Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS
Founder & Clinical Director, Licensed Marriage & Family Psychotherapist, Lic #48192, Certified Eating Disorder Therapist (CEDS), Neurofeedback Practitioner
(She/Her)
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anais Nin Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS, is an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist (Lic #48192), Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Neurofeedback Practitioner with over two decades of experience in mental health and eating disorder treatment. As the Founder and Clinical Director of NDH Therapy, Alison leads a dedicated team of therapists in providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care to teens and adults. Her practice specializes in addressing eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADD, and ADHD, while also supporting individuals navigating life transitions, relationships, and career challenges. Alison’s therapeutic approach is rooted in fostering resilience, self-regulation, and authentic healing. She integrates innovative modalities, including neurofeedback brainwave training, to address the underlying causes of mental health and eating disorder challenges. Her philosophy emphasizes shifting clients away from shame-based, reactionary mindsets about food and body image, empowering them to cultivate body respect, emotional regulation, and a life of greater meaning and joy. In addition to her clinical work, Alison is the creator of YELLOW Mind, a subscription-based eating recovery portal designed to provide accessible, comprehensive support for those struggling with disordered eating. YELLOW Mind offers 12 learning modules, eating psychology coaching groups, recovery-focused content, and AI-driven support, equipping individuals with the tools and resources they need to navigate their recovery journey. This innovative platform reflects Alison’s commitment to expanding access to care and empowering individuals to reclaim their well-being. Beyond her practice, Alison is a clinical supervisor, mentoring associates to uphold the highest standards of care. She is also a published author and speaker, sharing her expertise on mental health, eating disorders, and trauma recovery. Her book, Non-Dieting: How to Love Your Body and Be Healthy in Diet Culture, reflects her dedication to helping individuals break free from the pressures of diet culture and embrace a more compassionate, body-positive approach to well-being. Alison’s work is driven by her belief that disordered eating and related mental health challenges are often predictable responses to societal pressures and a highly-rewarding food environment. She is passionate about guiding clients toward a healthier relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves, enabling them to move beyond preoccupation with weight and food to lead fulfilling, joyful lives. License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Neurofeedback Practitioner, Bioregulation Therapy Specialty Areas of Care: - Disordered Eating - YoYo Dieting - Eating Disorders - Trauma - Depression - Anxiety - ADD/ADHD - Life Transitions - Relationships - Stress Management - Self-Esteem - Grief & Loss - Surviving Abuse - Life, Relationship, & Career Enhancement - Goal-Focused Coaching Therapy Modalities: - Psychotherapy - Coaching - Mindfulness - Neurofeedback Brainwave Training - Bioregulation Therapy - Heart Math Certified Location: Agoura Hills, CA - In-person, Telehealth Bilingual/multilingual - No Education and Experience Founder Non-Dieting Health (2010-present) Author of Non-Dieting, How to Love Your Body and Be Healthy in Diet Culture (2021) Speaker - IAEDP LA (2022), EEG Info (2020), Psychiatry Redefined (2021) Consultant - CA Health & Longevity Center (2017-2019) Antioch University - MA, Clinical Psychology (2007) Pepperdine University - BA, Advertising (1994) CV/Resume: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-ross-lmft-ceds/
Jeff Ross
Director of Business Development
Jeff Ross is the Director of Business Development at NDH Therapy, where he is dedicated to expanding access to specialized mental health and eating disorder treatment. In his current role, Jeff spearheads strategic partnerships with treatment centers, college counseling centers, and other clinical settings. His primary mission is to augment existing treatment teams with therapists who specialize in disordered eating and eating disorders, ensuring students and clients receive affordable, accessible, and high-quality care. Jeff built a distinguished career spanning over 20 years as a recruiting consultant in healthcare information technology. He founded NetGain, a successful IT search and consulting firm that simplified the hiring process for healthcare providers. At NetGain, Jeff specialized in building robust teams for EHR application implementation and support. He expertly placed project managers, interface analysts, and clinical application specialists, consistently aligning the right talent with complex hospital systems. Throughout his career, Jeff has demonstrated a unique ability to connect technical expertise with critical clinical needs. Today, he brings this understanding of healthcare ecosystems to NDH Therapy. By serving as a bridge between operational systems and specialized therapeutic support, Jeff continues his commitment to optimizing patient care.
