Kimberlee Hedrick, LCSW, BCD, CGP
 is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 27 years of experience specializing in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders, body image concerns, and co-occurring mood disorders. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work with honors from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1997. Throughout her career, Kimberlee has worked across the full continuum of eating disorder care, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. She maintains a private practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at LSU School of Medicine. In addition, she is an Eating Disorder Consultant at Maples Adolescent Residential Center, where she provides evaluations, mentorship, and staff training. A Board-Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work and a Certified Group Psychotherapist, Kimberlee is deeply committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring the next generation of clinicians. She is a frequent lecturer at academic and professional conferences, where she shares her expertise on eating disorder treatment and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Her dedication to helping others is the driving force behind her passion for work in the eating disorder field.