Our Team
Healing isn’t something we do for you, it’s something we do with you.
Your Care Team
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Coordinates your care, ensuring every part of your treatment plan is personalized and evolves with your progress.
PSYCHIATRIST
Provides guidance on whether medication could support your recovery and offers ongoing care if it’s part of your plan.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Guides your relationship with food through meal plans, nutrition education, and support for your body’s healing.
SUPPORT TEAM
Counselors, recovery coaches, and mentors are here for daily encouragement and practical help when you need it.
PRIMARY THERAPISTS
Help you understand your experiences, uncover patterns, and develop tools to create a fulfilling life.
ADMISSIONS & PROGRAM TEAM
Handles the behind-the-scenes work, from insurance to scheduling, ensuring your experience feels smooth and stress-free.
Meet the team and explore each person’s approach to healing.
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Dr. Liz Esalen, Psy.D.
FOUNDER & CEO
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Dr. Michael Gadbaw, MD
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Yasamine Pahlevanlou, PA-C
PSYCHIATRIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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Kayla Smith, LCSW
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Anna Riverso, MS/RDN
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Rone Canyon Gasch, PhD
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Briana Mancha, MS, RD, CEDS
REGISTERED DIETITIAN | SAN FRANCISCO
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Kalia Firmage, MA/ RD
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Kimberly Kapelson, MA, ASW
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Angel Scott, ACSW
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Jill Wimmer, AMFT
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Melissa Lawler
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Alicia Noonkester, APCC
PRIMARY THERAPIST | SAN FRANCISCO
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Mimi Kuehn, AMFT, APCC
PRIMARY THERAPIST | SAN FRANCISCO
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Perfecto Quiachon
RECOVERY COUNSELOR | SAN FRANCISCO
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Gabby Coia
RECOVERY COUNSELOR | SAN FRANCISCO
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Anjolie Picar
RECOVERY COUNSELOR | SAN FRANCISCO
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Liz Cruz Porter, BS
BUSINESS DIRECTOR
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Sue Mileto, MHA
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Gabe Smith, BA
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Lea Horsley, BA
OUTREACH & MARKETING MANAGER