REGIONAL DIRECTOR NORTHEAST OP PROGRAMS

Capri Warchol, Psy. D

Dr. Capri Warchol is the Regional Director for our Northeast Outpatient Programs at Center For
Discovery Eating Disorder Program. Dr. Warchol joined the Discovery team in 2008 and was
previously Program Director at both the residential and outpatient levels of care within Center For
Discovery Eating Disorder Program. In addition to acting as Regional Director, she is also a Licensed
Clinical Psychologist in New York and Connecticut. She holds both her CEDS Certified Eating Disorder
Specialist and CEDS-S Supervisor designation from the International Association for Eating Disorder
Professionals. Dr. Warchol earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College
and her Master’s degree in Psychology from Long Island University. She completed her Doctor of
Psychology degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where her primary research
focused on the experiences of social comparison in residential treatment settings for females with
eating disorders. Dr. Warchol has over a decade of experience diagnosing and treating eating
disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders, in residential and outpatient
settings.

Dr. Warchol has worked in both clinical and supervisory capacities, providing individual, group,
couples, and family therapy. She practices therapeutically from a client-centered approach with the
belief that each individual is the expert on their own life and has the ability to reach their full
potential. As the Northeast Regional Director, Dr. Warchol believes in creating a safe and
collaborative environment in which every individual has a voice and an opportunity to grow.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Kelsey Riesbeck, RD, CD-N

Kelsey Riesbeck is a Registered Dietitian at Center for Discovery Greenwich. Kelsey earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from the University of Connecticut in 2018. She continued her education by completing her Dietetic Internship, obtaining experience in hospitals, schools, and outpatient facilities around Connecticut and Massachusetts. She passed the national registration exam that same year to become licensed to practice in CT.

Kelsey’s specialized treatment of eating disorders began as a Psych Tech in an inpatient facility where she learned to provide individual therapy and lead group sessions. Kelsey is passionate about teaching others the importance of good nutrition for the body as well as the mind. She truly practices the “all foods fit” motto in her daily life and is excited to share her love for food and nutrition with others throughout their recovery process. Kelsey is trained in culinary education will use this knowledge to help others become more comfortable in the kitchen and dining environment. She is looking forward to continuing her career in eating disorders and leading others in their path to recovery.

PSYCHIATRIST

Dr. Devra Braun, MD

Devra Braun, M.D. is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell Medical College, where she remains actively involved in teaching.  She is on the medical staff of Greenwich Hospital since 1997 and was Director of the Department of Psychiatry from 2014-2016.

Dr. Braun graduated from Cornell University and NYU Medical School.  She did a Residency in psychiatry and a Fellowship in Eating disorders at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Westchester Division.  She remained at NY Hospital-Cornell as Medical Director of inpatient eating disorders until 1996.  After working at Barnard Student Health Service and the Northeast Center for Trauma Recovery, she opened Integrative Medicine and Psychotherapy of Greenwich in 2002.

When Dr. Braun joined the staff at the Center for Discovery in Greenwich last year, she was continuing her longtime work in the field of eating disorders.  She was Principal Investigator on an NIMH eating disorders research grant and has written more than a dozen peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, mainly about eating disorders.

Primary Therapist

Lauren Tallman, MS, LPCA, NCC

Lauren Tallman is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and National Certified Counselor. She joined the Discovery Team in 2017. Within Discovery’s Eating Disorder Programs, Lauren has experience working as a Counselor III at the Young Adult Residential Eating Disorder Facility in Southport, CT as well as working as a Consulting Therapist at the Greenwich IOP/PHP facility.

Lauren received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Menlo College in Atherton, California. Lauren continued her education at Western Connecticut State University where she obtained her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as a certification in Play Therapy. Lauren also has experience working with court-mandated clients through issues including substance abuse, depression and anxiety in an outpatient setting.

As a therapist, Lauren offers an empathetic, authentic and nonjudgmental approach and feels her easy-going personality helps clients connect with her. Lauren enjoys incorporating art in therapy and considers her therapeutic style to be eclectic and believes in individualizing treatment around each client’s needs. She is passionate about helping others by creating a safe and supportive space that meets clients where they are and assists them in making meaningful and healing changes in their lives.

DIETITIAN

Virginia Aloi, BS

Virginia Aloi is a Registration Eligible Dietitian at Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Program Greenwich. In 2013, Virginia earned her Associate’s degree in Foods and Nutrition at the State University of New York’s Westchester Community College. Driven by her growing passion for nutrition, she continued her studies and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from the City University of New York’s Lehman College, becoming a Dietetic Technician Registered in 2015. That year she joined the Center for Discovery Greenwich team as a Diet Tech, where she has been making a lasting impact in the lives of countless clients on their path towards recovery. In 2018, Virginia completed her Dietetic Internship through the University of Delaware, obtaining her field experience at Greenwich Hospital, New York’s Office of Mental Health, and Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services. In her new role as a Dietitian at Center for Discovery Greenwich, Virginia is looking forward to continuing to help improve clients’ lives by guiding them on their path to reconciling their relationship with food.

PRIMARY THERAPIST

Stacie Handel, LMFT

Stacie Handel is a Primary Therapist at Center For Discovery Greenwich and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Stacie attended Southern Connecticut State University where she received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. 

