Meet Our Team
Our Staff
Christie Dondero Bettwy
Executive Director
Christie came on as Rock Recovery’s first staff member in April 2013 after serving as a faithful volunteer for three years. Having gone through recovery herself, Christie understands the depth of support needed to recover and is passionate about spreading the message that complete freedom from an eating disorder is possible, and she loves sharing her journey with the community.
Heather Clark - MA, LCPC
Clinical Director
Heather Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Supervisor who specializes in treating all types of disordered eating through a weight-inclusive lens. She blends several approaches, including ACT, IFS, and Relational-Cultural Therapy, and also enjoys counseling those dealing with anxiety, trauma, shame, self-compassion, and Christian spirituality. Heather's approach is rooted in honoring our instinctive ways of coping, while fostering gentleness and curiosity to find new, more sustainable ways to move forward. Heather earned her B.A. in Mass Communications in 2007, and her M.A. in Professional Counseling in 2015.
Kristyn Y. Soto – MS
Director of Community Partnerships
Kristyn became Rock Recovery’s second full time staff hire in October of 2017. She was drawn to Rock Recovery’s powerful, Christ-centered mission to serve those struggling to find recovery and freedom from eating disorders. Kristyn has an educational background in Developmental Psychology, having obtained her BA from Messiah University and her MS from the University of Pittsburgh.
Izy Voth
Admin & Outreach Coordinator
Izy joined the Rock Recovery team in October 2023. She is passionate about creating spaces for authentic community and encouragement, and is excited to help others find healing from disordered eating. Izy holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics from Wheaton College.
Natasia “Tasi” James
Resident in Counseling
Natasia "Tasi" James is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia. She received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2021 at the University of Kentucky.
She has a wide breadth of experience in the mental health field, including experience with both adolescents and adults with eating disorders in the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient levels of care. Expect Tasi's energy to be upbeat, warm, compassionate, and humorous. Her approach is to create a space for clients to feel comfortable and safe, encourage self-exploration to resolve core issues regarding their disordered eating/negative body image, and help clients to evolve in their authenticity. She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces, and access to high quality of care for underserved communities.
Mikayla Bryant
Development & Grants Manager
Mikayla joined the Rock Recovery team in October 2023. With a deep passion for helping others, Mikayla was drawn to Rock's mission through the connection she felt due to her own experience with disordered eating and body dysmorphia. She hopes to utilize her own recovery journey to inspire others, and ensure no one has to go through recovery alone or concerned with financial barriers. Mikayla holds a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Communication Studies and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Our Therapists
Adrian Hosler - LGPC (DC and MD)
Therapist
Adrian joined the Rock Recovery team as a counseling intern in 2022 and completed her Master’s in counseling from Adams State University. She has supported communities with suicide prevention and helped domestic violence survivors regain control of their lives. She is passionate about facilitating groups that connect individuals navigating life’s ups and downs. Adrian enjoys empowering people through collaborative and culturally inclusive therapy. She is an LGPC in D.C. and Maryland.
Jenifer Smith
Resident in Counseling
Jenifer is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia, focusing on disordered eating, health at every size (HAES), ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, self-esteem, body image, relapse prevention, and family dynamics. Jenifer has experience working at a variety of levels of eating disorder care. She is passionate about helping clients become the best version of themselves. Jenifer enjoys working with teens, adults, and families, integrating evidence-based approaches, including IFS and solution-focused therapies. Jenifer has two Master's Degrees from Barry University in Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health. Jenifer joined Rock Recovery in November 2022.
Isabelle Koene
Clinical Intern
Isabelle joined Rock Recovery in January 2024 as a Group Facilitator. She earned her BA in Biology from The College of New Jersey and is pursuing her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She is passionate about helping individuals find freedom with their relationships with food and is drawn to a person-centered counseling approach, mindfulness, and using acceptance strategies while working with clients with disordered eating and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Jamie Hunt
Therapist
Jamie is a multi-disciplinary provider who is passionate about helping people heal relationships with food and their bodies. She is a DC-licensed LPC, having completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Adams State University in 2020. Jamie also has a background as a dietician with several years of experience since earning her credentials in 2015, and is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist. Jamie’s therapeutic approach uses person-centered and mindfulness techniques, blending in her multifaceted experience. She brings her love of empathetic connection to each session.
Jey Wayne - MA
Resident in Counseling
Jey is a Resident in Counseling; she provides individual counseling and group therapy services to residents in Virginia. Jey received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University in 2022 and joined the Rock Recovery team in 2023. Jey has experience working with a wide variety of populations, including children, teens, adults, and families. She is passionate about helping individuals overcome cultural and social barriers to find their authentic selves. Jey uses empathetic, holistic, person-centered approaches while integrating different theoretical approaches such as DBT, CBT, and some art and play therapy approaches.
Ashley Davis
Counseling Intern
Ashley joined Rock Recovery as a Counseling Intern in August 2023. She earned her BA in Psychology from Vanderbilt and is currently pursuing her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Wake Forest University. Ashley is passionate about helping clients form positive relationships with food and their bodies and uses holistic, person-centered, and mindfulness approaches in her work.
Rebekah Haile
Resident in Counseling
Rebekah is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia, dedicated to providing quality care to those suffering with eating disorders. She also has several years' experience working as a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a specialization in Clinical & Educationally Related Mental Health Counseling in the public school setting. Rebekah is passionate about providing trauma-informed care and addressing complex situations from a person-centered approach. She is also excited to integrate faith in individual therapy with those who desire to explore their food and body issues from a spiritual lens.
Brigitte Sandoval
Clinical Intern
Brigitte “Bri” joined Rock Recovery as a Clinical Intern in January 2024. She is pursuing her MA in Clinical Psychology through Pepperdine University. Bri is passionate about supporting clients on their healing journey, emphasizing the mind-body connection. She takes a holistic approach to dealing with life's challenges and promotes change through mindfulness and acceptance.
Interested in joining the Rock Recovery team?
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