About Dr. Allison K. Chase
Dr. Allison K. Chase, PhD, CEDS-C, is a nationally recognized expert in eating disorder treatment, child and adolescent mental health, and family-based care. With 25+ years of experience, she has worked across all levels of care, from outpatient to inpatient, helping families and clinicians navigate the complexities of eating disorder recovery. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor, she is committed to empowering parents, supporting clinicians, and advancing evidence-based treatment through consultation, education, and digital health innovation.
Education & Background
- PhD. & M.A. in Clinical Psychology – University of Texas at Austin
- Pediatric Psychology Residency – Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago
- Post-doctoral Fellowship – Austin Child Guidance Center, Texas
- B.A. in Psychology (Honors) – University of California, San Diego
Current Roles
🔹 Founder & Clinical Consultant, AK Chase Consulting
Providing expert consultation, education, and training for parents, caregivers, and professionals navigating eating disorder recovery. Offering specialist guidance based on the principles of FBT, EFFT, and best practices in eating disorder care.
🔹 Senior Clinical Advisor, Bright Therapeutics
Leading the integration and expansion of the Recovery Record Family App, a cutting-edge digital tool designed to support families and clinicians in eating disorder treatment.
🔹 Senior Clinical Advisor, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Driving clinical initiatives, training clinicians, and enhancing evidence-based practices in eating disorder and mood & anxiety disorder treatment.
Previous Leadership & Clinical Roles
🔸 Clinical Project Lead, Bright Therapeutics – Spearheaded the launch of the Recovery Record Family App, developing clinician training and implementation strategies.
🔸 Regional Clinical Director, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center – Led clinical programming and operations, supervision, training and expansion across multiple treatment centers in Texas and beyond.
🔸 Executive Director, Eating Recovery Center (ERC) Austin – Developed, launched and managed clinical and operational programming for ERC Austin and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center (formally known as Insight Behavioral Health).
🔸 Owner & Licensed Clinical Psychologist, AK Chase & Associates – Provided specialized assessment, treatment, and parent support, focusing on adolescent mental health and eating disorder recovery.
🔸 Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychology, Austin Child Guidance Cetner – Assessed and treated children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses. Participated in inter- and intra-agency multidisciplinary mental health treatment teams, including law enforcement.
🔸 Pediatric Psychology Resident, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago – Trained in integrated medical and psychological treatment for pediatric eating disorders.
Expertise & Experience
✔ Eating Disorder Specialist – Extensive expertise in treating eating disorders and building treatment programs across outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), and inpatient settings
✔ Family-Based Treatment (FBT) & Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Expert – Committed to strengthening parent and caregiver involvement in recovery
✔ Key Contributor in Digital Health & Innovation – Driving the adoption of technology to enhance eating disorder treatment
✔ National Trainer & Consultant – Providing education, consultation, and professional presentations to clinicians, organizations, and community groups
✔ Adjunct Clinical Faculty – University of Texas at Austin