Physician Assistant

Tyler Scicchitano, MSPAS, PA-C

Tyler began his work in the field of addiction treatment 7 years ago at a halfway house for men located in Edwardsville, PA. In 2014 he enrolled at King’s college where he earned his BS in Medical Sciences and eventually a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2019. He became certified as a Physician Assistant and began his career in Internal Medicine in Scranton Pennsylvania. After one year of Internal Medicine Tyler joined our team to begin his practice in Addiction Medicine. He was drawn to Silver Pines by our client-centered focus and team approach. Tyler is enthusiastic about providing medical care and education to our clients to enable and empower them to build a foundation for a meaningful, positive and fruitful life.

Physician Assistant

Kyle Mummey M.S

Kyle joined the Silver Pines treatment team June 2022 as a per diem provider. Kyle quickly made his presence felt by aligning himself with our client-centered approach and focusing on individualizing medicine by engaging in shared decision making with our clients and creating a strong patient-provider relationship. Kyle comes to Silver Pines with a wealth of experience in family medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, pulmonology, and critical care as well as addition medicine. He graduated magna cum laude in 2005 with a B.S. in Medical Studies and minors in Biology and Health Care Administration. Kyle graduated with an M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies in 2006 and is currently working on a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc). In addition to all his work with patients, Kyle also enjoys working with students and his local community. Kyle was a Clinical Faculty member at Kings College and developed Kings’ Endocrinology curriculum for graduate level physician assistants. When Kyle is not working, teaching, and being an all-around incredible human, he gives back to his community by being an active firefighter and EMT. Kyle’s experience, knowledge, and passion are clearly seen with our clients who regard him with respect. Our clients know they are getting top tier care when they work with Kyle. 

Primary Therapist

Pate DuBois MS, AMFT

Pate DuBois joined the team of Silver Pines Treatment Center in May of 2023. Pate had been living in California for the past 10+ years. Pate moved to Pennsylvania in December of 2021. Pate obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology at the University of Valley Forge in 2010. Pate obtained a Master’s of Science Degree in Counseling, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy at California State University, Sacramento in 2015. Pate approaches life with curiosity and wonder—often responsible, a serious-minded pragmatist, and thinks systemically. Pate in particular enjoys assisting in the process of improving the welfare of people and making things better for the greater good. Pate sees an abundance of situations to improve and accepts the dynamic chaos of life as it is. Pate has a strong sense of justice and fairness and is willing to tolerate and understand the diversity of humanity to further progress for the greater good. Pate achieves an ideal work-life balance, understands how to relax, and the importance of self-care. Pate often incorporates and utilizes therapeutic techniques and interventions from REBT, CBT, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy.

Primary Therapist

Jesus Carmona

Jesus Carmona started at Silver Pines as a Care Coordinator in 2021. After building a strong foundation at Silver Pines, Jesus re-enrolled in school to further his education and advance in the addiction field, specifically with Silver Pines. Jesus transitioned from a Care Coordinator to Counselor’s Assistant, into his current role as a Clinician. Jesus is working towards obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with a concentration in substance abuse. Jesus’s passion to help others struggling with addiction derives from being a person in long term recovery. Jesus prides himself in helping clients feel comfortable and safe enough to be themselves and helping clients find love for themselves again. In his free time, Jesus enjoys spending time with his family, taking walks with his dog, watching & playing basketball, and designing clothes.

Primary Therapist

Alisha Barnes MS, LPC, CCTP

Alisha is a primary therapist at Silver Pines Treatment Center. She holds a BA in Psychology from West Chester University and a Masters in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. As a primary therapist, Alisha is responsible for providing individual and group therapy, as well as insuring case management needs are coordinated in the treatment setting. Alisha presents with a focus in trauma-informed care and is continuing training in furthering this skill set. Alisha began working in Human Services at various clinical settings, providing treatment to young children presenting with behavioral difficulties as a result of both traumatic experiences and in-utero substance dependence. Services focused on offering assistance to both the children themselves, as well as legal guardians, in order to begin the healing process. Over the last 3 years, Alisha has focused on providing services to adults with substance use disorders, as well as other related co-occurring disorders. Her fundamental philosophy is in providing client-centered treatment that attends to the unique needs of each presenting individual. Alisha aims to build a therapeutic alliance, based upon providing a safe and trusting environment that allows for further exploration. As noted by Shannon L. Alder, ” “Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.”

Primary Therapist

Jennifer Fisher, BS

Jennifer Fisher started at Silver Pines as a Lead Care Coordinator in 2018 decided to go back to school in 2019. Worked full time, attended school full time, and graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in Rehabilitation and Human Services. Jennifer left Silver Pines to further her career as a Program Manager for young adults in an Independent Living setting. Jennifer’s passion has always been to help those in recovery due to battling with addiction. She returned to Silver Pines to be a clinician to fulfill her desire and passion. Jennifer herself has been in long term recovery. She is currently pursuing her master’s in social work at Marywood University.

Primary Therapist: Veterans and First Responders

Harry Fisher, BS

Harry Fisher joined the team of Silver Pines in August of 2024.  What drew Harry to join the Silver Pines team was his desire to work with other clinicians who genuinely care about other people dealing with substance abuse. He also wanted to work for an organization that prioritizes the well-being of others.  Harry holds an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Eastern Gateway Community College and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Franklin University. He is in the process of beginning his master’s degree in psychology.  Harry is an advanced crisis intervention specialist as well and a graduate of the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Academy, where he was a sergeant for his class.

