Marley Middlebrook

Marley Middlebrook, a dedicated Psychologist with a PsyD, graduated in 2005 from John F. Kennedy University. She has received specialized training at UC Davis Medical Center, where she honed her skills in treating young children facing trauma and behavioral challenges. Her experience is further enriched by her training at the Renfrew Center, focusing on eating disorders, allowing her to offer a unique and compassionate approach to helping children and their families navigate issues related to eating and obesity. Marley’s dissertation on binge eating equips her with a profound understanding of emotional eating concerns. She has also accumulated valuable experience in addiction and dual diagnosis through her work with Contra Costa County treatment programs. Marley is adept at treating individuals of all ages—children, adults, and elders—who have experienced maltreatment, domestic violence, depression, grief, and eating disorders. In her practice, she believes in the importance of involving parents or caregivers in the therapeutic process for children, fostering collaboration with patients and fellow professionals to establish effective treatment goals. Her methodology includes an interpersonal, family systems, and cognitive behavioral approach, utilizing a motivational framework to assess the specific needs of her patients and their families. Marley completed her pre-doctoral internship at UC Davis Medical Center, specializing in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and interpersonal play therapy, equipping her to provide targeted support for young children.