Chief Executive Officer
David Winters has worked with children and adolescents in a variety of clinical and administrative capacities over the past 20 years. As a leader, he is strongly committed to the individualization of every aspect of the care we provide and strives to make North Spring a place that encourages each child to use their own strengths to meet their goals. Mr. Winters has an M.B.A. and a master’s in psychology

Chief Financial Officer
Nasim is a leader with expertise in optimizing organizational processes, systems, and infrastructure to maximize results. Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets. Proficient financial manager adept in leading projects, identifying potential issues, and formulating efficient solutions. He has held several healthcare financial positions at various Medical/Surgical facilities with a broad base of healthcare experience in service lines ranging from Level 2 trauma to behavioral health. He has relocated from Florida, where he most recently served as Controller of a 454 bed full service acute care Medical/Surgical facility. He holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting, a Master’s in Business Administration, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Psychiatrist
Dr Jahangeer is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. He completed residency training at Delaware Psychiatric Center and Mayo Clinic. He has psychiatric experience over many years in multiple settings including residential facilities, acute care, crisis management and outpatient services. He likes to focus on a child’s emotional needs and behavior modification. Dr. Jahangeer also likes to provide support for building a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence and to improve family relationships and communication.

His areas of interest include ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorders, abuse and trauma management and various anxiety spectrum disorders. He also helps patients with substance use and disruptive behaviors. He is very committed to children’s wellbeing and long-term positive outcomes.

Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement
Ron Moody has been employed at North Spring since 2008 serving as the Unit Coordinator of the Trailblazers Program – MDT Delta Unit for over 10 years. He has worked in a variety of roles, including Mental Health Specialist, Lead Mental Health Specialist and is a certified Handle With Care Instructor. Ron graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Ron has since transitioned into the position of Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement. He looks forward to continuing to work on behalf of the patients and families of North Spring Behavioral Healthcare.

Director of Human Resources
Michael Gul is a Human Capital Institute-certified, Strategic Human Resources Business Partner, with over 15 years of Human Resources Management leadership experience.

Michael has extensive international experience in human capital management. He has worked in more than 20 countries around the world by providing HRM consulting and services, designing more than 500 curricula, training, mentoring programs, and coaching more than 1,000 professionals on various topics.

Michael is an expert in HR strategic planning, as well as in development of a total rewards philosophy and administration of compensation and benefits. He is a proud author of unique customized performance management processes, which were successfully executed in more than 10 organizations. Michael has more than a decade of experience in employment branding, employee value proposition development, talent acquisition, employee engagement and talent management processes globally and in the U.S.

He wrote his dissertation, Gender Violence and Discrimination in Developing Countries in 2003, and received his Ph.D.-equivalent degree from Cairo Demographic Center in Egypt. Dr. Gul is multilingual, and speaks 7 languages.

Business Office Director
Sara Brunetti joined North Spring Behavioral Healthcare in January 2006 and brings 20+ years of experience in the healthcare setting. Her experience consists of Level 1 Trauma centers, Medical/Surgical hospitals, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Centers, Acute Psychiatric Hospitals, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programming. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration/Healthcare in 2004 and has 72 credits in Psychology and Special Education, and earned her M.B.A. in Healthcare Management in 2007. She has expertise in the revenue cycle from admissions to reimbursement. She has a strong knowledge of contract review, regulations, policies and procedures in healthcare, local and government laws. She offers strong leadership abilities, problem resolution management and stellar customer service. Sara’s educational background has assisted her with the psychiatric residential treatment program, and she is able to work with residents and help them obtain a successful discharge from the program.

Utilization Review Director
Ashley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, with a Certificate in Mental Health, from the University of Pittsburgh. She has worked for several years with children and adolescents with a variety of mental health diagnosis and behavioral issues in a Partial Hospitalization and Diversion Acute Stabilization setting. Her experience in multiple roles, such as a Social Worker, Milieu Therapist and Utilization Compliance Manager, has allowed for a diverse background to best serve those she works with.

