Robert Theisen, Ph.D., has been promoted to executive director of Adirondack Leadership Expeditions in Upstate New York. Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, a member of Aspen Education Group, is a therapeutic wilderness program for troubled teens ages 13-17 that promotes personal growth through insight-oriented experiences. Theisen previously served as the program's clinical director responsible for managing students' clinical care, maximizing parent involvement and developing positive relationships with staff, referring professionals and the community.
"Robert is much deserved of this promotion to executive director of Adirondack," said Sue Crowell, senior vice president for outdoor education programs at Aspen Education Group. "Along with his extensive clinical experience, he has shown a tremendous aptitude for establishing connections with families and teens, as well as with the staff of the program. His leadership will be a great asset as Adirondack continues to excel at helping families in need."
Theisen has spent 25 years working with families, adults and adolescents in various capacities. Prior to joining Adirondack last year, his experience included work in consulting and private practice, as well as at a residential treatment center (RTC) and rehabilitation facility. In these positions, Theisen assessed and treated a broad range of clinical problems ranging from relatively mild adjustment reactions to psychotic disorders. His cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach focuses on family systems, contemporary issues for today's youth and learning disabilities. Theisen has a subspecialty in neuropsychology, and is a court admitted expert witness in the State of Vermont.
"I look forward to establishing Adirondack as the premier wilderness therapy program in the Northeast," said Theisen. "With an outstanding current team of professionals and our high level of customer service and quality clinical care, we have the tools to succeed."
Adirondack Leadership Expeditions is set in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains near Saranac Lake, New York. This forested, mountain setting removes urban distractions and simplifies options to help students gain insight into their core values and accept responsibility for their choices. The program offers individualized treatment plans, flexible lengths of stay, master's and doctorate level counselors, individual counseling, and a powerful family involvement component. Adirondack's nurturing approach helps participants address personal issues, achieve success in a safe environment, and develop their leadership potential.
Adirondack Leadership Expeditionsis a proud member of Aspen Education Group, the nation's largest and most comprehensive network of therapeutic schools and programs. Aspen Education Group offers professionals and families the opportunity to choose from a variety of therapeutic settings in order to best meet a student's unique academic and emotional needs. Aspen Education Group has been profiled by major news and television organizations around the world, including U.S. News and World Report, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today and People magazine, as well as on CNN, ABC's 20/20 and Good Morning America, NBC's The Today Show and Dateline NBC, National Public Radio and the syndicated television show Dr. Phil. Aspen is a division of CRC Health Group, the nation's largest chemical dependency and related behavioral health organization. For more information about Aspen Education Group, visit www.aspeneducation.com or call (888) 972-7736. For more information about Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, visit www.adirondackleadership.com or call 877-252-0869.