Eating Disorder PHP/IOP Programs in Monterey, California

As Program Director for Alsana, Oscar is responsible for overseeing the programmatic components of Monterey, CA RTC and PHP/IOP locations. Oscar earned his BA in Psychology from Sonoma State University with summa cum laude distinction.  Before coming to Alsana, Oscar worked as an Assistant Program Director for a local non-profit working with the SMI population.  Oscar values the collaborative nature of Alsana care, which provides client centered treatment and evidence-based interventions, coupled with an ‘all foods fit’ and ‘health at every size’ philosophy.  In his free time, Oscar enjoys spending time outdoors, including hiking and playing tennis

As the Director of Clinical Services at Alsana Clara, Carissa is inspired by her colleagues’ passion and enthusiasm and loves the collaborative environment. She believes healing happens in community and positive relationships for clients and staff alike.
Previously, Carissa was a residential counselor and a primary therapist at other eating disorder treatment centers and a former lead therapist at Alsana.

Carissa graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and the University of Massachusetts-Boston with a Master of Science in Family Therapy.

In her free time, Carissa enjoys hiking, being outside, and watching The Office on repeat. She also loves spending time with her one-tooth, sassy cat named Wednesday.