Dietary Manager
Before joining the North Spring team, Laurence spent over twenty years in the food service industry with a primary focus in residential healthcare. Laurence gained his food service management experience working for one of the largest hospitality companies in the United States. He spent years crafting the art of providing outstanding cuisine to various types of customers. His passion is to provide an excellent dining experience for each one of his customers. Laurence has been a certified food manager since 1998.

Clinical Program Director

Waffa Traore is a Board approved Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia as well as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Waffa earned her master’s in forensic psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2011. She has been passionate about the forensic, underserved, and the marginalized populations since her Bachelor program where she graduated with a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice in 2009. Waffa joined the North Spring Behavioral Heath team in May 2007 as their Lead Therapist in Acute and has been serving as the Clinical Program Director since 2019.

Waffa’s passion has led her to work with children and adolescents who struggle with behavioral and emotional challenges in various settings, such as: in the homes, schools, Acute hospitals, residential programs as well as outpatient, and private practice settings. Waffa’s therapeutic approaches vary, incorporating Client Centered approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as Trauma Informed Interventions, and play therapy techniques. She also has clinical expertise with the development of behavior and incentive plans to support parents with managing their children’s behaviors in the home. Waffa also has clinical experience working with children who have sexually offended or display poor sexual boundaries and is currently working towards her Certified Sex Offender Treatment certification.

Director of Business Development
Christy Evans has extensive experience in organizational communications, strategic marketing and community program coordination and advocacy. She received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with an emphasis on organization communication minoring in writing, rhetoric and public speaking from James Madison University. Prior to joining North Spring in 2015 Christy held a variety of roles including, Advertising Coordinator, Marketing Specialist, and Youth Community Coordinator. Her professional experience has and continues to be focused primarily on establishing and sustaining a diverse array of network relationships in order to foster and augment community engagement and program utilization.

Director of Special Education Services
Beth Dunman received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Social Sciences with a certification to teach from Radford University. She went on to obtain a Masters of Science Degree in Special Education and a second Masters of Science Degree in School Administration, both from Radford University. She has also completed the necessary coursework towards her doctoral degree from Virginia Tech. She is currently working towards additional certification in educational law. Beth has been a Director of Special Education/Exceptional Education in both rural and urban areas across the state of Virginia and worked as a Director of Exceptional Education in a school district on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. Her professional interests include educational law, trauma informed classrooms, and alternative teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.

Director of Admissions
Brooke Peters is a Licensed Resident in Counseling working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh with an emphasis in psychology and a minor in biology then went on to earn her Master of Arts degree from the Pennsylvania State University in Applied Clinical Psychology. Brooke facilitated admissions in our acute hospital for over four years prior to becoming the Director of Admissions. Prior to North Spring, Brooke provided community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families through intensive in-home therapy services, school-based behavioral management, and acute hospital programming. Her professional interests include providing psychological assessments and determining level of care, solution-focused therapy and the treatment of anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other mood disorders using cognitive behavioral interventions. Brooke has a passion for working with our community providers and meeting the needs of their clients.

Assistant Director of Admissions
Olivia Corbin has been with North Spring since 2014. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University, she went on to receive her Master of Health Science degree in Public Health and Healthcare Administration from Saint Francis University. Olivia started at North Spring as a Mental Health Specialist in our Sunrise Program with cross training in all of our other residential programs and acute hospital. She later became Lead Mental Health Specialist in our Trailblazer’s program. She shifted her professional focus to the admissions department after four years as a Mental Health Specialist. Olivia has been facilitating and improving our residential admissions process for over two years before becoming the Assistant Director of Admissions. Her experience working within all of the different programs offered here at North Spring makes her an excellent resource and leader in the admissions department.

Director of Outpatient Services

Kelly Neverson has been with North Spring specializing in services for children and adolescents for over ten years. She holds a bachelors in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a master’s in both Community Counselor and Forensic Psychology, as well as a Counselor Education and Supervision Education Doctorate. She has excelled in a variety of roles at the facility including, mental health specialist, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Director of Risk Management, and Director of Admissions. She is currently the Director of Outpatient Services and brings a vast amount of knowledge and expertise to patients and their families on both mental health services and North Spring’s services and programs.

Director of Residential Services
Antoinette Wadsworth earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trinity Washington University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling.

