Our Team

Rebekah “Bekah” Bardwell Doweyko is a renowned psychotherapist licensed in CT, GA, FL, MA, NY, NJ, PA, SC, and VT. She earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University, where she was inducted into Chi Sigma Iota, The International Honor Society in Mental Health Counseling. She is also a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Approved IAEDP Supervisor. 

Bekah found her true calling in 1999 when she began working at The Renfrew Center of Florida – the country’s first eating disorder residential facility - while completing her master’s degree. She was immediately struck by how long the people who were there receiving treatment had gone without specialized knowledge or care, and she knew she had to help break through the stigmatized and low-resourced world of eating disorders. 

From 2013 until 2024, Bekah was a fearless and passionate member of Walden Behavioral Care’s senior leadership team.  There she worked in multiple levels of care to treat patients, train clinical teams and develop innovative and effective programming. She also worked to educate providers of all disciplines around the nuances of eating disorders, with a focus on the importance of early detection and prevention. Additionally, she founded and developed Walden’s Weight Inclusivity Task Force – a truly multi-disciplinary initiative focused on challenging weight stigma and individualizing weight restoration and/or weight-neutral goals.  

In 2021, Bekah assembled a team of like-minded professionals to start Bardwell Behavioral, where Bekah and her team support people along their healing journeys toward improved functioning and well-being. In 2023, due to her success and unique experience in both clinical and managerial realms, Bekah was approached by Nick and Annika Kahm who were looking to open Vermont’s first Eating Disorder treatment center, as they recognized the need to offer strong clinical supervision and support for a new vision, a new team, and a new clinic. Bekah was honored to join their endeavor, and has been a part of the Kahm team since 2023 – helping them ultimately operationalize their dream - developing their program, policies, and curriculum.  

In Bekah’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, boating, playing softball, and planning her next manatee excursion. 

Keirra Bartley, MS, RD (she/her) is a registered dietitian. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Vermont in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science and went on to complete her Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship at the University of New Hampshire. Through schooling, Keirra conducted research on food security and body image and deepened her interest in nutrition for eating disorder recovery.

Keirra has experience working in PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care for eating disorders. She also worked for Montana State University leading their mindfulness and trauma-informed nutrition care curriculum for dietetic interns, and conducted research on eating disorders with students. 

Keirra believes that everyone deserves to have a positive relationship with food and feel at home in their body. She is passionate about providing individualized, trauma-informed care to help patients nourish themselves. 

Chantelle is the Program Director at The Kahm Center. She is a LICSW and Psychotherapist who earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Education from Wheelock College (now a part of Boston University) and a Master of Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. Chantelle is passionate and dedicated to improving the quality of and access to mental health care.

Chantelle has several years of experience working within the eating disorders population and has over three years of experience in the IOP and PHP eating disorder level of care. Her passion for working with clients struggling with eating disorders is rooted in her upbringing and the effects on her family as a result of her aunt’s struggle with an eating disorder.

Chantelle has experience working with youth, adults, families, and groups. Her practice integrates aspects of multiple core therapeutic modalities; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy. Her focus is to provide therapy to patients suffering from eating disorders, difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Chantelle believes that building an authentic therapeutic relationship is essential for personal exploration and lasting change. When not at work Chantelle enjoys hiking with her dog Nevaeh, spending time with family, snowboarding, and playing board games.

Michael is a Master's Level Social Worker and Therapist at the Kahm Center. Michael received undergraduate degrees from the University of Vermont in Theatre and Psychological Science. Michael completed his Graduate degree in Social Work with a concentration in Trauma Practice from Simmons University. Michael has extensive practice experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and groups. Michael has spent 5 years working in Residential Mental Health settings, while the past 2 years has been in Eating Disorder specific residential programs. Michael is excited to bring that experience to the Kahm Center. 

Michael's practice draws from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Michael's practice involves supporting patients in identifying distressing thinking patterns and building skills to live a life in line with their values and long-term goals. Michael has found success in supporting patients struggling with: Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Mood-Instability, Low Self-Esteem, Substance Use, and Trauma.

Outside of Work Michael can be found spending time outdoors, making music, spending time with family, or spending time with his Orange Tabby Cat Raury.

Megan is a therapist at the Kahm Center. Driven by a passion for working in the mental health field, Megan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Suffolk University in 2022 and completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Vermont in 2026. 

Megan has past experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, families, and groups across various settings. She has experience working with individuals in-home and in an outpatient care setting, and experience conducting clinical research in a hospital setting. Megan utilizes a strength-based approach and draws on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques in her clinical work. Megan is excited to be at the Kahm Center to support patients on their journey to recovery.

Keelin has been working in the field of mental and behavioral health since January 2024. She graduated from Stonehill College with a degree in Neuroscience and has always been fascinated by the brain and different diagnoses.

Keelin loves to support patients on their recovery journey and is happy to be a member of the Kahm Center team where she leads several alternative therapy groups and supports patients during meals. When Keelin isn't working, she loves to read, spend time outside, and try new matcha and chai drinks.

Emma is our Administrative Coordinator and handles a variety of administrative and operational duties to ensure high quality care for current and prospective clients of the Kahm Center. Emma graduated from the University of Vermont in 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Psychological Science. She has been working in the mental health and social work fields for the past six years with experience as a Residential Counselor, Care Manager and Therapeutic Case Manager in residential treatment programs and community mental health. She is passionate about collaborating with clients and families in navigating the barriers that can come with accessing and engaging in treatment.

Outside of work, Emma enjoys spending time with her two cats, reading, cooking, crafting, swimming and being in the beautiful nature of the Green Mountain State!