Paoli, PA

Kelly began her career by earning her bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University and master’s degree at Rosemont College. She began her employment as an intern with Pyramid Healthcare in 2015, being in the partial hospitalization program since the first day it opened in Exton, PA. Kelly uses a variety of methodologies and techniques in order to create the ideal treatment program to meet the specific needs of each client. She believes in empowering those she serves with the knowledge and skills that give them the confidence needed to be successful on their road to recovery.

Hope Jann is the provider on staff for Seeds of Hope Eating Disorder Partial Hospitalization Program for both Adults and Adolescents. Hope has been working with eating disorder clients in this capacity for nearly 4 years. Hope is a graduate of Muhlenberg College where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She continued her education at Arcadia University where she earned a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Hope has extensive experience in Family Medicine and has worked for Onward Behavioral Health for nearly nine years serving clients with eating disorders, substance and addiction issues, as well as mood disorders. Hope is very passionate about her work and not only prescribes medication but also develops and encourages clients to use coping skills and strategies in order for clients to achieve their goals for treatment.

Phyllis has worked in the field of Health and Wellness for over 25 years. Most recently, she worked for Onward Behavioral Health as the Supervisor of Holistic Services. Holistic Services include holistic practice/education, art therapy, music therapy and yoga. Phyllis is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a BS in Nutritional Science and has certifications in several alternative healing modalities including personal training, MBSR, and reiki.

Mary joined Seeds of Hope in 2017 as Community Liaison for the parent company Onward Behavioral Health and its outpatient programs, connecting with providers and members of the community to raise awareness for eating disorders, mental health, and substance abuse. In 2020, Mary transitioned to her new role as Community Liaison for all Seeds of Hope programming, focusing her outreach on helping those access the care they deserve for primary eating disorder treatment at the intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential levels of care.

Contact Mary at (267) 414-9094 or [email protected]

Kate Fackina holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Throughout her clinical training, Kate has worked with a wide range of populations in community-based mental health including community arts, acute psychiatric, outpatient and hospital settings. During her graduate career, Kate interned and became employed at RAW Art Works in Lynn, MA and Franciscan Children’s Hospital in Brighton, MA. Kate specializes in art therapy, group therapy and program development. As her career progressed, she developed therapeutic arts-based programs for youth and families in Lynn, MA and students in Boston Public Schools. She also developed a clinical Expressive Therapy Program for adults experiencing severe mental illness with co-occurring complex medical conditions at North Suffolk Mental Health Association in Boston, MA. She has been the lead of two Intensive Outpatient Programs for Seeds of Hope with adults and adolescents. She is now the Lead Clinician for Seeds of Hope’s Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program.

Kate is dedicated to her work and strives to empower individuals in their treatment process and recovery. Her clinical practice is founded in trauma-informed, experiential-based, and social- and racial justice-informed approaches to treatment. She believes in a person-centered approach to therapy and is passionate about utilizing group therapy to promote individuals’ supports, sense of community, life skills, recovery, self-awareness, self-worth and autonomy.

Meredith Watkins earned her Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University and has worked in many mental health settings, including a residential eating disorder treatment center in California, an outpatient community psychiatric program and private practice. She was licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in California where she worked with adolescents and adults with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship and career challenges and trauma.

Meredith is also a certified Holistic Health Coach from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition and approaches every client from an integrated perspective. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) into her work with clients and focuses on creating a caring environment in which her clients can safely heal and grow.