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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Administrative Staff

Nick Judson

Security and Support Analyst

Barbara Keegan

Medical Office Building Receptionist

Daniel Knauss, PsyD, ABPP

Director of Training/Staff Psychologist/Grand Rounds Coordinator

Courtney Littlefield

Executive Assistant

David Mintz, MD

Director of Psychiatric Education/Associate Director of Training/Team Leader

Cathleen M. Morey, PhD, LICSW

Director of Clinical Social Work

Urszula Orczkowska

Business Office Accountant

Margaret Parish, PhD, ABPP

Director of Patient Care

Alan Pholsook

IT Technician

Donna Plankey

Accounts Receivable & Insurance Billing Coordinator

Jeremy Ridenour, PsyD, ABPP

Associate Director of Admissions/Director of Psychological Testing

Nestor Riva, MSPM, PMP, CSL

Director of Facilities

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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.