PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Alanna Betts, MA, LPC, ATR

Alanna Betts is the Program Director at the Center for Discovery Alexandria.  Alanna is an art therapist and psychotherapist who earned her masters degree in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Alanna’s previous clinical experience includes work at the inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient levels of care in general psychiatric treatment, trauma recovery, and eating disorders. Alanna uses a person centered approach to counseling that encourages the development of self-expression, emotional self-efficacy, and a strong sense of identity as clients engage in the recovery process.

PSYCHIATRIST

Tatiana Menick, MD

A Board-certified psychiatrist, Tatiana Menick, M.D. completed her four-year residency training in psychiatry in the St Elizabeths Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program, Washington, DC,

Dr. Menick has more than ten years’ experience conducting pharmacotherapy and individual and group psychotherapy in community mental health clinics.

She provides psychiatric consultation for Center for Discovery Virginia and also maintains a thriving private practice. She is the first author of multiple articles appearing in the International Journal of Child Health and Human Development and Environment, Mood Disorders and Suicide and other books.

FACILITY MANAGER

Anamae Franek

Anamae Franek earned her undergraduate degree from Stevenson University with a degree in Psychology. While obtaining her undergraduate degree, she started working with clients with eating disorders. After completing her undergraduate degree, Anamae started working at Center for Discovery as a Counselor II, while working here she decided to go after her Masters in Social Work to continue working with clients with eating disorders. Anamae is currently the Facility Manager for Center for Discovery and is very passionate about promoting a healthy life mentally and physically.

PHYSICIAN

Dr. Jay Joglekar

Dr. Joglekar earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland in Software Engineering and began his graduate work in Software Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. After medical school, Dr. Joglekar developed an electronic medical record at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD while conducting a Phase II clinical trial on advanced head and neck cancers.

Dr. Joglekar is Board Certified in Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) and completed his residency at HCMC in Minneapolis, MN (University of Minnesota).

Dr. Joglekar believes that a healthy lifestyle, strong mental health and preventive approach lead to the promotion of wellness.

PRIMARY THERAPIST

Kellie Zundel, MSW

Kellie Zundel is a Primary Therapist at the Center for Discovery in Alexandria. Kellie is a resident psychotherapist receiving supervisory training towards clinical licensure, who earned her Masters Degree from George Mason University in Social Work.  Kellie’s goal as a therapist is to empower clients to recognize and own their unique stories and life experiences. She encourages clients to practice vulnerability and shame resilience to help them foster a deep sense of their own worthiness and emotional intelligence within the recovery process.

RESIDENT IN COUNSELING

Jenifer Smith, MHC, MFT

Jenifer Smith recently relocated to the Virginia area from Miami, Florida. She has a double Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Barry University. Jenifer is a Certified Trauma Professional and Board-Certified Sex Therapist. Jenifer also has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. For the past 7 years Jenifer has been working with clients with substance abuse, trauma, LGBTQ and PTSD issues.

A fun fact about Jenifer is she is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and is a huge Steelers fan.

Jillian Eckert, M.S.

Jillian serves as the Dietician for Center for Discovery’s Alexandria Residential Treatment Facility.

Jillian received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, from the University of the District of Columbia in 2015. She then went on to complete her Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Food Studies, at George Mason University in 2017.
After graduate school, she completed her dietetic internship through Wellness Workdays before returning to Center for Discovery. Jillian also previously worked as a diet technician at Center for Discovery’s adolescent facility in Fairfax, Virginia.
Jillian is passionate about helping individuals understand the importance of nutrition and assisting them overcome the fear and anxiety associated with food.