Meet the Team Behind Guide Behavioral Health
At Guide Behavioral Health, healing starts with human connection. Our expert care team blends clinical excellence, compassion, and deep local insight to help teens and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional challenges with clarity and confidence.
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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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Donna Gallienne, MSc, LMFT
Clinic Director, Adolescent PHP/IOP
Donna brings grounded, culturally informed, trauma-aware care to teens and families, drawing on international training, leadership experience, and deep compassion.
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Stephanie Samson
Intensive Care Coordinator
Known for her calm, grounding presence and trauma-informed care, Stephanie supports teens and families through every step of the healing journey.
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Julianna Heron
Intensive Care Coordinator
Julianna brings calm, curiosity, and trauma-informed care to her role, supporting teens with presence, nervous system awareness, and cultural humility.
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Gina Moreno
Trauma-Informed EMDR Therapist
Gina provides warm, trauma-informed EMDR care that helps teens build resilience, regulate emotions, and grow with steady support, and grounded therapeutic presence.
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 below 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 →