Muir Wood is a Care Collective. Muir Wood is the choice of medical professionals around the country because of its specialized, evidence-based care. It is also distinguished by the talent and collegiality of its team members. Muir Wood carefully selects its staff for their ability to provide exceptional care, and for their ability to support the values of compassion, kindness, cooperation, and quality that are its hallmark. Working as a close-knit unit, our dedicated staff helps ensure strong collaboration and continuity of care for teens. They include clinical and medical professionals, academic leaders, and administrative staff. Meet the Muir Wood team that impacts lives by nurturing change and advancing adolescent health.
Founder & Executive Director
Scott Sowle
Founder & CEO
Clinical & Medical Leadership
Liz Fischel, LCSW
Clinical Director
David Smith, MD, DFASAM, FAACT
Chair, Addiction Medicine & Medical Quality Assurance Committee; Diplomate, American Society of Addiction Medicine
Nicholas P.W. Reeves, MD
Psychiatrist, TMS Expert
Karrin Genovese, MD
Internal Medicine
Mark Schiller, MD
Psychiatrist
Nancy Herron, MD
Psychiatrist – Girls Residential Program
Jon Sterngold, MD
Physician
Vandy Erbst, RN
Nurse
Kara Dawson
LVN
Basia Sowle, MSN/Ed., BSN, RN
Nurse
Aaron Quinones, LVN
Nurse
Silva Hassert, Ph.D.
Psychological Testing
Barbara Nova, Ph.D.
Psychological Testing
Larissa Laska-Ruebusch, Psy.D.
Psychological Testing
Stephen Magill, MSC, LPCC
Therapist
Bill Hoban, LMFT
Therapist
Brian Wedderburn, ASW
Therapist
Paige Esposti, ASW
Therapist
Jessie Mahn, AMFT
Therapist
Nicolette Gottuso, MA, AMFT
Therapist, Recovery Counselor
Kyle Rooks, CADC-II
Recovery Counselor
Administration & Admissions
Bryan Bowen, CAS-II, CIP
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Marketing Officer
Tyler Knight
Partner & Chief Administrative Officer
Maura Sangster
Director of Operations
Brad Waldo
Director of Client Services
Sophia Bihn
Admissions Coordinator
Kayla Jackson, RADT
Admissions Coordinator
Anna Bissell
Controller
Conor Bihn
Operations Coordinator
Rosa Larsen, MBA
Revenue Cycle Director
Brent Bowers
Director of Compliance
Academics
Jeff Erbst, MBA
Single-Subject Credentialed Teacher
Linda Pantoskey, B.A.
Multiple-Subject Credentialed Teacher
Michael Runyeon
Credentialed Teacher
Care Coordinators
Lucas Fleming
Care Coordinator Manager
Delilah Holmes
Shift Supervisor
Chris Filice
Shift Supervisor
Oliver Aslin
Shift Supervisor
Carla Martinez
Shift Supervisor
Gary Drocco
Shift Supervisor
Victor Doronila
Shift Supervisor
Keith Kurt, RADT
Shift Supervisor
Luis Godoy
Shift Supervisor
Jen Mello
Shift Supervisor
Jensen Bergvall
Shift Supervisor
Kathryn Kammerer-Roberts
Shift Supervisor
Antonio Villagomez
Lead Care Coordinator
Rafael Villanueva Pulido
Co-Lead Care Coordinator
Yasiin Omar Seydi
Care Coordinator
Annalee Colteaux
Care Coordinator
Marcella George
Care Coordinator
Julie Peterson
Care Coordinator
Marina Jurema
Care Coordinator
Danielle Martin
Care Coordinator
Nayely Jimenez, RBT
Care Coordinator
Julie Keeler
Care Coordinator
Roxy Andee
Care Coordinator
Ariel Bergvall
Care Coordinator
Jeniece Butts, RADT
Care Coordinator
Carly Evans
Care Coordinator
Kelsie Juarez
Care Coordinator
Barrie Nolan
Care Coordinator
Hannah Pritchett
Care Coordinator
Tamara Robinette
Care Coordinator
Brandon Smith
Care Coordinator
Eric Whetstone
Care Coordinator
Ron Brauner
Care Coordinator
Gary Corker
Care Coordinator
James Alban
Care Coordinator
Alyson Blackmer
Care Coordinator
Penn Chourre
Care Coordinator
Jasmine Garthwaite
Care Coordinator
Kristy Hale
Care Coordinator
Family Program
Rawland Glass, M.S.W., LCSW
Family Therapist, Co-Dependency Specialist
Lisa Frederiksen, B.A.
Group Facilitator, Family Program
Bruce Killen, MFT, CHT
DBT Therapist
Carolyn Younger, LMFT
Family Support
Experiential Therapy
Rafike Abdo
Fitness Trainer
Greg Loiacono, CADC-II
Music Therapist
Ford Peck, AMFT
Associate Therapist
Jensen Curtis
Yoga Therapist
Culinary Team
Teresa Melendez
Executive Chef
Megan McCulloch
Chef