Harry is a retired police officer with over twenty years of service.  Harry was assigned to criminal investigations and achieved the rank of corporal during his police career.  Harry was a decorated officer with 11 letters of commendation throughout his career and was awarded for his outstanding and dedicated service to the community he served.  Harry also received several life-saving awards.  Harry also provides part-time private security for the Philadelphia Eagles Football Team during their home games at Lincoln Financial Field.  Most recently, Harry was employed as a drug and alcohol clinician at Firetree LTD and worked as a mental health clinician at Children’s Service Center.

Harry brings unique personal experiences to Silver Pines, and he volunteers working with veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD, trauma, and substance use disorders.  Harry is a student of the three principles of psychology and teaches those principles to others.  He also incorporates and utilizes motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT.  In Harry’s time off, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, boxing, fishing, and going to the gym.  He is also an avid Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, and Sixers fan.

Primary Therapist

Zachary Houser, BSW

Zachary is a primary therapist at Silver Pines Treatment Center. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his work at Silver Pines, Zachary has worked as a clinician at Firetree Ltd. and in various case management and therapeutic roles at other agencies including Access Services, and Merakey. Zachary brings a total of 12 years of experience to his role in Silver Pines treatment team. His varied work experiences have instilled in him a desire to help people in need, a respect for granting people’s autonomy, and the practice wisdom to help people make the changes that they want to make. Zachary joined Silver Pines in January of 2023. He has brought along skills of working with various populations including both adults and children, intellectually disabled individuals, autistic individuals, people with mental health diagnoses, as well as people struggling with substance use disorders. Zachary came to Silver Pines because of our client-centered approach, our mission of individualized care, and our willingness to go above and beyond for every one of our clients. When not working, Zachary serves as a volunteer staff member of a local non-profit live-action role-playing organization, Wyvern Rising, and plays bass guitar and ukulele in two bands. He also enjoys spending time with his family and 3 dogs.

Holistic Care Counselor

Kate Blonsky, BS

Kate facilitates Holistic Care Counseling at Silver Pines Treatment center. Kate’s Holistic approach is tailored to the individuality of each person and their unique journey & healing process. Kate’s education includes a BA degree in Psychology & Philosophy at Lock Haven University. Kate is a Reiki Master Teacher and practitioner for over 17 years & trained through schools of the Usui lineage. Kate’s trainings also include Mindfulness teachings through Dharma mentorship of the Thich Nhat Hanh community and Shamanic, Native American teachings within Wellbriety, as well as Interfaith Ministry ordination. Kate implements within group therapy and individual sessions, healing methods of Aromatherapy, Guided Imagery, Drumming & Sound healing, Meditative processes, Reiki & Full Body Reflexology techniques. For Kate, it’s important that each person feels free, in the treatment experience, to explore one’s affinities, interests and what truly brings one to align with happiness and peace within. Also, that each person who would like to discover Spiritual deepening and flourishing–that a Path be opened and lead to well-being, personal freedom from affliction and addiction and find ongoing, Life-Purpose fulfillment.

Art Therapist

Deidre Grieder, MAAT

Deidre is a kind, compassionate, and dedicated professional who received her Master of Arts in Art therapy from Cedar Crest College in Allentown Pennsylvania. She holds a minor in psychology and is certified in Trauma Art Narrative Therapy. Deidre has been a team member at Silver Pines Treatment Center for two years. She believes that getting to know each individual, their strengths, and perceived weaknesses as a person is key to the therapeutic relationship. She treats each person with respect, patience, and loving kindness throughout their treatment process. Deidre utilizes both art as therapy and art psychotherapy approaches. As an art therapist Deidre acts as a guide alongside the patient through the art process. She facilitates both group and individual sessions, using art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to explore individuals feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, encourage self-awareness, introduce the art making process as a way to recognize and manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.

Care Manager

Angie Welsh

Angie is a Care Manager at Silver Pines Treatment Center. She is a Certified Recovery Specialist and joined the team in in November 2020 as a Care Coordinator.  In 2022, she accepted a position as an Admissions Specialist, and in 2023, transitioned into care management. Angie is responsible for assisting clients with contacting their employer, FMLA, legal matters, maintaining contact with families, and helping clients set up their aftercare. Angie is passionate about recovery and shares her story to others so that they can see that there is hope. Angie loves that she can share her own recovery journey with our clients and takes pride in helping them meet their goals and choose the right aftercare plan that will help them achieve those goals.  She super passionate about DBT, and practices it daily, as it has changed her life for the better. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching true crime documentaries, and reading self-help books.

Care Manager

Jennifer Treese

Jennifer Treese, Care Manager at Silver Pines Treatment Center earned her bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science from The Pennsylvania State University. She provides support for individuals on their recovery journey. She works closely with clients and their families to foster a supportive environment that promotes healing and growth. Her experience includes roles as a crisis intervention specialist, school based behavioral health worker and a call center specialist in the substance abuse field. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family. 

Office Manager

Emily Alvear

Emily Alvear joined Silver Pines in 2023 as a Care Coordinator. In 2024, she transitioned into the role of Office Manager, leveraging her skills to ensure operational efficiency and uphold high standards of care. In her role she is welcoming to clients, visitors, and vendors while providing crucial support in scheduling, documentation, and assistance with the family program. Emily’s connection to the community and Silver Pines’ culture has allowed her to extend open arms and a listening ear to clients and staff, supporting them professionally and personally. Emily’s background is shaped by personal experiences with mental health, addiction, and recovery, Emily excels in creating a safe environment that resonates with Silver Pines’ core values. Emily finds joy in family time, outdoor serenity, and culinary pursuits, aspiring to further her leadership journey while continually advancing her expertise in the field of recovery.