iaedp-Tucson Chapter Executive Committee Bios
Susan Love, MS, LPC - President
Originally from Mississippi, Susan did her undergraduate work in Psychology at the University of Mississippi and earned a Master of Science in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University. She is a somatic and EMDR trained Licensed Professional Counselor and has additional training in Structural Dissociation Theory for the treatment of dissociative disorders. Susan has experience working with adults in recovery from eating disorders and trauma in the residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care. She is a professional member of the EMDR International Association, IAEDP, and is a past co-presenter at the Association for Experiential Education Annual Conference.
In 2021, Susan founded Whole Self Healing of Arizona, a group private practice focused on the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation- which includes the treatment of the full spectrum of disordered eating behaviors. Additionally, she is a board approved clinical supervisor and is passionate about helping associate licensed clinicians learn and practice effective and ethical care in the treatment of these specialized areas. This passion is what led Susan to join IAEDP Tucson, where she enjoys being a part of an organization increasing the awareness and ethical treatment of those suffering from disordered eating and eating disorders in the Tucson community.
Originally from Mississippi, Susan did her undergraduate work in Psychology at the University of Mississippi and earned a Master of Science in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University. She is a somatic and EMDR trained Licensed Professional Counselor and has additional training in Structural Dissociation Theory for the treatment of dissociative disorders. Susan has experience working with adults in recovery from eating disorders and trauma in the residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care. She is a professional member of the EMDR International Association, IAEDP, and is a past co-presenter at the Association for Experiential Education Annual Conference.
In 2021, Susan founded Whole Self Healing of Arizona, a group private practice focused on the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation- which includes the treatment of the full spectrum of disordered eating behaviors. Additionally, she is a board approved clinical supervisor and is passionate about helping associate licensed clinicians learn and practice effective and ethical care in the treatment of these specialized areas. This passion is what led Susan to join IAEDP Tucson, where she enjoys being a part of an organization increasing the awareness and ethical treatment of those suffering from disordered eating and eating disorders in the Tucson community.
Hana Abdulaziz Feeney, MS, RD – Immediate Past President
Hana Abdulaziz Feeney is the founder of the integrative nutrition practice, Nourishing Results. It is her passion to empower others to create positive nutrition and lifestyle changes that result in the achievement of one’s goals.
With degrees in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences and over 10 years as a Registered Dietitian, Hana has developed a strong scientific and analytical approach to human health and wellness. As a member of the iaedp-Tucson Board Hana works to increase awareness of eating disorders and advocates for excellent care for persons with eating disorders in the Tucson community.
Hana Abdulaziz Feeney is the founder of the integrative nutrition practice, Nourishing Results. It is her passion to empower others to create positive nutrition and lifestyle changes that result in the achievement of one’s goals.
With degrees in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences and over 10 years as a Registered Dietitian, Hana has developed a strong scientific and analytical approach to human health and wellness. As a member of the iaedp-Tucson Board Hana works to increase awareness of eating disorders and advocates for excellent care for persons with eating disorders in the Tucson community.
Cathy Zipp, MS, LPC, LISAC – Membership Chair
Cathy Zipp is a kick-butt therapist whose style is to teach, support, inspire and hold court on accountability and progress. She uses advanced and creative techniques like EMDR and Psychodrama to restore stability in fast, FUN and deeply healing ways.
She works with “Big T” and “little t” traumas through the tears and more importantly, the laughter. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of two businesses. Her specialties additionally include eating disorders, parenting, infertility, children, teens, young adults, midlife, LGBT and traumatic brain injury. She also has a book coming out soon, MidLife with Style. Cathy lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband of over 25 years and has two incredible young adult children.
Cathy Zipp is a kick-butt therapist whose style is to teach, support, inspire and hold court on accountability and progress. She uses advanced and creative techniques like EMDR and Psychodrama to restore stability in fast, FUN and deeply healing ways.
