Ann is founder and president of The Hull Institute and The Miller Center. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 35 years of experience, specializing for the past 21 years in the treatment of eating disorders and addictions. Ann received her Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado. To learn what was necessary to successfully open and operate a private practice, Ann also got her MBA.

After working in several areas of social work including crisis care, advocacy and case management, Ann continued to use these skills as she received her eating disorder training 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.

Ann recognizes the importance of being an educator as well as a student. Ann leads seminars and workshops and remains a student herself. In recognizing that trauma and PTSD are significant factors in eating disorders, Ann is trained in CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model), a trauma healing technique that helps survivors reconnect with their bodies as they work through their trauma to find lasting recovery.

Ann is known as a highly skilled interventionist. Eating disorders and other addictions trick the brain into believing the problem “isn’t that bad.” Hence, interventions by family are sometimes necessary.

Ann, like all of us, found 2020 to be challenging.   Nothing like starting up 2 new businesses during a pandemic!  First, Ann began work to open Hull House Recovery Residences, a recovery home for women with eating disorders.

The other practice is the new Miller Center, a division of The Hull Institute.  While eating disorders treatment has been Ann’s passion, she has a long history of addressing a myriad of challenges peoples face.  During the pandemic, it became clear that more and more people were suffering, and finally willing to accept help.  Where there is a need, Ann works hard to find solutions.

Ann is a strong believer in the importance of work-life balance. As such, she is a curler–that ice sport people talk about, can’t figure out exactly, and enjoy watching during the Winter Olympics. She curls with her husband 3-4 days a week in the winter as a fun way to socialize with others and keep her brain and body healthy. She is proof that anyone can have a great time participating in an activity even if you aren’t very good at it!

Accepting new clients in Fairland and virtually

Jessica is an independently licensed counselor and supervisor who joined The Miller Center in 2021. She is trained in EMDR and practices from person centered, trauma informed, and empowerment lenses. She practices individual (6+ years old), group, couples, and family counseling, crisis intervention, prevention services, mental health assessment/psychosocial assessment, AOD assessment and treatment, and EMDR Therapy (Basic Training Completed); Specializing in areas of: Trauma, Self-Injury, LGBTQQIA+/Gender Identity/Sexual Identity/Affectional Orientation, HIV/AIDS, Depression, Anxiety, Juvenile Sex Offenders/Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems, and other sexual health issues.

Accepting new clients in Beachwood and virtually

Margo is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory Designation. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Case Western Reserve University with a Master of Science in Social Administration. Margo has worked with a wide variety of populations, and has significant experience with people in crisis. Margo provides talk therapy for all ages with all mental health concerns - with specific training in anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Margo utilizes various therapeutic techniques with her clients, and really focuses on the individual person to provide client centered therapy. Margo recognizes how difficult it can be to reach out for help, and uses that strength to continue to empower clients towards their goals. Margo brings a warmth to the therapeutic setting, and works to stay up to date with evidence-based interventions to ensure all clients are getting the best care possible!

Gina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. Gina graduated from Kent State University with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, earned her certificate in Addictions Counseling, and has her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology. Gina first started her career in behavioral health at a Drug and Alcohol intensive outpatient treatment center for 4 years. Prior to graduate school, Gina work as a Personal Care Provider in assisting young adults on the Autism Spectrum. Gina currently works part-time, virtually, with the Miller Center while working full-time at a community mental health agency in Pennsylvania. Gina strives to create a non-judgmental, safe environment for clients to explore and process their thoughts and feelings while learning effective ways to cope and manage their identified areas of concern. Gina has experience working with both adults and adolescents with severe persistent mental disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction. Gina is compassionate, caring, and straightforward with her counseling approach. Gina enjoys and active lifestyle, baking and is obsessed with her doggy, Popeye.