Dr. Ortigara Crego, a clinical psychotherapist and addictionpsychologist in private practice, has worked in eatingdisorders and addictions for twenty-five-plus years. Sheearned a doctorate in addiction psychology and a Master'sdegree in social work with an emphasis on mental health, andis certified as an eating disorder specialist, Master's certifiedaddiction professional, and national board-certified clinicalhypnotherapist.Dr. Ortigara Crego speaks and blogs on recovery fromcompulsive/obsessive behaviors using spiritual and mindapproaches to healing. She is the author of Release YourObsession with Food: Heal from the Inside Out, a groundbreakingbook on recovering from compulsive eating and spiritualdeficits; Release Your Obsession with Diet Chatter: Heal from theInside Out, a much-needed book on quieting the drunkenmental monkeys once and for all; Release Your Obsession withCheat DAZE: Heal from the Inside Out, a further exploration ofcheat days and living without obsessions on weekends, vacations, travel abroad, and cruising; Release Your Obsessionwith AGING: Heal from the Inside Out, learning to age gracefullywhile fully embracing life; and Release Your Obsession withMONEY: Heal from the Inside Out, a down-home, commonsense understanding of how a healthy moneyrelationship will let you break free from the money obsessionand wind up with plenty to spend. And last, she contributedseveral chapters to SAGE Publications' Volume 1 andVolume 2 of the Encyclopedia of Obesity and runs a blog atWeightcontroltherapy.com.Dr. Ortigara Crego's professional affiliations include theNational Association of Social Workers, the National Boardfor Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, the InternationalAssociation of Eating Disorder Professionals, and theAmerican Psychological Association.