Family Education & Support Group

Join our free online support group led by Jennifer Beasley, an experienced therapist and author.

Each group offers psychoeducation on different topics often seen with adolescents and young adults with eating disorders, along with tailored resources to help families better understand the illness and access the support their child needs.

Meets on Zoom: 1st & 3rd Monday each month

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Meet the Team

Meet Our Team

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Sabrina Fichera

Program Director & Founder

Sabrina Fichera, is a licensed and registered dietitian with a Masters of Science and Health with emphasis in nutrition from the University of North Florida in 2009. Her background varies from a wide assortment of healthcare settings including hospitals and outpatient care.

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Andrew C. Rucker, D.O.

Medical Director

Bio coming soon.

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Ashton Dumdei, LMHC

Clinical Director

Ashton Dumdei is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Alabama and her Master of Clinical Social Work from Florida State University.

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Emma Lawrenz, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Emma Lawrenz is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong clinical foundation in the treatment of eating disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.

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Alex Hinderscheid

Alex Hinderscheid is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a background in critical care and specialized experience in eating disorders. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida and completed his Master of Science in Nursing at Jacksonville University, with a focus on mental health care.

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Aly Godek, LMHC

Primary Licensed Therapist

Aly Godek is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern who received both her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida.

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Mandy Rubin

LMHC, LPC - Licensed Therapist

Mandy Rubin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Master in Community Mental Health Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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Savannah Landis

Licensed Clinical and Sport Psychologists

Dr. Savannah Landis is a licensed clinical and sport psychologist based in Jacksonville, FL but practices telehealth throughout the United States. Dr. Landis graduated with her PsyD from Loyola University Maryland in 2021.

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Danielle Reish

Director of Community Relations

Danielle is a native Floridian who attended Florida State University, where she interned at the Governor's office and held positions within the local Business & Professional Women’s Foundation.

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Lisa Antaloczy, CTRS

Recreation Therapist

Lisa Antaloczy is a nationally certified therapeutic recreation specialist with over 15 years of experience in the field. Before completing the recreation therapy program at the University of Utah, Lisa worked in experiential therapy environments, such as wilderness therapy and an art based therapeutic boarding school. As a recreation therapist, Lisa has worked extensively in eating disorder and addictions care facilities.

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Kenson Moore

Admissions Coordinator

Kenson Moore holds a degree in Psychology from Florida State University with a background in eating disorder research and therapeutic practice. As an Admissions Coordinator, she is dedicated to guiding individuals and families through the treatment process with professionalism, empathy, and compassionate support.

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Cynthia Whitmer

Registered Dietician

Cynthia Whitmer earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of North Florida and became a Registered Dietitian in 2024. She is passionate about helping clients build a balanced, sustainable relationship with nutrition. Cynthia's specific interests within her field include eating disorders, women's health, and sports nutrition.

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Leigh Anne

Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Leigh Anne is a Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of North Florida. She has experience working in eating disorder treatment and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

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Nebraska

Therapy Dog

Nebraska is a young male Double Doodle (half Golden Doodle, half Gold Labradoodle) who is learning how to be a good boy and support his friends at Waves of Hope. He has been in training to become a therapy dog, and is still learning skills to achieve that goal. He loves to give kisses and sit in laps, even though he has grown too big for it.

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