Antoinette has worked in the field of mental health for 15 years across a variety of settings, including therapeutic foster care, therapeutic day treatment, intensive in-home, mental health skill building, outpatient therapy, family therapy and group Therapy. She has worked with children, young adults, and adults with various mental health diagnoses.

Incorporating an integrative therapeutic approach to tailor treatment to clients’ needs, Antoinette often utilizes cognitive-behavior therapy, strength-based therapy, person-centered therapy, family systems, and positive psychology to aid in stabilization and promote skill building, personal insight, and positive growth.

Director of Nursing
Ashlyn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Shenandoah University in 2016. She has been employed at North Spring for 8 years primarily as a Nurse Manager and most recently as Assistant Director of Nursing across our residential program and Acute hospital. In addition to providing nursing care, Ashlyn has also served as a Handle with Care Instructor and currently as a certified CPR Instructor. Ashlyn continues to remain dedicated to ensuring North Spring Behavioral Healthcare’s patients receive quality, evidence-based nursing care.

Director of Plant Operations
John has been employed at North Spring since 2009 serving as a unit coordinator for the KPMT-Delta (formally Bravo) Unit and a certified handle with care instructor, a position he held and excelled in for 13 years. In 2022 he shifted his focus to operations. In the fall of 2022, he earned a position as the assistant director of plant operations. In 2023 John fully transitioned into the position of Director of Plant Operations. He is an experienced plant operations profession skilled in managing day-to-day production processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality of standards. He has proven track record in optimizing operations, leading teams, and maintaining equipment for peak performance.

Principal
Holding a postgraduate professional’s license issued by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) as both a school counselor and a school administrator/supervisor grades PK-12, Corey Harlow holds a Master of Education (M.Ed) in School Counseling PK-12 from Liberty University and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Educational Leadership PK-12 from Old Dominion University. Mr. Corey has experience working as a school counselor at both the elementary and secondary levels. Mr. Corey has also served as an assistant principal and principal in the public-school setting. Before his promotion to become principal at the North Spring Academy, Corey was NSBH’s special education coordinator. Additionally, Corey teaches in the evenings and on the weekends as an adjunct faculty member for the Virginia Community College System’s department of humanities and social sciences. With a decade of experience in the field of education, Corey is dedicated to fostering academic and personal growth in all of our students.

Jesse Clark received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology from George Mason University. He has worked as an Intensive In-home Counselor in the Warrenton and Culpeper Areas prior to joining North Spring, as well as a front line staff in a Residential Program for Juvenile Males with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Dual Diagnosis. Jesse spent the majority of his time working with juvenile males as well as individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jesse is passionate about providing youth no matter what age or diagnosis with the skills and abilities they need in order to be successful. Jesse is working to continue his professional and personal growth by working towards his Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology from Liberty University.

Amanda Kingan received her Bachelors of Social Work from Radford University. She has worked as a Qualified Mental Health Professional in a Crisis Stabilization Unit/Alcohol Detox Program and Respite program working with the ID/DD population. Amanda also worked with youth and adults as an Intensive In-Home counselor throughout Northern Virginia. Amanda is passionate about assisting youth with gaining the necessary skills to be successful within their own lives and within the community.

Therapist

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Florida State University as well as a Masters degree in Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy from the University of Central Florida. She is currently a resident in counseling through the Virginia Board of Counseling and is working towards licensure. She has clinical experience working with children, teenagers, and their families to address concerns of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, suicidal ideation, and ultra-high risk/psychosis in teenagers. She has worked in several settings including in-home, school-based, and outpatient treatment.

Sarah uses several therapeutic techniques and interventions to best fit the needs of the individuals and their families; these include person-centered, strengths based, and mindfulness techniques as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT), and family systems and trauma informed therapy.

Director of Ancillary Services
Maria earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Shepherd University with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who has worked with children and adolescents with a wide array of behavioral issues and mental health diagnoses. Maria is committed to reducing obstacles to leisure while improving the physical, psychological, social, and emotional well-being of those under her supervision.

Assistant Director of Residential Services
EJ received his Bachelors of Art degree in Psychology from Wheeling Jesuit University, Post Grad degree in Sports Psychology from Brunel University, and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. He has clinical experience working with adolescents with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and suicidal ideation. He has worked as a school counselor helping to reduce barriers to learning and as an outpatient therapist.

