Our Staff

Executive Director

Matthew Bartos MSW, LCSW, CAADC

Matthew Bartos has been active in Substance Use Treatment for close to six years. He started his career at Little Creek Lodge, a 90-day inpatient program for adult males, in Hamlin, PA. During his time with Little Creek he worked many positions from Residential Care Worker and ending his time there as the Director of Operations. While working, Matt obtained his Masters of Social Work from Marywood University and is currently set to complete his Masters of Public Administration in December of 2019. He is the active President of Speak Up for Ben, a non-profit based in Bethlehem, PA which focuses on helping family members who are experiencing grief due to the stigmatized death of a loved one. Matt is also the acting Northeast Divisional Chair of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). As regional chair it is his responsibility to advocate for the Social Work profession as well as all the NASW members in the Northeastern Counties of Pennsylvania. Matt joined the team of Civiq Health as the Executive Director of Silver Pines because of his commitment to helping those with Substance Use Disorder and their families. Matt is deeply aligned with our client-centered approach and is excited to bring his expertise and team-centric nature to the management team. His background as a Social Worker adds a unique layer to our clients’ experience as well Matt’s management style. Working with marginalized and disenfranchised persons has become Matt’s passion and he looks forward to continuing his mission of creating systems whereby both clients and co-workers can experience support and lives of purpose.

Medical Director

Dr. Matthew Sommons, M.D.

Dr. Matthew Sommons attended college locally in Allentown, PA at Muhlenberg College. Upon graduation, Dr. Sommons received a Navy scholarship to attend medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his Psychiatry Residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. In his career as a Navy and civilian Psychiatrist, Dr. Sommons has worked in various capacities including inpatient psychiatry, adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, acute detox and geriatric psychiatry. As a private practice Psychiatrist, Dr. Sommons specialized in medication management of adult psychiatric conditions, addiction psychiatry and psychotherapy. His practice philosophy and approach varies between Rational Emotive Therapy and Insight Oriented Therapy depending on patient preference. In addiction treatment, Dr. Matthew Sommons relies heavily on the Motivational Interviewing philosophy to guide interventions as he believes this technique best honors individual responsibility, autonomy and choice, which are crucial in the recovery process.

Associate Medical Director

Dr. Matthew Sophy, DO

Dr Matthew Sophy is a graduate of DeSales University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internship and Family Medicine Residency at Delaware Valley Medical Center. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Sports Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He maintains a family practice in Port Carbon, PA since 1984. He has worked at Silver Pines Treatment Center since 2018. He believes in a holistic approach to patients and draws on his vast experience to provide excellent patient care.

Clinical Director

Brandon Williams

Brandon Williams, Clinical Director of Silver Pines Treatment Center obtained his Master’s Degree in addiction counseling from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in 2016. Brandon also holds a BA in Psychology and Education from Bucknell University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CAADC). Brandon has worked in multiple levels of care, including: intensive outpatient, correctional facility, and residential treatment. He is motivated by providing the best quality mental health and substance abuse treatment to every client that enters Silver Pines. Brandon says watching clients grow and begin to enjoy recovery is what he finds most fulfilling about his work. When he is not working, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Andrea Harris

Andrea Harris started at Silver Pines August 2021 as a Care Coordinator. After 6 months she accepted the position for Executive Administrative Assistant. She previously had a career in Sales for 20 plus years prior to working at Silver Pines. She became passionate about addiction and mental health after being a client at Silver Pines and knew quickly that she wanted to work with others like herself! Andrea’s purpose is to help change the stigma surrounded around addiction and mental health and to share her own experience, strength, and hope so that she can help others along their journey.

Andrea is happily married with two adult children and two fur babies and may have a small obsession with leopard and cheetah print.

She loves to kayak, read self-help books, crochet, the beach, and make others smile. She is super excited to grow within the organization and to help make a difference!

Executive Chef

Andreana Ferrari, BS, Certified Nutrition Coach

Andreana was raised in the family restaurant business, learning the joy and importance of good food and hospitality at a young age. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s of Science at The Pennsylvania State University in Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Management. Dre found her home at Silver Pines in 2017 as a place where she could combine her passions for culinary creation and helping others. In her role as Executive Chef, she focuses on holistic wellness by serving a variety of fare that addresses nutritional needs and comforts the soul. As Nutrition Coach, Dre works to educate clients about the benefits of a balanced diet and to facilitate the inclusion of healthy eating behaviors as a part of sustainable recovery and wellbeing.

Nighttime Supervisor

William Guers, BS

William Guers started working at Silver Pines in 2019 as a care coordinator before moving up to nighttime supervisor. William earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Bloomsburg University in 2018. William is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Southern New Hampshire University.

William is in recovery himself for 5 years now. He is hard working and dedicated to carrying out our mission. He is also goal oriented, driven, forward thinking and passionate about helping individuals and families who suffer from substance abuse and mental health disorders.

In William’s free time he likes to play basketball, spend time with friends and family, and take his dog for hikes.

Nurse Manager

Rita Hartz, LPN

Rita Hartz, LPN. has over twenty years of nursing experience in various healthcare settings. She began her nursing career out of high school working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a Long Term Care setting providing care to fragile and elderly patients. While continuing to work she attended Schuylkill Training and Technology Center’s Practical Nursing Program. After taking her NCLEX as required by the State board of Nursing and earning her License to practice she progressed to various aspects of acute care nursing as well as telemetry and emergency care working as an LPN. She also has experience working in the home setting field where she worked closely with client families to provide quality care. Rita joined our team at Silver Pines Treatment Center as an LPN in our Detox Nursing Department in March of 2018 because of her passion to help those with substance abuse disorders. She progressed to the role of Lead Nurse with CIVIQ Health in October of 2019. Her compassionate and understanding nature as well as her dedication to caring for others brings comfort to our clients and their families. She looks forward to continuing her career and working closely with our team of Skilled Nurses, Clinical Team and Leadership team to offer comfort and support to our clients as they begin their journey into sobriety.

Program Manager

Ryan Berger, MAE, PE, LEED AP

Ryan Berger joined the Silver Pines’ team in March of 2020. He brings with him ten years of experience related to recovery. Ryan is passionate, hard-working, driven, and client-focused. He brings a team approach to situations but never loses site of building relationships with clients. Before joining the Silver Pines leadership team, Ryan was a critical component of our Care Coordinator staff. Ryan quickly ingrained himself with our team and became an invaluable member. Before entering this field, Ryan obtained a Master’s in Architectural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. Ryan’s client focused approach is complimented by his understanding of systems and how they work together to benefit organizations and their clients. In his free time Ryan enjoys spending time with his family. He also has a penchant for reading books on world history, hiking and mountain biking.