Dr. Benaaz Russell is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Consultant who works with adolescents, adults, and older adults. Previously, she worked as the Director of Admissions of Monte Nido & Affiliates and Clinical Director at a Monte Nido affiliate program, Oliver-Pyatt Centers. Dr. Russell received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and received her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Argosy University in Washington D.C. She completed her doctoral internship at The Center for Group Counseling in Boca Raton, Florida, and her post-doctoral residency at The Renfrew Center of South Florida.

Prior to working at Monte Nido & Affiliates, Dr. Russell worked at The Renfrew Center in a variety of roles, including as primary therapist and IOP team leader. In addition to working in private practice, Dr. Russell also worked as a primary therapist at The Watershed and at The Palm Beach Institute’s Eating Disorder Center, and as Program Director at The Lukens Institute.

Dr. Russell has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. She has also worked with clients presenting with a wide range of mental health issues, including but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, life transitions, grief, personality disorders, relationship issues, and addictions. She is a state qualified supervisor for mental health counseling interns. In addition, Dr. Russell is currently a member of the American Psychological Association, Florida Psychological Association, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP), and the Academy of Eating Disorders. Dr. Russell served as a Board member of the South Florida Chapter of IAEDP from 2012-2014.

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