Clinical Team

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    Bill Brown, LCMHC

    Founder, Primary Therapist

    Bill is a therapist and mental health counselor with expertise in treating young adults experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties and life challenges. Bill’s professional interests include the impact stress and emotional turmoil have on identity formation …

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    Stacey Fontaine-Stearns, MSW

    Primary Clinician

    Stacey received an undergraduate degree in philosophy from Christendom College in Virginia and then a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Social Work from Brescia University in Kentucky. Her professional experience extends to…

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    Regan Stanger, MD

    Pyschiatrist

    Dr. Regan R. Stanger is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with extensive experience in both psychopharmacology as well as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy. A Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Stanger…

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    Dr. Raynalde Schagen Lipfert, Psy.D.

    Primary Clinician

    Raynalde Schagen Lipfert, Psy.D., completed their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England in 2022, following a BA in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire…

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    Jackie Spithill, CHMC

    Primary Clinician

    Jackie earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College, specializing in Experiential Adventure-Based Counseling. Her undergraduate degree in Psychology laid the groundwork for a lifelong interest in human behavior, emotional wellness…

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    Lily Kirschenbaum, MSW

    Parent Program Director

    Lily holds an undergraduate degree in childhood development from Boston University and a Masters in Social Work from New York University. She began her career working in outdoor education in the Green Mountains of Vermont and has professional experience in residential…

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    Lynne Chow, MSN, APRN

    Program Nurse

    Lynne has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 1997 when she received her Master's Degree in Family and Community Health Nursing at University of Massachusetts. Prior to that she received her BSN from Northeastern University in 1986 and practiced …

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    Lisa Willems, RN, BSN

    Program Nurse

    Lisa Willems received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Humboldt State University in Northern California. This area firmly instilled a love of wilderness and outside activities, as well as a firm commitment to best environmental practices.

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Admission and Operations Team

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    Foster Post

    Founder, Executive Director

    Foster brings two decades of experience working with adolescents and young adults in both clinical and adventure-based programs to his role at Confluence. His work includes six years at a preeminent wilderness program where he worked in direct care roles…

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    Patrick Brown

    Founder, Admissions Director

    Patrick Brown is a communications and business development professional with a diverse professional background with experience in marketing, communications, business development, and strategic leadership. He earned dual degrees from the University of Vermont in Economics and Political Science.

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    Rory Dillon

    Residential Director

    Rory joins the Confluence team after managing and growing award winning Boston based restaurants focused on organic, unprocessed, whole foods. With a Bachelor's in Education and a Certification in Health Coaching, Rory is passionate about the impact of nutrition…

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“This is truly a special group of people dedicated to helping others through their journey in life. It is an experience I would trade for no other, and has helped me grow exponentially. I appreciate all that they have done for me, I wouldn't be the same without them. The mentors especially do a great job in helping participants grow and change into proactive and confident individuals capable of handling the world that they aim to.”

— Confluence Participant