Barbara Nosal, PhD, has worked with teens, young adults, and families in the field of mental health and addiction treatment for nearly 30 years. She has held supervisory and leadership positions, as well as serving on the faculty of National University and University of Phoenix. As Founding Clinical Director of Newport, she developed our clinical and family treatment model, and now oversees clinical operations and services at our residential and outpatient programs for adolescents and young adults. Dr. Nosal holds a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology and Master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology and Human Services. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Specializing in attachment and relational trauma, Dr. Nosal integrates family systems concepts with attachment-based practices to heal childhood trauma and deepen relationships among family members.

In addition to his role as Chief Medical Information Officer, Dr. Nelson leads the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) program at Newport Healthcare's PrairieCare division in Minnesota. He spent nine years in software development before earning his medical degree at the University of Minnesota, where he completed a general psychiatry residency and a clinical research fellowship in neuromodulation. After graduation, he served as Executive Director of the TMS program at the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis VA Medical Center, with a clinical focus on treatment-resistant depression and mental health management in epilepsy and other complex neurological disorders. His research focused on non-surgical brain stimulation in depression, brain injury, and schizophrenia. Dr. Nelson is active in treatment advocacy, working to improve access to novel therapies for those on public and low-income medical plans.

Kristin Wilson brings to her role more than 25 years of leadership in behavioral healthcare. Since beginning her career in 1997, Kristin has led across the continuum of care—including inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings—with expertise spanning a broad range of mental health and substance use disorders, including trauma, mood disorders, process addictions, and eating disorders. A licensed clinician and a Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Kristin has served as a clinical supervisor, executive director, trainer, interventionist, and outreach leader. Her strategic vision, clinical expertise, and passion for transforming the delivery of care guide her mission of advancing access, quality, and meaningful outcomes for individuals and families.

Dr. Danielle Roeske has worked in the mental health treatment field since 2003, as a CEO, clinical director, program developer, family program director, therapist, and supervisor. Her experience spans acute psychiatric care, outpatient community therapy, and residential mental health and substance abuse treatment. Danielle holds a Master’s in Counseling and Human Relations from Villanova University and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her accomplishments include the creation of an intensive family program for a longstanding treatment center. Early in her career, Danielle worked as a literary consultant and chemical dependency expert for the FDA.

Ryan Fedoroff brings more than 15 years of academic leadership and classroom experience to her role at Newport Academy. As an educator, she is passionate about working with high-risk adolescents and is trained in restorative practices. Ryan has also worked with the Marin County (California) Youth Court and is a member of various community organizations working to combat youth substance abuse.

In her current role and in her previous role as Newport’s National Director of Education, Ryan works alongside clinicians to create interventions to assist students dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. She also collaborates with special education teams to create protocols for managing classroom challenges for students dealing with auditory processing and executive functioning deficits.

Michael Roeske, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience spanning clinical practice, executive leadership, and research. As Senior Director of the Center for Research & Innovation at Newport Healthcare, he leads Newport’s outcomes monitoring and behavioral health research programs. Previously, Michael held leadership roles as Executive Director and CEO in premier treatment settings. A recognized thought leader, he also serves on professional boards and has been featured in online outlets such as CNN, Verywell Mind, and the Huffington Post.

Heather Hagen specializes in family therapy and substance use disorder treatment, and has worked extensively with young people facing behavioral issues, addiction, and eating disorders. She holds a master’s degree in Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, as well as two bachelor’s degrees, in psychology and social work. In her role at Newport, Heather oversees all areas of the clinical outpatient programming, including expansion, fidelity to the model, and maintaining overall excellence. She has been featured as an expert in national publications including Parade, Prevention, and Shape magazines, and most recently in the VeryWell Mind article "What It Means to Feel 'Angsty' and How to Cope."

Kara leads the growth and development of evidence-based treatment initiatives across Newport Healthcare's nationwide programs. With more than a decade of experience in clinical leadership, she has directed multiple residential and outpatient programs focused on eating disorder recovery and mental health. An AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant, Kara trains clinicians in best practices and provides national program oversight. Passionate about education and advocacy, she has presented at major conferences on integrating eating disorder treatment into general psychiatric settings, and has been a featured expert for Parents magazine and FOX11 Los Angeles, among other national shows and publications. She holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University.

Dr. Hadzic has worked in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings, including serving as Associate Medical Director for six Rogers outpatient clinics in three states. Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, he brings specific expertise in treating severe OCD/anxiety disorders, as well as autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Hadzic’s other areas of interest include eating disorders, misophonia, rare genetic disorders, and the emerging role of technology and novel therapeutics in psychiatry. He completed a Medical Scientist MD/PhD training program at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, followed by a general psychiatry residency at Washington University and child psychiatry research track fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.

With over 10 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field, Meredith specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. Her experience in the field includes working with individuals ranging from early childhood through geriatrics, treating a wide array of mental health, behavioral, and relational needs. Meredith is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She holds a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Central Connecticut State University and an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Rhode Island. She is also a certified yoga instructor.

Samantha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been working from a family systems perspective throughout her career. As Newport's National Director of Family Therapy Services, she oversees all family programming, which utilizes Attachment-Based Family Therapy to provide support and psychoeducation to families throughout the treatment process. Samantha has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, including sexual and physical abuse. She also has expertise working with the LGBTQ community and issues related to gender and sexuality. Samantha believes that a necessary step in the healing and recovery process is a strong and genuine therapeutic connection that creates safety and allows for growth.

