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Approved Therapist Referral | Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego | eTherapyFinder.com

March 16, 2020 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

Thomas Schmierer, LMFT is a Catholic therapist who first became an approved referral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego on November 16, 2017. On that date, he was approved by the Director of the Diocesan Office for Social Ministry to be listed as a Diocesan affiliate on the (now defunct) eTherapyFinder.com therapist profile listing website. Thomas is a Benedictine … [Read more...] about Approved Therapist Referral | Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego | eTherapyFinder.com

008: Fear, Longing and Fathers—Maura Preszler

March 16, 2020 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

Are you a woman who has been emotionally or physically battered by the important man or men in your life?  Are you, perhaps, a father who knows that he is overly critical of his daughter, but just can’t help himself?  Our guest in this episode offers direction and encouragement for women who have been mistreated by men and inspiration for fathers who need to do a better job at … [Read more...] about 008: Fear, Longing and Fathers—Maura Preszler

Guest Profile: Maura Preszler

March 16, 2020 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

Maura Preszler was born and raised in northern New Jersey, where she graduated college from Seton Hall University. After college she moved to Nashville, TN where she worked as a baker and pastry chef. In September 2011 God etched in her heart the desire to launch a ministry for women recovering from eating disorders and abuse inspired from her own story. She left her job and … [Read more...] about Guest Profile: Maura Preszler

007: Developing a Good Relationship with Food—Emily Boller

February 15, 2020 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

Do you have a love/hate relationship with food?  Are you looking for a way to apply Christian principles to help improve your relationship with food?  Whether you binge only on occasion or have a full-blown eating disorder where you binge and/or purge regularly, today’s guest can help you.  Emily Boller has not only recovered from an eating disorder, but has also … [Read more...] about 007: Developing a Good Relationship with Food—Emily Boller

Guest Profile: Emily Boller

February 15, 2020 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

Chubby in childhood, anorexic in her teens, and then obese until age 47, Emily Boller was desperate to find freedom from her struggles with food. In 2008, when she lost 100 pounds, she never expected to become an inspirational voice for food addiction recovery for millions of people. Today, she combines her personal journey, hard-won wisdom, and practical tips with Joel … [Read more...] about Guest Profile: Emily Boller

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