At The Maples, we have a team of licensed clinical social workers, professional counselors, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who will support teenage girls and their families during the healing process.
Chalee Rivers, RN, BSN
Chalee Rivers, RN, BSN is the Regional Director of Operations for Texas with nearly two decades of experience in the medical field. As a registered nurse and certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Chalee leads with both clinical insight and operational strategy to support individuals and families impacted by eating disorders, mental health conditions, and substance use.
Chalee’s philosophy of care is rooted in treating the whole person. She believes that lasting wellness comes through medical restoration, intuitive eating, and compassionate, coordinated care. Her leadership is driven by a deep commitment to helping individuals heal in mind, body, and spirit, while ensuring that every system of care is designed to deliver dignity, hope, and measurable results.
CJ Meyers, LPC
Clinical Director
CJ is a seasoned Clinical Director with over 20 years of expertise in mental health services, specializing in clinical supervision, program development, and trauma-informed care. With a strong foundation in behavioral health, she has led diverse clinical teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered treatment across residential and community-based settings using her expertise in Trust Basted Relational Intervention, Eating Disorders, and EMDR.
Skilled in crisis management, staff training, and performance evaluation, CJ is committed to advancing clinical excellence and improving outcomes for individuals and families facing complex mental health challenges. Through strategic leadership and evidence-based interventions, CJ fosters a culture of continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and compassionate care that supports holistic recovery and community wellness.
Dr. Tae Lee
Medical Director
Dr. Tae Lee is a board-certified psychiatrist with a subspecialty in child and adolescent psychiatry, currently serving as the Medical Director of The Maples of Texas. With more than a decade of clinical and administrative experience, Dr. Lee has developed a strong reputation for his expertise in treating complex psychiatric conditions, with a particular focus on eating disorders in children and adolescents.
Dr. Lee is a graduate of U.T. Southwestern and he received his intern training at John Peter Smith Hospital, followed by residency training at U.T. Southwestern and a child and adolescent fellowship at U.T. Southwestern and Children’s Medical Center. During his time as fellow he served as chief resident where he had the opportunity to work with Dr. Graham Emslie and Dr. Paul Croarkin. It was during his time at Children’s that Dr. Lee first worked with eating disorders.
Dr. Lee began his leadership journey as the Medical Director of the Renfrew Center of Dallas from 2011 to 2015, where he was instrumental in developing and overseeing individualized treatment plans for patients struggling with eating disorders. He then served as Medical Director at Innovations in Fort Worth from 2015 to 2021, where he expanded his work in child and adolescent psychiatry with integrated multidisciplinary approaches to care.
From 2017 to 2024, Dr. Lee worked as a psychiatrist at Center for Discovery, a residential treatment center dedicated to adolescents with eating disorders. His clinical insights and collaborative leadership played a key role in shaping treatment protocols that prioritized safety, dignity, and long-term recovery. Currently, in addition to his work at The Maples of Texas, he serves as Medical Director at Collin Springs Hospital, further advancing his commitment to high-quality, patient-centered mental health care.
Dr. Lee is known for his thoughtful, evidence-based approach to psychiatry, combining medical expertise with a deep understanding of the unique developmental and emotional needs of children and adolescents. He continues to be a strong advocate for early intervention and holistic care in mental health, particularly within the area of eating disorder treatment.
Helen Mary Katool, LDN, RDN, MS
Helen Mary is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist dedicated to supporting adolescents in their recovery from eating disorders. Originally from Mississippi, Helen Mary earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Mississippi before completing her Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences and dietetic internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Helen Mary brings experience in treating a range of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. Her approach is rooted in compassion, clinical collaboration, and respect for each resident’s unique recovery journey. Helen Mary works closely with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to restore nutritional stability, normalize eating patterns, and challenge food- and body-related fears.
Helen Mary draws from the Plate-by-Plate Approach and non-diet frameworks, promoting sustainable, nourishing relationships with food. She believes that healing involves not just medical restoration, but rebuilding trust in one’s body and developing autonomy around food choices.
Mackenzie Preston, LMSW
Christine Zambos, LMFT
Christine Zambos, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in family systems and eating disorder treatment. She holds a Master of Science in Family Therapy and has completed training in the Gottman Method for couples and family work. Christine brings extensive experience in facilitating family-centered care, with a clinical focus on supporting adolescents and their families throughout the recovery process.
Her work emphasizes collaborative, evidence-based approaches that foster healthy communication, emotional resilience, and systemic change within the family unit. Christine has developed and led structured family programming within higher levels of care, providing psychoeducation, therapeutic guidance, and practical tools that strengthen family involvement for more positive treatment outcomes.
Christine is dedicated to delivering compassionate, effective care to individuals and families affected by eating disorders, continually integrating the latest research and best practices into her clinical work.
Meg Sherman, LCDC, LMFT
Meg Sherman, LCDC, LMFT Associate, serves as a primary therapist and supports adolescents as they process trauma, enhance their self-worth, strengthen their relationships, and recover from substance use or other addictive behaviors.
Meg has over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, first as a church youth group leader then as a high school theatre teacher. Following the joys and challenges of helping her own children through various diagnoses and substance use struggles, Meg entered the mental health field and pursued training in EMDR, EFIT, and Gottman techniques.
Meg incorporates straight-talk and humor into her approach with clients while maintaining a safe, nonjudgmental space that allows them room to grow – and even enjoy the process. She’s known to geek out over neuroscience, music, creative writing, crochet, and all things anime.
Karyle Edgar, LPN
Assistant Director of Nursing
With over 14 years of nursing experience, Karyle Edgar currently serves as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at The Maples North Texas. Her career spans corrections, medical auditing, and residential treatment, where she has cultivated a trauma-informed, resident-centered approach to care.
Karyle is a fierce advocate for mental health and has a deep commitment to supporting vulnerable populations through times of crisis, change, and healing. She brings a strong voice to the treatment of eating disorders, rooted in the principles of Health at Every Size, intuitive eating, and the belief that all foods fit. Her approach promotes compassionate, non-restrictive care that honors body diversity, medical stability, and long-term recovery over short-term control.
Known for her balance of accountability and compassion, Karyle leads with intention, integrity, and a relentless drive to ensure quality care for every resident. Her leadership reflects not only clinical expertise but a heartfelt dedication to connection, structure, and hope.
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Dakota Rivers
Meet Dakota – Our Facility Pup!
Dakota is our 6-month-old ball of energy and love! He has quickly become a favorite among the girls and staff. Playful and a little clumsy (okay… sometimes a lot clumsy), Dakota has a way of bringing laughter into even the toughest days. He’s currently a therapeutic pup in training, learning how to offer comfort and connection.
Dakota has a gentle heart and seems to know just when someone needs a nuzzle, a paw on their lap, or a goofy puppy grin to brighten their mood. For our residents, he’s more than just a dog—he’s a friend who listens without judgment and reminds them it’s okay to just be. For our staff, he’s a constant source of joy and a daily lesson in unconditional love.
Whether he’s chasing toys, offering snuggles, or lying quietly by someone’s side, Dakota embodies what we strive for every day: creating a safe, warm, and healing environment.
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