PSYCHIATRIST

Dr. Nicole Dorio, DO

Dr. Nicole Dorio is board -certified in general and forensic psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in psychiatry at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and a forensic psychiatry fellowship at Rutgers University- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Since completing her training, Dr. Dorio has provided clinical psychiatric services to incarcerated and civilly committed chronically mentally ill adults and is the owner of Mentis Forensic Psychiatry LLC. She has experience in serving on a treatment team and as a team leader, and she recognizes the importance of building and involving a support team around everyone she treats.

In addition to her clinical experience, Dr. Dorio also serves as an expert witness in psychiatry in New Jersey Superior Court and has been asked to provide testimony in courts across the state.

MILIEU MANAGER

Ariyel Whitehead, BS

Ariyel Whitehead earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Administration from University of Phoenix. Prior to working for Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Program, she worked in case management as a coordinator for a hospital in New Jersey. She honed her skills of providing quality care, by caring for patients with various mental conditions such as Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease. Ariyel also has clinical experience providing care in sub-acute and rehab settings.

As the Milieu Manager, Ariyel handles daily operations in the Outpatient program including administrative duties, research, clinical documentation, and customer service.

She takes pride and joy in being able to help others. Ariyel is grateful to be a part of the Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Program team.

REGISTERED NURSE

Sydney Keller, RN

Sydney received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Psychology from the George Washington University. She then pursued her desire to work with adolescents and adults with eating disorders in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, both at two top Eating Disorder treatment facilities in Boston, MA. Starting off as a residential counselor and then becoming a supervisor in the inpatient setting, she has been working in the field of eating disorders for 4+ years.
In 2016, Sydney decided to pursue another dream of hers to become a Nurse Practitioner. She graduated Vanderbilt University with her MSN in Pediatric Primary Care. She is currently a full-time pediatric provider in New Jersey.

Sydney could not be more ecstatic to be a part of the team at Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Program Bridgewater as a registered nurse. She is grateful for this opportunity and thankful for the support she has received from Bridgewater Outpatient.

CLINICAL OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE

Cathy Lane

Cathy Lane joins Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Program as the Clinical Outreach Representative for New Jersey. She has dedicated the entirety of her professional career to the treatment of eating disorders, having held leadership positions in admissions and outreach over the past decade. Cathy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women’s & Gender Studies from The College of New Jersey.

With a caring, patient heart and detail-oriented mind, Cathy’s goal is to create a path to recovery for those struggling with eating disorders by sharing what makes our Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Program programs unique and assuring access to these services is as seamless as possible for the members of our community.

Cathy proudly lives near our beautiful New Jersey beaches with her husband and two boys, and enjoys crocheting, camping, and making sure each day includes a little bit of sunshine.

Primary Therapist

Jennifer Smith, LAC

Jennifer graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a bachelors degree in Psychology and then obtained her Master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from Centenary University.  She spent 15 years working as a middle school teacher where she had the ability to work with adolescents and their families in an educational capacity.  After years of teaching, Jennifer returned to Centenary University to complete a second Master’s degree in Clinical and School Counseling.  During her studies, she worked in addiction counseling where she had the opportunity to counsel individuals, groups, and families.  Additionally, she returned to the education-setting to work as a school counselor.

Prior to joining Center for Discovery, Jennifer worked at an inpatient psychiatric facility where she served as a group counselor working with general mental health and dual diagnosis.  She continues to work as an intensive in-home therapist for families in need.

Jennifer is very excited to be part of the team at Center for Discovery as a program therapist.  She brings with her a keen sense of curiosity, compassion, and empathy.  She is so grateful for the opportunity to join clients in their recovery journey.

DIET TECHNICIAN

Emily Fry

Emily Fry is a Diet Technician at Center for Discovery Bridgewater. During her time as an undergraduate at Montclair State University, Emily was an active member of the Dietetics and nutrition club and joined Delta Phi Epsilon where she helped plan events for their ANAD philanthropy. Emily studied Applied Nutrition with a concentration in Nutrition and a minor in Psychology. Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in Applied Nutrition in 2018 and plans to return to school to earn her master’s degree in Dietetics in hopes of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Emily believes that there are no such thing as “bad” foods, anything can fit in moderation. She is excited to share her love of food and nutrition with others and loves helping people share her love of nutrition.

PRIMARY THERAPIST

Lindsay Chaillet, MA, LAC, ATR-BC

Lindsay received her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in art at Salisbury University in Maryland. She received her master’s degree in mental health counseling with an art therapy specialization from Caldwell University, the only program in the state of its kind. While pursuing her master’s degree, Lindsay worked with adults and adolescents experiencing mental health crises at an inpatient mental health facility. She also worked with adolescents in the PHP/IOP setting, adults experiencing mental health crises in outpatient care, and adults and children involved with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). Lindsay has also worked as a creative arts therapist at an agency for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse in their home, providing group and individual therapy to help them process trauma. Lindsay has extensive knowledge about abuse dynamics, community resources and working through emotional struggles. She hopes that her experience as a clinician and art therapist will help clients and their families feel supported, heard and hopeful as they navigate the journey toward recovery and the feeling of fulfillment.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Katie Hawkins MS, RDN

Katie is a registered dietitian at Center for Discovery (CFD). She graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics. After obtaining her registered dietetic technician credential, Katie worked as a dietetic technician at a hospital in Cleveland, Ohio for a few years. She then went on to complete her Master of Science degree in clinical nutrition from Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine and Science and completed a distance dietetic internship with Nutrition Ink. After passing her registered dietitian exam, Katie went on to work in endocrinology with patients living with diabetes. While completing her master’s degree, she focused on eating disorders and related topics whenever possible, as it has always been an area of nutrition she has felt passionate about. Katie firmly believes in fostering healthy relationships with food, both in her own life and most importantly when working with patients and clients. She is very excited to be a member of the team at CFD and is honored to be a part of the treatment team and journey to recovery of every patient that passes through our doors.

Registered Dietitian

Alexandra D’Adamo

Lexie is a registered dietitian at Center for Discovery (CFD). She graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science in mass communications. After working in digital advertising for five years, she went back to school full-time to pursue a career in dietetics. Lexie completed her medical nutrition therapy-focused dietetic internship at the James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center and completed a coordinated Master of Science program at New York University. She is an active member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) and the American College of Gastroenterology. Lexie is passionate about helping clients heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Her approach to nutrition counseling is individualized to each client’s unique needs, allowing them to rediscover their innate intuitive eater. Lexie is grateful for the opportunity to support clients in their journey towards recovery at CFD.

Registered Dietitian

John Delos Reyes