Meet the Team Behind Guide Behavioral Health
At Guide Behavioral Health in Menlo Park, healing starts with human connection. Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, and program staff blends clinical excellence, compassion, and deep local insight to help teens and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional challenges with clarity and confidence.
Guide Behavioral Health is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s gold standard for quality and safety in healthcare.
Learn more about our accreditation.
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Dr. Dahlia Woods, MD
Medical Director
A Stanford-trained psychiatrist specializing in CBT, DBT, and adolescent mental health. Dr. Woods brings warmth, depth, and decades of experience to her leadership at Guide.
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Bryan Nguyen, LMFT
Chief Clinical Officer
Bryan blends trauma expertise and lived experience to help teens and families heal with empathy, cultural insight, and deep clinical precision and care.
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Danny DuRee
President
Intake and Admissions ManagerDanny DuRee is the founder and president of Guide Behavioral Health, where he leads admissions with empathy, clinical insight, and a deep commitment to families.
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Alisa Rose Healy, AMFT
Adolescent Therapist, IOP/PHP
Alisa helps teens build confidence, strengthen relationships, and navigate anxiety with warmth, creativity, and a deeply supportive approach.
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Kayleen Pezaris, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Kayleen helps teens build confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships through a compassionate, strengths-based approach.
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Emily McMonigle
Adolescent Therapist Trainee, IOP/PHP
Emily supports teens through anxiety, emotional challenges, and life transitions with a warm, grounded approach that builds confidence and connection.
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Miyu Kuboi
Administrative Coordinator
Miyu helps create a welcoming environment for teens and families at Guide, supporting daily operations and assisting with PHP activities that keep students engaged.
Supporting Teens in Menlo Park and Beyond
We’re proud to serve families across Menlo Park, Palo Alto, San Mateo County, and the greater Silicon Valley area. Our team understands the local pressures teens face—and we’re here to help them build the resilience, insight, and emotional tools they need to thrive.
Meet our clinicians and get started today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our team includes psychiatrists, therapists, care coordinators, and support staff—each committed to trauma-informed care tailored for teens and their families.
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We take a collaborative approach to treatment. Our team meets regularly to review care plans and ensure every client receives personalized, coordinated support.
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Yes. Teens typically have a lead therapist, psychiatrist (if needed), and an Intensive Care Coordinator who supports them across treatment settings.
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Yes. Guide Behavioral Health specializes in outpatient mental health care for adolescents, ages 12–17. Our IOP and PHP programs are designed specifically for this age group.
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We’ll match your teen with the right clinicians based on their needs, personality, and goals. You’ll meet your core team at the start of treatment.
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We’d love to learn more about how we can support your teen. Click here to get started →