The People Treating Your Teen

Anthony struggled as an adolescent, and that experience is why he built Hillside Horizon. As CEO and founder, he keeps the program family-owned and small enough that leadership stays in the house.

Alejandro Alva, M.D., is a psychiatrist and Medical Director at Hillside Horizon. He oversees medical direction for teens in the house, working alongside the clinical team.

Stacia is Clinical Director at Hillside Horizon. She oversees treatment planning, clinical training, and the therapy your family meets from day one on campus.

Jessica connects schools, therapists, hospitals, and families to the right level of care at Hillside Horizon. Her outreach work ensures referring partners understand our boutique model and that families get clear answers before they arrive.

Aaron has worked in behavioral health for more than thirteen years and guides families through intake with calm, direct communication. He helps parents understand insurance, timelines, and what residential care will look like for their teen.

Alyssa leads day-to-day programming with a focus on structure, safety, and skill-building. She coordinates milieu staff, schedules, and the routines that help teens stay steady while they do hard therapeutic work.

Victor brings deep experience supporting youth with complex behavioral needs. He partners with clinical leadership to keep groups small, interventions consistent, and every teen's plan visible to the whole team.

Justin has more than fifteen years working with adolescents in behavioral health. He helps teams stay accountable to each teen's goals inside and outside session.

Zaida provides individual and family therapy using CBT, DBT, and related methods chosen for each teen's diagnosis and history. She is direct, warm, and steady under pressure.

Brandon supports teens working through anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. He collaborates closely with program staff so skills practiced in therapy carry into daily residential life.

Raul coordinates care transitions, documentation, and communication between clinical, program, and family systems. Families rely on him for clarity about meetings, updates, and next steps.

Banay advocates for teens with special needs and at-risk youth, helping translate treatment goals into daily supports on campus. Her background in behavioral health keeps care plans practical for staff and understandable for parents.

Kayla assists clinicians and program leaders with scheduling, charting, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps treatment running smoothly. She is often the friendly face families meet when visiting campus.

Katherine oversees nursing assessments, medication coordination, and the medical monitoring teens need in residential care. Parents appreciate her clear communication about health, safety, and daily wellness.

Judy supports round-the-clock nursing coverage alongside our LVN team, helping teens stay medically stable while they engage in therapy.

Michael leads our culinary program with restaurant-quality meals that support brain health, routine, and community at the table. Good nutrition is part of how teens learn to care for themselves again.

Arturo partners with Michael to keep our kitchen running smoothly for a busy residential campus. Together they accommodate dietary needs and make mealtime a grounding part of each day.