Dr. Dara Bushman is a Licensed Psychologist in private practice as well as a lead therapist at the Eating Disorders Program at Milestones In Recoverys Cooper City facility.
Dr. Bushmans background includes certification as a fitness professional as well as having a wide variety of experiences as both an athlete and coach prior to completing her graduate education. Her area of expertise and interests include womans issues, health and wellness, nutrition, and the challenges inherent to recovering from an eating disorder. Sports psychology, anxiety management, and the treatment of mood disorders such as depression are among Dr. Bushmans private practice endeavors. Since joining the clinical team at Milestones, she has added a unique dimension to our program with her extensive experiences with exercise physiology, nutrition, and counseling skills. As an up and coming lecturer and public speaker, Dr. Bushman has been invited to speak at both national and local venues addressing topics ranging from sports psychology to eating disorders. She received her doctorate in psychology at Carlos Albizu University and completed her internship and post-doctoral training at facilities in Orlando as well as here in the South Florida area. Dr. Bushman successfully completed her Psychology Board Exam this past year and is currently licensed to practice clinical psychology in additional to serving as a clinical supervisor to some of the counseling staff and interns at the Milestones facility.
