Why ACE+
At Austin Center for Eating, we believe that feeding, eating, and anxiety disorders are treatable mental health conditions. Our goal is to help you or your loved one make peace with food, find joy in nourishing your body, and alleviate anxiety. With our specialized approach, we offer individual and family-based therapy to help you achieve your goals.
About Dr. V
Dr. Verzijl (pronounced Ver-Sail or Dr. V) strives to create a safe, secure, and empowering environment for her patients and their families. She is passionate about helping children (6+), adolescents, and young adults conquer their fears.
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Dr. V received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University of South Florida in Tampa. Before founding Austin Center for Eating (ACE+), she completed her pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Her clinical experience spans a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient, and primary care.
When off the clock, Dr. V enjoys cozying up with a good book, traveling with family, and exploring nature with her fur friends Tucker and Otis.
Our Services
What we treat
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ADHD
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Anxiety
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ARFID
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Atypical Anorexia
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Binge Eating
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Body Image Concerns
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Depression
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Feeding and Eating Disorders
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Gender Dysphoria
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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OCD
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Picky Eating
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports
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Rumination
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Self-harm
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Social Anxiety
How we treat it
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Enhanced (CBT-E)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
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Family Based Treatment (FBT)
Assessments
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Psychodiagnostic Assessment​
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ADHD Assessment
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Gifted Testing
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Learning Disability Testing​
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Reading (Dyslexia)
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Math (Dyscalculia)
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Writing (Dysgraphia)
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Contact ACE+ to schedule a consultation or learn more about our services.
Serving families throughout Central Texas