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Director of Treatment


Stephanie M. Varah
Stephanie has been with the Academy since its inception. Stephanie's responsibilities include the oversight of the referral process along with managing the residential and clinical functions of the Academy. She also oversees the Academy in-home treatment program, CFIT. She started as clinical manager and was later promoted to Assistant Director. She is a native of Lewis County and still resides there with her family. Before coming to the Academy, Stephanie worked as an Adolescent Addictions Therapist. Prior, she was employed in residential services for nearly eight years. Among the positions held by Stephanie were Teacher/Counselor, Program Supervisor and Family Service Coordinator. She earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Sports Management from Glenville State and a Master’s of Science in Community Mental Health from Trinity College. Stephanie is an avid outdoorswoman enjoying camping, fishing, hiking and sports. She is active in her church and supports her local mission along with Ruby Memorial’s Children’s Hospital.