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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Brian O'Gara

Mental Health Specialist

Urszula Orczkowska

Business Office Accountant

Gary Osborne, MFA, MAT

Substance Use Counselor

Margaret Parish, PhD, ABPP

Director of Patient Care

Alan Pholsook

IT Technician

Seth Pitman, PhD, ABPP

Associate Director of Online IOP

Eric M. Plakun, MD, DLFAPA, FACPsych

Former Medical Director/CEO of the Austen Riggs Center (2018-2024)

Donna Plankey

Accounts Receivable & Insurance Billing Coordinator

Dylan Quinn

Therapeutic Community Staff Member

Karen Reder, LPN

Staff Nurse

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Contact Us for More

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