Meet the Team Behind Your Recovery Journey

In Scott Huseby’s previous career, he led one of the most respected litigation support firms in the United States. Yet beyond his professional success, Scott discovered a deeper purpose after experiencing the healing power of recovery firsthand.

That calling led him to Costa Rica, where he became the owner of Costa Rica Recovery in San José – a holistic, participant-centered haven for individuals seeking freedom from addiction. Scott now uses his leadership and lived experience to walk alongside others on their recovery journey, offering the same hope and healing that changed his life.

Originally from Uruguay, Adriana brings a unique blend of experience in sociology, garden design, and hospitality. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she spent two formative years living in the Janajpacha community in Bolivia—a substance-free environment that, while not a formal rehabilitation center, fostered healing, mindfulness, and healthy living through community life.

In 2006, she relocated with her husband and daughter to Nosara, Costa Rica, where she began managing hotels and vacation rentals at Villa Tortuga in Playa Guiones. Since 2020, she has worked closely with Scott, overseeing his properties in Nosara, and in 2023, she joined the team at Costa Rica Recovery.

Highly dedicated and passionate about her work, she brings consistency, heart, and 100% commitment to everything she does—values that have guided her long-standing professional relationships and continue to enrich the CRR community.

Dr. Bryan Alfaro Molinares has more than seven years of experience in psychiatry, with a strong focus on the treatment of addiction and mental health disorders. He has worked in a variety of clinical and academic settings, including national hospitals, private practice, and international rehabilitation centers. Currently licensed as a psychiatrist in Costa Rica, he studied Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Costa Rica and holds a Master’s degree in Drug Dependency from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

He currently serves as Medical Director at Costa Rica Recovery and as a psychiatrist at Hospital CIMA, where he provides care for hospitalized patients and emergency psychiatric consultations. He also works in private practice. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Alfaro is a faculty member at the University of Costa Rica’s postgraduate psychiatry program, where he teaches courses in Addiction Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology.

Formerly, he worked as a Staff Psychiatrist at the Costa Rica Treatment Center and Clínica Carlos Durán. Dr. Alfaro is fluent in Spanish and English and spent part of his childhood living in the United States.

Dedicated to continuous professional development, Dr. Alfaro brings a blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and compassionate care to his work. He is passionate about helping individuals recover from addiction and is committed to delivering evidence-based, personalized treatment that supports sustainable healing.

As a licensed psychologist, Sharon has over 10 years of experience in mental health and addiction therapy, working in clinical psychology, psychopedagogy, and trauma-informed care—including providing individual and group therapy in Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches. Currently licensed in psychology and certified as a SMART Recovery Facilitator, she studied at Ulacit and Ucacis universities in Costa Rica. Sharon speaks Spanish and English. Constantly striving to advance her therapeutic skills, Sharon brings deep compassion, humanistic counseling, and expertise in emotional resilience to her clients. She is passionate about facilitating lasting emotional growth and provides compassionate, holistic support tailored to each client’s needs at Costa Rica Recovery.

Richard LeBow (Rich) has over 14 years of experience in addiction counseling. Certified as an Addiction Counselor in 2019 and a Recovery Specialist in 2022, he has been working at Costa Rica Recovery since 2011.

Rich is an Attitudinal Healing Instructor, SMART Recovery Facilitator, and Recovery Focusing Facilitator. He speaks English, Spanish, and German. Constantly dedicated to helping others find a new way to live, Rich brings expertise in recovery and relapse prevention. He is passionate about helping hundreds of patients and is an active member of the 12-Step community in San Jose.

Mariana has several years of experience in occupational therapy and program management, working with vulnerable populations in clinical and operational roles—including supervising residential teams, enhancing strategic operations, and delivering occupational therapy to individuals in recovery. Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist, she studied at Santa Paula University in Costa Rica and completed additional training at Ludus in Peru.

Mariana speaks Spanish and English. Dedicated to ongoing professional growth, Mariana brings strong organizational skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. She is passionate about recovery because she finds inspiration in witnessing clients regain hope and confidence, uniquely providing structured operational support and compassionate occupational therapy at Costa Rica Recovery.

Andrea has over 5 years of experience in social work and therapeutic group facilitation, working with diverse vulnerable populations—including facilitating socio-educational groups, individual and family sessions, and creating tailored treatment plans. Currently licensed as a social worker, she studied at the University of Costa Rica and is certified as a SMART Recovery Facilitator. Andrea speaks Spanish and English and is dedicated to ongoing personal and professional growth. Passionate about social work and recovery due to the transformative changes she witnesses, Andrea uniquely offers adaptability, empathy, and structured social support to individuals and families at Costa Rica Recovery.