Dr. Ana Ramirez is an Associate Clinical Professor and Director of Pediatric Services at the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research. She received her Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Clinical Psychology and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the EDC. In addition to overseeing the pediatric program, Dr. Ramirez provides clinical supervision and individual, family, and group therapy. She has training in family-based treatment, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure response prevention. Her clinical experience includes treatment of eating disorders across the diagnostic spectrum and ages with a specialty focus on ARFID. Dr. Ramirez often participates in expert panels, provides trainings and workshops on the presentations of ARFID and its treatment for the community and at national conferences. Her research interests include eating disorder treatment development, evaluation, and outcomes, and the adaptation of available treatments for culturally diverse patient populations. Dr. Ramirez emigrated to the U.S. from Mexico and is fully bilingual. Her passion is working to ensure that ethnic minorities have equal access to evidence-based treatments. Dr. Ramirez provides therapy to Spanish-speaking patients and their families.

Adrianne Gault is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience supporting children and adolescents in acute medical and psychiatric settings. After completing her undergraduate education at Gonzaga University, she relocated to Southern California to earn her Master’s degree at the University of San Diego. Since 2017, Adrianne has trained and worked at the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorders Center and the Medical Behavioral Unit at Rady Children’s Hospital. In 2023, she returned to the Pediatric Program at the UCSD Eating Disorders Center to take on a leadership and supervisory role. Her clinical expertise includes treating complex presentations across higher levels of care, including eating disorders, ARFID, and OCD. She also leads annual trainings in ARFID and OCD, reflecting her passion for education, mentorship, and advancing clinician competence in these specialty areas. Outside of work, Adrianne enjoys cheering on the Padres with her husband, playing trivia with friends, spending time with her two cats and dog, and watching the sunset at the beach.

Brenna Yob is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in eating disorder treatment at UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research. She has worked with the eating disorder population since 2022 across roles as a Milieu Therapist and Admissions Clinician, providing care to children, adolescents, and families navigating Anorexia Nervosa (restricting and binge/purge subtypes) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), often alongside co-occurring conditions including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and phobias.

Brenna earned her BS  in Psychology from UC San Diego in 2020 and her MA in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego in 2023. She completed her graduate practicum at UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center, where she gained experience providing individual, family, and group therapy, and continued working at UCSD following graduation.

Her clinical work integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Family-Based Treatment (FBT), with careful attention to the medical and psychiatric complexities unique to eating disorders. Beyond direct clinical care, Brenna has contributed to research, teaching, and professional development within the field of eating disorders and systemic therapy. Her work includes co-leading seminars on the intersection of Anorexia Nervosa and OCD, presenting in multiple ARFID-focused trainings both virtually and in person, co-leading the first Intensive Family Therapy week for ARFID at UCSD, and co-teaching an upper-division course at UC San Diego. 

Michelle Rogers is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the care and treatment of eating disorders. She earned her BS in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience from UC San Diego in 2020 and completed her Master’s in Marital and Family Therapy at the University of San Diego in 2024. During her graduate training, Michelle completed her practicum at UC San Diego Health Eating Disorder Center for Treatment and Research in Pediatrics, where she discovered her passion for working with individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Michelle is experienced in a range of evidence-based treatments, including Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach to her work, meeting clients and families where they are with both empathy and insight. Outside of her clinical work, Michelle enjoys traveling, reading, and playing with her two rambunctious English Shepherds. 

Elizabeth joined the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research in October 2024 as a milieu therapist. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University. Elizabeth has experience working for the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) and other outpatient settings. She works in our pediatric program to support the patients and their families on a day-to-day basis. In addition, Elizabeth provides assistance to the clinical staff with coordination of care throughout the patient’s treatment stay in the pediatric program. During her free time, Elizabeth enjoys hiking, trying new coffee shops and spending time with her friends and family.

