Dr. Toufexis earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed her adult psychiatry residency at the University of Rochester and a fellowship in child psychiatry at the University of South Florida (USF), where she also served as Chief Fellow. Following her fellowship, she joined USF as an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, working at the Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry.
Dr. Toufexis has been a pivotal figure in the Tampa Bay area’s mental health community, working in multiple treatment centers for eating disorders. Her expertise in OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, and family mental health has made her a trusted provider for patients dealing with complex mental health issues. Now, she is thrilled to be launching the First Step ED/EC Clinic with Katy and Kourtney new initiative designed to offer families comprehensive, integrated care for children and teens struggling with disordered eating. The clinic will provide a holistic approach, combining medical, psychiatric, therapeutic, and nutritional consultations and treatment plans all under one roof—saving families time and ensuring they receive evidence-based care without unnecessary delays.
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Kourtney Gordon, MS, RD/LD, CEDS-C, began her education with undergraduate courses in Nutrition Science and Dietetics at the University of Florida in 1999. She completed her Dietetic Internship at SUNY Oneonta in 2003 and later earned her Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Pennsylvania Western University in 2009. Kourtney has been a dedicated member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp™) since 2000 and achieved her Eating Disorder Specialist certification through iaedp™ in 2011.
In her professional role, she had spent 24 years in the Residential Space as the Eating Disorder Program Manager and Dietitian for Fairwinds Treatment Center in Clearwater, FL. Throughout this time Kourtney also has built her nutrition private which she expanded to A.N.G.E.L. Nutrition LLC in late 2024. Kourtney currently serves as the Secretary on the National iaedp™ Board and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has also been actively involved with the Academy for Eating Disorders, REDC, and the National Eating Disorder Associations in previous years.
Kourtney is openly transparent with her clients and their families, demonstrating dedication, empathy, and determination. She instills hope and belief in the possibility of recovery, even when her clients may struggle to see it themselves.
Treating eating disorders is my passion. After recovering from my own eating disorder, I decided I would dedicate my life to helping others recover too. I am a skilled clinician who has been extensively trained in the treatment of eating disorders and co-occuring disorders. I am a board member of the Tampa Bay chapter of International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and I co-facilitate support groups for the Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness. I have worked at all levels of care, inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient and out-patient and understand the seriousness and severity of eating disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; I have a master’s degree in clinical social work and a master’s degree in public health. I have been intensely trained in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy, by the creator of RODBT. I have also been formally trained in Dialectal Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My approach is tailored to each client’s specific needs. I know how difficult recovering from an eating disorder can be and the importance of having solid support along the journey. I know the importance of compassion when treating eating disorders and I aim to provide a safe and confidential space for people to heal and recognize they are not alone.
