Susan C Mengden, PhD, CEDS/iaedpTM Approved Consultant,
Certified Group Psychotherapist
Founder and Executive Director
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Sarah Nichols, RD, LD, CEDS
Director of Dietary Services
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Ali Deem, LPC, NCC, CEDS
Director of Adult Services
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Dahlia Stone, RD, LD
Director of Be Free Program
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“Without a doubt, the absolutely most remarkable aspect of Esperanza is the authenticity of all the staff. There was never a moment when their compassion and true concern was not demonstrated.”
~ Former Esperanza Patient
Noel Ales, DO
Medical Director
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Ami Chatrath, DO, MBA
Staff Psychiatrist
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Brandi Milmo, MD
Staff Psychiatrist
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Susan Cario, RN
Director of Nursing
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Dessimber Lauber, LVN
Nurse and Intake Coordinator
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Alejandra Garza, MS, LPC
Staff Therapist, Bilingual
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Paul Campbell, LMFT
Family Therapist
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Rebecca Moran, MS, LPC
Staff Therapist
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Emily Prentice, MSW, LMSW
Supervised by Doris Muniz, LCSW-S
Staff Therapist
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Mindi Gonzales, MA, LPC-A
Supervised by Shawna Scarato, LPC-S
Staff Therapist
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Marjorie Irizarry López, PsyD
Supervised by Susan C Mengden, PhD, CGP, CEDS-C
Post-doctoral Fellow, Bilingual
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Pam Curtis, MEd, CEDS
Staff Therapist
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Tiffanie Barta, MS, LPC
Staff Therapist, Summer
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Sarah Nichols, RD, LD, CIEC
Director of Dietary Services
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Dahlia Stone, RD, LD
Director of Be Free Program
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Zaira Suarez, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian, Bilingual
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Karla Rodriguez
Dietary Technician, Bilingual
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Kerri Mulligan, RD, LD
Staff Dietitian
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Allyson Tollette, BS
Certified Teacher, Education Liaison
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Samantha Devine
Yoga and Sound Therapist
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Cristina Guerra
Yoga Instructor
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Cindie Carrasco
Administration Manager
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Belinda Retault
Assistant Administrative Manager
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Andrea Meador
Director of Finance
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Hallie Leighton
Director of Communications & National Outreach
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Beth Confer, LPC
Director of Outreach
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