More than any other aspect of the Northbound experience, it is our people that sets us apart.
Northbound Treatment Services’® leadership team is comprised of the top doctors, therapists, addiction counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers, all of whom are passionately committed to helping people achieve long-term recovery from alcoholism and addiction. More than any other aspect of the Northbound experience, it is our people that sets us apart.
Northbound’s leadership team has more than 200 years of combined experience working in behavioral healthcare. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients and helping them achieve long-term recovery from alcoholism and addiction. We are passionate about creating a company focused on exceptional organizational health. Leadership has developed a system of top-down transparency, authenticity, and honesty that has served as the solid foundation upon which Northbound is built. We have found that happy, healthy staff members provide the best care to everyone who steps through our doors.
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Northbound Clinical Team
Northbound’s sophisticated treatment professionals lead our behavioral care effort. They help clients embrace their new recovery lifestyle through key supportive programs and services where they foster a new confidence and independence. Through a collaborative treatment approach our therapists, case managers, and psychiatrists match the needs of each client with the appropriate therapeutic modality such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, group counseling and medication management.
Degrees Include
- MD (Medical Doctor/Psychiatrist)
- DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, PhD (Psychologist)
- LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
- LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
- M.Ed (Master of Education)
- CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
- MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- JD (Juris Doctor)
- CIP (Certified Intervention Professional)
- LAADC (Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
Leadership Team

Paul Alexander
Chief Executive Officer

Erick Rocca
Chief Financial Officer

Jillian Kristofferson
Chief Marketing Officer

Dr. Thankachen
Medical Doctor
Clinical Team

Ryan Snodgrass
Clinical Director

Beth Durling

Taylor Pyle
Primary Clinician/Therapist

Mayra Hernandez
Primary Clinician/Therapist

Michelle Robbins
Clinical Case Manager

Maggie Scotto
Yoga Fitness Instructor

Chelsea Duclos

Alexa Pelech

Noelle Swanger
Registered Nurse

Candace Huitt
Clinical Case Manager

Christian Trusk
Detox Case Manager

Craig Sterner
Detox Program Manager

Dane Jones
Clinical Program Director

Haley Walbrink
Primary Clinician/Therapist

Michelle Robbins
Clinical Case Manager

Wendy Baugh
Clinical Coordinator

Johnathon Sanchez
Trauma Program Manager/Therapist

Merri Mason
Clinical Lead Case Manger

Danny Portillo
Primary Clinician/Therapist

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Michele McIntyre
Clinical Case Manager
Core Team

David Allen Gates
Director of Client & Family Services

Anna Trusk
Director of financial Affairs

Dani Vujnovic
Director of Admissions

Jeff Hamilton
Director of Operations
