Stephanie Setliff, MD, CEDS

Stephanie Setliff, MD, CEDS

Regional Medical Director

Pronouns: (She/Her/Hers)

Languages spoken: English

Locations

Biography

Dr. Stephanie Setliff is the Regional Medical Director of the Texas Region at ERC Pathlight and a dedicated child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She founded the eating disorders program at Children’s Health in North Texas and was subsequently invited to establish a comprehensive program for the Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center. Under her leadership, ERC Dallas has evolved into a fully integrated treatment program, providing inpatient and residential care for individuals of all ages.

Through her dedication and collaboration with renowned researchers and fellow clinicians, Dr. Setliff has set the standard for eating disorder treatment in the United States. Her innovative treatment regimens have been extensively studied and are being adopted by other medical providers and treatment centers nationwide. Families from across the country have entrusted their loved ones to her care, confident in her belief that each patient deserves personalized attention and support.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Setliff is a passionate advocate for eating disorder awareness. She frequently speaks at educational, prevention, and treatment programs to address the growing epidemic of eating disorders, engaging with corporate giants such as Raytheon and Apple. Her insights and expertise have made her a sought-after speaker, and she has been featured in numerous local and national media outlets, solidifying her role as a prominent voice for eating disorder awareness across the United States.

Specialties

  • Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry

Areas of Interest

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Eating Disorder Treatment
  • Mood & Anxiety
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • PTSD / Trauma

Board Certification

  • Adult Psychiatry
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Professional Associations

  • International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
  • American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Academy for Eating Disorders

Education History

1998-2000 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
University of Texas Southwestern Dallas, Texas
1996-1998 Adult Psychiatry Residency
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
1996-1996 Adult Psychiatry Residency
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
1990-1994 M.D. (Medicine)
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
1980-1983 B.A. (American Studies)
American Studies Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois

Publications

Mental Note Podcast

Videos

Educational Resources