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Lara Effland, LICSW, CEDS-S
Director of Adult Services
Bio
Lara Effland, LICSW, CEDS-S has over 15 years of experience in the field of eating disorders. Lara has played a vital role in various national behavioral health organizations and currently serves as Director of Adult Services at Equip.
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