Stephanie Knatz Peck

Stephanie Knatz Peck, PhD, BCIA, Psychologist in La JollaDr. Stephanie Knatz Peck is a clinical psychologist and program director for the Intensive Family Treatment (IFT) Programs at the UCSD Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Center. In addition to directing the adult and adolescent IFT programs, Dr. Peck is also involved in translational clinical treatment research focused on translating neurobiological research into applied clinical treatments for eating disorders. Dr. Peck is responsible for the development, testing, and oversight of novel clinical treatments for both adolescent and adults with eating disorders including NEWFED-TR (Neurobiology Enhanced with Family Eating Disorder Treatment). Dr. Peck received her doctoral degree from Alliant International University where she specialized in clinical health psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training at UCSD where she specialized in eating and weight issues across the developmental spectrum. Her other research and clinical expertise includes pediatric obesity, parent management training, and multi-family therapy. In her personal time, she enjoys surfing, yoga, and being outdoors.