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    Barbara Bock, LCSW

    Adult and Family Counselor, Intervention Consultant

    Barbara facilitates interventions and works with individuals, couples and families in recovery.

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    Mary Bohnen, LMHC, CASAC

    Director of Alumni Services, Counselor

    Mary came to Freedom Institute as Clinical Program Director in 1999. She is currently the Director of Alumni Services and an Adult Counselor.

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    Fran Calafatello, LCSW, CASAC

    Adult Counselor

    Fran facilitates a Food Addiction/ Binge Eating Group, a Phase I Group and works individually with adults in recovery.

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    Kathryn Crosby, LCSW

    Independent School Program Coordinator

    Kathryn is the Coordinator of the Independent School Program and Student Assistance Counselor at The Chapin School.

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    Taina Cunningham

    Billing Manager

    Taina Cunningham manages and maintains the billing system and all client accounts.

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    Alex Dayton, LMHC

    Adult and Adolescent Counselor

    Alex co-facilitates the Intensive Outpatient Program and works individually with adults, young adults and adolescents.

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    Megan English

    Project Coordinator

    Megan joined Freedom Institute in December 2011 and serves as the Project Coordinator.

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    Michael Fayne, Ph.D

    Clinical Supervisor

    Dr. Fayne provides individual and group supervision to the counseling staff, and consults on clinical issues and program development.

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    Jennifer Flores

    Client Services Manager

    Jennifer acts as a liaison between Freedom Institute’s clients and clinicians.

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    Kathryn Hecht

    Communications Director

    Kathryn serves as the Communications Director overseeing the public persona of the Institute through social media and branding.

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    Laurie Kaplan, LCSW

    Family Therapy Clinical Supervisor

    Laurie is the Family Therapy Clinical Supervisor and a senior faculty member at the Ackerman Institute.

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    Tessa Kleeman, LMHC

    Supervisor, Adult Counselor

    Tessa facilitates groups in the IOP and works individually with adults. She is the Supervisor for the School Program and is the Student Counselor at The Dalton School.

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    Defne Koramen, Ph.D

    Psychological Assessment Coordinator

    Dr. Koramen coordinates the Psychological Assessment Program at the Freedom Institute.

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    Maria Kratsios, LMSW

    Adult and Adolescent Counselor

    Maria Kratsios facilitates experiential groups in the IOP and works individually with adults, young adults and adolescents.

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    John Laud, CASAC

    Industrial Liaison, Counselor

    John has been with Freedom since 1980 and started the first Morning IOP in 1999.

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    Billy Lawson, CASAC-T

    Adult Counselor

    Billy has been associated with Freedom Institute since receiving his CASAC-T in 2008.

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    Dan Mierlak, MD, Ph.D

    Medical Director

    Dr. Mierlak is the Medical Director of the Freedom Institute.

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    Kate Miller, MSW

    Counselor

    Kate runs workshops for students, parents, and faculty on issues that impact the social-emotional health of teenagers.

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    Michael Noth, LCSW, CASAC

    Chief Clinical Officer

    Michael monitors the progress and efficacy of a client's treatment and overall program design. He also runs groups and consults on Interventions.

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    Mildred Pisciotta, LCSW-R, CASAC

    Adult Counselor, Consultant

    Mildred facilitates a Phase II group and works individually with adult clients addressing chemical dependency, mood disorders and relapse prevention.

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    Katherine Prudente, LCAT, RDT

    Counselor

    Katherine facilitates workshops for students, faculty and parents on topics such as drug and alcohol prevention, internet behavior and relational aggression/bullying.

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    Rachel Ravin, LCSW

    Adult Counselor

    Rachel Ravin works individually with clients and facilitates the Morning IOP and Phase II Women’s Group.

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    Rachel Russell, MA

    Chief Operating Officer

    Rachel joined Freedom Institute in 2007 after 15 years working in youth and family programs. She manages operations and development.

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    Carrie Sanders, MPH, LCSW

    Family Program Director

    Carrie Sanders is the Freedom Institute Program Director. She is a Certified Family Therapist from the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

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    Frank Wells, LCSW

    Family Therapist

    Frank joined the Freedom Institute Family Program in 2011, bringing extensive training and experience in family therapy and crisis management.

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    Donna Wick, Ed.D

    Executive Director

    Donna was named Executive Director of Freedom Institute in September of 2011.

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