Our clinical team · Berlin, NJ
Licensed clinicians lead every group at our addiction treatment center in Berlin, NJ. Care is trauma-informed, and your plan is built around your goals, not a fixed timeline.
Calls answered Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · Confidential · No commitment
How our team works
The same clinicians follow you from partial care to IOP to outpatient, so nobody has to tell their story twice.
Group and individual therapy are run by licensed social workers and alcohol and drug counselors, supervised by a Certified Clinical Supervisor.
Partial care and IOP clients meet their primary therapist at least once a week, on top of daily groups.
Medical staff prescribe medications for alcohol and opioid use disorder here in Berlin, as part of your treatment plan.
Clinical staff are on site Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Leadership
Clinical Director
Oversees the multidisciplinary team across partial care, IOP and outpatient. A New Jersey licensed clinical social worker, alcohol and drug counselor and clinical supervisor, known for direct, compassionate care that pairs accountability with meeting people where they are.
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Director of Operations
Guides the day-to-day running of the partial care and intensive outpatient programs, with a focus on quality, regulatory requirements and a respectful, patient-centered experience. Holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
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Every clinical article on this site is medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, Clinical Director.
Primary Therapist
Licensed Social Worker who began his career with children and families affected by mental health and substance use. Builds a safe, nonjudgmental space grounded in evidence-based practice.
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Primary Therapist
Rutgers-trained clinical social worker with specialized training in schema therapy and psychodrama. Treats substance use, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and complex trauma with a collaborative, honest and direct approach.
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Case Management
Joined SJRP in May 2026 with experience across detox, residential, partial care, IOP, outpatient and recovery housing. Brings case management, peer recovery coaching and crisis intervention with a solution-focused approach.
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Who writes and reviews our articles
Our Editorial Team and named members of our staff write the guides on this site. Donna Saunders medically reviews every clinical one.
Your first conversation
Our admissions team answers the phone, a licensed clinician completes your assessment, and your therapist meets you in your first week. Family members can call with questions at any point, with your consent.
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