Trainer Biography
Amy Costa, LMFT
Dr. Amy Costa has more than ten years of experience treating disorders. She has worked at all levels of treatment including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient as well as private practice. Dr. Costa completed her doctorate in psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. Dr. Costa has completed advanced training in DBT, CBT and group therapy. In addition to her work with eating disorders, Dr. Costa has expertise in treating depression, anxiety and trauma in adolescents, adults and families. Dr. Costa has recently accepted the role of president for the San Diego chapter of IAEDP. In treatment, Dr. Costa emphasizes skill building to help promote personal strength and mastery. Her goal is to empower individuals toward overall healing and a transformed sense of self by developing confidence to use learned skills and maintain recovery.