Barbara Woods
Chief Executive OfficerBarbara Woods, LCSW, ACSW has worked in the field of mental health for 35 years. She has specialized in the field of substance dependence and co-occurring disorders having served both… Read More
Robert Bradley Sanders DO
Medical DirectorWith over twenty years of experience as a Psychiatrist, Dr. Sanders serves as the Medical Director for Casa Palmera. Dr. Sanders completed his Psychiatric Residency training at the University of… Read More
Dmitri Sivtsov, M.D.
PsychiatristDr. Dmitri Sivtsov joined Casa Palmera’sresidential treatment program in 2010 as attending physician. Dr. Sivtsov received his M.D. from the St. Petersburg State Pavlov Medical University, Russia in 1995. Following… Read More
A.J Foster, MD
InternistA.J. Foster, MD, has been a Family Practitioner for thirty years. He is Board Certified by the American board of Family Practice and Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine… Read More
Cory Reich, PhD
Director of Clinical ServicesDr. Cory Reich received his Ph.D. in Child Studies and Human Development from the University of Maryland where he was honored as a Graduate Fellow and earned his Master’s Degree… Read More
Linda Achber, RN
Director of NursingLinda Achber is an RN with an M.Ed. in Human Services Administration from Antioch University. She has over thirty years’ experience as a nurse in a wide variety of behavioral… Read More
Anissa Bell, MA, MFTI
Director of AdmissionsPrior to coming to Casa Palmera, Anissa Bell previously spent time working for programs in adolescent residential, as well as drug and alcohol treatment centers, also community counseling clinics, and… Read More
Edel C. Mahdavifar
Director of Human ResourcesWith a BS in Accounting, Edel began her career working for a CPA firm in Guam. She also spent time with a tuna purse seine company as well as with… Read More
Jeff Johnson
Director of Activities and DietaryServing as both Dietary Service Supervisor and Certified Activity Director, Jeff Johnson has a variety of oversight duties for Casa Palmera. He is in charge of daily operations, which includes… Read More
Roberto Enriquez
Director of Environmental ServicesAs a long-time valued Casa Palmera team member, Roberto Enriquez has widespread responsibility for the smooth operations of daily life at the residential treatment center. Roberto’s twenty-four-year commitment to Casa… Read More
Joanne Schmidt, LVN
Director of Staff Development/Infection Control NurseJoanne Schmidt has been a licensed vocational nurse for 38 years and has been with Casa Palmera since it opened as a treatment center in 2005. Prior to Casa Palmera,… Read More
Dr. Jan Wagman, PhD, MFT
Primary Care Coordinator, Mood and Trauma Disorder CoordinatorDr. Jan Wagman, a mental health industry veteran of twenty-three years, is licensed in the state of California as a Marriage Family Therapist and holds a California Life Time Single… Read More
Kellie Delli Collie
Psychological Assistant, Post Doctorate InternDr. Delli Colli has a PhD in clinical psychology, and is the lead therapist working with clients utilizing clinical psycho-neurophysiology at Casa Palmara. Her work focuses on developing, implementing and… Read More
Curt Moothart
Partial Hospitalization Program CoordinatorCurt Moothart is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), in addition to being a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC II). He began his pursuit of a profession in… Read More
David Grey
Primary Care CoordinatorDavid Grey has worked in the recovery services field for over 17 years. He is a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, CADCll, with the California Association of Alcoholism and… Read More
Jennifer Johnston, RN, BSN, PHN
Admissions NurseJennifer Johnston has earned a double BS, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the… Read More
Joanna Sherman, RN
Admissions CoordinatorAdmissions coordinator Joanna Sherman has a double baccalaureate with a BA in Political Science and a BS in Nursing, both from the University of Oklahoma. She has been in her… Read More
Diana L. Boyer
Admissions CoordinatorDiana Boyer has worked in the field of addiction for sixteen years, serving both adolescents and adults in multiple capacities, including that of Admission’s Director, Family Resource Director, Family Coordinator,… Read More
Jana Overbey
Utilization Review and Performance Improvement ManagerWith over twenty years in the field of Behavioral Health, Jana Overbey holds an MA in Counseling Psychology, as well as her Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and Certified Employee Assistance… Read More
Tammy Eurick
Eastern Region Outreach CoordinatorWith nine years in the Addictions & Behavioral Health Industry, Tammy Eurick has logged many hours in such roles as Resident Manager, Admissions Director, Director of Marketing and Outreach Coordinator,… Read More
Ernest Georggin
Western Regional Marketing Coordinator“Casa Palmera has given me the opportunity to provide the highest level of hope and care to individuals and families in need of treatment for chemical dependency and co-occurring behavioral… Read More
Philip M. Van Guilder
Central Region Marketing CoordinatorHe joined Casa Palmera with many years of executive sales and marketing experience. Past positions include Vice President Pandatel, Vice President MDB Systems (A Lockheed Company), and many other high… Read More
Johnny Blackburn, MA, CN
Clinical NutritionistJohnny Blackburn combines degrees in both nutrition and psychology to offer a more comprehensive approach to nutrition. He emphasizes the importance of integrating the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions… Read More
George Koob, PhD
Addictive Disorders ConsultantDr. Koob graduated from Penn State with a degree in Zoology and received his PhD in Behavioral Physiology from Johns Hopkins University. With 30 years in his field, Dr. Koob… Read More
Joyce Londono, RN RNC
Primary Care CoordinatorWith twenty-five years in the special field of chemical dependency and eating disorders, Joyce Londono, RNC is a certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse (ANCC) and a certified Addictions Nurse… Read More
Catherine Falter, L.Ac.
AcupuncturistCatherine Falter is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist who has a wide variety of experience treating Chemical Dependency and Eating Disorders, internal medicine and acute and chronic pain disorders. Catherine… Read More
Liz Hoffman, YRT
Yoga InstructorLiz Hoffmann YRT has been practicing yoga since 1997 and is a Core Power Yoga certified yoga instructor. Her training is in Ashtanga Power Vinyasa flow, Sculpt, and she also… Read More
Laurie Guy
Fitness CoordinatorFor over 25 years Laurie Guy has been involved with helping people of all ages achieve their personal and fitness goals. As an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified trainer… Read More
Rachel Davis, MFT
Admissions CoordinatorRachel Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist for over 5 years in the state of California. She received her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at… Read More
Ashley Azin
Primary Care CoordinatorAshley Azin is a registered marriage and family therapist intern who received a Master’s Degree in Counseling from San Diego State University and a second Master’s Degree in Marriage and… Read More
Cathy Harris
Primary Care CoordinatorCathy Harris received her Bachelors of Science degree from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa in 1998. Her fields of study were Human Development and Family Sciences, Psychology and Native… Read More