Dr. Loftus began her career in research, and her desire to make an impact on young people during this critical stage of development led her into direct care, working with children, teens, and families. She earned her medical degree at one of the most acclaimed medical schools in Romania, and received her PhD from the University of California, Davis. An advocate for children’s mental health, she has testified at the Capitol on numerous occasions in her role as the president of the Connecticut Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. Dr. Loftus also served as an assistant professor in the University of Connecticut School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, and is currently on the Advisory Board for the Women in Leadership Program at the University of New Haven. She previously served as Medical Director at Hartford HealthCare’s Institute of Living, researching the efficacy of experimental depression and suicidal ideation treatments.

Dr. Molinero is a triple board-certified adult, child, and adolescent addiction psychiatrist. She was trained at the University of Rochester for General Psychiatry, Yale Child Study Center for Child Psychiatry, and the University of Colorado for Addiction Psychiatry, and has experience utilizing multiple evidence-based modalities. Dr. Molinero’s research focuses on adolescent cannabis use and mental health outcomes, as well as the impact of cannabis use on ADHD. Her philosophy of therapeutic psychiatry takes a holistic view of patients and their family systems, with the understanding that connection with self and others is essential in recovering from mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and addictive behaviors.

Helene D’Jay, LPC, brings years of experience in the business world as a human resources professional, and extensive experience in her second career as a therapist, to her position as Executive Director of our young adults services in Connecticut. She previously served as the Clinical Director of Newport Academy’s East Coast campus. Her combination of therapeutic and management skills is invaluable in this role. Helene has volunteered for the Red Cross and spent six months counseling families and children in Newtown, Connecticut. She also served on a crisis team for the statewide 211 system.

David Laxton, Executive Director of Newport’s treatment program in Kirkland, Washington, most recently worked in private practice providing mental health and substance use counseling to adolescent clients. He also provided counseling and evaluations for clients at The Recovery Center of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, an IOP for professionals (doctors, lawyers, etc.) with co-occurring issues, and Our Lady of the Lake. David was also the clinic director of Baton Rouge Treatment Center, managing day-to-day operations and supervision; and the Director of Outpatient and Family Services for St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness, a long-term residential treatment center for males with co-occurring disorders.

Leigh McInnis supports team cohesion at Newport Healthcare, including the management and training of clinical staff and the facilitation of seamless collaboration among departments. She has worked in a variety of public mental health arenas, including nonprofit crisis prevention and response for adults, intensive in-home care for children and adolescents, and residential treatment facilities. In 2016, Leigh developed the clinical milieu for a non-suicidal self-injury unit in a Virginia residential treatment facility. She holds a Master’s in Community Counseling from Marymount University.

Matthew has played an integral role in the initial and reaccreditation of multiple facilities according to Joint Commission standards of care. He has built and and supervised clinical, utilization, and administrative teams, increasing bed count and profit margin while decreasing operations costs. Matthew’s experience in crafting young adult programs, his personal recovery experience, and the diversity of his service gives him a broad understanding and multifaceted perspective on the treatment field.

Matthew has held leadership positions at a number of companies, including CEO of Premier Health Group in Newport Beach, California; Executive Program Director for Beachside Behavioral Health in Fountain Valley, California; and Program Director at Balboa Horizons in Costa Mesa, California, among others. During his early career, he served as a substance abuse counselor at Oasis Treatment Center in Anaheim. Matthew holds numerous executive and clinical certifications.

Olivia Lynch brings more than 15 years of experience in the treatment field to her role with Newport, as well as a deep dedication to supporting young people and their families. Olivia is an EMDR Certified Therapist, an EMDR Facilitator trained through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness, and an EMDR Consultant approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). She is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Processing, and Attachment-Based Family Therapy. Prior to joining the Newport team, she spent more than eight years as a clinician with Family and Children’s Aid in Connecticut.

Jennifer Dragonette spearheaded the establishment of Newport Academy’s Northern California program, where she continues to serve as Executive Director. Her experience in the field includes clinical and leadership roles for Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa’s Chemical Dependency Services and for Petaluma Health Center, where she was the Director of Behavioral Health. Dr. Dragonette also developed curriculum for a program to support parents and children in the aftermath of the Petaluma wildfires in 2017. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and served as a federal investigator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before transitioning in to the treatment field.

Dr. Fortune is an expert in the treatment of eating disorders, menstrual irregularities, and mental health disorders, as well as Adolescent Medicine. After completion of her fellowship at the Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Fortune spent two years caring for adolescent patients at Yale University School of Medicine/Yale New Haven Hospital. She served as National Medical Director for Newport Healthcare from 2014 to 2017. Rachel has been featured on the topic of eating disorders for numerous national publications, including the Wall Street Journal.

Carly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in the hospital and healthcare industry as well as a private practice setting. She joined the Newport Healthcare team in 2020, and is highly skilled in assessing and treating a variety of presenting issues for young people and families using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Carly holds a Master’s degree focused in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences. She has been featured as an expert in the field in publications including Parade and Her Campus.

Dr. Stein is the clinical director and an attending clinician at Newport Healthcare's PrairieCare youth partial hospitalization program (PHP) and operates a clinic out of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. He was raised in the Twin Cities area, and after completing his bachelor's in science at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, he returned to Minnesota to attend the University of Minnesota for medical school. There, his interest in the field of psychiatry deepened and he completed a General Psychiatry residency and then a Child Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. A past president of the Minnesota Society for Child Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Stein continues to advocate for adolescent mental health on the local and national levels, with the goal to increase access to quality care.