Michelle Jones, PhD
Bio
Dr. Michelle Jones is a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Instructor at Equip, and has been studying ARFID since it first became an official diagnosis. After earning graduate and post-graduate degrees in psychology, she completed her APA-accredited internships at the University of California, San Diego and the San Diego VA Healthcare System, followed by a two-year postdoctoral fellowship specializing in pediatric eating disorders at the UCSD Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research. Dr. Jones has extensive clinical experience in treating eating disorders across all ages, with a specific focus on ARFID and early-onset anorexia. She also has specialized training in evidence-based treatment modalities such as family-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and dialectical behavior therapy. Dr. Jones has published research in eating disorders and body image and remains active in the clinical application of research in these areas.
Educational background
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)in psychology, Baylor University
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in clinical psychology from Kent State University
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in clinical psychology from Kent State University
Specialities & expertise
- ARFID
- Early onset anorexia
- Family-based treatment (FBT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention
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