The FACE® Weight Loss Program Directors

Joan Swerdlow-Brandt, MSW

A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, a pioneer in the psychology of overeating, created The FACE® Weight Loss Program in order to share with others the program that helped her successfully resolve her own struggle with weight 30 years ago.

She has specialized in the field of addictions working with both eating disorders and substance abuse for over 27 years. In addition to numerous television and radio appearances around the country, Joan has consulted to mental health agencies, schools, colleges, and health care professionals.





Dr. Robert Brandt

A Licensed Psychologist, has been a national expert in working with people with food addictions since 1980. He has made numerous appearances on national radio and television speaking on the subject of eating disorders and weight management.

He has trained many heath care professionals in the subject, and has consulted to colleges and mental health agencies. As a co-founder and director of The FACE® Weight Loss Program, Dr. Brandt conducts regular one-on-one and group phone consultations with people all over the world to coach them on weight loss.