She works with “Big T” and “little t” traumas through the tears and more importantly, the laughter. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of two businesses. Her specialties additionally include eating disorders, parenting, infertility, children, teens, young adults, midlife, LGBT and traumatic brain injury. She also has a book coming out soon, MidLife with Style. Cathy lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband of over 25 years and has two incredible young adult children.
Jan Courtney, MA, MEd – Hospitality
Jan is the Coordinator of Eating Disorder Services for Counseling and Psych Services at Campus Health, University of Arizona. Prior to that Jan has worked as an adjunct faculty instructor at Pima Community College, co-developed and ran an Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders, maintained a private practice and worked as an Eating Disorder and Trauma Therapist at COPE Community Services.
Jan holds a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Hearing Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Arizona. Jan has extensive post-graduate training including short term dynamic psychotherapy techniques, EFT, Neurolinguistic Psychology, Mediation, Family Systems and EMDR.
Since 1991, Jan’s focus has been helping those who suffer from a wide range of disordered eating and eating disorders to find a way to understand their dysfunctional relationship with food and live their lives more peacefully. Jan uses a collaborative approach working with each individual to recognize factors leading to their current dysfunctional coping strategies, effectively manage anxiety, find constructive means to meet their challenges, and strengthen their sense of self and create positive change in their lives.
Jan is the Coordinator of Eating Disorder Services for Counseling and Psych Services at Campus Health, University of Arizona. Prior to that Jan has worked as an adjunct faculty instructor at Pima Community College, co-developed and ran an Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders, maintained a private practice and worked as an Eating Disorder and Trauma Therapist at COPE Community Services.
Jan holds a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Hearing Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Arizona. Jan has extensive post-graduate training including short term dynamic psychotherapy techniques, EFT, Neurolinguistic Psychology, Mediation, Family Systems and EMDR.
Since 1991, Jan’s focus has been helping those who suffer from a wide range of disordered eating and eating disorders to find a way to understand their dysfunctional relationship with food and live their lives more peacefully. Jan uses a collaborative approach working with each individual to recognize factors leading to their current dysfunctional coping strategies, effectively manage anxiety, find constructive means to meet their challenges, and strengthen their sense of self and create positive change in their lives.
Richard Wahl, MD – Medical Liaison
Dr. Richard Wahl attended the University of Rochester (NY) with a major in Developmental Psychology, and received his M.D. degree from the George Washington University in Washington, DC. He completed his Pediatric Residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and then served with the U.S. Public Health Service National Health Service Corps in Peekskill, NY.
Dr. Wahl moved to Tucson in 1985, and worked for CIGNA Health Care for 10 years as a general pediatrician. He joined the faculty at the University of Arizona in 1995, where he is now a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Adolescent Medicine training program. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. He has served as Medical Director over the past 20 years for a variety of programs, including the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and Blind, the Tucson Job Corps Center, and (previously) at the Pima County Kino Teen Center and Juvenile Detention Center.
Dr. Wahl now bases his clinical practice at the Banner University Medical Center Adolescent Clinic, and has had a long interest in providing medical care for individuals with eating disorders.
Dr. Richard Wahl attended the University of Rochester (NY) with a major in Developmental Psychology, and received his M.D. degree from the George Washington University in Washington, DC. He completed his Pediatric Residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and then served with the U.S. Public Health Service National Health Service Corps in Peekskill, NY.
Dr. Wahl moved to Tucson in 1985, and worked for CIGNA Health Care for 10 years as a general pediatrician. He joined the faculty at the University of Arizona in 1995, where he is now a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Adolescent Medicine training program. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. He has served as Medical Director over the past 20 years for a variety of programs, including the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and Blind, the Tucson Job Corps Center, and (previously) at the Pima County Kino Teen Center and Juvenile Detention Center.
Dr. Wahl now bases his clinical practice at the Banner University Medical Center Adolescent Clinic, and has had a long interest in providing medical care for individuals with eating disorders.