Chrysalis Recovery Center LLC & CRC-IDCMP 603-998-4210
Meet Our Team
Founder & CEO
Kirsten MacArthur MS, LADC, SAP, CAMT, LADC-I, CAC
Kirsten is the founder and CEO of Chrysalis Recovery Center, LLC (CRC-IDCMP) which first opened in April 2009.
She has been licensed as a substance abuse counselor in 5 different states (AZ, MA, NH, VT, ME), since 2004, and has been working in substance abuse services since 1997. She is a Certified Anger Management Trainer (CAMT) and is Certified as a SAP - Substance Abuse Professional for the Department of Transportation for DOT Evaluations and Counseling. Kirsten is currently licensed in NH #0831, Maine #CAC8695 and Vermont #151.01347TELE and Massachusetts LADC-I #23451. Kirsten is enrolled to begin her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision in July 2024.
She started Chrysalis because she believed that everyone has the power to change, and she wanted to help be someone that makes a difference in the lives of the clients and staff around her.
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You may reach Kirsten at
603-998-4210 x 101
Direct Line: 603-369-6433
Director of IDCMP
Sarah Haxhija BA, LADC, CRSW, IDEP, IDSP
Sarah is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) and a certified recovery support worker (CRSW). She graduated from NHTI majoring in addiction counseling with a certificate in mindfulness. She continued her education at SNHU and earned her bachelors in psychology.
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Sarah has been accepted at New England College and she is in the Masters in Clinical Mental Health program at this time.
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Sarah NH LADC #1270, NH CRSW# 0328, Vermont #151.0134184TELE and Maine and Mass pending.
Sarah worked previously as the Program Director of an IDCMP where she worked in various roles over 8 years. At Chrysalis, currently she is doing our IDCMP evaluations, teaching IDEP class and seeing counseling clients.​ We are thrilled to have Sarah join Chrysalis on her journey.
You may reach Sarah at:
603-998-4210 x 132
Direct Line: 603-696-4045
Director of Clinical Services
David Belanger MA, MLADC
David has a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Union Institute and University OH in 2007. He has a bachelors in Psychology from SNHU 2003.
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He is DBT Certified since 2011 and also is knowledgeable with sign language.
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He has years of experience working as a clinical director, clinician and IDSP.
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He has worked in residential treatment facilities, IOP/PHP, IDCMP programs and Outpatient programs. ​
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David's NH MLADC #0948.
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David can be reached at:
Or 603-998-4210
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Compliance Manager I
Kyle MacArthur
​Kyle is responsible for doing the compliances, non-compliances and completions for the IDCMP program and he ensures everyone has completed all aspects of the program and helps staff ensure compliance with the rules that govern IDCMP. He has worked within the IDCMP since 2013, so he can answer almost any question you have about the IDCMP process and steps. He has trained all of our Intake Coordinators and been one himself for many years.
Kyles background is that he worked for years in collections and college admissions and banking for about 6 years before becoming a carpenter/contractor. He spent almost 10 years in the Boston Carpenters Union before joining Chrysalis.​
You can reach Kyle at
Compliance Manager II / Case Manager / Intake Coordinator
Haley Davis BA, AS, CRSW (working towards LADC)
Haley has her associates degree in human services and a Bachelors in Psychology.
Haley has her NH CRSW #0488 (certified recovery support worker). She plans on going for her LADC next and is working on hours for licensure.
Haley is super helpful, kind, and very responsive and attentive to all the clients in our program.
As a case manager, she has telehealth sessions with all IDCMP clients needing treatment sessions and she is can help clients with all the requirements and steps for re-licensure.
You can reach Haley at: haley@crc-idcmp.com
603-998-4210 x 100
Direct Line: 603-369-6330
Admissions / Case Manager / Intake Coordinator
Denielle Marcoux (working towards CRSW)
Denielle has three years of experience working at NH IDCMP programs so she is well versed in the laws/rules of NH IDCMPs, which really helps our the clients! She is currently enrolled at SNHU where she is pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology.
She makes the process for both DWI clients and counseling clients a breeze to enroll and to get all questions answered quickly. Clients adore her kindness and consistency of answering all calls, messages, emails etc promptly. Denielle wears many hats including admissions, reception, case manager and intake coordinator at CRC.
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You may reach Denielle at:
603-998-4210 X 100
Direct Line: 603-369-6330​
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Clinician
George Bortnick PhD, MLADC, SAP, CAMP, IDSP
George has a PhD in General Psychology and a Masters in Human Services. He is a masters licensed alcohol and drug counselor (MLADC) and an impaired driver service provider (IDSP) and he is certified in anger management (CAMT). He also is SAP - Substance Abuse Professional for DOT or safety sensitive SAP evaluations. He is certified in EMDR and also enjoys running groups.
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He has been a college professor for a number of years, he has worked in drug court for a number of years, he has spent years in substance abuse and mental health treatment, and he has also had a private practice for the past 15 years and has worked in a wide range of treatment services. George is currently licensed in NH MLADC #1011, Vermont #151.0134187TELE, Maine LADC#LC8802 and Mass pending.
You can reach George at
603-998-4210 x 130
Direct Line: 603-237-1284
Clinician
Brad Illian MA, MS, MLADC, BCC, BCMHC
Brad has two Masters degrees -
a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Masters of Arts in Human Services Counseling : Marriage and Family from Liberty University.
Brad is a Board Certified Christian Counselor BCCC#1261 by the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counseling.
He is also a Board Certified Mental Health Coach BCMHC#1681 by the Board of Mental Health Coaching.
He has years working in mental health and substance abuse services and counseling in both residential and outpatient treatment. Brad is a NH MLADC #1311 and Vermont #151.0134191TELE.
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You may reach Brad at: brad@crc-idcmp.com
603-998-4210 x 106
Direct Line: 603-664-4202
Counselor
Alyse Fusco BA, LADC, AS
Alyse has her Bachelors degree from Keene State College in Psychology and an AS in addictions.
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She has worked for a number of years in residential substance abuse treatment and she is excited to work in outpatient at Chrysalis.
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Clients really enjoy the approach she has in her work with them as a therapist.
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She is a NH licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) #1294 and she is licensed in Vermont #151.0134188TELE.
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We are thrilled to have such a vibrant counselor working with us at Chrysalis!
Alyse can be reached at: alyse@crc-idcmp.com
Or 603-998-4210 x 131
Direct Line: 603-696-5120
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Jen MBA (working towards PhD) - Prime for Life Instructor
Jen is our weekend WIDEP instructors. Prior to COVID she ran our weekend program, and now she teaches zoom IDCMP course.
She has been teaching prime for life for more than 20 years and does a wonderful job making the weekend overnight program fun, educational and welcoming. She even does a fire on Saturday nights if you are staying overnight at the Northwood WIDEP!
Jenn has her MBA and she also is completing on her PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Jen is an IDEP - Impaired Driver Education Provider.
You can reach Jen at
603-998-4210
Counselor
Justin Christian BA (working towards LADC)
Justin has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Southern NH University 2022.
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He has currently obtained all of his hours for his LADC, and he just has to complete the last of the required trainings for licensure which he expects to be done in Sept 2024. He has passed the ICRC exam for LADC and is pending IDSP approval.
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Justin is currently working under the clinical supervision of David Belanger MLADC and administrative supervisor Kirsten MacArthur.
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Justin spent many years working in marketing before joining this field in 2020 and in the past 4 years he has worked in residential treatment facilities and outpatient mental health centers.
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You may reach Justin at:
603-998-4210 x145
Direct Line: 603-825-5458