EJ utilizes various therapeutic techniques based off of the individual’s needs including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT), solution-focused therapy, humanistic sand tray, and family therapy while advocating for the overall well-being of the person.

Therapist
Mackenzie completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Services at Old Dominion University and earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently pursuing licensure as a resident in social work through the Virginia Board of Social Work. Mackenzie has gained clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families, addressing depression, anxiety, grief, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, and high-risk psychosis in teenagers. Her work experience spans various settings, including outpatient treatment, in-home care, and partial hospitalization programs.

Mackenzie employs a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of individuals and families, including trauma-informed care, person-centered and strengths-based approaches, family systems therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Therapist II
Kristina completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Minor in Sociology and second Minor in Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University and earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She is currently pursuing licensure as a resident in counseling through the Virginia Board of counseling. Kristina possesses a wealth of clinical experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and families, with a specialized focus on addressing a broad spectrum of mental health challenges. Her expertise encompasses the assessment and treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and high-risk behavioral issues in patients. Throughout her professional journey, Kristina has navigated diverse work environments, including outpatient and residential treatment settings, as well as contributing to the administration of psychological testing.

Kristina utilizes a diverse array of therapeutic methodologies that are customized to meet the unique requirements of individuals and their families. These approaches encompass trauma-informed care, person-centered and solution-focused techniques, systemic family therapy, art therapy based modalities, mindfulness strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). By drawing from this comprehensive range of therapeutic modalities, Kristina is able to provide tailored and effective support to address a wide spectrum of psychological and emotional needs.

George Frimpong graduated from Baruch College in New York City with a BBA in Computer Information Systems in 2001. He has been with North Spring BHC since September of 2001. George teaches Mathematics and is licensed as a Special Education Teacher. He is also the Vocational Education Service coordinator. George is very dedicated to his students and strongly believes that every student can achieve excellence regardless of their circumstances. He takes out time to provide one on one instruction with students who need extra attention.

Mrs. Gwendolen Martin is a Special Education teacher at North Spring Academy. She teaches Economics and Leadership from Mountain State University and her MA in Special Education from Liberty University. Prior to joining the North Spring team, Mrs. Martin was a part of a team of educators whose priority was Personal Finance, as well as other CTE electives. She earned her B.S. in Organizational was to transform the lives of young males with emotional and behavioral concerns. As a result, she will be able to capitalize on her experiences to support the students at North Spring. She began her teaching assignment at North Spring in August 2016 and is looking forward to using her extensive knowledge, skills and abilities to make a positive impact on the students as a part of a new team of educators.

Milieu Supervisor
Darren Meyers has been working in the mental health field since 1987. He has worked in all levels of care with residents starting at Western State Hospital in Tacoma, Washington to Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Towson, MD. Darren has currently been an employee with the company since 2002 and plans on remaining here to help provide a high level of care to the families and residents we serve at North Spring’s Inpatient Acute Hospital.

Psychiatrist
Dr. Rizwan Malik is board certified in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. He attended King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan, completed his residency in adult psychiatry at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington DC, and received his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York. Dr. Malik is licensed to practice medicine in Virginia, Washington DC and North Carolina.

Dr. Malik has worked in a variety of clinical settings to include behavioral health hospitals, medical/surgical hospitals, private practice, residential treatment facilities, public mental health and juvenile justice. His areas of expertise consist of ADHD, learning disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders and autism spectrum disorder.

Therapist
Jerrontay received his Bachelors in Social Work Degree from Radford University, and a Masters in Social Work Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has worked in several settings including in-home, school-based, outpatient treatment and hospital case management. He has clinical experience working with adolescents and teenagers who have concerns with substance abuse, aggression, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and suicidal ideation. He is currently a Supervisee In Social Work working towards earning licensure under the Virginia Social Work Board.

Jerrontay utilizes various therapeutic techniques based off of the individual’s unique needs including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mode Deactivation Therapy (MDT), Solution-Focused therapy, Strengths Based, Reality Orientation, and Family Therapy while advocating for the overall well-being of the person and support for the family.