Stacie has experience working with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families in various levels of care.  Stacie joined the Center For Discovery team in 2016 and has supported adolescents at the residential programs in both the Counselor III and Primary Therapist roles facilitating DBT groups, Multifamily groups, Shame Resilience and Body Acceptance groups in addition to individual and family therapy.  She is passionate about working with families and practices from a systemic lens when working with individuals. Stacie believes that each person’s treatment is individualized and each person’s treatment plan is created based on individual needs.  Stacie focuses therapy on empowering the family system and fostering family communication.  

FACILITY COORDINATOR

Kristie Shannon, BS

Kristie Shannon is the Facility Coordinator at Center for Discovery Greenwich Outpatient Program. Kristie received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with a focus in Nutrition and a minor in Psychology and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Human Nutrition at the University of Bridgeport. She began working at the Center for Discovery in the Adolescent Residential Eating Disorder Facility in Southport as a Diet Tech and Counselor. Kristie’s goal is to become a Certified Nutrition Specialist and continue working with clients to help them overcome their eating disorders.

Kristie is passionate about teaching others how to manage the allostatic load to help people live the best life possible. Kristie believes that food is medicine and that all foods fit in balance, variety, and moderation.

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Danielle Deramo, PCA

Danielle Deramo is the Assistant Program Director at Center For Discovery Greenwich and a Professional Counselor Associate. Danielle joined the Center For Discovery team in 2016 and was previously a Program Therapist at Center For Discovery Greenwich.

Danielle Deramo attended Mercy College where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Science. Danielle went on to follow her passion of becoming a mental health therapist and attended Pace University where she received her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. During her time at Pace University, Danielle completed her internship at an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital and worked with clients in group settings that were struggling with depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, truancy, and/or oppositional behaviors. During this time Danielle truly realized this was her calling.

Danielle has always had a great interest in the treatment of eating disorders and strives to be a support to those that are struggling. After graduating, Danielle continued exploring her passions and other areas of focus in clinical practice. Danielle began learning about law enforcement and the military in respect to mental health and trauma and ways to best serve these populations. Danielle is certified in providing care to the military and their families. Danielle greatly enjoys empowering people of all walks of life to find the courage and strength to use their voice and advocate for themselves.

PROGRAM THERAPIST

Katrina Lippolt, LMSW

Katrina Lippolt received her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY New Paltz in Psychology and Evolutionary Studies. Katrina continued her education at Adelphi University by gaining a master’s degree in social work. Katrina has previous experiencing working at a partial and outpatient mental health clinic. She has worked with both children and adults providing individual and group therapy. Katrina believes each person’s path to recovery is different and their treatment plan is based on the person needs. Within Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Program, Katrina has experience working as a Counselor III at the Young Adult Residential Eating Disorder Facility in Fairfield, CT and has recently joined the Greenwich PHP/IOP team as a Therapist.

ART THERAPIST

Elizabeth M. Madden M.A.A.T., LPC

Elizabeth has attained her Master’s in art therapy as well as being a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has accrued over ten years of experience in the field of expressive art therapy and psychotherapy. Working with children, adolescents, and adults as well as families who are challenged by trauma, loss, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She has worked in both in and outpatient programs, schools, and community centers. Elizabeth has established her own private practice with offices in Newtown, Westport, and Greenwich. She has always had a passion for art and believes it can be used as a means of initiating and facilitating the process of healing through the expression of images and symbols. It is also a unique and effective approach for offering an alternative means of communication.

Program Therapist

Sarah Turney, LMHC, LPC

Sarah Turney received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Scranton. She credits her experience there for igniting her passion for therapy. Sarah then went on to attend Mercy College where she obtained her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Sarah has experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, clinic, and private practice. She considers her style of therapy to be integrative; pulling from a collection of psychological theories, she tailors her approach to each individual client. She believes the client/therapist relationship is a partnership and the client is the expert in their own life. Sarah brings her authentic self to every session and prides herself on her ability to connect with others.

DIET TECHNICIAN

Julia Cobuzzi, BS

Julia Cobuzzi is a Diet Technician at Center For Discovery Greenwich. During her time as an undergraduate at the University of Connecticut, Julia worked as a Community Nutrition Education Intern where she taught various age groups throughout Fairfield County. Her focus was on an “all foods fit” approach to nutrition, and she continued her teaching at a middle school STEM Academy her senior year. Julia earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut in 2019, and plans to return to school to complete her Dietetic Internship in hopes of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Julia believes that all foods fit in balance and moderation, and truly practices this in her daily life. She is excited to share her love of food and nutrition with others and is excited to work with others on their journey to recovery.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Allison Milch, RD, CDN

Allison Milch is a Registered Dietitian at Center for Discovery Greenwich. In 2018, Allison earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Science from Cornell University.  She continued to gain experience in the field while completing the Cornell University Dietetic Internship. Through this 10-month program, she completed rotations at an area agency on aging, as well as at a hospital and long-term care center. In 2019, she passed the national registration exam and obtained a license to practice in Connecticut.

During her dietetic internship, Allison realized her passion for counseling and developing trusting relationships with her clients. In her new role at Center for Discovery, she is excited to help improve her clients’ relationships with food and body through a weight-inclusive approach to health. In addition, Allison is looking forward to gaining invaluable experience in eating disorders and learning from an exceptional health care team at Greenwich.