Edward E. Abramson

Edward Abramson, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, Professor Emeritus at California State University, and former Director of the Eating Disorders Center at Chico Community Hospital. He is the author of six books including, "It's NOT Just Baby Fat!: 10 Steps to Help Your Child to a Healthy Weight" and "Weight, Diet, and Body Image: What Every Therapist Needs to Know". He is currently working on a book using psychology to help sedentary readers get motivated and develop a comfortable exercise habit.

Dr. Abramson has appeared on dozens of television and radio programs including 20/20 and is routinely quoted in publications including NY Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Us Weekly. Ed is a Fellow of the Obesity Society and served on the Board of Directors of the California Psychological Association.

Ed has taught continuing education workshops for U.C. Berkeley and has lectured widely throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. In his free time, he enjoys motorcycle adventures and hanging out at his Sonoma coast retreat