The Riggs Difference: Where Understanding Leads to Recovery

Meet Our Team

The Austen Riggs Center staff comprises therapists, nurses, clinical social workers, administrative and other healthcare professionals—all collaborating to create a therapeutic community of positive growth.

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Emma Ryan

Lead Nursery School Teacher

James L. Sacksteder, MD

Distinguished Faculty in the Erikson Institute for Education, Research, and Advocacy

Hannah Schmitt, PsyD

Fellow in Psychology

Heidi Scruton

Mental Health Specialist

Erin Seery, MD

Online IOP Psychiatrist

Jodi Shafiroff

Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Edward R. Shapiro, MD

Medical Director/CEO

Kyle Shepard, DO

Staff Psychiatrist

Jessica St. John, RN

Medical Office & Infection Control Nurse

Brenda St. Pierre

Centerwide Community Coordinator/Senior Program Manager

James Stephenson, RN

Day Charge Nurse

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For more information on our residential treatment programs, or answers to any questions, please feel free to contact us.