STAFF

James Millsap, CPRP
Executive Director

James Millsap has been directing La Selva Group's program and services since 2002. Through his client-based vision and leadership, La Selva continues to develop a national reputation of quality care with a personal touch. Jim also coordinates La Selva's Dual Diagnosis and College Support programs.

650.617.1759

Christopher Harkness, PhD
Clinical Psychologist

Residential Admissions Director Christopher "Chip" Harkness leads the residential clinical team and conducts group and individual therapy for residential and outpatient programs. Chip's extensive clinical knowledge and experience has benefited La Selva's clients and families for over 10 years.

650.323.1401

Garrick Wang, MD
Residential Psychiatrist

Member of Momentum for Mental Health staff psychiatry. Residency at Stanford University.


650.323.1401

Susan Harris, MD
Outpatient Psychiatrist

Dr. Harris completed her residency at Harvard in 1985. She currently is on the clinical faculty at Stanford.


650.323.1401

David Hong, MD
Outpatient Psychiatrist, completed residency at Stanford University

Member of Momentum for Mental Health staff psychiatry. Residency at Stanford University.


650.323.1401

Janice Cheng, PhD
Clinical Psychologist

Clinician Janice Cheng conducts group and individual therapy for residential and outpatient programs at La Selva. Janice also works to improve organizational effectiveness and coordinates quality improvement for the residential program.

650.323.1401

Deborah Sabelli, MFT
Outpatient Admissions Director

Deborah Sabelli, MFT, conducts groups and individual therapy, and coordinates the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program. She also coordinates admissions and assessments. Deborah has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over twenty years.

650.617.8349

Brenna Connolly, Psy. D.
Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Connolly manages our Discovery Day Program at California Avenue. She is our clinical lead and conducts DBT and CBT groups as well as individual therapy.

650.617.5777

Rosemary Hopkins, MFT
Clinician

Rosemary Hopkins conducts group and individual therapy for the residential and outpatient programs. Rosemary also coordinates La Selva's Alumni After Care program and the family support group, as well as recreational activities. La Selva is grateful to have had Rosemary's warmth and talent for 16 years now.

650.323.1401

Barbara Whidney, MFT
Clinician

Barbara Whitney conducts group and individual therapy for residential and outpatient programs. She has been a part of the La Selva family and community for 15 years.

650.323.1401

Pamela Garfield, LCSW
Clinician

Pamela is new to the La Selva team starting August 2007. She does individual therapy and leads diffterent groups such as DBT, psychodrama and relaxation with La Selva outpatient clients. Pamela received her Master's in Social Work at New York University in 1999. Since then she's had a wide range of experience with adults, children and families in different settings including; schools, community-based organizations and residential treatment centers. Pamela also currently has a private practice in Palo Alto. For more information, visit www.pamelagarfield.com.

650.617.8340

Leena Pullinen, MFT
Clinician

Leena conducts group and individual therapy for the Out Patient Program. Her groups include Women's Group, Art Therapy, Symptom Management, and Relationship Building. Leena also has a private practice in the Menlo Park area.

650.617.1750

John Murphy, MFT
Clinician

John Murphy conducts group and individual therapy for residential and outpatient services at La Selva and he coordinates the Dual Diagnosis program for the residential clients. John also brings practical knowledge and skills learned from years of experience working with the Hewlett-Packard Company.

650.323.1401

Kris Timo, MHRS
Outpatient Therapist

Kris conducts groups, case management, program activities and individual counseling in our Outpatient Program. His groups include: Men's Group, Anxiety/Stress reduction, Cultural Awareness, Health Education, Social Skills, Art Therapy, DBT and Self Esteem Building. Kris also brings to the Outpatient Program experience in helping clients find and maintain employment.

650.617.8340

Merrett Sheridan, MHRS
Supportive Housing Coordinator

Merrett is our Supportive Housing Coordinator. She provides support to residents living in our Middlefield house and she conducts Group and Individual Therapy in both Residential and Outpatient Programs.

650.323.1401

Yurek Kolodzicjazyk
PhD Candidate

Yurek conducts groups and activities at residential and our private programs. His groups include goal mapping, yoga, images in writing and roles + indentity.

650.323.1401

Colleen Cunningham, MA
MFT

Colleen conducts groups and individual therapy at both residential and our private programs. Her groups include making peace your past, CBT for depression and self esteem.

650.323.1401

Martha Zambrano
Case Manager

Martha offers bilingual/Spanish speaking case management to our community.


650.617.8340

Collins Tse Chiu, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist (PSY 21063)

Dr. Chiu oversees Quality Improvement for Momentum for Mental Health.


650.617.8340