Hilltop Behavioral Health

Hilltop Behavioral Health Specialized Anxiety, Eating Disorder, and Depression Support That Actually Works!

Anxiety, Eating Disorder, and Depression support in a holistic and empathic setting. Brian is a Certified Eating Disorder Therapist who is also certified in Family Based Treatment (Maudsley Approach). As a national advocate for eating disorders and anxiety, Brian works to make sure your every need and concern is met, offering direct and strong care that helps to get results and progressively make change in a way that feels comfortable, holistic and safe.

The holidays can bring a lot of pressure, especially if you're navigating recovery from an eating disorder or disordered...
12/17/2025

The holidays can bring a lot of pressure, especially if you're navigating recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating.

While this time of year can feel overwhelming, a little preparation and the right support can make a meaningful difference. If you’re not feeling festive or at ease, you’re far from alone.

Even in challenging moments, there are gentle, grounding ways to care for yourself and move through the season with compassion and steadiness.✨

12/15/2025

"During the year, these aren't foods I'm comfortable eating yet. But during Hanukkah? I want to try."

I hear this from clients every year. The latkes. The sufganiyot. The fried foods that define the holiday.

And here's what makes this moment different:
→ It's about participation, not perfection
→ It's about modeling for their children
→ It's about accessing the joy of tradition
→ It's about finding meaning in the holiday
Recovery isn't about avoiding challenging foods forever. It's about choosing when and how to challenge them in ways that align with your values.
This Hanukkah, if you're facing foods that feel hard:

You're not alone in that struggle
Your "why" matters more than the food itself
Wanting to participate IS recovery work
The meaning you create is yours to define

Happy Hanukkah to all celebrating. May your light continue to grow brighter. 🕎

In recovery, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the idea of releasing the identity, routines, or sense of control your e...
12/11/2025

In recovery, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the idea of releasing the identity, routines, or sense of control your eating disorder created. Starting treatment can feel like pressing pause on your life—and that can make letting go even harder.⁠

But even if it feels familiar or “safe,” holding on to your eating disorder keeps you from the life waiting for you—the one filled with healing, freedom, and real joy. 🌈⁠

Recovery calls for courage: the courage to loosen the eating disorder’s grip and trust the process of becoming whole again. You’re not losing who you are—you’re uncovering your true, vibrant, authentic self beneath the struggle. 💙 ✨

12/10/2025

The voice that screams at you, undermines your progress, makes you question every step forward — it's not telling you the truth.

Recovery isn't about silencing that critic perfectly every time. It's about learning to recognize when it shows up, and gently challenging those thoughts instead of believing them automatically.

The relationship you build with that inner voice? That's where real change happens.
Recovery takes effort. It takes patient awareness. And it's never about perfection — it's about progress, one moment at a time.

Drop a 💚 if you needed to hear this today.

12/05/2025

Did you know that most eating disorder research and treatment guidelines were developed with only female patients in mind? As a student, I saw firsthand how this gap in knowledge affected real patient outcomes. We need more awareness, more research, and better care for male patients struggling with eating disorders.

12/04/2025

Well-meaning? Absolutely. Helpful for someone with an eating disorder? Not always.

Even compliments about clothing can put unwanted focus on their body when they're working hard to stay neutral and avoid body-checking. That spotlight you just shined? It might trigger exactly what they were trying to avoid.

So what DO you say instead? Start by asking what's actually helpful to THEM. Then understand the why behind it.

Supporting someone with an eating disorder isn't about having perfect words—it's about being willing to learn what truly helps vs. what unintentionally harms.

’Tis the season to put your recovery first. ✨❤️The holidays can be tough when you’re navigating an eating disorder, but ...
12/03/2025

’Tis the season to put your recovery first. ✨❤️

The holidays can be tough when you’re navigating an eating disorder, but you deserve to protect your progress and your peace. Remember to give yourself grace this season.

Thanksgiving can feel especially tough when you’re navigating eating disorder recovery. Remember, it’s completely okay t...
11/24/2025

Thanksgiving can feel especially tough when you’re navigating eating disorder recovery. Remember, it’s completely okay to ask for support and lean on the people who care about you. You deserve patience, understanding, and connection — and you don’t have to face this season alone. 🍂💛

Holidays can be joyful, but they can also stir up stress, anxiety, or old habits around food. Cultural pressures, social...
11/19/2025

Holidays can be joyful, but they can also stir up stress, anxiety, or old habits around food.

Cultural pressures, social gatherings, and long-standing food traditions may feel overwhelming when you’re in recovery.

Recognizing these triggers is the first step toward navigating the season with compassion for yourself. You can honor your progress while still celebrating the holidays. ✨

11/19/2025

Maggie doesn’t have a mean bone in her body! We’ve all been there, that moment you need to be honest in the face of expectations. ❤️💜

11/14/2025

The eating disorder voice can be incredibly convincing.
Even when someone deeply wants recovery, there’s often an equally strong internal voice pushing back—telling them they’re wrong, creating guilt and shame, insisting that healing is dangerous.
This isn’t weakness. This is the nature of eating disorder. It creates a battle of wills in the mind that can feel impossible to navigate alone.

That critical voice? It’s not protecting you—it’s the disorder talking. And with the right support, you can learn to challenge it and move toward recovery.
Recovery is possible. You don’t have to fight this battle alone. 💙

The challenges you’re facing are evidence of your strength. You’re doing better than you think. 💙✨
11/11/2025

The challenges you’re facing are evidence of your strength. You’re doing better than you think. 💙✨

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