Dr. Angela Derrick
Co-Founder & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Angela Derrick is a licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois and has been practicing for 20 years. An active member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, she holds an academic appointment at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Derrick is currently engaged in training and supervision and previously provided consultation to a large behavioral health treatment center.
Dr. Derrick received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Georgia State University and completed her internship and post-doctoral training at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. She has also served as co-chair and member on several committees through the Academy for Eating Disorders. In addition to private practice, she has many years of experience working in various leadership roles at higher levels of care.
Dr. Derrick has frequently written and presented on eating and mood disorders in both professional and community forums. She has extensive training in the practice of mindfulness and holds a yoga teaching certification, believing that the mind-body connection provides an essential foundation for self-regulation and self-knowledge.
