Auburn Eating Disorders Clinic

01/11/2026

Eating a variety of foods is important to keep our bodies properly nourished and allow us to grow. If a person does not eat enough variety or enough food to fuel their body’s needs, they may develop serious health problems. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) can occur when a person is not eating enough food to nourish their body because they are afraid of trying new foods, do not feel hungry, and/or are afraid of something bad happening after eating.

Fortunately, medical and mental health providers can help people with ARFID! Therapy services provided at the AEDC can help establish an eating schedule and encourage people to try new foods without fear. In an article written by AEDC graduate clinicians, affiliates, and supervisors, we explain what ARFID is and how it can be treated if you, or someone you know, develops it.

Please visit the article link here for more information: https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2025.1494899/full

10/24/2025

Our clinical psychology faculty and students have finally gotten together for a group photo, and we wanted to share it. We are currently recruiting for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Faculty position; we’d love to add another friendly face to our group!

10/13/2025

Will Grunewald, M.S. is doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at Auburn who recently began his clinical internship at the UC San Diego/San Diego VA Eating Disorder Center and Medical Behavior Unit Track. Throughout his time as a graduate clinician at the AEDC Will was able to learn and provide six different types of eating disorder treatments/interventions and was able to impact over 45 clients (roughly 450+ therapy hours). Will states, “Working at the AEDC has given me foundational skills in assessment, intervention, coordinated care and outreach within disordered eating that has been invaluable to my career. More importantly, it strengthened my passion working for this population and gave me direct opportunities to advocate for marginalized populations struggling with disordered eating”.

Will played a vital role in the formation and development of the AEDC and words cannot express how grateful we are to have had him pave the way for other graduate clinicians to come. We know you will go on to accomplish incredible things, Will!!! 🫶🏼

09/22/2025

Taylor Stanley, M.S. is doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at Auburn who recently began her clinical internship at the University of Florida Health Science Center - Med/Health Track. Throughout her time as a staff member for the AEDC Taylor was able to learn and provide six different types of eating disorder treatments and was able to impact over 25 clients (roughly 300+ therapy hours). Taylor states, “Working at the AEDC has been formative in shaping my professional identity and approach to working in integrated healthcare at an academic medical center while on internship. Being an AEDC clinician not only strengthened my clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention, but also deepened my commitment to advocacy and collaboration across disciplines”.

We are so grateful for your hard work and dedication to the AEDC and all of the clients you have served throughout the years. Best of luck Taylor, we will (and already) miss you! 🫶🏼

09/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated to the AEDC this Tiger Giving Day!! Words cannot express how grateful our team is for your support!! 🧡💙

09/11/2025

Only a few more hours!!! https://tigergiving.org/campaigns/transform-lives-through-eating-disorder-treatment

⏰ LAST CALL, AUBURN FAMILY! ⏰

Tiger Giving Day is almost over and we’re making a final push to bring ALL of our projects across the finish line! 🧡🐅

If you’ve been meaning to give, now’s the time.

If you’ve already given, thank you- and tell a friend!

Let’s finish strong together: tigergiving.org

09/09/2025

The need for affordable, evidence-based eating disorder treatment in our community and across Alabama is overwhelming. Over 430,000 Alabamians will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, and yet access to specialized treatment remains a critical barrier for many. This Tiger Giving Day, your donation will help expand access to treatment for our community. See the link in our bio to donate! 🧡💙

09/05/2025

This , help us continue providing scholarship-supported treatment sessions, ensuring cost is never a barrier to life-saving care 💙🧡

09/03/2025

The countdown begins!! Please consider donating on September 10th 🧡

🧡 TIGER GIVING DAY SPOTLIGHT 🧡

More than 430,000 Alabamians will face an eating disorder in their lifetime. But far too many will go without care due to lack of access, affordability or trained providers.

The Auburn Eating Disorders Clinic provides low-cost, evidence-based treatment for children, teens and adults across Alabama. It’s also a vital training ground for doctoral students in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University's Clinical Psychology program.

This Tiger Giving Day, we’re raising funds to hire a full-time graduate student clinician and expand care, reduce waitlists and serve more people in need.

Mark your calendar- Tiger Giving Day is September 10!

Click here for details and updates: https://aub.ie/Vzhl4t

08/29/2025

Rachel Andrade-Frietchen, M.S. is a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at Auburn University and is currently an AEDC graduate clinician. She is dedicated to personalizing evidence-based eating disorder treatment for her client’s unique needs. Recognizing that eating disorders don’t discriminate, Rachel is committed to providing culturally responsive care. During treatment, she takes a nonjudgmental and strengths-based approach to help clients build a life that is aligned with their values, worth living for, and is not ruled by disordered eating or body image concerns. In her free time, Rachel enjoys reading, listening to music, hiking, painting, spending time with friends, and playing with her cat, Norbert!

08/27/2025

Kristin Denmark, M.S. is a current graduate student and ab AEDC graduate clinician in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at Auburn University. Kristin is deeply committed to helping individuals rediscover life beyond the eating disorder. She seeks to integrate evidence-based treatment with compassion, humor, and honesty, helping clients rebuild trust in their bodies, find freedom with food, and foster identity development beyond the eating disorder. Kristin often says, “Our bodies are not the problem. The problem is that we are taught to believe they are.” In her free time, Kristin enjoys playing pickleball and spending time with friends and family!

08/11/2025

Mark your calendar for September 10th, 2025! The Auburn Eating Disorders Clinic (AEDC) will be participating in this upcoming Tiger Giving Day, which is Auburn University’s annual 24-hour crowdfunding event. We hope you’ll join us in making an impact on our community and those impacted by an eating disorder across Alabama!