The Clifford Beers Clinic is comprised of an exceptionally professional staff, all of whom have unique skills and talents.  These men and women are culturally attuned to the variety of clients we serve, providing assistance in English, Spanish, and other languages as needed.

Our team of professionals includes:

  • Social Workers
  • Marriage and Family Therapists 
  • Counselors
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Case Managers
  • Family Navigators
  • Care Coordinators

All Clinic staff work together to ensure clients successfully navigate the health care system.

For questions or information, call the Clinic at (203) 772-1270.  

Below, a listing of Clinic leadership.  You can connect with any Executive Team or Management Team member by calling the Clinic at (203) 772-1270. 

Executive Team

Alice M. Forrester, PhD, Executive Director

Pieter J. van Wattum, MD, Medical Director 

David Abrams, PsyD, Chief Operating Officer/Clinical Director

Dennis Colwell, Chief Financial Officer

Christine Montgomery, Vice President, Clinical & Community Based Services

Cynthia Rojas, Director of Strategic Advancement

John Prins, Director of Human Resources

Management Team

Kathleen Boudreau, Program Manager, Outpatient Clinic

Kitty Champlin, Director of Development

David Cribbins, Program Director, Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services

Erin Cushing, Program Manager, Intensive Outpatient Program

Carol Fenton, Associate Director, Satellite Programs and Services

Ilaria Filippi, Program Manager, Specialized Services

Gabrielle Hall, Program Manager, Systems of Care

Patricia Levandoski, Controller

Martha Plazas, Program Manager, Project HEARTS

Jennifer Richmond, Quality Improvement Manager

Lauren Weibrecht, Program Manager, Intake Services & Central Access