About Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, CA LMFT #49842, CA LPCC #844
Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT, LPCC), Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Consultant (CEDS-C), and Inclusive Eating Disorders Specialist (IEDS). She brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to her work.
Alli is a regular Psychology Today columnist, lead author of My Child Has an Eating Disorder: An Essential Guide for Parents of Kids, Teens, and Adults (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026), author of MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, and Body Image Issues (Unsolicited Press, 2021), and contributor to Body Image and Self-Esteem (Independence Educational Publishers, 2024). She has also contributed to books, peer-reviewed journals, and outlets such as Verywell Mind and Medscape.
Passionate about education, Alli has held leadership positions within the Academy for Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and contributed to the national CEDS curriculum. She created #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance!™—a national initiative appearing from Capitol Hill to the former Staples Center and recognized by the City of Los Angeles. She serves as adjunct faculty at Antioch University in the Clinical Psychology program.
A frequent speaker, Alli is known for translating complex mental health topics into clear, compassionate guidance. Her expertise has been featured in major media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Newsweek.
How Can I Help? Answers For Therapists Without Much Training in Eating Disorders
This workshop was inspired by an email the presenter received that summed up years of similar statements. It said, "I think a lot of clinicians see a client with an eating disorder and think, That's above my pay grade. Automatic pass. I'd love to know how a non-specialist (like me) can help!"
It's true that it takes thousands of hours to learn to treat eating disorders—but to be helpful? Any clinician can do that. So rather than an "Eating Disorders 101," this presentation addresses the real-world questions therapists often ask, such as "Why are these disorders so resistant to treatment?" "How do you manage the nontraditional or 'atypical' presentations?" And most importantly, "How can I help?"
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Educational Learning Objectives:​
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Name at least two historic myths about eating disorders.
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Identify two reasons, shown by research, why these disorders can be so persistent and thus challenging to treat.
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List at least three ways providers who do not specialize in eating disorders can be helpful to clients with eating disorders.
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California Pathways to Practice Symposium, Virtual Event
Saturday, September 27, 2025
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Pacific Time
Where you can see my presentation:
California Pathways to Practice Symposium
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This event is intended to be accessible to all. If financial barriers would otherwise prevent your attendance, please reach out to Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com to discuss financial accommodations. For other accommodations, please click here for more information.
We extend our gratitude to our sponsors for making it possible for us to compensate the speaker and make this event accessible. ​