About Us


Mission Statement

Birch Tree’s mission is to provide Trusting, Transparent, and Trauma-Informed Care that is rooted in practical application for everyday life. Whether someone is struggling with mental health or a substance use disorder, Birch Tree is dedicated to empowering every individual with the skills and dignity to define what a purposeful life means to them. We are committed to pushing the envelope in the delivery of care while maintaining a healthy, ethical organizational culture centered around self-awareness and growth so that we can always provide the highest standard of care to the clients we serve.


VISION STATEMENT
It is Birch Tree’s vision to see a world where safe, competent and compassionate care meets the needs for individuals seeking support for mental health and substance use. Birch Tree aspires to be the catalyst for change in how the world defines recovery, making it nimble and personal. Birch Tree envisions a protected space for individuals who have often felt lost or left behind by traditional treatment. This is a space where stigmatizing labels or language no longer exist. Birch Tree aims to raise the standard of care, ensuring that not only are we helping the world heal, but we are giving people the tools they need to live a life they never thought possible.


Meet Our Team

Meet the people behind Birch Tree Recovery. We're proud to have passionate people helping those struggling with substance misuse.

Samantha Calcaterra

RD, LDN - Nutritionist

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Dr. Abraham Medaris, MD

Medical Director/Psychiatrist

Dr. Abraham Medaris is a St. Louis native who has dedicated his career to advancing mental health care in his community.

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Sarah Riley

Director of Business Operations

Sarah Riley serves as the Director of Operations and Business Development for Birch Tree.

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Gayla Downey

Holistic Wellness Coach

Gayla Dowdy is passionate about recovery. Her own recovery journey has inspired her to pursue the study of holistic healing modalities.

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Andrew Shapiro, LPC, NCC, M.Ed

Clinical Director

Andrew Shapiro is the Director of Clinical Services for Birch Tree Recovery. Andrew chose the field of clinical mental health counseling during the midst of his own therapeutic journey.

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