The Crossroads Program’s Staff
The Crossroads Program is staffed by talented and dedicated counselors, many who are themselves recovering addicts who work uncompromised 12 step programs. In addition to personal experience, our experienced staff members in substance abuse counseling and are highly effective in working with adolescents and young adult substance abusers. They are able to share their own personal experience with recovery to help guide young people into a sober lifestyle. The Crossroads program’s counselors are both trained and certified and provide many additional services including: individual and family counseling, assessments and referrals, crisis intervention, speaking engagements, trainings, and drug and alcohol education.
Below is an introduction to our senior staff
Amy L. Weiland CRADC, ICADC, CRPS, CPP (Kansas), HRS, ICFRC – Chesterfield and Kansas City MO
Certified Reciprocal Substance Abuse Counselor, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Reciprocal Prevention Specialist, Certified Prevention Professional (Kansas), Harm Reduction Specialist, Internationally Certified Family Recovery Coach
Program Executive Director, School Intervention Specialist
866-378-3345
David Roberts – CRADC, ICADC, CRPS, CPS Kansas City, MO
Certified Reciprocal Substance Abuse Counselor, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Reciprocal Prevention Specialist, Certified Prevention Specialist (Kansas)
Senior Counselor, School Intervention Specialist
866-378-3345
Dr. Matthew Klein, DO
Treatment Supervisor
Dr. Matthew Klein is an adolescent and adult certified psychiatrist and the psychiatric consultant for the Pathway Program. Dr. Klein has been working with both treatment programs in both substance abuse and eating disorders for over 10 years.
Dr. Klein graduated from medical school at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship in adolescent, child, and adult psychiatry at the Maricopa Integrated System in Phoenix.
Dr. Klein has been working in the substance abuse field for most of his adult life, and his experiences prior to medical school in the substance use field has led him to believe strongly in the importance of restoring relationships and developing positive social networks in the recovery process.
About the Owner
The Crossroads Program is owned and operated by Amy Weiland. Amy lives in the metropolitan St. Louis area, and was fortunate enough to enter recovery at the age of eighteen.
Amy is a certified substance abuse counselor with over 34 years of experience working with young people and their families. Amy is from Houston, Texas where she was introduced to an enthusiastic approach program before later getting sober at the Insight Program in Atlanta, GA. It was here that she found her passion for helping others who struggle with drug abuse. Following the passion, she became an Intensive Outpatient Counselor and later moved to St. Louis in 1995. She later became the Administrator and high-school support counselor for The Crossroads Program in 1997. Because of this work with area high schools, Amy worked with Ken Mcmanus LPC to start the Rockwood School District’s “second chances” program, facilitating this program for 3 years.
Amy is currently the Executive Director for The Crossroads Program. Amy teaches all over Missouri and Atlanta, Georgia to other professionals on topics ranging from Adolescent Treatment to Ethics. Amy actively works with Partners In Education (PIE) and several drug-free coalitions in Missouri, Including Alliance for Healthy Communities in the Parkway School District, Rockwood Drug Free Coalition in the Rockwood School District, and C.R.U.S.H. (Community Resources United to Stop Heroin). She also helped coordinate the Missouri’s “Marijuana Educational Tour” with Dr. Christian Thurstone with Think Again MO in 2014. Amy became the director of The Crossroads Program in 2017.
Amy is dedicated and passionate about recovery. She is committed to providing the best drug and alcohol programs for adolescents/young adults and their families. Along with the staff of The Crossroads Program, she is constantly working to create opportunities for young people and their families to find healthier, more satisfying lifestyles without the use of mind-changing chemicals. She knows that if a young person can learn to be joyful and confident without the use of substances, they will enjoy a bright and successful life.