The Open Sky Journey Begins Here


“Go forth under the open sky and listen to nature’s teachings.” — William Cullen Bryant

At Open Sky, we assist teens, young adults and families struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances. We provide a life-changing opportunity to discover and create a healthy life that is an intelligent and authentic expression of one’s true nature as capable, worthy, honorable people. We invite you to explore our comprehensive website to learn more about the Open Sky experience.

National Medical Report 8-minute Documentary

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Watch Today's Family Documentary
Watch Today's Family Documentary

This 7-minute documentary was produced by Today's Family, and shows even more about what makes Open Sky such an effective program.

About Open Sky

Owned and operated by experienced professionals with over 100 years collective experience in the field, Open Sky’s holistic wilderness program provides the most comprehensive treatment in the industry by integrating the best of contemporary clinical modalities, naturopathic medicine, as well as time-honored practices of yoga and meditation alongside the best of conventional wilderness therapy. Learn More

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Aaron Fernandes, BA CEO (co-founder, owner)
Emily Demong, LCSW Clinical & Executive Director (co-founder, owner)
Paul Case, PsyD Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Psychologist, Adult Therapist
Katie Grace MacElveen, PhD Adult Clinical Therapist
Paul Case, PsyD Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Psychologist, Adult Therapist
Fred Peipman, PhD Clinical Psychologist, Adolescent Therapist
Joanna Bettmann Schaefer, PhD, LCSW Research Director (co-founder, owner)
Heather Menzie, MA Family Services Director & Adolescent Clinical Therapist
Rebecca Wildbear, MS, LPC Adult Clinical Therapist
Jonathan Mitchell, MA, LPC Adolescent Clinical Therapist, Family Quest Therapist
Kirsten Bolt, MEd, LAMFT Adolescent Clinical Therapist
Norman Elizondo, BS Family Wellness Counselor (owner)
Amy Donahue, BA Clinical & Executive Assistant
Whitney Dwyer, BA Office Assistant
Patrick Kearney, MD Medical Director
Barbara Ormond, RN Health Director
Jade Wimberley, ND Consulting Naturopath
Adam Merce, EMT Field Medic (co-founder, owner)
Heather Shook, BA Medical Team Assistant
Tanya Dalebout Family Services Coordinator
Lauren Lollini, MA, LPC Admissions Director (owner)
Stephanie Smith, BS Admissions Counselor
Danny Frazer, BBA Business Development & Marketing Director (co-founder, owner)
Jill Hutcheson, MA Clinical Outreach Director
Bob Beardsley, BSBA Finance Director
Erin Pinkham, BS Human Resources Manager
Ellen Shinkle, BA Field Director
David Boyle, MA Assistant Field Director
Tim Murphy Field Manager
Field Guides
Operations Team
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