Meet The Staff

Executive Treatment Specialist

I am a very passionate leader and team player, I adapt well to any professional endeavor. Looking for a team that will embrace and allow for my eclectic, creative, and best practice style. I have extensive expertise in running multi-level medical, mental health, and addictions treatment facilities with adult, adolescent, families and children. I have extensive knowledge and expertise with accrediting agencies e.g. Joint Commission, CARF, and other accreditation bodies. I am proud member of NAADAC © - National Association for Addictions Professionals, American Counseling Association, and The American Psychological Association © I am extremely client centered but have many years of business development, client/patient retention, and clinical treatment. 

I have over 20 years of experience working with co-occurring disorders, criminal offenders, and families.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern 

Board Certified Master's Level Addiction Professional

Internationally Board Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (IC&RC)

Certified Mental Health Professional

Nationally Certified Addiction Counselor-II (NAADAC)

Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional

Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Supervisor 

Specializing in co-occurring disorders, trauma, sexuality, and family of origin issues. Board Certified in Florida as a Mental Health Professional, Criminal Justice Professional, Addictions Professional, and Preventions Specialist.

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Union Institute and University in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Addictions Psychology with a second focus on Human Development. A Master’s in Educational Psychology and completed an Education Specialist in Addictions Counseling at The Institute for Addiction Studies. Post Graduate studies in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I continue to enhance my clinical skills in areas of couples counseling, neuroscience, biological psychology, human development, criminology, human sexuality, and behavioral analysis. As a therapist, I truly love helping individuals with addictions, and/or mental health issues to identify a well-balanced life they never thought possible.