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 …

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…

Clinical Director

Dr. Gamble received his graduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis with an undergraduate degree from Amherst College, and completed his education with a two-year internship at the Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth Medical School in 1991.

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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.

Director of Admissions and Outreach

Audrey has always had a heart for young people and at an early age knew she wanted to pursue a career in Social Work. Audrey brings to the Confluence team extensive experience in the mental health field over the past 19 years in various admissions and outreach positions…

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…

Founder, Business Development 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.

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…