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Brian is a double-certified eating disorder specialist (CEDS-C) and Family-Based Treatment (FBT) therapist with extensive experience treating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, and co-occurring disorders. An Adjunct Professor at Yeshiva University and national speaker, he combines evidence-based practices such as CBT-E, DBT, FBT, and psychodynamic therapy to deliver personalized care. As Hilltop’s Clinical Director, Brian supervises and trains all therapists, ensuring the highest standards of treatment. His mission is to help individuals heal at the intersection of mind, body, and food, offering hope and transformation for even the most complex cases.

Maggie is a registered and licensed dietitian specializing in eating disorder treatment, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and male eating disorders. She takes a non-diet, trauma-informed approach, helping clients build a healthy, lifelong relationship with food and their bodies. With experience across inpatient, PHP, IOP, and outpatient settings, Maggie is dedicated to meeting clients where they are—often virtually, even cooking alongside them in their home kitchens. She is pursuing her CEDS certification, co-hosts the Nourish and Empower podcast, and shares her passion for nutrition as an adjunct professor.

Annie is a compassionate psychologist who creates a warm, collaborative space for healing. With a style that is supportive, direct, and interactive, she empowers clients to actively participate in their recovery while integrating evidence-based approaches. Annie earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Suffolk University and has extensive experience across residential, inpatient, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care, including the Cambridge Eating Disorder Center and University Medical Center of Princeton. At Hilltop, she specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression, drawing on ACT, DBT, and CBT to help clients build resilience, regulate emotions, and move toward lives of meaning and fulfillment.

Nick is an eating disorder specialist who works from a HAES perspective and has over a decade of experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, OCD, substance use, selective eating, and men’s mental health concerns. He provides genuine, interactive, and solution-focused care that welcomes feedback and collaboration throughout the process. With training in psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and motivational interviewing, Nick helps clients gain insight into the past, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and connect with their inner motivation for change. Based in Summit, New Jersey, he is committed to creating a safe, supportive space for all individuals, including the LGBTQIA community.

Melissa is a compassionate therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, and other mental health challenges. She combines empathy, honesty, and direct guidance to help clients uncover the keys to healing and create meaningful change. Melissa earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the College of Saint Elizabeth and is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional with additional training in forensic psychology. Drawing on approaches such as CBT, DBT, and REBT, she empowers clients to challenge unhelpful thought patterns, manage emotions, and build resilience. Based near Summit, she is committed to fostering hope, growth, and improved quality of life for every client she serves.

Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders and related mental health challenges. For over six years, she has worked across multiple levels of care, helping clients heal their relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Women and Gender Studies from Gettysburg College and a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Grounded in the principles of Health at Every Size, she believes all foods can fit in moderation and guides clients toward self-acceptance, body neutrality, and healthier boundaries. In addition to her clinical work, Jessica is the co-host of the Nourish & Empower Podcast, where she shares insights and strategies to inspire healing and empowerment.

Ayelet combines her background in social work and nutrition to support clients with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. She brings warmth, authenticity, and interactive feedback to each session, creating a safe and compassionate space. With a double Master’s degree and certification in Trauma-Informed Practice, Ayelet tailors her approach to each individual, helping them build confidence, reframe thoughts, and achieve meaningful change in their daily lives.

Katherine is a warm and engaging therapist who brings honesty, empathy, and humor into her work. Having recovered from her own eating disorder, she offers unique insight and compassion while also challenging clients to grow in supportive ways. With over a decade of experience across all levels of care, Katherine specializes in eating disorders, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use. She tailors treatment using evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, EMDR, and psychodynamic therapy, guiding clients toward resilience and meaningful change.