Cooper Smith Agency to manage public relations and social media for the food addictions expert and her eating disorders treatment center, Shades of Hope, as well as publicize her book launch

DALLAS, February 1, 2012 – Tennie McCarty, renowned food addictions and eating disorders expert, has hired Cooper Smith Agency to handle her public relations and social media outreach. Tennie, who has appeared multiple times on “The Dr. Oz Show”, is the co-founder of Shades of Hope, an all-addictions treatment center specializing in eating disorders and food addictions.

Cooper Smith Agency, a Dallas-based public relations, social media and product placement firm, will lead social media and public relations efforts for Tennie McCarty and Shades of Hope Treatment Center. Upcoming projects include promoting the launch of Tennie’s new book, “Shades of Hope: How to Treat Your Addiction to Food” and spreading awareness about Shades of Hope Treatment Center.

Tennie McCarty is one of the foremost experts in treating addiction to behaviors and substances, especially food. A certified addictions specialist at luxury center and licensed counselor in chemical dependency, Tennie and her insights on food addiction and eating disorders have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s “Addicted to Food,” ABC’s “Nightline 20/20,” “The Joy Behar Show,”  NBC’s “Today Show,” Style Network’s “Ruby,” A&E’s “Intervention” and others.

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