Dr. Neha Goel (she/her) is a postdoctoral fellow working in the Pediatric Clinic at the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research (EDC). Dr. Goel graduated with bachelor’s degrees in psychology and American studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Goel completed her pediatric/adolescent clinical residency in 2024 at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and the EDC. She subsequently obtained her doctorate in counseling psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2024. Dr. Goel has numerous years of experience delivering evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies (MABT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), and interpersonal process therapy (IPT) for eating, mood, trauma, and anxiety disorders in adults, adolescents, and children. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Goel maintains an active research program focused on reducing eating disorder-related health disparities in marginalized racial/ethnic communities. In her free time, Dr. Goel enjoys traveling, watching true crime documentaries, and spending time with her pets.

Nicole Lee (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the Pediatric Clinic at the UCSD Eating Disorder Center for Treatment and Research. She earned her Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego and her Bachelor of Arts in French and Arabic from Portland State University. Nicole has lived and worked in Morocco and France, where her teaching experience deepened her understanding of cultural systems, family dynamics, and their influence on well-being. She integrates these perspectives into her clinical work with children and families. Nicole completed her practicum year at UCSD Eating Disorders Center in the Pediatric Program where she was trained in evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family-Based Treatment (FBT). Outside of work, Nicole enjoys reading, travelling, and collecting seashells at the beach.

Travis Anderson is a Marital and Family Therapist trainee working in the Pediatric Clinic at the UCSD Eating Disorder Center for Treatment and Research. He is currently earning his Master’s Degree in Marital & Family Therapy at the University of San Diego. Travis earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis. After teaching through Americorp at St. Vincent De Paul’s Village for one year, Travis went to law school and obtained his law degree from the University of San Diego. Travis practiced law as a litigator and trial attorney for fifteen years before deciding to follow his rekindled passion for mental health. Travis loves spending time with his wife and three children, and also enjoys reading, hiking, and playing racquet sports.

Alexis Arreola is a doctoral practicum student in the Pediatric Clinic at the University of California San Diego Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research and a PsyD student in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2023.

From July 2022 to June 2023, Alexis worked at Beyond Blindness, a nonprofit serving children with visual impairments and developmental disabilities, where she provided play-based and family systems interventions focused on adaptive coping, relational health, and caregiver empowerment. From May 2024 to March 2025, Alexis worked at San Diego BrainWorks, conducting comprehensive psychological and neurodevelopmental evaluations for individuals with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disorders, trauma histories, and behavioral challenges. She then trained at Rady Children’s Hospital–Medical Behavioral Unit, where her clinical experience included Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Outside of her clinical work, Alexis enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to Disneyland, scuba diving, and being outdoors with her pets.

Autumn Askew (she/her) is a predoctoral clinical psychology intern and Ph.D. candidate in the Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at San Diego State University and UC San Diego. Since 2017, she has worked to support individuals experiencing eating disorders across a variety of clinical and research settings. Autumn's clinical training has included placements at San Diego State University, the San Diego VA, and the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorders Center, where she previously trained as a practicum student in the Pediatric Unit and now returns as a predoctoral intern. She has experience providing assessment and treatment for eating disorders and related concerns across the lifespan. She is trained in a wide variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-focused therapies, and exposure-based techniques. Autumn values the integration of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to best serve her clients. In addition to her clinical work, Autumn has conducted research on risk and resilience factors related to eating disorders and body image concerns, with a particular emphasis within LGBTQ+ communities. She has been supported as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow since 2023. Autumn is passionate about providing affirming, equitable clinical care and has a strong interest in improving eating disorder treatment for underserved populations. In her free time, Autumn loves making music, playing video games, and spending time outdoors.

Claire Binns (she/her) is an Associate Clinical Social Worker in the Pediatric Clinic at the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the College of William & Mary and completed her Master's in Social Work at the University of Maryland Baltimore, with a specialization in Clinical Behavioral Health. She has experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults and parents in addressing mental health challenges within the outpatient setting, including her work at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. Claire is trained in a variety of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Outside of work, Claire enjoys playing pickleball, watching sunsets at the beach, and snuggling up with her black cat.