Jennifer Rollin, Eating Disorder Therapist, Won The Best of Bethesda Award 2025: Best Individual Therapist

We’re so excited to announce that Jennifer Rollin, LCSW-C, Therapist & Founder of The Eating Disorder Center, was named the winner of The Best of Bethesda Award: Best Individual Therapist for 2025! She was selected for this award out of therapists across Montgomery County, Maryland and Upper Northwest D.C.

Jennifer Rollin is an eating disorder therapist serving Bethesda, Maryland and virtually throughout Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Florida. 

Megan Samuels, LCSW-C, an eating disorder and trauma therapist on The Eating Disorder Center’s team, interviewed Jennifer after she was announced as the winner of The Best of Bethesda Award: Best Individual Therapist. 

An Interview With Jennifer Rollin, LCSW-C:

Megan: “Can you share your initial reaction to winning the "Best of Bethesda" award for individual therapists?”

Jennifer: “I was so honored to be chosen as the winner of The Best of Bethesda award under Individual Therapists! I truly appreciate the support from everyone who cast their vote for me. This was such a meaningful moment in my career as an eating disorder therapist.”


Megan: “What inspired you to specialize in eating disorder therapy?”

Jennifer: “I previously struggled with an eating disorder. I remember how exhausted, trapped, and miserable I felt at the time. Most of my thoughts were consumed with the topic of food, exercise, and my body. I hated feeling this way, but I was also scared about the idea of recovery. I eventually recovered from my eating disorder. 

I had known for a while that I wanted to be a therapist and help others, but during my clinical practicum in graduate school, I noticed that I gravitated toward helping clients with eating disorders. While everyone’s recovery journey is unique, I wanted to help others find the same freedom that I did. This drove me to pursue additional training and for the past 10 years, I have specialized in working with teens and adults with eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, body image issues, OSFED, and compulsive exercise. I also work with clients who have eating disorders and co-occurring OCD, or co-occurring mood disorders.”


Megan: “How has your journey shaped the mission and services of The Eating Disorder Center?”

Jennifer: “At my practice, I interview and hire the kind of therapists that I wish I had seen when I was struggling with my own eating disorder. They are warm and compassionate, yet firm when it comes to helping clients to meet recovery goals. All of the therapists on the team are Health at Every Size (HAES)-informed and trauma-informed. I truly work with some of the most skilled and compassionate therapists on my team!”


Megan: “Can you walk us through the services The Eating Disorder Center offers and how they stand out?”

Jennifer:  “We are a leading outpatient therapy and coaching center dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults overcome eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, compulsive exercise, and body image concerns.”

Our services include eating disorder therapy in Rockville, Maryland, and Arlington, Virginia, along with virtual therapy across Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, and California. 

Additionally, we provide EMDR therapy for eating disorders and trauma in Rockville, Maryland, and virtually throughout Maryland and Virginia. We also offer therapy for clients with eating disorders and co-occurring OCD. 

For clients worldwide, we offer eating disorder recovery coaching.”


Megan: “How does your team approach eating disorder therapy differently than others?”

Jennifer: “Many of our clinicians have either personally recovered from or supported a loved one through their eating disorder recovery journey. Additionally, most of our administrative team has a background of being recovered. We incorporate Health at Every Size (HAES) principles and a social justice framework, which we believe are integral to effective treatment.

Our expertise is often recognized by the media, including multiple features on CNN and appearances in various print and television outlets, where we discuss eating disorders and body image. 

We are not “smile and nod” therapists. We are action-oriented, love setting recovery goals with clients, and utilize creative interventions alongside some of the top treatments.

We are committed to being LGBTQIA+ affirming, welcoming individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Our practice also embraces and affirms neurodiversity.

We have experience working with public figures.”


Megan: “What do you see as the biggest challenges facing individuals with eating disorders and how does your center address those needs?”

Jennifer: “Diet culture and anti-fat bias in our society are both challenges that our society faces, which impact individuals with eating disorders. Our clinicians use a HAES-informed approach with clients, which we believe is key to effective treatment. 

Additionally, the idea of “not feeling sick enough” is something that many individuals with eating disorders struggle with. This can prevent some folks from seeking help. So, I do a lot in terms of raising awareness and education on TV, through print and online media, and with public speaking—around this idea that “eating disorders don’t have a look.” I also work to challenge other common myths and misconceptions around eating disorders in the media. It’s important to note that eating disorders do not discriminate. They impact people of all races, genders, abilities, body sizes, and ethnicities.” 


Megan: “Looking back, what are you most proud of in building The Eating Disorder Center?”

Jennifer: “I am so proud of our amazing team and client’s lives who have been transformed through the work that we do helping them to recover from eating disorders. This work is so incredibly meaningful to me and my team.” 


Megan: “What advice would you give to someone struggling with an eating disorder who is nervous about seeking help?”

Jennifer: “It’s understandable to be scared. AND you can feel afraid but take action anyway toward your true values. Living with an eating disorder is exhausting and miserable. You deserve to try doing things differently and to take the first step towards recovery. I would really encourage you to seek help, as you deserve to not have to continue to feel so trapped in this.”

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The Eating Disorder Center is a premier outpatient eating disorder therapy center founded by Jennifer Rollin. We specialize in helping children, teens, and adults struggling with anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia, OSFED, and body image issues. We provide eating disorder therapy in Rockville, MD, easily accessible to individuals in Potomac, North Potomac, Bethesda, Olney, Silver Spring, Germantown, and Washington D.C. We also provide eating disorder therapy in Arlington, Virginia and virtually throughout Virginia. Additionally, we offer eating disorder therapy virtually in New York (NYC), Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. We provide eating disorder and EMDR trauma therapy in Rockville, Maryland and virtually throughout Maryland and Virginia. We provide eating disorder recovery coaching via Zoom to people worldwide. Connect with us through our website at www.theeatingdisordercenter.com