residents at UCSF. She lectures extensively in the Bay Area.