Assistant Program Director
As a combat veteran Gibson served as a National Guard soldier for 17 years. He served in Bosnia as part of Operation Joint Guard and earned a Combat Infantryman Badge in Afghanistan in 2005. Committed to helping out others, Gibson went back to school and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University Global in Applied Social Sciences, and he recently earned his Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Gibson sees his role as Assistant Program Director as a way to help others and enjoy providing clinical care for individuals struggling with both substance related and mental health issues. Working as an intern with NOVANT/UVA’s Prince William Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse, Gibson gained experience working with clients in individual and group therapy settings. He has also worked with both families and couples in a therapeutic environment. In addition to working in a residential treatment facility for adolescents with mental health and behavior issues, Gibson is also involved in Veterans counseling. Gibson has experience serving individuals struggling with depression, self-esteem, interpersonal relationship deficits, aggression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He finds that his theoretical approach adopts some of the proven concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while staying grounded in humanistic roots.

Psychiatrist
Dr. Tayyab Paracha is board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He attended Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences in Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. Dr. Paracha completed residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Internal Medicine at Jinnah Post Medical Graduate Center in Karachi, Pakistan and in Psychiatry at Charleston Area Medical Center. Dr. Paracha is licensed to practice medicine in West Virginia and Virginia. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Medical Association, and the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Decent of North America.

Psychiatrist
Coming Soon.

Therapist
Takisha received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University. She is currently working towards becoming a Licensed and Nationally Certified Counselor and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of Virginia. Takisha has worked at North Spring Behavioral Healthcare for more than six years in both residential and educational settings. Her professional clinical experience has been working with children, adolescents and families with specialized interests in working with victims of domestic violence, behavioral and emotional disturbances, substance abuse, attachment disorders, sexually reactive youth, conduct and mood disorders, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and self-esteem.

Adventurers Unit Coordinator – KPMT℠ Alpha Unit
Derrick Hayes is the Unit Coordinator for the Adventurers Program KPMT℠ Alpha Unit and has been an asset and providing services at North Spring Behavioral Healthcare for 10 years. Throughout Derrick’s time at North Spring, he has been a Unit Coordinator on five of the six units at North Spring with the added privilege of establishing two units, simultaneously, with the Parent Management Training methodology. Derrick currently provides support as a Shift Supervisor and is a certified trainer for Handle With Care (HWC). Prior to North Spring, Derrick studied psychology and business at East Carolina University. Derrick works under the philosophy of implementing a behavioral modification program that promotes a positive and safe environment by way of K-PMT. He supports and encourages his employees to perform at maximum potential to provide the best opportunity for our clients’ successes.

Interim Bravo Unit Coordinator

Sunrise Unit Coordinator – KPMT℠ Fox Unit
Gary has been working at North Spring since 2011, starting out as prn, and working his way up to lead tech on our Charlie and Fox unites. He brings 10 years of experience to North Spring and is incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated to making a difference in the children he works with.

Delta Unit Coordinator

New Horizons Unit Coordinator – MDT Echo Unit
Harry Fosque has been working with at-risk youth for over twelve years, with the last seven of those years being at North Springs Behavioral Healthcare. He gained experience working with children with behavioral and psychiatric issues while working at group homes, as well as for the County of Chesterfield in Richmond, VA. He began his career at North Spring working as a Mental Health Specialist, where he gained experience working on every unit in the facility. He was recognized for his hard work and dedication and worked his way up to a supervisory position. For the last five years, he has been a Residential Supervisor/Unit Coordinator. He currently holds this position on the New Horizons MDT Echo unit, the unit housing and rehabilitating sexually reactive youth. He is dedicated and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of the children that he works with.

Fox Unit Coordinator

New Horizons Unit Coordinator – MDT Gamma Unit
Carlos has been working in mental health for more than 25 years in adolescents and adults settings. He received his degree from Javeriana University in Colombia, South America. During his years working in mental health he has worked as a Mental Health Specialist, as a supervisor for day, evening, and night shifts, as a Staffing Coordinator, as a Payroll Assistant, as a Spanish/English Translator, and he now works as a Unit Coordinator. Carlos enjoys working with kids and feels highly motivated to help make positive changes in teens.