Experience

I have 15+ years of experience as a clinician providing psychotherapy to people of all ages, treating all forms of eating disorders and providing teaching, training and supervision to other mental health providers.

Clinical Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Eating disorders

  • Interpersonal concerns

  • Life transitions

  • And more…

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
— Aristotle

My style is…

warm, collaborative, and genuine. I have a  passion for helping people face challenges and connect to meaning, purpose and joy in life.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults who are facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, interpersonal stressors, and life transitions.

I believe that these challenges are often a manifestation of individuals trying to solve problems using the only tools they have.

My job is to provide support and guidance in the development of new more effective tools.

Education and Training

Stanford University

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Eating Disorder Research Program

Alliant International University

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Pacific School of Religion

Masters of Theological Studies

University of California, Davis

Bachelors Degree in Psychology

Family-Based Therapy Certified Therapist

Certified Family-Based Therapy Supervisor

Journal Publications

Darcy, A., Fitzpatick, K.K., Manasse, S., Datta, M., Klabunde, M., Colborn, D., Aspen, V., Shields, C.S., Labuschagne, Z., Le Grange, D., & Lock, J.L. (2015). Central coherence in adolescents with bulimic spectrum eating disorders. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 48, 487-493.

Fitzpatrick, K.K., Darcy, A., Colborn, D., Gudorf, C., Lock, J. (2012).  Set-shifting among adolescents with anorexia nervosa. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 45, 909-912.

Darcy, A., Fitzpatrick, K.K., Colborn, D., Manasse, S., Datta, N., Aspen, V., le Grange, D., & Lock, J. (2012)  Set-shifting among adolescents with bulimic spectrum eating disorders. Psychosomatic Medicine, 74, 869-872.

Jones, M., Darcy, A., Colborn, D., Stewart, M.C., & Fitzpatrick, K.K. (2012).  Eating Disorders on College Campuses: Implications for Prevention and Treatment. Harvard Health Policy Review, Fall 2012, 28-32.

Chapter Publications

Colborn, D, & Levin, H. (2021). Eating Disorders Among Transition Age Youth. In Jennifer Derenne and Vivian Chan (Eds.). Transition Age Youth Mental Healthcare: Bridging the Gap Between Pediatric and Adult Psychiatry. Springer International Publishing.

Colborn, D., & Robinson, A. (2018). Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns Among University Students. In: Laura Weiss Roberts (Ed). University Student Mental Health: A Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Leaders Serving Higher Education. American Psychiatric Association Publishing.

Fitzpatrick, K., Forsberg, S., & Colborn, D. (2015). Family-Based Therapy for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. In: Katharine Loeb, Daniel le Grange and Jim Lock (Eds.). Family Therapy for Adolescent Eating and Weight Disorders: New Applications. Routledge: New York, NY.

Affiliations & Professional Associations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

  • California Psychological Association (CPA)

  • San Francisco Psychological Association (SFPA)

  • Academy of Eating Disorders (AED)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am a licensed psychologist in the state of California, I have a doctorate in psychology, and I am certified in Family-Based Therapy for adolescent eating disorders.

  • I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and personal growth & development.

  • I am not contracted with any insurance companies and I am considered an “Out-of-Network Provider.” I can provide forms for reimbursement to submit to your insurance company.

  • Yes, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation.

  • I have 15+ years of experience as a clinician providing psycotherapy and consultation.

  • We will spend the first few sessions getting to know each other to determine if it makes sense for us to work together.

  • We will collaboratively create goals at the start of our therapy that we will evaluate during our time together.