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

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

Hélène Rieu-Isaacs

Development Coordinator

Nestor Riva, MSPM, PMP, CSL

Director of Facilities

Adrian Riva

Kitchen Assistant/Prep Cook

Brittany Roy

HR/Payroll Specialist

Jodi Shafiroff

Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Edward R. Shapiro, MD

Medical Director/CEO

Joanne Stringer

Accounts Payable and Payroll Coordinator

Jane G. Tillman, PhD, ABPP

Evelyn Stefansson Nef Director of the Erikson Institute for Education, Research, and Advocacy

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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.