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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Psychology

Marilyn Charles, PhD, ABPP

Team Leader/Staff Psychologist

Heather Churchill, PsyD

Director of Health and Wellness/Associate Director of the Therapeutic Community Program

Kathryn Gallagher, PhD, ABPP

Staff Psychologist, Insurance and Utilization Review Specialist

Daniel Knauss, PsyD, ABPP

Director of Training/Staff Psychologist/Grand Rounds Coordinator

Megan Kolano, PsyD, ABPP

Assistant Team Leader/Staff Psychologist

Kristin L. McLaughlin, PhD, ABPP

Staff Psychologist/Eating Disorder Specialist

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