Equip

Equip is proud to be named one of Inc. Magazine's #BestInBusiness honorees! Every day, our Equipsters bring expertise, passion, and heart to their work. We're not only delivering high-quality care but also shaping the future of accessible, effective treatment for all people affected by eating disorders. See the full list and join us in congratulating our fellow honorees: https://lnkd.in/eGGiunhi

Congratulations to Equipster Katie Gordon, Ph.D, LP, on her book signing this weekend! We’re so excited for you and so glad to have you as part of the team. ⭐

We are thrilled to be presenting at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conference this week in New Orleans! We’re excited to see new and familiar faces and look forward to the opportunity to connect and collaborate in person. Here’s where to find our team and learn about our recent research: 11/21 Dismantling Fatphobia: A roundtable on integrating fat liberation in CBT interventions for eating disorders featuring Senior Program Development Lead, Ally Duvall. 11/22 Engagement in digital mental health interventions: Towards a unified model of measurement, reporting, and interpretation featuring Clinical Outcomes Director, Eliane Boucher, PhD. 11/23 Effectiveness of a dissonance-based body image group during virtual treatment for an eating disorder presented by Senior Program Development Lead, Ally Duvall. Stop by booth #310 to meet our team! We hope to see you there! #BridgingwithABCT

Equip is home to some of the most skilled eating disorder clinicians in the country. As part of our mission to provide high-quality eating disorder treatment to our patients, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive and ongoing training to our clinicians. Whether you’re a referring provider or a clinician seeking your next role on a multidisciplinary team, we know you care deeply about the quality of training and expertise on the teams. (Because we do, too.) If you’re interested to learn more about our provider training strategy, visit our Provider Training page to learn more about our training timelines, provider certifications, and how we bring our clinical community together. https://lnkd.in/gs-592k8

Our team is still buzzing after an energizing week attending Behavioral Health Tech’s 2025 Conference in San Diego. We were thrilled to have both of our co-founders, Kristina Saffran and Erin Parks, Ph.D., as well as other leadership across Equip’s teams, attending the event. Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Parks was featured on the panel, “Getting Youth the Specialized Care They Need,” alongside Joseph Perekupka and Sarah Fleury, and moderated by Dr. Jessica Jackson. Dr. Parks shared how Equip prioritizes evidence-based treatments that are developed and tested specifically for youth populations and how other programs can do the same. This conference brings together innovators and leaders who are working to increase the access and quality of necessary mental health care. We’re grateful to connect with other leaders who share our passion and dedication to pushing the field forward! #BHT2025

When it comes to conversations about mental health, especially eating disorders, many people don’t know where to start, or are worried about saying the wrong thing. Equip's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer, Erin Parks, Ph.D. partnered with theSkimm as part of their “Ask An Expert” series to share advice for how to support a loved one who might be struggling with an eating disorder. Dr. Parks suggests approaching your loved one with compassion, “It’s the same as if you had concern about their bad relationship, a medical illness, depression: I’m worried about you. How can I support you?” Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gqnYfGQy

Today, Equip was featured in an important Scientific American article discussing the rise of avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and highlighting the powerful recovery story of a past Equip patient. Our teams have seen a significant rise in ARFID admissions over the past few years, and we’re proud to offer comprehensive and effective treatment for those who have long been misunderstood or underdiagnosed. The article includes insights from one of the country’s leading ARFID experts and Equip’s VP of Clinical Programs, Jessie Menzel, PhD. We know that ARFID is more than “just picky eating” and we’re always excited to provide education and increase awareness about this lesser known eating disorder. Read the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/gRsATC5Y

So honored to see Equip Co-Founder and CEO, Kristina Saffran featured on this LI - The Leadership Institute Roundtable in Laguna Beach this week!

Our very own Erin Parks, Ph.D. was featured as a guest on Aliza Pressman, Ph.D.'s Raising Good Humans Podcast! This episode serves as a comprehensive and compassionate guide to eating disorders and covers the full spectrum of diagnoses, including those commonly misunderstood, like ARFID. This is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to better understand eating disorders but especially for parents who want to be able to spot the early warning signs of an eating disorder in their child. Listen and share the episode here: https://lnkd.in/dWSaka6V