Eric is the Executive Director at New Harbor, and is responsible for overseeing the operations of New Harbor and ensuring its activities align with New Harbor’s mission and values. Eric received his bachelor’s degree from Union College and completed a dual-degree , JD and an MBA in Healthcare Management, program at Albany Law School and Clarkson University, where he graduated summa cum laude. Eric began his legal career at a large law firm based in Upstate New York, where he focused on healthcare law and advising various behavioral and health and human services treatment providers. Eric also serves on the Board of Directors for Friends of Recovery New York, and has had his story featured in Men’s Health Magazine.

Destinee is the program director at New Harbor, overseeing and supervising day-to-day clinical activities in the facility. She is a patient centered clinician that has a passion for mental health treatment. She has experience with working with diverse populations and cultures over the years. Her experience includes Intensive-In-Home Family therapy, Adolescent Detox, and as Program Director for a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program. She received her bachelors in Criminal Justice and Pre Law at Anna Maria College and her Masters in Clinical Social Work at Simmons University. Destinee enjoys creating and implementing narrative based group therapy as well as assisting the patient’s in finding their own path to a healthy and happy life. She believes recovery is a multifaceted process that encompasses the mind, body, and soul.

Isabella is the Director of Admissions at New Harbor, managing all aspects of the journey families take to enter our programs. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science from Fitchburg State University. Since graduating, she has worked extensively in community-based mental health settings, supporting individuals across the lifespan from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Merrimack College, she also serves as a graduate-level counseling intern, serving clients in individual and group therapy. Driven by a genuine passion for helping others, Isabella believes in the power of empathy, connection, and access to care as key components to healing and growth. 

Michelle graduated Magna Cum Laude with her BA from UMass Boston in 2013 and will receive her Master of Social Work degree from Salem State University in 2026. She first became interested in behavioral and mental health therapies through her own pursuit of recovery more than six years ago. She takes seriously the importance of assessing individuals thoroughly and across time, tailoring evidence-supported interventions and treatments conducive to short- and long-term success. In addition to her clinical and academic training, she holds certifications as a yoga instructor, including as an RYT-200, in aerial yoga, and in Yoga Nidra (iRest®), and she has completed CEUs focused on trauma-informed approaches. Michelle also volunteers for organizations dedicated to mentoring and supporting individuals and family members impacted by loved ones’ addictions and other mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and post-traumatic stress.

Liza feels that art therapy is for everyone. She earned her Master’s degree in Art Therapy from Lesley University and has a deep passion for helping individuals discover their voice through creative expression. Her therapeutic approach focuses on using art as a tool for self-awareness and self-actualization, allowing clients to explore and process emotions that might be difficult or even impossible to verbalize. She believes that through self-expression, people can tap into deeper layers of their experience and begin to feel their way through life’s challenges. She utilizes art materials to foster a safe space where talking is not always necessary—feeling is. She supports her clients on their journey toward emotional well-being, helping them build resilience, and nurturing a sense of empowerment through the transformative power of creativity.

Abby Dufresne is a graduate of Lesley University’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Drama Therapy, with specialized training in the drama therapy technique of Developmental Transformations and other creative relational approaches to care. She is passionate about using expressive therapies to foster connection, transformation, and self-discovery among adolescents. Abby’s clinical interests focus on integrating the expressive arts into therapeutic work to support emotional growth and resilience. In addition to her clinical role, she will be leading New Harbor’s alumni programming, where she aims to build a supportive and enduring community for program graduates.

Maizie, though prone to a sharp bark now and then, is a general fountain of bouncing joy. As she prances ever so daintily throughout the office, people tend to scoop her up for a hug. She always complies. The Marvelous Mrs. Maizie is a great part of the New Harbor community!