Lindsay Hall, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Lic.#163032
(She/Her)
"Befriending our bodies and making peace with them is the beginning of one of the best relationships we can ever have -- the relationship with ourselves." -Esther Perel Hi. I'm Lindsay Hall, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, systemic, and integrative lens that is culturally attuned. In therapy, I strive to create a safe place where you can explore and grow. I respect that you are the expert in your life, and I am a supportive guide. I bring my authentic self to help you feel comfortable and enjoy the process. My goal is to help you navigate uncomfortable feelings and life's challenges and to better understand your relationship with your body, mind, spirit, interpersonal relationships, and the world around you. I approach disordered eating and mental health challenges by looking at the bigger picture. These struggles aren’t just about what's inside you; they also reflect your relationships, family, community, and society. Together, we'll explore what makes you, well, you. We'll identify what helps you thrive and what you might want to change. Struggles with eating, body image, mood, and mental health can make you feel alone and impact your confidence. I'm here to walk by your side as you move into healing and empowerment. In the room, you will be seen, heard, respected, supported, and empowered. This is a space where you can delve deep into your thoughts, feelings, and emotions while using your strengths to create meaningful change. I am looking forward to helping you grow, heal, and find peace within. Specialty Areas of Care: Disordered Eating Eating Disorders Trauma Depression Anxiety Life Transitions Relationships Grief and Loss Modalities: Bowenian Family Systems Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Attachment Theory Emotion-Focused Therapy Location Agoura Hills, CA- In-person, Telehealth Education and Experience PsyD Marriage and Family Therapy- The Chicago School, Los Angeles (Present) M.A Marriage, Family, and Couples Therapy- The Chicago School, Los Angeles (2020-2023) Simi Psychological Group, Associate Marriage, and Family Therapist (2023-2024) Senior Mental Health Practitioner- Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, UCLA Adolescent Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit (2020-Feb 2024) Low-Cost Community Counseling Center, Santa Fe Springs (2022-2023)
Sydney Hafer, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
AMFT Lic. #153007
(She/Her)
“Being human is not about being any one particular way; it is about being as life creates you—with your own particular strengths and weaknesses, gifts and challenges, quirks and oddities.” ― Kristin Neff Sydney Hafer is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works from a relational, trauma-informed, and whole-person lens. She brings compassion, authenticity, and collaboration into the therapy room, meeting each client with curiosity and care as they explore what’s beneath the behaviors and symptoms that have helped them survive. Sydney specializes in supporting teens and adults struggling with eating disorders, complex trauma, mood disorders, relational challenges and identity exploration. She sees these struggles not as signs of brokenness, but as adaptations—intelligent responses to overwhelming experiences that may no longer serve the client’s values or goals. Her work is rooted in helping individuals build safer, more connected ways of being with themselves and others. Sydney’s approach integrates evidence-based modalities while tailoring her work to the unique identity, story, and strengths of each person she supports. She believes healing happens in relationship—with others, with the body, and with oneself—and that therapy can be a place to not only survive, but to imagine and move toward something more: joy, freedom, peace, and wholeness. Outside the therapy room, you can find Sydney exploring in the beautiful California nature, going to yoga and brunch with friends, singing and dancing at concerts, traveling, and spending time with her cats. She brings her full, human self to her work and invites clients to do the same. License: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Specialty Areas of Care: - Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy for Adolescents and Adults - Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders - Depression - Anxiety and Panic - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/ Trauma / Complex-PTSD - LGBTQIA+ (Reclaiming Empowerment in Gender and Sexual Identity Exploration) - Low Self-Esteem, Negative Body Image, Body Positivity - Dual-Diagnosis - Substance Use - Neurodivergence - Self-Harm Behaviors and Suicidality - Spirituality - Psychosomatic Issues - Struggles with Codependency - Isolation and Relationship Disruption - Intimacy and Relationship Issues - Communication - Nervous System Dysregulation - Life Transitions - Burnout Therapy Modalities: - Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - Integrative/Humanistic Therapy Location: Agoura Hills, CA and Remote throughout California Education: - B.S. in Business Management from University of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ - M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University – Calabasas, CA Experience: - MFT Trainee at Alsana – Thousand Oaks, CA - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Alsana – Thousand Oaks, CA - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Monte Nido – Thousand Oaks, CA - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Centered Health – Malibu, CA - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Non-Dieting Health – Agoura Hills, CA
McLain Hess, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Psychotherapist,Lic. #149239
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) under the supervision of Alison Ross, I am dedicated to supporting clients and families through the eating disorder recovery process with compassion, curiosity, and clinical intention. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults who are navigating eating disorders alongside challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, and low self-esteem. My background includes experience in residential treatment, individual therapy, group work, family systems, and couples therapy. This diverse clinical foundation allows me to approach each client with a holistic and relational lens, understanding the emotional and interpersonal complexities that often accompany an eating disorder. In my work, I strive to create a warm and safe space where clients can explore their experiences, build emotional regulation skills, strengthen self-compassion, and reconnect with their authentic selves. I believe recovery is not only possible but deeply transformative, and I am committed to walking alongside clients as they move toward healing, resilience, and a more grounded relationship with themselves and their bodies.
