Muir Wood is led by a group of deeply experienced clinical and operational professionals who care passionately about helping teens and families find stability and healing. Our leaders bring expertise in adolescent mental health, program development, family systems, residential treatment, and healthcare operations—ensuring every program is grounded in best practices and supported by seasoned experts.
Just as importantly, they share a heartfelt commitment to creating safe, consistent, and nurturing environments where teens feel understood and families feel supported. Their leadership strengthens our culture, elevates clinical excellence, and helps ensure every family’s experience is compassionate, connected, and grounded in high-quality care.
We invite you to meet the people who uphold our mission and guide the care that changes teens’ and families’ lives.
Clinical Leadership
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Ella Jackson
LMFT
VP, Clinical Operations
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Rawly Glass
M.S.W., LCSW
Director of Family Services
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Lisa Sewell
RN, BSN
Director of Nursing
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Yolanda Vazquez
JD, LMFT
Clinical Director, Skillman Campus
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Nicolette Gottuso
LMFT, SUDCC IV-CS
Clinical Director – Lohrman Residential & Petaluma IOP
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Joanna O’Neill
LMFT
Clinical Director, Penngrove Campus
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Christie Dooley
LMFT
Clinical Director, Clovis IOP
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Dr. Stephanie Thompson
DSW, LCSW
Clinical Director, Riverside
Medical Leadership
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David Smith
MD, FASAM, FAACT
Chair, Addiction Medicine & Medical Quality Assurance Committee; Diplomate, American Society of Addiction Medicine
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Ericka S.
RN
Assistant Director of Nursing
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Lisa Sewell
RN, BSN
Director of Nursing
Department Leadership
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Heather Stratford
MS
Vice President of Payer Strategy and Relations
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Kathleen Spina
MHROD
Senior Director of Human Resources
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Jennifer Lerma
MS
Controller
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Maura Sangster
BS, CADC II, ICADC
Director of Admissions
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Misty Mejia
MS
Director of Compliance
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Kelli Azevedo
MS
Director Central Operations
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Jeff Erbst
MBA
Director of Academics, Single-Subject Credentialed Teacher