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Valley Spring Recovery Center

OUR
TEAM

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Professionals
8:1
Therapist Ratio
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Mission

Every member of our team was chosen for one reason: they refuse to give up on people. At Valley Spring, recovery isn't a department — it's every person's purpose.

WHO LEADS
THE MISSION

HENRY
IWUALA
Clinical Director

Henry oversees all clinical programs at Valley Spring — Partial Care, IOP3, and IOP5. His direct involvement in program design ensures every patient receives evidence-based treatment tailored to their recovery journey.

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DR. MICHAEL
OLLA
Medical Director • Addiction Psychiatrist

Dr. Olla brings psychiatric expertise to Valley Spring's clinical operations. As an addiction psychiatrist, he bridges the gap between mental health and substance use treatment — ensuring medical decisions serve the whole patient.

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EVERY NAME.
EVERY ROLE.

19 professionals committed to one mission. Click any name to learn their story.

BY
DEPARTMENT

Clinical
10 Members
  • Alvin McCarthy Dual-Licensed SUD/MH
  • Caitlin Dow Dual-Licensed SUD/MH
  • Cynthia Johnson Dual-Licensed SUD/MH
  • Laura Schneider Dual-Licensed SUD/MH
  • Anthony Tangi
  • Felicia Simmons
  • Monica Wheeler
  • Sean Mintz
  • Shareece Nozary
  • Patricia Osterhoudt Mental Health
Medical
2 Members
  • Dr. Michael Olla Addiction Psychiatry
  • Dr. Stephen LaTourette Med Literacy / Psych
Outreach
3 Members
  • James Sands Director
  • Brian Cellary Leadership
  • Michael O'Sullivan
Coordination
4 Members
  • Henry Iwuala Clinical Director
  • Cameron Kennedy Program Coord.
  • Ron Lopez Program Coord.
  • Zach Puzo

CORE
VALUES

01
Integrity First

We do the right thing even when no one is watching. Honesty and transparency are non-negotiable — with our patients, their families, and each other.

02
Relentless Work Ethic

Recovery demands everything. Our team matches that intensity — showing up fully, every single day, because half-measures don't save lives.

03
Service Over Self

This work isn't about us. Every decision, every late night, every difficult conversation — it's in service of the person sitting across from us.

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Respect Always

Every person who walks through our door carries a story worth hearing. We treat patients, families, and colleagues with unconditional dignity.

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Purpose-Driven Excellence

We don't settle for adequate. Clinical standards, treatment outcomes, patient experience — we push toward the best because lives depend on it.

06
Team Above Ego

No one here works alone. We lean on each other, challenge each other, and celebrate each other — because recovery is a team sport.

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Team Members
8:1
Therapist Ratio
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Core Values

ACCREDITED.
AWARDED.
TRUSTED.

CARF
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
NAATP
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
#1
Best of New Jersey — Top Rated Recovery Center
A+
Better Business Bureau — A+ Accredited Rating

READY TO
START?

Our team is here 24/7. One call connects you with a real person who can answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you take the next step toward recovery.