Anna Lei Sidorchuk, LMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Psychotherapist,
Lic. #149239
(She/Her)
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) under the supervision of Alison Ross, I am dedicated to supporting clients and families through the eating disorder recovery process with compassion, curiosity, and clinical intention. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults who are navigating eating disorders alongside challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, and low self-esteem. My background includes experience in residential treatment, individual therapy, group work, family systems, and couples therapy. This diverse clinical foundation allows me to approach each client with a holistic and relational lens, understanding the emotional and interpersonal complexities that often accompany an eating disorder. In my work, I strive to create a warm and safe space where clients can explore their experiences, build emotional regulation skills, strengthen self-compassion, and reconnect with their authentic selves. I believe recovery is not only possible but deeply transformative, and I am committed to walking alongside clients as they move toward healing, resilience, and a more grounded relationship with themselves and their bodies.
Caroline Kim, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Psychotherapist, Lic. #154972
Caroline is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to creating a secure, supportive, and welcoming environment where clients feel seen, valued, and understood. With deep respect for cultural diversity and individual life experiences, she approaches therapy through a trauma-informed, compassionate, and client-centered lens. She helps clients strengthen communication skills, build self-compassion, and develop empathy while addressing shame, anxiety, and relational patterns. Caroline works collaboratively to support emotional insight, healing, and meaningful, lasting change tailored to each individual’s needs. Caroline is trained in EMDR and integrates evidence-based modalities including CBT, IFS, psychodynamic approaches, and shame resilience work. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, pornography and sex addiction, narcissism, and OCD. Caroline also supports couples in strengthening relationships through improved communication, intimacy, trust. At the heart of her practice is a commitment to self-empowerment and healing. Caroline emphasizes client agency, helping individuals make intentional choices aligned with their core values and authentic self. She supports clients in moving beyond past pain, reducing shame, strengthening resilience, and creating meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Eda Kurtoglu, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
AMFT Lic. # 147377
(She/Her)
Eda Kurtoglu is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with extensive experience in trauma work, as well as mood and personality disorders in adults, families, and teens. Her clinical background includes working with clients who have faced severe combat trauma, near-death experiences, relational trauma between family members, peers, and couples, sexual and identity transitions and exploration, and addiction disorders. Her therapeutic style is person-centered, ensuring clients feel seen and heard while empowering them to gain lifelong tools for resilience and fulfilling relationships. Eda connects with her clients in a way that allows them to find strength even in their darkest moments, creating a safe space where they can voice their pain and begin to heal. Eda has been rigorously trained in the psychodynamic approach. In addition to her deep experience in relational psychology, she uses an eclectic style that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Her private practice experience has shown her that struggles and healing cannot be separated from an individual’s relationship with their environment. Therefore, she aims for a holistic path to healing rather than a narrow focus on “fixing” pathologies. Her warm and nonjudgmental presence helps clients recognize that the coping strategies which no longer serve them were once essential for survival. With genuine curiosity, she supports clients through acceptance, awareness, and transition to healthier states of being. Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Eda brings a multicultural humility and passion for hearing diverse stories from all walks of life. Her bachelor’s level education in both engineering and psychology lead to grounded path to hold a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Eda deeply values witnessing her clients’ growth—from surviving to thriving—as they embrace their most authentic selves.
