Our Independent Providers

Ann has a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Cleveland State University.  

After working in many different areas of social work including counseling, crisis care, advocacy and case management, Ann found her passion in eating disorders work, and trained for 4 years at The Cleveland Clinic.

Recognizing an unmet need in Northeast Ohio, Ann opened The Hull Institute in 2003 to help people who otherwise might not receive the care they need to find and maintain recovery.  After 20 years of practice, Ann is recognized as an expert in the treatment of eating disorders. Ann has built a sizable practice with a team of 12 therapists and 5 dietitians, all specially trained in treating eating disorders and all the co-occurring brain disorders that go with them.

Sam (she/her) received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She has experience working with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns.

Sam is committed to providing an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment for clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent individuals. She has worked in both individual and group settings, with experience in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), mood management groups, and parent groups.

Caise is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University. She has over 20 years experience working with adults, children and families. Her background ranges from school administration in New York City to hospital and school-based social work and counseling in Cleveland. Most recently, she has worked in private practice for 12 years with at-risk youth and adults in residential and outpatient settings.

Stephanie Paige completed her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Arizona State University. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Miami University. Stephanie uses an integration of ACT, DBT, CBT, and person-centered approaches to support her clients, focusing on learning new skills while also processing deeply challenging events and emotions that are contributing to eating disorder behaviors. It is her firm belief that full recovery is possible, and she is ready to walk the journey with clients to release the grip of their eating disorders.

Nicholette is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who officially joined The Hull Institute after a year of student experience. She received her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University. She is a Registered Dietitian, after earning her BA in Science in Applied Science from Youngstown State University. Nicholette has lived experience with an eating disorder starting as a college athlete progressing into her early to mid-20’s. Nicholette strives to provide individualized and holistic care, using a person-centered approach, applying motivational interviewing, CBT, and ACT techniques, emphasizing living a life congruent to one’s healthy self, while tackling the roots of an eating disorder. Nicholette is passionate about debunking diet culture and providing a health at every size approach for every BODY. Outside of work, Nicholette enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing golf, and cooking up delicious recipes in the kitchen. 

Kaitlyn Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, body image concerns, and life transitions. She believes meaningful healing begins when people feel genuinely understood and combines evidence-based therapy with a compassionate, collaborative approach that helps clients reconnect with themselves.

Kaitlyn earned her bachelor’s degree in Fashion from Ursuline College while playing collegiate basketball before returning to school to complete a second bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Neuroscience at Cleveland State University. She later earned her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University, where she focused her clinical training on eating disorders, trauma, and family systems.

Her therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic interventions, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. She tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs, helping individuals build practical coping skills while addressing the deeper experiences that contribute to emotional distress.

Danni earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She is especially passionate about supporting adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, and related challenges. Her therapeutic interests include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatic approaches, and narrative therapy, which allow her to help clients build practical skills while also exploring the experiences and stories that have shaped how they understand themselves.