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Therapists
THERAPIST
Hayley Gould, LGPC, NCC (she/her)
Hayley is a licensed graduate professional counselor in Washington D.C. and Maryland. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida State University. Hayley has worked with those who have eating disorders at the PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels as well as those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, transitions, trauma, relationships, and identity.
When working with clients, Hayley uses a narrative therapeutic lens to explore life experiences that have contributed to varying different issues and works together with her clients to help identify and challenge patterns that are no longer serving them. She also implements Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for practical coping skills to use in the day to day. Her sessions are intentionally adjusted to each person’s individual needs with a consistency of acceptance, validation, and cultural sensitivity. She also uses a Health at Every Size© and anti-diet approach when working with her clients.
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life. It becomes hard to do anything without hearing the eating disorder’s disapproving voice in your head making comments about your food intake, your body, and most painfully, who you are as a person. This voice is not you. You can gain the tools through therapy to fight back and regain your identity.
In Hayley’s free time, she enjoys seeing all musicals touring in DC, caring for her plants, and cooking food for herself and others.
Hayley is supervised by Kiran Denney, LPC.
Supervisor License: District of Columbia / PRC15472
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THERAPIST
Megan Nemeth, MA, NCC, LPC (she/her)
Megan is a licensed professional counselor in the District of Columbia. She is passionate about utilizing her academic, professional, and clinical experiences to provide therapeutic support for those struggling with their mental health.
Prior to practicing in an outpatient role, Megan spent most of her time post-master’s working as a Primary Therapist for an eating disorder treatment center in DC. In her role there, Megan assisted clients at the PHP and IOP level of care, both individually and in group settings, in their journey to recovering from their eating disorders. When working with clients, Megan operates from a Health at Every Size© (HAES) and Anti-Diet approach to recovery.
Aside from treating eating disorders, Megan also works with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, body image/self-esteem issues, family conflict, relational/peer issues, OCD, stress, identity issues, trauma/PSTD and life transitions. Megan received her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University, has worked with diverse populations of teens and adults and is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
It is Megan’s belief that therapy is an entirely collaborative experience, where the client is the expert of their own life. Megan’s theoretical orientation aligns with Narrative Therapy where she believes that everyone’s life is their own personal story, with events that make up and alter that story along the way. Each event can shape future experiences and outlook on life, and oftentimes hold power over us. It is Megan’s hope that together, a safe space for healing may be fostered, where there is the trust and security to challenge negative thought patterns, remove blame from oneself, and to regain power over your story. Along with Narrative Therapy, Megan also utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cultural Relational Therapy in her practice.
In her free time, Megan enjoys traveling, reading sappy rom coms for her book club, perusing Home Goods for the latest seasonal decor, and adding as much butter and garlic as she can when cooking.
License: District of Columbia / PRC200001796
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THERAPIST
Samantha Wright, MA, LPC, NCC; (she/her)
Samantha Wright has experience working with eating disorders at the PHP and IOP level and specializes in working with clients struggling with OCD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and body image. She draws from a variety of modalities in her practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and traditional psychotherapy. Above all, she uses a person-centered approach with every client to create a safe and productive space for their unique needs.
Samantha understands that eating disorders and mental health struggles do not discriminate against gender, race, ethnicity, age, or socioeconomic status. She is passionate about extending her experience to work with families and loved ones to educate them about eating disorders. When working with clients and families, Samantha utilizes a Health at Every Size© (HAES) and anti-diet approach to recovery.
Samantha received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and her master’s degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In her free time, she loves to take her dog to new dog parks, read, and hike new trails around the DMV.
License: District of Columbia / PRC200001835
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Dietitians
DIETITIAN
Julia Eltzroth, RDN, LD (she/her)
Julia is a registered dietitian who specializes in recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating patterns. With a background working in Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient levels of eating disorder care, she has experience helping adolescent and adult clients with all eating disorder diagnoses. Julia’s goal is to help clients live a life free from intrusive thoughts about food, body image, and movement.
Through a non-diet, Health at Every Size ® (HAES) approach, Julia helps clients work towards Intuitive Eating and to develop trust with their bodies. Julia is passionate about dismantling diet culture and weight stigma. She creates a compassionate and inclusive environment where clients can focus on creating a peaceful relationship with food.
In her free time Julia enjoys spending time with her cat, trying new recipes, and exploring local restaurants.
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DIETITIAN
Sheli Msall, RDN, LD (she/her)
Sheli specializes in working with adults with eating disorders, those who have experienced chronic dieting, and disordered eating behaviors. Her previous experience includes working at the PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care for eating disorders with both adults and adolescents.
Sheli is a weight-neutral RD and practices from a non-diet, all foods fit, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size approach, which she believes is crucial when working to restore a client's relationship to food. She takes a person centered approach, which means she sees clients as a whole and not as the disorder or issue they wish to overcome. Sheli believes that in order to heal one must feel seen and understood. She strives to meet clients with compassion exactly where they are at and provide them with tools and information they can learn to use themselves. Her ultimate goal is to help guide client's towards freedom from food rules and diet culture and to heal their relationship with food and their body. Sheli believes that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible and would be honored to support you on your journey.
Outside of work, Sheli enjoys spending time outside, reading in the park and playing with her dog. She also enjoys traveling and has visited over 30 countries, with new food experiences being central to her travel plans.