Articles by Michelle Kahan

Michelle Kahan is currently working as a psychotherapist at the National Center for Weight and Wellness in Washington, DC. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Health emphasis) from Yeshiva University/Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in the Bronx, NY. She also has two Master’s degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Nutritional Sciences. Michelle has worked in a variety of clinical and research settings over the past 10 years, including the National Center for Weight and Wellness, Montefiore Medical Centers’ Family Health Center, Holliswood Hospital, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She uses a person-centered clinical approach, particularly as it relates to weight and health management. Her clinical work incorporates elements and techniques from various schools of psychology including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and cultural-historical. She has an extensive research background aimed at improving the lives of individuals suffering from chronic medical illnesses, including obesity, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis.