Dr. Bethany Friedman, PsyD, CEDS: Honored by Marquis Who's Who for Therapeutic Excellence

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Dr. Bethany E. Friedman, PsyD, CEDS, has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who biographical registry. This honor recognizes Dr. Friedman’s outstanding leadership, clinical excellence, and profound commitment to specialized mental health care for young people.

A decade of dedicated leadership

With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Friedman has established a notable career as a clinical psychologist specializing in treating eating disorders, body image issues, and self-harming behaviors among teenagers and young adults.

In 2025, she founded BraveFull Psychology, a practice dedicated to helping clients heal their relationships with themselves and their bodies. Practicing across Arizona, California, and New York, Dr. Friedman provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment, driven by the belief that no young person should have to navigate their struggles alone.

Credentials and distinguished background

The Marquis Who’s Who distinction highlights Dr. Friedman’s extensive professional journey

• Certified Expertise – She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) and currently serves as the Membership Chair for the Phoenix Chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP).
• Clinical Experience – Prior to founding BraveFull Psychology, Dr. Friedman spent ten years at Kaiser Permanente, advancing to become the regional eating-disorder specialist and leading a teen intensive outpatient program.
• Academic Contribution – She also serves as an adjunct professor at Santa Clara University, where she teaches graduate students and helps train the next generation of mental health professionals.
• Education – Dr. Friedman earned her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University–San Francisco Bay.

Looking ahead – expanding community impact

Dr. Friedman is committed to advancing specialized care and aims to expand BraveFull Psychology’s impact through community partnerships with local schools, athletic programs, and parent-child groups. Her long-term vision includes developing early-intervention initiatives and mother-daughter body-image programs to support families facing these challenges.

At BraveFull Psychology, Dr. Friedman is dedicated to ensuring every client feels seen, worthy, and fully supported on their journey toward emotional well-being and a healthier relationship with their body.