Welcome!
I am a clinical psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist in South Bend who is passionate about the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. I have a wide range of experiences that allow me to provide expert care within that field. I offer individual and group therapy for people ages 14 and older who struggle with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, emotional overeating, and other concerns related to food and eating. Clients working with me can expect to address their eating disordered behaviors as well as the concerns underlying the eating disorder.
My approach to treatment is collaborative, supportive, and active. I strive to provide care that is individualized to meet my clients’ unique goals and needs. I take a holistic approach because I understand that eating disorders are about more than food. Together, my clients and I create a treatment team to manage the medical and nutritional needs which often accompany eating disorders. I also collaborate with my clients to identify and address the underlying concerns of the eating disorder in order to prevent relapse and achieve lasting recovery.
WBST: National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Expert resources and education
Dr. Mannia was recently interviewed by WSBT for Eating Disorder Awareness Week! Check out the interview here.
Dr. Mannia’s article on why there is no such thing as a healthy food was featured in Eat Smart, Be Well magazine! Check out the article here:
Dr. Mannia was excited to be the guest speaker for the Notre Dame/St. Marys/Holy Cross Eating Disorder Awareness Club call-out meeting! Check out the article here:
Dr. Mannia wrote about why you should never compliment someone on weight loss in Eat Smart, Be Well magazine. Read the article here:
Dr. Mannia was honored to be a featured speaker for Notre Dame’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2021!
ABC57: Some dealing with eating disorders after recovery from COVID
Dr. Mannia was interviewed by ABC News about the risk of eating disordered behavior increasing as a result of having COVID-19. Check out what she had to say!
WSBT interviewed Dr. Mannia for Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2021! See what she had to say here:
For Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2021, members of the Eating Disorder Task Force of Indiana challenged common myths about eating disorders. See Dr. Mannia challenge the myth that only thin people can have an eating disorder.
CBS4 in Indianapolis interviewed Dr. Mannia for Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2021! Check out the story:
Dr. Mannia reviews how criticizing yourself can negatively impact children. Read her article in Eat Smart, Be Well magazine:
Dr. Mannia was interviewed by WSBT on how to manage fatigue and burnout during the pandemic. Check out the interview!
WSBT interviewed Dr. Mannia on the importance of relationships on mental health. See the interview here:
Check out Dr. Mannia’s article on how to Stop Fighting with Your Body in Eat Smart. Be Well. magazine:
Dr. Mannia is honored to have been selected for the 2020 Michiana Forty Under 40, an award that recognizes young adults who are successful in their careers and involved in civic and volunteer activities throughout the community!
Read Dr. Mannia’s article on Health at Every Size in Eat Smart, Be Well magazine:
WSBT interviewed Dr. Mannia about how the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing are impacting individuals with eating disorders. See the interview here:
Dr. Mannia was interviewed for eating disorder awareness week 2020! Check out the news story here!
Check out Dr. Mannia’s article on Managing Food Talk in Eat Smart. Be Well. magazine:
WSBT interviewed Dr. Mannia for Eating Disorder awareness week! Check it out here:
Dr. Mannia was honored to be invited as the professional speaker for the 2019 Notre Dame NEDA Walk!
Dr. Mannia recently discussed Talking to Children About Weight in the latest Eat Smart. Be Well. magazine:
See Dr. Mannia’s article on the 7 Habits of People with Healthy Relationships with Food in Eat Smart. Be Well. magazine:
Dr. Mannia was excited to have another opportunity to guest write for Project Heal! Here's here article on When Strong Will Isn't Enough:
Check out the most recent Eat Smart. Be Well. magazine where Dr. Mannia wrote an article about healthy body image:
Dr. Mannia was recently featured on WSBT discussing the prevention and treatment of eating disorders during Eating Disorder Awareness Week! See the video and read the news story here!
The Bethel College newspaper interviewed Dr. Mannia on eating disorder treatment and prevention in out community:
Dr. Mannia wrote an article called You Aren't What You Eat for Eat Smart. Be Well. Magazine. Check it out:
Project Heal recently featured Dr. Mannia as a guest blogger! See her article, What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, here:
