Meet the Team

At Banyan, we stand as a leader in providing growth through recovery by having only the most qualified team behind the mission. Our highly experienced staff know exactly how to treat each and every client because several key members of the Banyan clinical team have gone through their own personal trials of addiction and recovery. The Banyan tree not only stands as a symbol for us, but it is a philosophy. You are able to grow through your recovery process with a strong community set in place from our team here at all of our nationwide facilities.


Corporate Leadership

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Joe Tuttle

President & CEO
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Joe Tuttle

President & CEO

Born and raised in North Branch, Michigan, Joe Tuttle moved to Florida in 2004 to escape the harsh winters. He studied Business at Eastern University and over the years, has owned and operated many successful companies.

Joe’s entrepreneurial success started at the age of 12 when he began buying sports memorabilia which turned into a 23 year obsession. Over the years, Joe’s collection value was in the millions, finding great prosperity in selling and trading. In 1997, he established a contract with the Home Shopping Network to take his sales nationally. He used this newfound achievement to venture into other business opportunities, opening up six jewelry stores and a sports memorabilia shop.

It was through his stores that he met and established a relationship with a future colleague that introduced him to the treatment industry. Although Joe has not struggled with addiction issues himself, he is a family man and a very caring individual and was intrigued with this new potential business venture. Joe is passionate about seeing growth and success, and wanted to be able to provide a safe space for recovering alcoholics and addicts to succeed themselves.
In 2012 Banyan Treatment Center was born. Banyan was initially a small “mom and pop” program but did not stay that way for long. In the next two years, Joe brought aboard some talented individuals that shared a similar vision and work ethic, and Banyan began to grow. Today Banyan provides all levels of care in the treatment continuum, many specialty programs, and locations nationally. “I love my staff and our team is what makes this company flourish. We truly are a family, and as long as we continue to share the same passion, Banyan will continue to be the special place that it is.” Joe holds the title of Chief Executive Officer of all Banyan sites and continues to be the driving force behind our success.

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Eric Oakes

Executive Vice President and COO
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Eric Oakes

Executive Vice President and COO

Eric Oakes has been in the helping professions for over 25 years. He got his start working with children and adolescents in schools and therapeutic communities in New England, and has been drawn toward those battling addiction ever since. Along the way, Eric has worked throughout the Eastern United States. He has treated persons with severe and persistent mental illness, advocating from the community and in their homes. He has worked with persons with developmental disabilities and women with young children as well. Eric has worked in addictions in the South Florida region for 15 years, successfully managing and directing several prominent treatment programs. In both public and privately funded settings, the theme throughout has been a commitment to serving those in need. Eric Oakes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master in Social Work, is certified by the State of Florida, and has a Master in Business Administration in Health Care Management.

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Dr. Darrin Mangiacarne

Chief Medical Officer
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Dr. Darrin Mangiacarne

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Darrin Mangiacarne graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). He received his master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed his family medicine residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Darrin became the second addiction medicine fellow at Geisinger Health System. He is a Certified Physician Executive and a Medical Review Officer.

Dr. Mangiacarne is board certified in family medicine from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP) and addiction medicine from the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) and (AOBFP). He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (DFASAM) and a fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (FAOAAM). He also currently holds the title of Secretary/Treasurer for the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine.

Dr. Mangiacarne has worked in the addiction field for the past 11 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He co-chaired the Indiana Attorney General’s Task Force on addiction. Dr. Mangiacarne is the Past-President of the Indiana Society of Addiction Medicine. Before joining Banyan, he served as the Regional Medical Director for another program, overseeing their medication assisted treatment programming throughout the Midwest. He is the Chief Medical Officer and a proud addition to the Banyan team.

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Sean Mintz CFA, MSF

Chief Financial Officer
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Sean Mintz CFA, MSF

Chief Financial Officer

Sean Mintz was raised in Boynton Beach, FL and holds a Master’s of Science degree in Finance from Florida State University. He is a Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) who got his start in the field of addiction treatment in 2013. He has played an integral role in driving the growth of Banyan Treatment Center through numerous acquisitions and the resulting consolidation of entities, and continuously strives to improve processes by bringing his expert financial insight to key leadership decisions. Sean is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Banyan, where he acts as the leader of the accounting department, managing all fiscal related matters. He has been a member of the Banyan Treatment Center family since 2018.


Vice Presidents

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Joe Bozza

Vice President of Human Resources
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Joe Bozza

Vice President of Human Resources

During his 20+ years as a Human Resources professional, Joe has set up and managed HR departments for South Florida companies in a variety of industries: healthcare, software tech, construction, retail, and currently, addiction treatment. His skills and experience encompass many components of HR and include recruitment, on-boarding, benefits, payroll, HRIS, compliance/policies, employee relations, management coaching, and training.

Joe has notable success meeting large volume staffing needs for rapidly growing companies, recruiting to fill 90+ new positions per year. Always interested in improving processes and efficiencies, during his career Joe has performed the role of Project Manager implementing five HRIS/Payroll systems including UltiPro.

After achieving his SPHR, Joe was an instructor for the SHRM Learning System PHR/SPHR Certification prep class at Florida Atlantic University for three years. Early in his HR career, while managing HR departments in the healthcare industry, Joe held positions of Vice President and then President of the South Florida Healthcare Human Resources Association (SFHHRA).

Joe believes that his role as a Human Resources Professional is to work closely with his organization’s owners and senior executives to help them achieve growth, and create and maintain a great place to work.

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Lauren Connolly

Vice President of Patient Accounts
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Lauren Connolly

Vice President of Patient Accounts

Lauren was born and raised on Long Island in New York. She attended community college, as well as business school and majored in Business Administration. Lauren began her career in New York City in 1994 where she worked as a Financial Analyst for two of the largest NY Direct Marketing agencies for over 20 years.

In 2013, Lauren relocated to Wellington, FL and pursued a career in the treatment industry. Since 2015, Lauren has been the Director of Finance at Banyan Treatment. Lauren works with the clients and their families to help create affordable payment plans for treatment. She assists with cash or self pay clients and helps families navigate through the financial process to ensure they understand their payment options and what is best depending on their situation.

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Jeff Houchin

Vice President of Information Technology
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Jeff Houchin

Vice President of Information Technology

Jeff Houchin has been working in the addiction field for 14 years. He started working at Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health (formerly Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches) after graduating from Indiana University with a Bachelors degree in Operations Management. His passion for the industry was inspired by the impact addiction had on his family, and now he is driven by the Banyan community and their passion for helping others in need. Jeff joined Banyan in June of 2018, when Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches was acquired by Banyan. His favorite part about working for Banyan is giving users tools to make their jobs easier.

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Joshua Gamaitoni

Vice President of Business Development
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Joshua Gamaitoni

Vice President of Business Development

Joshua Gamaitoni was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. After his own personal struggles with addiction, Josh relocated to Florida to start his journey through recovery in 2011. Over the past six years, Josh has gained a well-rounded background in a variety of facets in the treatment industry including sober living management, admissions, community outreach and is currently working towards his certification as an interventionist. Joshua joined the Banyan Treatment Center family in 2017 with the title of National Director of Business Development. His goal is to assist those suffering from this disease and their families in any way he can.

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Corey Cortez

Vice President of Business Development
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Corey Cortez

Vice President of Business Development

Corey was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. After struggling with his own demons of addiction, he decided to make a change and come to South Florida for recovery and flourished into the man he was meant to be. Corey joined the Banyan Team in 2014 starting as Banyan’s original Director of Alumni Services and quickly moved his way up within the company from Outreach Coordinator to today holding the title of VP of Business Development. Corey plays a key role in our South Florida presence, but also travels nationwide to establish working relationships for Banyan Treatment Center and to let the nation know Banyan’s Mission.

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Sherilyn Toro

Vice President of Compliance and Quality
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Sherilyn Toro

Vice President of Compliance and Quality

Sherilyn was born and raised in New Jersey. Shortly after relocating to South Florida in 2010 she obtained employment at Banyan as a BHT in 2014. Due to her unparallel work ethic, she was shortly promoted to Program Supervisor and, subsequently, Director of IOP Operations. Sherilyn’s talents were noticed by upper-management and she eventually transitioned into the Quality Assurance department as a QA Coordinator. After a few years of experience, Sherilyn was promoted to National Director of Compliance.

Sherilyn oversees all facilities’ Performance Improvement process, which ensures that Banyan holds itself to the highest standards so that our clients receive the best quality of care. Additionally, she ensures that all facilities maintain federal and state regulations, licensure, and Joint Commission Accreditation. Sherilyn has an education in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare from Southern New Hampshire University.

Sherilyn started working in the addiction field in 2014 after being Banyan’s first female sober living patient. She is in recovery and believes it has given her everything she was looking for in drugs and alcohol, and so much more. She says, “it gives me the power to live life presently, joyfully, and wholly. The shame, guilt, self-hatred, and hopelessness that I was trapped in for so long has disappeared and I am blessed with opportunities to use those experiences to help others.”

What makes Sherilyn passionate about what she does is the ability to assist those with similar experiences to hers. When asked what advice she would offer to someone struggling, she says, “advice is what people who haven’t been in our shoes give. We offer our experiences, then and now, as a guide for others to follow. Life is what it is supposed to be today; sometimes rough and sometimes blissful.”


National Corporate Directors

Alyssa Shapper

Alyssa Shapper

National Director of Digital Marketing
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Alyssa Shapper

National Director of Digital Marketing

Alyssa Shapper serves as the National Director of Digital Marketing for Banyan Treatment Centers. Alyssa was born in Queens, New York, raised in Central New Jersey, and moved to South Florida in 2011. After experiencing her own struggles with addiction during her college years, Alyssa sought treatment and has been in recovery since 2011. She returned back to school and received her associate's from Palm Beach State College in 2016, and her bachelors from Florida Atlantic University in 2021 for Marketing.

Prior to Banyan, Alyssa began working in the treatment field in 2012 as an Alumni Coordinator residing in the marketing department. She quickly fell in love with marketing and transitioned into a full-time role, excelling in analytics, project management, content creation, social media marketing, and local marketing. It was there she learned from the top leaders in the field specializing in addiction treatment. During this time, she was also introduced to the largest global CRM, Salesforce, for which she decided to expand her knowledge to include. Alyssa graduated the Salesforce University for multiple courses in Administration and Development in 2014 and has led company integrations in an abundance of industries.

Alyssa joined the Banyan team in 2016. She has produced a multitude of integrated campaigns and events in the behavioral health and addictions field. Through strategic marketing campaign concepts, Alyssa has established Banyan as an industry leader and a national household name. Some of these campaign concepts are but not limited to SEO, SEM, extensive video production, celebrity endorsements, television production, and social advertising. Alyssa has been an integral member of our Joint Venture/Acquisition and our PR/Advertising teams, where she has helped Banyan grow into an industry leader with 16 locations across the nation.

Banyan has been featured on acclaimed shows and media outlets like A&E's Intervention, Good Day New York, Good Day Philadelphia, Bloomberg, CNN.com, NBCnews.com, ABC, Tegna Productions, Huffington Post, Psychology Today and many more.

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Christopher Kaufteil

National Director of Business Development
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Christopher Kaufteil

National Director of Business Development

Moving to Coral Springs, Florida from White Plains, New York in the early 1990s, Chris faced his own battles with addiction during the pill mill epidemic in Broward County between 2010 and 2015. He sought help from many treatment centers, including several state funded programs and private facilities. The consequences of his substance abuse continued to pile up until he finally surrendered in early 2015, embracing the recovery process. Chris started his role in the addiction field at The Beachcomber in 2015. In order to increase his knowledge in helping others in this industry, Chris graduated with a Bachelors in Marketing from Florida Atlantic University. He remains passionate about helping others obtain sobriety due to the loss of his brother Keith in 2011 to an oxycodone overdose. As a result of this tremendous loss, Chris vowed to do whatever it takes to make sure that people are informed about the dangers of drug addiction, and how proper treatment can help to arrest this deadly disease.

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Danielle Menendez

National Director of Admission Approvals
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Danielle Menendez

National Director of Admission Approvals

Danielle Menendez is a Florida native, born and raised in Miami. Danielle moved to the Martin County area in 1997. Danielle’s career began as a BHT (Behavioral Health Technician) in an all-male mental health prison. It was there that Danielle found her passion for helping people, especially those with dual diagnosis. She decided to obtain her nursing license in order to further her education to combat the Substance Abuse epidemic. After obtaining her L.P.N., Danielle began working for a detox facility. A year later, Danielle decided to become an R.N.

Danielle began her career with Banyan in Downtown Stuart as the Director of Nursing for our Detox. She has built a dynamic nursing department with nurses from various medical backgrounds, from the ER to Mental Health specialties, in order to offer our clients the most caring and knowledgeable nursing staff possible. Today she holds the position of National Director of Admission Approvals, assisting our admissions team with the medical approvals necessary to treat our patients.

Danielle plans to continue her schooling in the near future. She plans on obtaining her master’s degree in nursing and become a Nurse Practitioner.

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Renee Ross

National Director of Case Management
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Renee Ross

National Director of Case Management

Renee's personal struggles with addiction inspired her to join Banyan Treatment Centers in 2015 as an overnight Behavioral Health Technician. Her dedication and hard work led to rapid promotions, first to IOP Operations Supervisor, then to Mental Health Case Manager at Banyan Boca. After three years in that role, she was appointed National Director of Case Management, overseeing the case management departments for Banyan's facilities nationwide. Renee ensures that clients receive appropriate aftercare plans, meets weekly with teams to develop strategies, upholds documentation standards required by each state, and provides unwavering support for all facility teams. She is committed to maintaining top-quality mental health and substance abuse services for Banyan's clients.

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Anthony Acampora

National Director of Faith Based Services
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Anthony Acampora

National Director of Faith Based Services

Anthony Acampora is the National Director of Faith-Based Services and Chaplain at Banyan Treatment Centers. He has a Masters degree in Ministry. Anthony is a published author of three books, national speaker and writer with articles published in numerous international magazines.

Anthony is the former host of the Faith in Recovery Radio Show with forty six shows airing in Orlando, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. He is a segment host on America’s Invisible Heroes Talk Show. Most recently, Anthony was awarded the 2019 Professional of the Year by Broward National Recovery. In 2018, Anthony was selected as a Global Goodwill Ambassador representing the USA. In 2015, the National Alliance of Mental Illness, Broward Country awarded Anthony its Volunteer Recognition Award. In 2014, the National Association of Social Workers, Broward County awarded Anthony its Public Citizen of the Year.

Anthony is the host of The Faith in Recovery Show.  The Faith in Recovery Radio Show with Anthony Acampora previously aired on Faith-Talk Atlanta, AM 970 and in the Orlando area on “The Word “94.9FM & AM 950.

All Faith in Recovery Radio Shows can be heard by going to https://faithinrecovery.com/radio-shows/

Jonelle Brennan

Jonelle Brennan

National Director of Admissions
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Jonelle Brennan

National Director of Admissions

Jonelle Brennan was born and raised in New York State and has been working in the field of addiction treatment since 2014. She currently serves as the National Director of Admissions at Banyan Treatment Center and is passionate about helping both patients and their families to recover from the effects of addiction. According to Jonelle, her main goal is to ensure that each and every patient who is seeking treatment receives the help and care that they deserve. Jonelle joined the Banyan Treatment Center team in 2017 as an administrative marketing assistant, and as a result of her exceptional leadership skills and expertise has received numerous promotions which have brought her to her current position. Jonelle studied English at St. John Fisher College, with a minor in Visual & Performing Arts.

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Kevin Craner, Ed.D., MHA, CIP, CFRS, CRS

National Director of Family Intervention Services
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Kevin Craner, Ed.D., MHA, CIP, CFRS, CRS

National Director of Family Intervention Services

Kevin Craner grew up in Southeastern Pennsylvania. A person in long - term recovery and product of Intervention himself, Kevin began his recovery journey in South Florida. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, a Master's Degree in Health Administration, and a Doctorate in Education. Kevin is a certified intervention professional (CIP), certified family recovery specialist (CFRS), and certified recovery specialist (CRS). Over the past several years, Kevin has developed and managed family support and intervention programs. Kevin has worked with thousands of families to help them overcome addiction. His goal is to meet families where they are at, and work towards achieving long - term recovery.

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Kahlia Bersson, LCSW

National Director of Telehealth Services
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Kahlia Bersson, LCSW

National Director of Telehealth Services

Kahlia Bersson comes to Banyan's Telehealth Program with extensive experience in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida International University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Barry University, Kahlia honed her expertise working in both the mental health and substance abuse realms. Kahlia promotes a client-centered, holistic approach to treatment that utilizes relevant and effective interventions to meet the client where they are at in the change process and empower clients to meet and surpass their goals.

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Joni Beckham

National Director of Nursing
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Joni Beckham

National Director of Nursing

Joni obtained a bachelor's degree of science in nursing, a master's degree of science in nursing focused on nursing leadership, and a master's in business arts with a focus on healthcare administration. Most recently, Joni earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with a focus on Executive Leadership from Abilene Christian University. Her passion is infusing medicine with holistic techniques, such as aromatherapy, which was a large focus of her doctoral research. Joni is looking forward to leading the nursing department at Banyan Treatment Centers with innovative solutions and problem solving. Her nursing philosophy is providing excellent patient care, 100% of the time.

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Joshua McPherson

National Director of Operations
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Joshua McPherson

National Director of Operations

Josh McPherson was born and raised in Frankfort, Kentucky. His own personal struggle with alcohol and drugs relocated him to South Florida in 2013. His new purpose after getting sober was geared entirely around helping others. Josh started with Banyan in October 2014 as a Behavioral Health Technician. He has been blessed to grow within the company as the company grew itself. His growth landed him with his current title of National Director of Operations. One of his favorite parts about Banyan is that he is involved in training when facilities open out of state. He loves being a part of the new growth and goals. Josh is honored to be a part of the Banyan Family and eager to see where this journey continues to take him.


Executive Directors

Kirk Gohsman

Kirk Gohsman

Executive Director for Banyan Heartland
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Kirk Gohsman

Executive Director for Banyan Heartland

Kirk was born and raised in rural Michigan and joined the Air Force in 1985. While in the Air Force he was educated and trained as a Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clinician. He later became an administrator for treatment programs for all levels of care while stationed at David Grant Medical Center in California. Since retiring from the military he has continued to advocate for veterans and others getting into treatment. He is credentialed as a Certified International Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has held numerous titles including Counselor, Program Manager, Superintendent, Program Director, Regional Director, and Executive Director.

Kirk joined Banyan Heartland in June 2022 and is very enthusiastic about helping others struggling with addiction and now has over 30 years’ experience working in the field. “Recovery starts with Hope”.

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Sandy Hollier

Executive Director of Texas
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Sandy Hollier

Executive Director of Texas

Sandy has been involved in the field of behavioral healthcare for over twelve years. She holds a degree in Business Management from Lamar University and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Sandy has gained valuable experience in a myriad of roles including Executive Director, Director of Admissions and Business Development, Alumni Director, Utilization Review, and Counselor. Sandy holds a remarkable track record for building teams that are harmoniously productive. She embraces holistic practices and believes that any person can recover through proper treatment of mind, body, and spirit. As Executive Director, she matches the spirit of healing with the insight of strategic leadership. Sandy enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, and is a board member of a non-profit organization benefiting men and women in recovery.

Michael Arcangeletti

Michael Arcangeletti, LMSW, CADC

Executive Director of PA
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Michael Arcangeletti, LMSW, CADC

Executive Director of PA

Michael Arcangeletti, Executive Director of Clearbrook and Banyan Philadelphia has been working in the field of addiction treatment since 2010. He holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Misericordia University, a graduated degree from Marywood University and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Pennsylvania Certification Board. He has held numerous titles throughout his years in the field, including Residential Tech, Intake Coordinator, Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Assistant Clinical Director. Michael joined the Banyan Clearbrook team in November, 2018, and states that his passion for helping others comes from his own personal experience in recovery. He believes that each individual who is struggling with addiction is able to recover, and makes sure that patients know they are cared for, believed in, and worthy of a second chance and a new start.

Cara Tilbury

Cara Tilbury, PHD, LCDP, LMSW, CAADC, CCDP-D

Northeast Regional Executive Director of DE
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Cara Tilbury, PHD, LCDP, LMSW, CAADC, CCDP-D

Northeast Regional Executive Director of DE

Cara was born and raised on a small family farm in Upstate Western NY and relocated to Delaware in 2012 to expand her opportunities to help individuals and families struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Since Cara joined the team at Banyan Delaware in January of 2021, she has served as the Clinical Director. This has more recently expanded into the Executive Clinical Director role providing oversight and promotion of a safe and healthy recovery environment at our Delaware location. Cara upholds a collaborative patient-centered approach while implementing a strong evidence-based style to her practice and professional management.
Cara has undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology and obtained her master’s degree in Psychology with specialization in Mental Health Applications in 2012. In 2017 she went on to achieve a life goal of her Doctoral Degree in Psychology, specializing in research, training, and treatment of co-occurring severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, and forensic populations. During her graduate and post-graduate career, Cara gained experience working with substance use disorder and personality disorder populations, with a focus on supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Cara is a published doctoral research author in dual-diagnosis and personality disorder treatment. She has since gone on to obtain her Professional Licenses in Chemical Dependency and Social Work, and she also holds certifications in Doctoral Addictions Counseling, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Co-occurring Disorders Professional - Diplomat status, and Clinical Certification in Counseling and Forensic Counseling. Cara is a proud member of the Golden Key International High Honor Society, Psi Chi International High Honor Society in Psychology, the American Psychology Law Society, and the American Psychological Association. Having strong clinical understanding combined with her passion to promote health and safety to individuals struggling with substance use, mental health, and trauma, Cara is prepared to humbly serve as the Executive Clinical leader for Banyan Delaware. Her background and education foster a strength-based foundation for addiction and co-occurring treatment encompassing compassion, respect, and dignity for every person.

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Ryan Steinberg, LMHC, MBA

Regional Executive Director of FL
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Ryan Steinberg, LMHC, MBA

Regional Executive Director of FL

Ryan Steinberg, LMHC, MBA is the Executive Director at Banyan Treatment Centers. He has worked extensively with client populations at the Detox, Residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care treating patients diagnosed with Substance Use Disorders along with Mental Health Disorders. In 2018, Ryan attained his Healthcare MBA at Florida International University, where he became a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Ryan lends both his clinical training, along with his business mastery to be able to effectively lead a growing behavioral healthcare agency. He adopts a patient-centered approach and implements an evidence-based approach throughout his practice. Ryan is also an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and he has received advanced clinical training in sexuality/gender related issues.

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Lisa Molyneaux, LCSW, ACSW

Senior Executive Director of BHOPB
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Lisa Molyneaux, LCSW, ACSW

Senior Executive Director of BHOPB

Lisa Molyneaux, LCSW, ACSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with more than 20 years of experience working with troubled youth. She has specialized in dealing with family issues, and substance abuse, as well as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Previously she worked as a Clinical Supervisor for over 10 years and also worked in private practice. She has received praise for high standards and ethical practices when working with her clients. Ms. Molyneaux received her Bachelor of Social Work from Florida State University and furthered her education at Case Western Reserve University, where she received her Master of Social Service Administration. From starting as the clinical director at Banyan Stuart, she was promoted and began a department of clinical reviewers in admissions and then promoted again to the title she holds today as Senior Executive Director of Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches.

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Elizabeth Ross, Ph.D.

Executive Director of Palm Springs
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Elizabeth Ross, Ph.D.

Executive Director of Palm Springs

Elizabeth Ross, Ph.D. is the Clinical Executive Director at Banyan Palm Springs. She is a licensed clinical psychologist. Elizabeth has been working in the field of addiction and mental health since 2004. The journey that leads her to become a psychologist includes the desire to help support those suffering with dual diagnosis. Working as a psychologist has never been a job, it is her life passion. The best part of her position as an executive clinical director is supporting an environment where clients can get the best care possible with a team of compassionate staff all with the same goal to provide clients and the families an opportunity for life-changing growth.

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Denise Dunn

Regional Executive Director West
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Denise Dunn

Regional Executive Director West

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David Tews, Ed.D, LCPC, CADC

Executive Director of Banyan Chicago
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David Tews, Ed.D, LCPC, CADC

Executive Director of Banyan Chicago

David Tews, Ed.D., LCPC, CADC has been in the helping profession for over 20 years. He has worked in a variety of settings specializing in the treatment of substance abuse disorders. Dr. Tews got his start as a volunteer at a community center in Sarasota, Florida providing pre- and post-test services for individuals interested in HIV testing. While working on his addictions certification and master’s degree he worked in halfway houses, recovery homes, treatment centers, and clinics. He has also taught addictions and other mental health courses at local colleges and universities. Dr. Tews serves on the Illinois Advisory Council on Alcohol and other Drugs while advocating for those in need of substance abuse treatment.


Directors of Business Development

Don Mitckess

Don Mitckess

Director of Business Development IL
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Don Mitckess

Director of Business Development IL

Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Don has worked very hard to get to where he is in the addiction treatment field. He has a Masters degree in Counseling from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Theater from Loyola University of Chicago. Don is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Student Assistance Professional. He started in the addiction field in 1993 as a Substance Abuse Counselor at a community agency in Southern Maryland. Since then his passion for this field has grown immensely. Don is proud to be able to help people during the worst time in their lives. He can go to bed every night knowing he has made a difference in the lives of others. As the new Director of Business Development for Banyan Treatment Center in Chicago, Don hopes to continue his passion of helping those who struggle with addiction.

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Melissa Mackolin

Director of Business Development PA
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Melissa Mackolin

Director of Business Development PA

Melissa was born and raised in Lincroft, New Jersey. She is currently in school seeking a degree in Health Care Administration. Melissa loves helping people find their potential through obtaining long term sobriety, and her personal experience with addiction and recovery drives her passion. Melissa has worked in the field for the past few years, starting as an intake coordinator and falling in love with the business development side of things. Melissa’s drive to help any and everyone suffering from the disease of addiction and walk side by side with them through their treatment process was what lead her to community outreach. She was drawn to Banyan because of our ability to treat any patient from any demographic, and that our mission aligned with her core morals and beliefs. She couldn’t be more excited to be a part of such an excellent team.

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Mauro Falaschetti

Director of Business Development - NJ
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Mauro Falaschetti

Director of Business Development - NJ


Banyan Pompano Team

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Dr. David Husted

Medical Director
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Dr. David Husted

Medical Director

Dr. David Husted is a highly regarded psychiatrist with a strong educational background who has helped thousands of patients with depression and anxiety. He is passionate about helping his patients “live their best life.” As we journey through life, there are expected and unexpected events, negative emotions, and even choices that happen. Overcoming fears, anxieties, mental struggles, and depression are so important for us all, and our ability to cope and achieve wellness impacts us and the people we love. Dr. Husted’s mission is to help patients get better and start to thrive. Living our best life is something we naturally desire.

Dr. Husted decided to pursue psychiatry as a surprise choice upon completion of his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Florida. As top of his medical school class, he had several prestigious options yet felt unexpectedly drawn to psychiatry. He has never regretted this choice as he finds being a psychiatrist immensely rewarding. He has received many awards, published many papers, and has delivered numerous speaking engagements over the course of his career, yet what he values most is seeing his patients get better and have hope. The importance of mental health and its treatment is increasingly recognized as necessary and an extremely valuable area of medicine. What is more important than your mental health?

Dr. Husted studied at the University of Florida obtaining a Bachelors in Chemistry, Masters in Physics, and a Doctorate of Medicine. Throughout his studies he distinguished himself by being Valedictorian in both his undergraduate class and medical school class. He also distinguished himself with over a dozen academic awards and has written or collaborated on 19 research papers and studies, the majority of which are published in peer reviewed journals. He was honored to be the Chairman of Psychiatry at JFK Medical Center for the last 5 years and Medical Director of Palm Beach Behavioral Health since 2014. He continues to serve as Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Miami, leading the Psychiatry clerkship at the Regional Medical Campus. He greatly enjoys teaching the medical students as he furthers their understanding and compassion for mental illness and shapes their future careers, which he hopes will positively impact countless future patients.In his personal life, David Husted is described as optimistic, outgoing, energetic, and an identical twin. He loves the outdoors, runs every day, and is an avid reader (science fiction and history.) He loves his job and prioritizes his personal life. He is the proud father of two children. His interests include skiing, reading, traveling, running, and football. He is also a long-suffering fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a more recent fan of Tom Brady.

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Oliver Hora

Director of Nursing
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Oliver Hora

Director of Nursing

Oliver Hora is the director of nursing at Banyan Pompano. In 2001, Oliver finished nursing school in Germany. His major fields he worked in were mental health, substance abuse, and detox units. He worked for two years in adolescence health and mental health. Since 2010, Oliver has been in the United States where he worked in a variety of detox facilities before coming to Banyan in 2015. He offers nursing educational groups where they discuss nutrition, healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, anatomy, and healthcare needs. Oliver just wants to provide a safe environment for his clients. He says that his favorite part of the day is the clients.

John Kelsey

John Kelsey

Operations Supervisor
John Kelsey
John Kelsey

Operations Supervisor

Ashley Bonner

Ashley Bonner

Clinical Director
Ashley Bonner
Ashley Bonner

Clinical Director

Ashley Bonner was born and raised in Boca Raton, FL. In 2018, she received her Bachelor’s degree in social work and later on received her Master’s in 2020. Ashley began her road through recovery in 2017, and ever since then, her life has changed for the better. Initially, Ashely began working as an intern in the addiction field before transitioning to Banyan Boca’s Mental Health program in 2021. Today she holds the position of Clinical Director of Banyan Pompano. She is passionate about helping vulnerable populations and individuals who can’t find their voice. With the ability to use direct client contact and advocacy at Banyan, Ashely enjoys completing her daily duties.

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James Frazier

Primary Therapist
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James Frazier

Primary Therapist

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Bradley Nash

Clinical Support
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Bradley Nash

Clinical Support

As a true native of South Florida, Bradley was born and raised in the greater Fort Lauderdale area, in which he continues to reside. Bradley studied at Purdue University Global, and attained his undergraduate degree in Psychology in Addictions. Currently, Bradley is a masters level student at Barry University in their trauma-focused Clinical Social Work program.
As a person in recovery himself, Bradley is encouraged by the clients he has the opportunity to interact with daily and is able to bring some personalization into his clinical practices. Through his own rehab experiences, Bradley was given the motivation to go back to school and give back to what was given to him. Starting as a Group Facilitator for Banyan Pompano’s Mental Health Program, Bradley soon began running groups in both Mental Health and Substance Abuse programs and is now a part of the Clinical Support team. His favorite part of his position is being given the opportunity to motivate clients to challenge themselves to become healthier versions of themselves and to want more for their lives. His goal for his career at Banyan is to become a therapist upon graduating with his MSW.

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Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator
Caleb Bogard
Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Caleb was born in Louisville, Kentucky and played football at Lindsey Wilson College, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Communication. Like many others in America today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that resulted in the use of prescription pain medication, which eventually led him down the dark road of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a Banyan facility, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an Admissions Coordinator and went on to receive several promotions within the organization. He now acts as a National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is passionate about his position and being able to continue his career at Banyan in his home state, saying that he feels honored to be able to help those in his community who struggle with the same issues he once faced. He has made is his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment to get the help they need.

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Christina Scherer

Family Services Coordinator
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Christina Scherer

Family Services Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in New Jersey where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Monmouth University. With much uncertainty about which career path she wanted to pursue, Christina found herself involved with the wrong crowd. She began experimenting with drugs and struggled with addiction for eight years. During that period of time, Christina had several unsuccessful treatment attempts, and tried many unconventional methods to achieve sobriety. Upon finding her bottom, she was able to create a plan with the support of her family that landed her in South Florida for long term treatment. Christina began her career at Banyan in early recovery as a receptionist, worked directly with our clients as a case manager, and most recently joined our Family Services team. She recognizes the immense impact that her family has played in her recovery and looks forward to supporting and guiding the families and loved ones of our clients.


Banyan Stuart Team

Dr. Husted

Dr. David Husted

Medical Director
Dr. Husted
Dr. David Husted

Medical Director

Dr. David Husted is a highly regarded psychiatrist with a strong educational background who has helped thousands of patients with depression and anxiety. He is passionate about helping his patients “live their best life.” As we journey through life, there are expected and unexpected events, negative emotions, and even choices that happen. Overcoming fears, anxieties, mental struggles, and depression are so important for us all, and our ability to cope and achieve wellness impacts us and the people we love. Dr. Husted’s mission is to help patients get better and start to thrive. Living our best life is something we naturally desire.

Dr. Husted decided to pursue psychiatry as a surprise choice upon completion of his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Florida. As top of his medical school class, he had several prestigious options yet felt unexpectedly drawn to psychiatry. He has never regretted this choice as he finds being a psychiatrist immensely rewarding. He has received many awards, published many papers, and has delivered numerous speaking engagements over the course of his career, yet what he values most is seeing his patients get better and have hope. The importance of mental health and its treatment is increasingly recognized as necessary and an extremely valuable area of medicine. What is more important than your mental health?

Dr. Husted studied at the University of Florida obtaining a Bachelors in Chemistry, Masters in Physics, and a Doctorate of Medicine. Throughout his studies he distinguished himself by being Valedictorian in both his undergraduate class and medical school class. He also distinguished himself with over a dozen academic awards and has written or collaborated on 19 research papers and studies, the majority of which are published in peer reviewed journals. He was honored to be the Chairman of Psychiatry at JFK Medical Center for the last 5 years and Medical Director of Palm Beach Behavioral Health since 2014. He continues to serve as Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Miami, leading the Psychiatry clerkship at the Regional Medical Campus. He greatly enjoys teaching the medical students as he furthers their understanding and compassion for mental illness and shapes their future careers, which he hopes will positively impact countless future patients.In his personal life, David Husted is described as optimistic, outgoing, energetic, and an identical twin. He loves the outdoors, runs every day, and is an avid reader (science fiction and history.) He loves his job and prioritizes his personal life. He is the proud father of two children. His interests include skiing, reading, traveling, running, and football. He is also a long-suffering fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a more recent fan of Tom Brady.

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Juan R. Garcia, LCSW

Executive Clinical Director
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Juan R. Garcia, LCSW

Executive Clinical Director

Juan Garcia serves as the Clinical Executive Director at Banyan Stuart. Born in Mexico City and raised in Guanajuato till age 8, Juan moved to Florida in 1993. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Master of Social Work in May 2009. In 2007, Juan began his career at the High/Maximum Risk Okeechobee Juvenile Offender Correction Facility. Juan’s position focused on Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment for adolescents and young adult male delinquents who were committed to the correctional setting for rehabilitation.

Juan joined the Banyan Team in 2019 as a Residential Clinical Supervisor and was promoted to the Clinical Director role in 2020, overseeing the entire clinical team at our Stuart location. Juan’s favorite part of his job is being able to guide a team that is truly making a difference in people’s lives. Juan began working in this field because of his desire to help others. He wanted to have a direct impact on the lives of those suffering from addiction and mental health disorders and has found that at Banyan. His goal is to continue helping others in their journey to recovery by ensuring quality care.

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Wayne Wilks

Director of Operations
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Wayne Wilks

Director of Operations

Gloria Callow Nursing Supervisor

Gloria Callow

Director of Nursing
Gloria Callow Nursing Supervisor
Gloria Callow

Director of Nursing

Gloria is a nurse and a New York native who relocated to martin County in 2016. She has been a part of the Stuart nursing team since they opened their doors in 2016. She has been a nurse for over 10 years with experience in the surgery trauma field, burns, pediatrics and dermatology. Gloria is currently furthering her education to acquire her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her goal is to continue her growth within the Banyan company and to fulfill her passion in helping the needed community in their recovery process.During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her 13-year-old son Anthony and their family at the beach, the movies and traveling.

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Jessica Maypole

Clinical Supervisor
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Jessica Maypole

Clinical Supervisor

Jessica always had a passion for helping others, and she earned a BA in Psychology from Chestnut Hill College to pursue that dream. After graduating, she relocated to Florida where she began work as a youth care worker a juvenile residential facility for intensive mental health teenage girls. This population allowed Jessica to work with several stages of addiction and mental health issues. Her passions and interests continued to grow as she became a case manager, trainer, and finished her time there as the Director of Case Management. During that period, Jessica returned to school to further pursue her ability to help others and obtained her Master’s in Human Service Counseling from Liberty University.

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Lauren Roberts

Residential Therapist
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Lauren Roberts

Residential Therapist

Lauren Roberts currently serves as a therapist with over 25 years of experience. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and remains a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. Lauren has diverse experience in both the mental health and substance abuse fields serving adolescents and adults. Lauren’s strengths include working within trauma-informed systems of care with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). She aspires to continue her work with substance use disorders largely in part because of the belief she has that anyone can obtain recovery with honesty and hope.

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Tiffany Redlin

Detox Therapist
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Tiffany Redlin

Detox Therapist

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Selina Gorney

Residential Therapist
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Selina Gorney

Residential Therapist

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Dulce Michelle Flores

Detox Therapist
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Dulce Michelle Flores

Detox Therapist

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Evelyn Flores Schell

Residential Therapist
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Evelyn Flores Schell

Residential Therapist

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Rose Lott

Bio Accessor
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Rose Lott

Bio Accessor

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Jamison Stone

Case Manager
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Jamison Stone

Case Manager

Alicia Liquori Web

Alicia Liquori

Alumni Coordinator
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Alicia Liquori

Alumni Coordinator

Alicia is the alumni coordinator for both Banyan Boca and Banyan Stuart. Her journey with Banyan started on April 20, 2018 as an overnight Behavioral Health Technician. Alicia quickly proved her worth and was shortly thereafter promoted to a Lead Technician for the weekends. Her experience in active addiction and in sobriety is what gave her a passion for this field. Today that passion has turned into using the tools she learned to helped others in our Alumni community.

Caleb Bogard

Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator
Caleb Bogard
Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Caleb was born in Louisville, Kentucky and played football at Lindsey Wilson College, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Communication. Like many others in America today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that resulted in the use of prescription pain medication, which eventually led him down the dark road of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a Banyan facility, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an Admissions Coordinator and went on to receive several promotions within the organization. He now acts as a National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is passionate about his position and being able to continue his career at Banyan in his home state, saying that he feels honored to be able to help those in his community who struggle with the same issues he once faced. He has made is his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment to get the help they need.

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Maxine Thall

Case Manager
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Maxine Thall

Case Manager

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Emmanuel Valle

Head Chef
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Emmanuel Valle

Head Chef


Banyan Boca Team

Dr. Husted

Dr. David Husted

Medical Director
Dr. Husted
Dr. David Husted

Medical Director

Dr. David Husted is a highly regarded psychiatrist with a strong educational background who has helped thousands of patients with depression and anxiety. He is passionate about helping his patients “live their best life.” As we journey through life, there are expected and unexpected events, negative emotions, and even choices that happen. Overcoming fears, anxieties, mental struggles, and depression are so important for us all, and our ability to cope and achieve wellness impacts us and the people we love. Dr. Husted’s mission is to help patients get better and start to thrive. Living our best life is something we naturally desire.

Dr. Husted decided to pursue psychiatry as a surprise choice upon completion of his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Florida. As top of his medical school class, he had several prestigious options yet felt unexpectedly drawn to psychiatry. He has never regretted this choice as he finds being a psychiatrist immensely rewarding. He has received many awards, published many papers, and has delivered numerous speaking engagements over the course of his career, yet what he values most is seeing his patients get better and have hope. The importance of mental health and its treatment is increasingly recognized

Amy Horan - Executive Director of Nursing

Amy Horan

Executive Nursing Director
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Amy Horan

Executive Nursing Director

Amy Horan was born in Illinois and moved to Coral Springs, FL when she was 5 years old. She obtained her LPN in 2001 and her RN in 2020. She got her start in the addiction field by working at another treatment center right out of LPN school in 2001. Amy developed a passion for mental health when she lived in Arizona for a year and worked at a community inpatient center. She is passionate about what she does because she enjoys working with substance abuse and mental health clients. Her goal is to always provide them with the dignity and respect that is often overlooked with their diagnosis. She has always enjoyed watching their transformation. She says, “they arrive to use at one of the hardest times in their lives and transform into the healthy members of our community.”

Amy’s favorite part of her position is mentoring the new nurses and teaching them about mental illness and substance abuse and watching them blossom in their career at Banyan.
Her goal at Banyan is for every one of our clients to be treated how we would treat our own family. She instills this in each one of our nurses. Amy

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Samantha Beyer, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor
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Samantha Beyer, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

Samantha Beyer was born and raised in Honolulu, HI, but moved to Lake Mary, FL, when she was nine years old. She received her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Child Psychology from the University of North Florida in 2017. Not long after, Samantha went on to receive her Masters of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University in 2019. In 2020, she became a licensed clinical social worker.
After losing her father suddenly at the age of 8, Samantha discovered her passion for becoming a therapist. She wished to provide the same comfort, support, and clarity that many therapists provided to her at a very young age.
Initially, Samantha began working as a group facilitator and was able to strengthen her knowledge of trauma therapy and achieve EMDR certification. After hard work, dedication, and persistence, Samantha was promoted to Clinical Supervisor. She believes learning and growth are endless within the mental health industry and wants to continue to change the lives of her clients for the better.

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Madyson Levinson

Clinical Assessor
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Madyson Levinson

Clinical Assessor

Madyson Levinson was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She moved to South Florida when she was 8 ½ years old. Madyson attended Florida State University from 2012-2016 and obtained two undergraduate degrees, one in Religion and one in Psychology, with a minor in child development. Madyson graduated from FSU in 2016 and started her master’s program at Lynn University in the summer of 2016. She graduated from Lynn University with a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in the summer of 2018. Upon graduating, Madyson completed the state of Florida’s requirements to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor. Madyson started working in the mental health field during her master’s program where she quickly took interest in personality disorders and mood disorders. Madyson specializes in Borderline Personality Disorder and is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Madyson is passionate about mental health because she believes that every person deserves to live a happy and healthy life! Madyson aspires to continue to advance within Banyan Treatment Centers and become a clinical director. Madyson also hopes to one day open her own mental health IOP and DBT program. Madyson enjoys music, theater,

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James Tartal

Director of Operations
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James Tartal

Director of Operations

James is the Director of Operations for Banyan Boca and was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He has been sober since 2015, which is why he is so passionate about helping others in the addiction field. James worked his way up, starting as a halfway house manager, to becoming a BHT, Tech Supervisor, and now the Director of Operations. He is passionate about giving back to his community which is why he loves what he does. James can truly relate to his patients that are in recovery because he too was once getting sober. His favorite part of his position is developing and guiding his team to express the same compassion he has for the patients. At Banyan, he knows he can help as many people as possible.

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Nicole Blackburn

Case Manager
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Nicole Blackburn

Case Manager

Nicole Blackburn was born and raised in Newark, Delaware. She is currently a degree in Nursing/ Psychology. Nicole traveled down to Florida at the age of 18 to get sober and has been in recovery for over 5 years now. She continues to work on her 12 step program and remains consistent in attending her meetings.
Nicole began working in the addiction field as an overnight Behavioral technician at a women's PHP treatment facility. She began working at Banyan Boca in 2019, and after multiple promotions, she was offered the Case management position. She appreciates the continuous growth she has achieved during her time at Banyan. Due to her struggle with addiction, she hopes to be that positive source to the patients she serves. Nicole strives to offer hope to these patients and represent herself as a model figure. Her main goal is to continue growing within the company and to never lose passion for helping others.

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Christina Vespucci

Clinical Support
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Christina Vespucci

Clinical Support

Christina was born and raised in South Florida. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Florida Atlantic University in 2017. Christina began working for Banyan Treatment Center in July of 2018 as a Behavioral Health Technician. After being promoted to lead BHT she was later offered a role as a case manager and now is Clinical Support. She is passionately working in mental health and substance abuse treatment because of the struggles she suffered personally as well as witnessed through family members. Christina wants to be able to help others and provide care and service for those who are in need but do not know where to start. Christina understands and appreciates how networked Banyan centers are and enjoys creating aftercare plans for her patients so they feel more resourceful and optimistic for the road ahead.

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Alicia Liquori

Alumni Coordinator
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Alicia Liquori

Alumni Coordinator

Alicia is the alumni coordinator for both Banyan Boca and Banyan Stuart. Her journey with Banyan started on April 20, 2018 as an overnight Behavioral Health Technician. Alicia quickly proved her worth and was shortly thereafter promoted to a Lead Technician for the weekends. Her experience in active addiction and in sobriety is what gave her a passion for this field. Today that passion has turned into using the tools she learned to helped others in our Alumni community.

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Tricia James

Nursing Supervisor
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Tricia James

Nursing Supervisor

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Ilana Vogel

Primary Therapist
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Ilana Vogel

Primary Therapist

Ilana Vogel is a Primary Therapist for Banyan Boca originally from Columbus, Ohio. She got her MEd from Auburn University in 2021 in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She also has a BA in Psychology and Sociology from UNF. Although not in recovery herself, Ilana has family that have struggled and are currently in recovery which has made her passionate about the addiction field. She grew up frequenting AA meetings with her loved one and has completed internships and previous positions in the treatment field. Ilana has always wanted to be a therapist and help people. It is a job that she looks forward to doing every day.

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Christina Scherer

Family Services Coordinator
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Christina Scherer

Family Services Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in New Jersey where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Monmouth University. With much uncertainty about which career path she wanted to pursue, Christina found herself involved with the wrong crowd. She began experimenting with drugs and struggled with addiction for eight years. During that period of time, Christina had several unsuccessful treatment attempts, and tried many unconventional methods to achieve sobriety. Upon finding her bottom, she was able to create a plan with the support of her family that landed her in South Florida for long term treatment. Christina began her career at Banyan in early recovery as a receptionist, worked directly with our clients as a case manager, and most recently joined our Family Services team. She recognizes the immense impact that her family has played in her recovery and looks forward to supporting and guiding the families and loved ones of our clients.

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Kavir Gosine, APRN

Nurse Practitioner
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Kavir Gosine, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

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Tinesha Disroe

Clinical Support
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Tinesha Disroe

Clinical Support

Tinesha was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. In May 1995, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and later pursued her master’s degree studies at Eastern Illinois University in Guidance and Counseling. Although she is not in recovery herself, she has personal experience with the impact of addiction on family and friends. After completing college, Tinesha began working as a case manager in the child welfare industry, where she provided assistance to parents who had lost their children due to substance misuse. In 2017, she entered the addiction field more directly and intensely when she joined the Banyan family. Whether she is advocating for patients, managing crises, providing insight, or empowering them to take control of their lives, nothing brings her more joy than seeing their success and knowing that she played a part in helping them. One of her favorite aspects of her job is interacting with clients, whether it’s in the hallway, in individual sessions, or in group therapy. Tinesha aims to consistently improve her role as Clinical Support by acquiring further expertise and abilities, whether it be through attending workshops, obtaining certifications, or pursuing advanced education.

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Andrew Kasan

Primary Therapist
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Andrew Kasan

Primary Therapist

Andrew Kasan is a Primary Therapist born in Long Island, New York, and currently resides in Florida. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degree from Adelphi University in Social Work. Andrew decided to focus his career on helping people with addiction because he wanted to serve a population that he could make a difference in. Andrew works hard to help clients manage their mental health and substance abuse symptoms through therapeutic care. He enjoys working with a very positive and supportive team whose mission is aligned with his and that is to help all our clients to reach their goals and aspirations in a healthy manner.

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Ulla Attia

Clinical Support
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Ulla Attia

Clinical Support

Ulla was born and raised in New Jersey. She holds a degree in MSW which she obtained in 2020 from FAU. Additionally, she has a family member who struggled with persistent depressive disorder. Ulla takes pleasure in contributing to people's lives and witnessing their progress in their journey, which is emotionally satisfying for her. Ulla believes knowledge is the first step towards change, and she enjoys helping clients become more aware and educated. Her focus is on assisting people with mental health and addiction issues, and she is working towards obtaining her license.

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Sarah Caduri

Primary Therapist
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Sarah Caduri

Primary Therapist

Sarah Caduri is a Primary Therapist born in New York who relocated to Florida in September 2023. She obtained a BA in Psychology in 2019 from Binghamton University and her Master of Social Work in 2021 from Stony Brook University. She herself battles with mental health struggles which is why she is so passionate about helping others. She started in the addiction field by interning at a PROS program and has been working with individuals who struggle with co-occurring disorders ever since. Sarah loves being able to empower clients and make a significant impact on other people's lives.

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Alison Parente

Primary Therapist
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Alison Parente

Primary Therapist

Alison Parente was born and raised in South Florida. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English as well as a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. Later, Alison received a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She is not in recovery herself and has never suffered from neither substance abuse nor mental health disorder but she has had family impacted by addiction. Witnessing her family members suffering from this disease led to her interest in working with the SUD population. Alison began working in the addiction field in 2017 as a Behavioral Health Technician and was quickly promoted to case manager the following year. Currently, Alison works as a dual-diagnosis primary RES therapist at Banyan Boca.

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Dominica Conte

Clinical Support
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Dominica Conte

Clinical Support

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Michelle Chaban

Primary Therapist
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Michelle Chaban

Primary Therapist


Banyan Chicago Team

Brad Gerke

Brad Gerke

Director of Operations
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Brad Gerke

Director of Operations

Brad Gerke has been working in the field of addiction recovery for nearly ten years and currently serves as the Director of Operations at Banyan Chicago. He has been part of the Banyan family since 2015, when the facility opened. Brad is heavily involved in the local recovery community, advocating for those in need of resources. He is a DuPage County HOPE Taskforce Appointee and works closely with the Naperville Connect for Life program, a number of 501c3 foundations, and joins state legislature for various round tables. Additionally, Brad speaks publicly at community forums, facilitates family events, and gives presentations at local high schools and colleges where he provides information, education, and resources on addiction and recovery. Brad believes in meeting patients where they are at in their lives to aid in their recovery journeys and values working with a team of dedicated professionals who give their all to enable their patients’ success.

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Vanessa Whitnell, LCPC, CADC, CCTP

Clinical Director
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Vanessa Whitnell, LCPC, CADC, CCTP

Clinical Director

Vanessa has been passionate about working with individuals who struggle with substance use disorders since her undergraduate days at the University of Missouri where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology. There she did specialized education, training, and research in addiction and addictive behaviors. Vanessa went on to earn her Master’s degree in community counseling at DePaul University with an emphasis in addiction treatment. During her graduate career, Vanessa gained experience working with the substance use disorder and eating disorder populations. Vanessa has also recently obtained her Certified Clinical Trauma Professional certification.

Since Vanessa joined the team at Banyan Treatment Center Chicago in August 2016, she has served as a Primary Therapist and Quality Assurance while receiving training in DBT and Trauma as well as becoming a published author in strengths-based counseling. Having both the clinical understanding and compassion for patients as well as the ever-searching drive to promote a safe and supportive atmosphere for continued growth, Vanessa is prepared and humbled to serve as the Clinical Director for Banyan Chicago.

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Caitlin Dempsey

Intake Supervisor
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Caitlin Dempsey

Intake Supervisor

Caitlin has been working within the recovery community for the last 5 years and has been with Banyan Treatment Center Chicago since 2021. She currently serves as our Intake Supervisor. She has made it her personal mission to bring comfort and knowledge to every patient and family member that admits to our facility during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Her drive to excel within her position stems from her own experience of watching friends and family struggle with their own addictions and mental health, and how strenuous the process was for them to admit they needed help, and the impact it had on her family. She has taken several Psychology courses at College of Du Page over the years to help better understand how to approach each patient with where they’re at in their recovery. Her ultimate goal is to equip our intake staff with the tools and empathy needed to provide a safe and judgement free approach to our admissions, as well as hope and peace of mind to their loved ones.

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Christina Scherer

Family Services Coordinator
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Christina Scherer

Family Services Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in New Jersey where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Monmouth University. With much uncertainty about which career path she wanted to pursue, Christina found herself involved with the wrong crowd. She began experimenting with drugs and struggled with addiction for eight years. During that period of time, Christina had several unsuccessful treatment attempts, and tried many unconventional methods to achieve sobriety. Upon finding her bottom, she was able to create a plan with the support of her family that landed her in South Florida for long term treatment. Christina began her career at Banyan in early recovery as a receptionist, worked directly with our clients as a case manager, and most recently joined our Family Services team. She recognizes the immense impact that her family has played in her recovery and looks forward to supporting and guiding the families and loved ones of our clients.

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Jessica Alvarez

Illinois Alumni Supervisor
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Jessica Alvarez

Illinois Alumni Supervisor

Jessica started her journey to recovery in 2009. Jessica’s path led her to work with several foundations as an advocate for those who struggle with addiction. She continues to be heavily involved with the local recovery community, advocating for those in need of resources. As co-founder to the 516 Light Foundation, Jessica speaks publicly at community forums, facilitates family events, and gives presentations at local high schools and colleges where she provides resources and education on addiction and recovery. Additionally, Jessica works closely with the Governor, Congress, and local police – Naperville’s Connect for Life program to raise awareness about addiction and bring resources to the community.

Jessica first came to Banyan Treatment Centers in May of 2016 as an Admissions Coordinator. After showing her dedication and strong work ethic, Jessica was promoted to Chicago’s Alumni Supervisor, which allows her to fulfill her passion by helping individuals and families who suffer from drug addiction through the discharging process.


Banyan Heartland Team

Kirk Gohsman

Kirk Gohsman

Executive Director for Banyan Heartland
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Kirk Gohsman

Executive Director for Banyan Heartland

Kirk was born and raised in rural Michigan and joined the Air Force in 1985. While in the Air Force he was educated and trained as a Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clinician. He later became an administrator for treatment programs for all levels of care while stationed at David Grant Medical Center in California. Since retiring from the military he has continued to advocate for veterans and others getting into treatment. He is credentialed as a Certified International Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has held numerous titles including Counselor, Program Manager, Superintendent, Program Director, Regional Director, and Executive Director.

Kirk joined Banyan Heartland in June 2022 and is very enthusiastic about helping others struggling with addiction and now has over 30 years’ experience working in the field. “Recovery starts with Hope”.

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Brooke Fehr, M.Ed., LPC, NCC

Clinical Director
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Brooke Fehr, M.Ed., LPC, NCC

Clinical Director

Brooke Fehr was born and raised in Fairbury, Illinois. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Illinois State University in 2015 and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University in 2019. Brooke is a certified licensed professional counselor and National Certified Counselor. She began working in the addiction field in 2018 as a substance use counselor at a community mental health agency and now serves as the Clinical Director of Banyan Heartland. Brooke’s passion for the addiction industry began as she became a firsthand witness to family members struggling with addiction and mental health concerns. As she started working as a counselor, she fell in love with the difference she was making in her community and could not imagine working in another career. Brooke is naturally seen as a helper, and she finds joy in giving people the tools and support necessary to reach their goals. Being in a leadership role, allows Brooke to work hands-on with many clients and staff members, which she feels honored due to the dedication represented by both parties. Brooke looks forward to continuing to grow and learn in her current position and sees herself one day retiring at Banyan.

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Monica Wright

Nurse Practitioner
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Monica Wright

Nurse Practitioner

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Christina Scherer

Family Services Coordinator
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Christina Scherer

Family Services Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in New Jersey where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Monmouth University. With much uncertainty about which career path she wanted to pursue, Christina found herself involved with the wrong crowd. She began experimenting with drugs and struggled with addiction for eight years. During that period of time, Christina had several unsuccessful treatment attempts, and tried many unconventional methods to achieve sobriety. Upon finding her bottom, she was able to create a plan with the support of her family that landed her in South Florida for long term treatment. Christina began her career at Banyan in early recovery as a receptionist, worked directly with our clients as a case manager, and most recently joined our Family Services team. She recognizes the immense impact that her family has played in her recovery and looks forward to supporting and guiding the families and loved ones of our clients.

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Jessica Alvarez

Illinois Alumni Supervisor
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Jessica Alvarez

Illinois Alumni Supervisor

Jessica started her journey to recovery in 2009. Jessica’s path led her to work with several foundations as an advocate for those who struggle with addiction. She continues to be heavily involved with the local recovery community, advocating for those in need of resources. As co-founder to the 516 Light Foundation, Jessica speaks publicly at community forums, facilitates family events, and gives presentations at local high schools and colleges where she provides resources and education on addiction and recovery. Additionally, Jessica works closely with the Governor, Congress, and local police – Naperville’s Connect for Life program to raise awareness about addiction and bring resources to the community.

Jessica first came to Banyan Treatment Centers in May of 2016 as an Admissions Coordinator. After showing her dedication and strong work ethic, Jessica was promoted to Chicago’s Alumni Supervisor, which allows her to fulfill her passion by helping individuals and families who suffer from drug addiction through the discharging process.

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Rhonda Meyer

Therapist
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Rhonda Meyer

Therapist


Banyan Palm Springs Team

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Belinda Langager

Director of Operations
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Belinda Langager

Director of Operations

Belinda began her journey working in treatment in 2006, at a co-occurring facility on the Big Island of Hawaii, with at-risk adolescents, in a school based forum. She then transitioned into working with pregnant and parenting women and children, in a residential setting, geared towards family reunification through CPS and family court. It was here, Belinda began her transition into management, overseeing that program, as well as several men’s and women’s housing units. Working with such a culturally diverse population, Belinda was able to gain important skills, which have been invaluable to her in the care she provides to all clients. For the past several years, Belinda has worked as the Director of Client Services at a dual diagnosis treatment facility in Palm Springs, CA. In addition to her vast work experience in field of addiction, Belinda is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, as well as an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Belinda is extremely excited to be a part of the amazing Banyan family where client-centered care is valued as a priority.

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Keerthy Sunder, MD

Medical Director
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Keerthy Sunder, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Keerthy Sunder, MD is an accomplished Physician with extensive experience as a clinician, researcher, administrator, teacher, and lecturer. He is also author of the Amazon International Best Seller book “Face your Addictions and Save your Life” and the creator of an online meditation program for health and wellness (www.tunemybrain.com) and for PTSD among returning war Veterans (www.beatptsd.com).

Dr. Sunder holds Diplomates from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He is also a Diplomate of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in London, England and certified as a Credentialed Menopause Practitioner by the North American Menopause Society. He served his Ob/Gyn residency at James Cook University Hospital in England. He served his Psychiatry residency at the University of Bristol, England as well as Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Member of the Credentialing Committee for the American Board of Addiction Medicine and a Life Member of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. He is currently on Clinical Faculty with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Riverside School of Medicine and an Adjunct Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences. He has worked as an Investigator on over 30 Research Protocols focused on Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, as well as a Research Psychiatrist or Co-Investigator on NIH studies related to Pregnancy and Postpartum disorders.

Dr Sunder has obtained extensive training in the practice of Mind -Body medicine and Integrative approaches including, Meditation, Neurofeedback and NuCalm to address health and wellness. The “Sunder Method” is at the forefront of utilizing cutting edge diagnostic tools, brain mapping and sophisticated technology including custom smart nutraceuticals to assist with healing complex Neuropsychiatric Conditions, Gut Brain Dysregulation and to optimize human performance.

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Linda Santiago

Director of Nursing
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Linda Santiago

Director of Nursing

Linda Santiago is a California resident, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. While a student at Mission College, she volunteered for a suicide prevention hotline. It was here that she realized her passion for working in the mental health field. After finishing nursing school, she began working at a Dual Diagnosis facility, it was here that she identified her passion for working with people with not only mental health, but substance abuse as well. Linda has been in supervisory positions since 2012 and thrives in leading teams towards high standards of quality patient care. Linda offers nursing educational groups where they discuss unique ways to engage patient’s interest such as jeopardy/trivia and role-playing games. Linda finds creative and fun ways to educate patients and engage staff morale. Linda has been dedicated to the field of dual diagnosis for most of her career and continues to place top priority on patient care.
Linda joined the Banyan Palm Springs Team in August 2020 and looks forward to further developing and strengthening our nursing department. Our goal is to create a department dedicated to the care and compassion of the patients we serve.

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Elizabeth Ross, Ph.D.

Executive Director of Palm Springs
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Elizabeth Ross, Ph.D.

Executive Director of Palm Springs

Elizabeth Ross, Ph.D. is the Clinical Executive Director at Banyan Palm Springs. She is a licensed clinical psychologist. Elizabeth has been working in the field of addiction and mental health since 2004. The journey that leads her to become a psychologist includes the desire to help support those suffering with dual diagnosis. Working as a psychologist has never been a job, it is her life passion. The best part of her position as an executive clinical director is supporting an environment where clients can get the best care possible with a team of compassionate staff all with the same goal to provide clients and the families an opportunity for life-changing growth.

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Charlie Nesbitt

Clinical Director
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Charlie Nesbitt

Clinical Director

Charlie Nesbitt is the Clinical Director at Banyan Palm Springs Outpatient Program. He graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Brandman University in 2018 and he has been working in the field of addiction and mental health since 2009. Charlie has experience with helping people with mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse, and is a recovering addict and active member of Narcotics Anonymous. He has a firm knowledge base in Chem/Sex addiction, codependency and co-occurring disorders. His theoretical work includes CBT, DBT, Humanistic/Client Centered and Existential direction. He is also certified in Acceleration Resolution Therapy (ART). Charlie is passionate in treating the substance use population. He champions topics including, but not limited to, overcoming guilt and shame, reducing the stigma attached to addiction, and coping with co-occurring medical issues while in recovery. His goal is to bring understanding and compassion into his therapy by creating rapport, empathy and trust. “You don’t have to do this alone.” “We do this thing called recovery together.”

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Sammy Langager

Outpatient Services Supervisor
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Sammy Langager

Outpatient Services Supervisor

Sammy began his journey working in substance abuse treatment on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2008. He has over 12 years’ experience working with co-occurring disorders, cultural diversity, and medicated assisted treatment. He is active in his own recovery, passionate about his position, and being able to serve as a brand ambassador to Banyan Treatment Centers in Palm Springs, California. He is committed to helping others seek treatment and getting the appropriate care they need.

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Deborah Moran LVN

Nursing Supervisor
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Deborah Moran LVN

Nursing Supervisor

Deborah possesses more than 10 years of progressive experience in acute care and the recovery field. Her professional history includes Eisenhower Medical Center and various drug and alcohol treatment facilities throughout the valley. Deborah holds the title of Nurse Supervisor at our PHP program in Palm Springs. She is currently working on a degree in psychology. “I absolutely love what I do and feel a sense of satisfaction and gratitude knowing that I am helping to make a difference in our clients’ lives.”

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Bryan Duke

Facilities Manager
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Bryan Duke

Facilities Manager

Bryan is a native to Southern California. He has created a full, rich and renewed life in recovery in the Palm Springs area. Taking on a role with novice experience, and tapping into his past experiences with facilities, he has grown with Banyan Treatment Centers. As the Maintenance Manager for Banyan Palm Springs, Bryan was instrumental in the opening of our Palm Springs locations, even through the struggles of the pandemic. Bryan’s creative input has assisted with finding and creating space to grow and expand our care to clients in need within our limited footprint.

With hard work and dedication, Bryan was promoted to become the Facilities Manager at Banyan Palm Springs. Now, as the Facilities Manager, Bryan oversees maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, pool care, and the overall safety and cleanliness aspects of all properties. He believes in ensuring clients and staff are met with the best environment possible.

As a champion of change, Bryan found comfort in Banyan’s mission. He aligns himself with the same vision and values that Banyan believes in and has wholeheartedly been an advocate of Banyan and to those around him.

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Linda Hyman

Clinical Supervisor
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Linda Hyman

Clinical Supervisor

Linda was born in Glasgow, Scotland and has lived in the United States for over 30 years. Linda graduated from The University of Glasgow with a B.Ed Degree in French and taught High School prior to emigrating to the United States. Linda taught French at a small private school in Rancho Mirage for 12 years, which her three children also attended. Linda has a master’s degree in School Counseling and a master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, Palm Desert Campus. Linda had her own practice in Rancho Mirage for five years, has taught Psychology at Santa Barbara Business College and has also worked in both agency and residential treatment settings since she graduated in 2000.

Linda considers her work to be her life's passion and her personal goal at Banyan Treatment Centers, Palm Springs is to assist clients in healing from the pain and suffering underlying addiction, developing the skills to maintain recovery and making positive and lasting changes in their lives.

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Ed Cueto

Case Manager
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Ed Cueto

Case Manager

Ed Cueto was born in Cuba and was raised in Spain. In his early teens, Ed and his family moved to the United States and settled in Torrance, California. Ed attended California State University at Long Beach and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Ed worked for Wells Fargo Bank for twenty years. Ed’s last promotion within Wells Fargo Bank was to Vice President and Regional Marketing Manager for the Real Estate/Private Banking Division. In 1993, as a result of the passing of a loved one due to addiction and alcoholism, Ed decided to change his career focus, to help others less fortunate than him. He moved to Palm Springs, CA and went to worked for the Desert AIDS Project as the Director of Case Management, Education, Prevention, Testing and Outreach. After eight years, Ed worked as Director of a non-profit organization, which provided services to the Latino population, suffering from HIV/AIDS. Ed took three years off and traveled through Central and South America, as well as Spain. In 2011, Ed went to work for a treatment center in Palm Springs, as a Patient Care Coordinator. Ed retired in 2019, but when the opportunity to work at Banyan Palm Springs presented itself, Ed’s passion to help others caused him to end his retirement and join a staff of familiar faces, as well as to be a part of Banyan’s Mission and Values, which very much aligned with his own.

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Augustin “Auggie” Olivera

Intake Supervisor
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Intake Supervisor

Agustin was born and raised in Uruguay. At the age of twelve he moved to New Jersey. In 2019, he relocated to Palm Springs, California. Given the opportunity to a fresh start, he began his journey in recovery. Finding a new purpose in life, subsequently after a long 15-year struggle with drug addiction, he decided to turn his life around and became an advocate to those in the continuous struggle with mental health and addiction, marking the end of a ten-year sales career in the automobile industry. Agustin joined the Banyan team as a behavioral health technician and quickly made his way into lead intake coordinator. A team player at heart, his work ethic, hard work, and dedication is felt across our community and beyond. While currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management, some of the things he loves doing include play sports, such as soccer and tennis. He also loves hiking and going to the beach.

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Jamie Webber

Family Services Coordinator
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Jamie Webber

Family Services Coordinator

Born and raised in Palm Springs, Jamie has been working in the medical field for over 30 years. Recovery became, and has remained, a passion of Jamie’s, as a result of the effects her mother’s addiction, and later, the addiction struggles of two of her three children had on her. For the past 11 years, she has redirected her medical knowledge and expertise to the field of addiction and recovery. Jamie started her career at Banyan Treatment Centers as a phlebotomist. However, as the management team recognized her varied skill-set, Jamie’s services began to be requested in Intake, Clinical, Administration, and Family Services. As part of her role with Family Services, Jamie runs a weekly Banyan Family Zoom Call, with her oldest daughter, which is designed to give the families of our clients a safe place to talk, vent, and help others going through similar situations. She found that being in contact with the families directly is where her heart is. Jamie is deeply passionate about helping our clients and their families. She understands how difficult the journey through the recovery process can be and the courage required to take that journey. Jamie also understands the empathy and sensitivity required to guide those on their recovery journey. By combining her personal and professional experience, Jamie provides guidance and support to families here at Banyan as a Family Services Specialist.

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Theodore Kult

Alumni Coordinator
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Theodore Kult

Alumni Coordinator

Theodore "Teddy" hails originally from Minnesota but came to California by way of Texas in 2018. Teddy Played baseball and studied interdisciplinary studies and sports management at University of Texas at Arlington and has worked in finance and hospitality.

Teddy's own struggle with substance abuse brought him to Palm Springs in 2018. Desperate and having worked to achieve and maintain sobriety for nearly a decade, he sought a change in geography to bring about a change in perspective. As he is extremely close with his family in Texas, moving wasn’t easy, but since coming to California, Teddy has built a family in recovery and in Palm Springs and is actually able to work alongside the very people that helped save his life. As the Alumni coordinator for Banyan Palm Springs, Teddy appreciates going to work every day and extending the compassion and support that was shown to him and to all Alumni on their lifelong journey of recovery. Teddy loves helping people and has an intense passion for sports and fulfills a dream by currently coaching baseball. Teddy lives in Palm Springs with his girlfriend Kelly and is creating a sober life he loves. “I want you to remember the guiding principle of life. You can be what you want to be, if you believe in yourself and work hard, because anything, I mean anything is possible”


Banyan Delaware Team

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Jeet Joshi M.D.

Medical Director
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Jeet Joshi M.D.

Medical Director

Jeet D Joshi MD is currently the medical director of Banyan Delaware. He has been a practicing psychiatrist since 2016. Dr. Joshi also focuses on psychopharmacology as well as psychotherapeutic and medical management of eating disorders. In addition to treating eating disorders, Dr. Joshi is a child and adolescent psychiatrist. He provides services for inpatient psychiatric level of care as well as drug and alcohol treatment programs in both Pennsylvania and Delaware areas.

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Johanna Johnson

Director of Nursing
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Johanna Johnson

Director of Nursing

Cara Tilbury

Cara Tilbury, PHD, LCDP, LMSW, CAADC, CCDP-D

Northeast Regional Executive Director of DE
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Cara Tilbury, PHD, LCDP, LMSW, CAADC, CCDP-D

Northeast Regional Executive Director of DE

Cara was born and raised on a small family farm in Upstate Western NY and relocated to Delaware in 2012 to expand her opportunities to help individuals and families struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Since Cara joined the team at Banyan Delaware in January of 2021, she has served as the Clinical Director. This has more recently expanded into the Executive Clinical Director role providing oversight and promotion of a safe and healthy recovery environment at our Delaware location. Cara upholds a collaborative patient-centered approach while implementing a strong evidence-based style to her practice and professional management.
Cara has undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology and obtained her master’s degree in Psychology with specialization in Mental Health Applications in 2012. In 2017 she went on to achieve a life goal of her Doctoral Degree in Psychology, specializing in research, training, and treatment of co-occurring severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, and forensic populations. During her graduate and post-graduate career, Cara gained experience working with substance use disorder and personality disorder populations, with a focus on supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Cara is a published doctoral research author in dual-diagnosis and personality disorder treatment. She has since gone on to obtain her Professional Licenses in Chemical Dependency and Social Work, and she also holds certifications in Doctoral Addictions Counseling, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Co-occurring Disorders Professional - Diplomat status, and Clinical Certification in Counseling and Forensic Counseling. Cara is a proud member of the Golden Key International High Honor Society, Psi Chi International High Honor Society in Psychology, the American Psychology Law Society, and the American Psychological Association. Having strong clinical understanding combined with her passion to promote health and safety to individuals struggling with substance use, mental health, and trauma, Cara is prepared to humbly serve as the Executive Clinical leader for Banyan Delaware. Her background and education foster a strength-based foundation for addiction and co-occurring treatment encompassing compassion, respect, and dignity for every person.

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Tina Moyer, MA, LMSW, ICAADC, CSPS

Clinical Director of Banyan Delaware
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Tina Moyer, MA, LMSW, ICAADC, CSPS

Clinical Director of Banyan Delaware

Tina Moyer is the Senior Clinical Supervisor for Banyan Delaware Residential/Detox Facility and PHP/IOP Facility. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wesley College in Dover, Delaware and continued her education to earn her Master’s Degree in Psychology with a focus on Counseling from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. She is licensed in the state of Delaware as an LMSW and has received her International Certification for Advanced Addictions Counselor and Certified Supervisor of Peer Specialists. Prior to Banyan, Tina brings with her a 20+ year leadership history in working with adults and children challenged with mental health and addiction in various modalities including group home care, case management, therapy, IOP, residential, and ACT team settings. Tina brings with her a long-term passion for helping those in need of healing so that they can flourish and live their lives confident and empowered to move forward.

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Darren Collins, BS, CPRS

Director of Operations
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Darren Collins, BS, CPRS

Director of Operations

Darren found recovery in 2017 after a long 15-year battle with the disease of addiction. He has been an active member throughout the recovery community in Delaware ever since. Darren began working in the SUD treatment field in 2018. Since the beginning, he used his personal passion and work ethic to succeed in the industry. Darren has held positions from BHT to Program Coordinator of one of the largest sober living programs in Delaware. He became a licensed Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in the State of DE in 2019, and graduated in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies from Wilmington University. Darren is currently continuing his education at Delaware State University for their Social Work Master’s Program. Darren found himself captivated by the Banyan philosophy and the family aspect of the company. He is driven and passionate about helping others find their way to recovery through providing them with experience, strength, and hope that they too can find happiness in their own personal recovery.

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John Harris Jr.

Clinical Supervisor
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John Harris Jr.

Clinical Supervisor

John found recovery in 2008 after a long battle with alcohol and drugs. In October 2008, John surrendered his life to his higher power and his life began to change. He went back to school and got his associate's degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling then started working in the treatment field where he became a peer. John became a Certified Peer Specialist in April 2016. He continued his education obtaining his Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science and his Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. John started with Banyan in September 2020 as a primary therapist and today holds the position of Clinical Supervisor. John is now a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) in the state of Delaware.

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Mark Corbishley

Clinical Supervisor
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Mark Corbishley

Clinical Supervisor

Mark Corbishley is a Clinical Supervisor for Banyan Delaware. He is a retired veteran who served 28 years in the United States Coast Guard. While serving, Mark completed his Bachelor's of Science from Wilmington University. When he retired in 2011, Mark searched for another job that he enjoyed. He finally landed at the HOME of The Brave where he began his journey helping homeless veterans. After four years, Mark moved to build on his counseling experience and worked for Supportive Services for Veterans and Families. During his time with SSVF mark completed his Master in Human Services. He also gained valuable experience dealing with veterans and their needs including addiction and mental health. In 2021, Mark took an opportunity to move to the clinical side where he worked as a therapist for a drug addiction program. Utilizing his leadership skills and his skills as a therapist, Mark quickly moved to the position of Site Director. Realizing his desire to be more involved with the clients, Mark accepted a position with Banyan Delaware. Mark brings to his position 38 years of leadership, people skills, critical incident stress management, mental health, and addiction in various modalities including case management and therapy. Mark has a strong desire to be involved with helping others and enjoys seeing them succeed in life.

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Crystal Heath

Clinical Supervisor
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Crystal Heath

Clinical Supervisor

Crystal is the Inpatient Clinical Supervisor for Banyan Delaware. She earned her Associate of Applied Sciences degree from Bronx Community College, her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Lehman College, two Master's degree; Health Services Management from the New School of Social Research, and Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Crystal is licensed in the State of Delaware as an LMSW and holds certifications in Human Services Board-Certified Practitioner, Multisystemic Therapy, and, Juvenile Sexual Offending. She is a member of Walden and Capella Universities National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). Crystal is in her final semester at Capella University in the Doctorate in Human Services, Organizational Leadership an, Juvenile Sexual Offending.

Prior to BTC, Crystal brings with her a 15+ year history in working with adults, adolescents, and forensic populations challenged with mental health, sex addiction, substances, conduct disorders in various modalities such as group homes, correctional facilities, mobile, residential and educational settings. Crystal is client-centered with a focus on assisting clients as they navigate a healthier road to recovery.

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Nicole Gilman

Outpatient Clinical Supervisor
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Nicole Gilman

Outpatient Clinical Supervisor

Nicole Gilman is the Clinical Supervisor for Banyan Delaware PHP/IOP levels of care. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies from Albright College and continued her education to earn two Master's Degrees in Criminal Justice and Clinical Counseling. Nicole is licensed in the state of Connecticut and Delaware as an LPC/LPCMH. Prior to Banyan, Nicole brings with her a 20+ year history in working with adults and children challenged with mental health and addiction in various modalities including in-home, emergency department and community crisis, child protective services, counseling/therapy, dual diagnosis PHP/IOP, residential and private practice. Nicole brings with her a passion to empower those in need on their journey to healing and uncovering their truest most authentic selves.

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Morgan Price

Assistant Director of Nursing
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Morgan Price

Assistant Director of Nursing

Morgan Price is a registered nurse and native to Delaware. Morgan has been a part of the Banyan DE team since opening in 2020. Morgan is the Assistant Director of Nursing for Banyan Delaware DE residential/detox facility. She earned her associates degree in nursing from Delaware technical community college in Dover, DE. She is licensed in the state of DE as a registered nurse. Prior to Banyan Morgan brings her 7+ year experience in adolescent and adult mental health and addiction in various settings including outpatient neurology, outpatient pain management, in patient psychiatry, home health, and in patient addiction treatment. Morgan's goal is to continue her growth with Banyan to fulfill her passion of helping the community in their journey to sobriety.

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Mark Johnston

Operations Supervisor
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Mark Johnston

Operations Supervisor

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Tara Seramone

Operations Supervisor
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Tara Seramone

Operations Supervisor

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Kasey Lewis-Singletary

Intake Supervisor
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Intake Supervisor

Corey Price

Cory Price

Maintenance Supervisor
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Cory Price

Maintenance Supervisor

Lori Piaskowski

Lori Piaskowski

Transportation Supervisor
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Lori Piaskowski

Transportation Supervisor

Angela Lloyd

Angela Lloyd

Specialty Admission Manager/Business Development Representative
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Angela Lloyd

Specialty Admission Manager/Business Development Representative


Banyan Texas Team

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Sandy Hollier

Executive Director of Texas
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Sandy Hollier

Executive Director of Texas

Sandy has been involved in the field of behavioral healthcare for over twelve years. She holds a degree in Business Management from Lamar University and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Sandy has gained valuable experience in a myriad of roles including Executive Director, Director of Admissions and Business Development, Alumni Director, Utilization Review, and Counselor. Sandy holds a remarkable track record for building teams that are harmoniously productive. She embraces holistic practices and believes that any person can recover through proper treatment of mind, body, and spirit. As Executive Director, she matches the spirit of healing with the insight of strategic leadership. Sandy enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, and is a board member of a non-profit organization benefiting men and women in recovery.

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Aakash Patel

Director of Operations
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Aakash Patel

Director of Operations

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Jamie Farmer

Clinical Director
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Jamie Farmer

Clinical Director

Jamie was born and raised in Carlsbad, NM. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a B.S. in Psychology in 1998 and from National University with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology in 2002. Jamie earned her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado in 2006 and her LPC-S in Texas in June 2021.

Jamie’s experience includes working in residential treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders, providing outpatient mental health services to adolescents and adults, and integrating mental health treatment within medical centers. Jamie specializes in trauma treatment and is a trained EMDR therapist.

Jamie’s passion for working in behavioral health was sparked by her desire to help others achieve their goals by supporting them to strengthen and develop skills to effectively manage distress, regulate emotions, and develop healthy relationships. Three years ago, she chose to move into a leadership role as a Clinical Director to help train and support other counselors as they work with clients to achieve life-changing growth.

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Jamie Webber

Family Services Coordinator
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Jamie Webber

Family Services Coordinator

Born and raised in Palm Springs, Jamie has been working in the medical field for over 30 years. Recovery became, and has remained, a passion of Jamie’s, as a result of the effects her mother’s addiction, and later, the addiction struggles of two of her three children had on her. For the past 11 years, she has redirected her medical knowledge and expertise to the field of addiction and recovery. Jamie started her career at Banyan Treatment Centers as a phlebotomist. However, as the management team recognized her varied skill-set, Jamie’s services began to be requested in Intake, Clinical, Administration, and Family Services. As part of her role with Family Services, Jamie runs a weekly Banyan Family Zoom Call, with her oldest daughter, which is designed to give the families of our clients a safe place to talk, vent, and help others going through similar situations. She found that being in contact with the families directly is where her heart is. Jamie is deeply passionate about helping our clients and their families. She understands how difficult the journey through the recovery process can be and the courage required to take that journey. Jamie also understands the empathy and sensitivity required to guide those on their recovery journey. By combining her personal and professional experience, Jamie provides guidance and support to families here at Banyan as a Family Services Specialist.


Banyan Massachusetts Team

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Cassandra Leclerc

Clinical Director
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Cassandra Leclerc

Clinical Director

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Brenty Shy

Director of Operations
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Brenty Shy

Director of Operations

Brent was born and raised in Miami, FL but moved to Massachusetts in 2021. He received his Bachelors of Applied Sciences in Supervision and Management. Later, Brent received his MBA in Operations Management from Florida Atlantic University. With personal experience struggling with drug abuse, he has a solid working knowledge of the 12 step program and its principles. Thankfully, Brent has been able to move forward with 6 consistent years in recovery.
Brent began working in the addiction field in 2016 in both PHP and IOP levels of care. His passion is derived from inspiring others to remain sober with living by example and developing a structured atmosphere for both the clients and the employees. The opportunity to play a significant role in the decision-making process for the client is what inspires him the most. Being afforded the capability to innovate and improve processes towards a high-quality culture invokes gratitude within. Additionally, Brent enjoys allowing others to experience the concept of individual empowerment.
Brent’s goal is to rebrand the imprint Banyan has in the Massachusetts recovery community and establish a reputation for high-quality client care. He intends to promote growth, evolution, and unlimited potential in those who surround him and

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Corey Dauphine

Facilities Supervisor
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Corey Dauphine

Facilities Supervisor

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David Duren Ph.D., DAC

Clinical Supervisor
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David Duren Ph.D., DAC

Clinical Supervisor

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Michelle Ritucci

Massachusetts Alumni Coordinator
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Michelle Ritucci

Massachusetts Alumni Coordinator

Michelle Ritucci was born and raised in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the past, she suffered from addiction and mental health issues, which has led to her passion for helping others get help. Michelle thinks of herself as lucky to have a supportive family who put her into treatment and kept her focused. There she was shown a new and healthier way to live. Michelle is now clean and sober and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Social Work. The tools she learned while in treatment provided her with continuous motivation to assist those in their recovery journey. She believes that working with the alumni community is both rewarding and exciting because she can help others become the best version of themselves.

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Thomas Atkinson

Transportation Supervisor
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Thomas Atkinson

Transportation Supervisor

Thomas "TJ" Atkinson was born and raised in Gardner, MA, and struggled with addiction for several years. Fortunately, he got clean on September 13th, 2020. TJ has been working for Banyan for close to a year. He began as a behavioral health technician, which has led him to build a good rapport with all the clients that have come thru the Clearbrook Mass facility. Coming into this field, TJ wanted to find the direction he wanted to go in to help people with their addiction. Working for Banyan, TJ found a path he is interested in and is currently going to school to be a therapist. TJ appreciates the new position he is presently in because now he can witness the clients' developments, and he enjoys seeing them change their lives around for the better. Also, he can gain more experience in the field that he so greatly desires to be an advocate.

Caleb Bogard

Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator
Caleb Bogard
Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Caleb was born in Louisville, Kentucky and played football at Lindsey Wilson College, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Communication. Like many others in America today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that resulted in the use of prescription pain medication, which eventually led him down the dark road of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a Banyan facility, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an Admissions Coordinator and went on to receive several promotions within the organization. He now acts as a National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is passionate about his position and being able to continue his career at Banyan in his home state, saying that he feels honored to be able to help those in his community who struggle with the same issues he once faced. He has made is his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment to get the help they need.


Banyan Philadelphia Team

Amy Lavin

Amy Lavin

Clinical Director
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Amy Lavin

Clinical Director

Amy has been employed for the past eight years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Bloomsburg University as well as a Master’s degree from Villanova University. Her experience includes working extensively with young adults struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Amy’s areas of expertise include professional supervision, addiction and mental health treatment approaches and therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Strength Based Practice and Motivational Interviewing.

Marie Gaffney

Marie Gaffney

Director of Operations
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Marie Gaffney

Director of Operations

Marie Gaffney was born and raised in New Jersey. After struggling with addiction of her own, she made the choice to change her life around and focus on her recovery and seek treatment in south Florida. Originally, Marie began working as a Behavioral Health Technician at Banyan Pompano, along with hard work and dedication she was promoted to Behavioral Technician Supervisor after relocating to the Banyan Philadelphia. Currently, Marie is the Director of Operations for Banyan Philadelphia. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the individuals that attend our treatment center and finds success establishing a safe and loving work environment for its employees. Marie’s goal is to continue to grow her knowledge in the industry, to continue to help the never ending battle of addiction in the lives of the patients she serves.

Xiomara Jimenez

Xiomara Jimenez

Nurse Practitioner
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Xiomara Jimenez

Nurse Practitioner

Xiomara Jimenez was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA with a Puerto Rican background. She received a Bachelor’s degree for nursing at Temple University in 2008 and later on received her Master’s from La Salle University in 2018. Although Xiomara has not first handedly been affected by drug abuse, she has witness the affects it has made on the lives of both friends and family. Xiomara began her career has a Nurse Practitioner working in PHP and IOP level of care for substance use disorders, while simultaneously running a Sub Oxone maintenance program. She then went on to helping women and children who suffered from mental health and substance use disorders. Growing up in North Philadelphia, she witnessed the destruction drugs and alcohol had on the community as well as the impact it had on the families involved and believed how one helping hand could provide the necessary courage and make all the difference in an individual’s life.

Stacy Wolffe

Stacy Wolff

Office Manager
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Stacy Wolff

Office Manager

Stacy was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey. In her college years, Stacy began struggling with substances and alcohol. After getting sober the first time around, Stacy began in the addiction field as a Business Development Representative in 2012. After a relapse, she officially got clean in 2016 and began working as a Behavioral Health Technician. Aside from working as the lead office manager for Banyan, Stacy is a key speaker for local high schools in New Jersey, for Recovery Advocates. Her favorite part of her job is running groups throughout the week and helping clients, which she’s passionate about because it keeps her grounded. Stacy hopes to return back to school for a degree in business, as well as social work, and use the skills she learns to help combat addiction that is very much prevalent in her own community.

Cassie McCullough

Cassandra McCullough

SUD Therapist
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Cassandra McCullough

SUD Therapist

Cassandra McCullough was born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Immaculata University in 2016 where she earned a double Bachelor's in Social Work and Sociology. She then received a Master's in Social Work at West Chester University in 2018. Cassandra began working in the addiction field in 2018, specializing in mental health and substance abuse crisis. Although it was extremely challenging for her, she has always found helping recovery victims very rewarding. She is a firm believer in helping others see their strength and worth, and feels lucky that she can do that every day at Banyan. She loves celebrating both the minor and major milestones of the patients and encouraging them that the progress that they make daily makes for a better tomorrow.

Christine Holland MH Therapist

Christine Holland

MH Therapist
Christine Holland MH Therapist
Christine Holland

MH Therapist

Kelly Williams

Kelly Williams

SUD Therapist
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Kelly Williams

SUD Therapist

Hannah Baer

Hannah Baer

MH Therapist
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Hannah Baer

MH Therapist

Edele Kloss MH THerapist

Edele Kloss

MH Therapist
Edele Kloss MH THerapist
Edele Kloss

MH Therapist

Amanda Everly

Amanda Everly

Case Manager
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Amanda Everly

Case Manager

Madyson Thompson

Madyson Thompson

Case Manager
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Madyson Thompson

Case Manager

Tracy Deluca

Tracie Deluca

Case Manager
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Tracie Deluca

Case Manager

Tracie DeLuca is a Case Manager who has been with the Banyan Philadelphia team since its grand opening in 2018. She began her journey to recovery in 2002 and has remained sober ever since. She began working and found her passion in the addiction field in 2013 and continues to be a dynamic member in society as well as a beacon of hope for others still struggling. Tracie began her career as a Behavioral Health Technician and was commendably promoted to her current position as a Case Manager. Tracie enjoys the process in supporting individuals through their start in recovery and believes in strengthening their confidence and self-worth in hopes to improve their chance in a successful recovery.

Cara Dubuskas

Cara Dubuskas

National Alumni Manager
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Cara Dubuskas

National Alumni Manager

Cara is the Alumni coordinator for Banyan Clearbrook and Banyan Philadelphia. Her journey began as being a patient of Clearbrook in 2017 and as she calls it, “the client that never left”. After completing treatment at Clearbrook, she came back as a day patient for a little over 8 months. Cara began her employment at Clearbrook working in the kitchen during the day, and as a behavioral health technician at night. Today, she has worked her way up and is now the Alumni Coordinator for the entire state of Pennsylvania. Being an Alumni of the program has made the job more rewarding to her. Cara loves being able to be part of others recovery and sober support.


Banyan Sebring Team

Rebecca Siwanowicz

Rebecca Siwanowicz

Executive Clinical Director
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Rebecca Siwanowicz

Executive Clinical Director

Originally from South Florida, Rebecca began her career as a Behavioral Health Technician in the Mental Health field while pursuing her MSW at Florida Atlantic University. She is currently licensed through the state of Florida and is a Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional. Rebecca has extensive experience and knowledge pertaining to both the mental health and substance abuse field and has maintained several positions within Banyan Treatment Centers leading up to her current position as Executive Clinical Director at the Sebring, FL location. Rebecca has participated in developing and improving clinical programming and understands the importance of connecting clients with their community and empowering clients to develop leaderships skills, independence, and decision-making skills. She has a strong passion for the code of ethics and believes that quality care is directly correlated to the level of integrity and transparency practiced by the Treatment Team.

Anita Peakes

Anita Peakes

Clinical Supervisor
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Anita Peakes

Clinical Supervisor

Anita grew up in a military family, which caused her to relocate every couple of years, but she was able to spend all four years of high school in Winter Haven, FL. After completing high school, she enlisted in the Army and traveled overseas for 6 years. Anita received her bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a minor in addiction counseling. Later, she received a master's degree in Clinical Psychology.

Anita witnessed family members struggling with addiction, which pushed her to navigate into this field. She began working in the addiction field ten years ago at a juvenile center and dedicated her time to helping adult clients in the child welfare system. Anita believes that those who struggle with addiction deserve caring and nonjudgmental professionals when they enter treatment. Her favorite part of her position is witnessing a client’s breakthrough moment when they make connections with things that have learned from their therapy sessions with their behaviors.

Lisa-Horney

Lisa Horney

Director of Nursing
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Lisa Horney

Director of Nursing

Lisa Horney was born and raised in Virginia, Illinois. She moved to Florida in August of 2022. Lisa graduated with a degree in Practical Nursing from Jacksonville School of Practical Nursing and has been in the field since 1991. Lisa has been in recovery for 21 years. She made the decision to change her life on 9/11/2001, the day the towers went down. Lisa began her career in the addiction field in Illinois in 2018. Lisa is extremely passionate about this field for many reasons. Some of which include her own story and the plight of loved ones struggling with addiction. Her favorite part of the Director of Nursing position is providing patient care, relating, and connecting with the clients; assuring them that there is hope and that addiction does not define who they are. Lisa’s goal is to continue to build a team of nurses that share the passion in this field and to continue to grow professionally with Banyan. 

Tuchelle-Williams

Touchelle Williams

Director of Operations
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Touchelle Williams

Director of Operations

Tuchelle was raised in Orlando, FL, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences from the University of Florida. Tuchelle's passion for helping families affected by addiction and mental health disorders stems from her personal experience with family members. Her career began with the Department of Children and Families investigating child abuse allegations, but she wanted to prevent such situations in the first place. She joined Banyan Sebring since its opening in July, and she enjoys interacting with clients and personalizing their stay. Tuchelle treats each client as if they were her own family. 

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Abigail Frada, RN

Nursing Supervisor
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Abigail Frada, RN

Nursing Supervisor

Abigail Fraga was born and raised in Miami, FL, and graduated from Miami Dade College in August 2016 with an Associates in Science for psychology. Abigail later graduated from South Florida State College in May 2022 with an Associates Degree in Science in Nursing. She started in the addiction field in 2016 as a mental health technician and then moved on to work as a behavioral health technician at a substance abuse treatment center. Abigail is passionate about helping patients and enjoys being able to mediate daily interactions with patients and staff. Her goal for her career at Banyan is to achieve a Bachelor's degree in nursing and eventually become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. 

Susanna-Tamez

Susanna Tamez

Primary Therapist
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Susanna Tamez

Primary Therapist

Susana is a primary therapist who is passionate about making therapy more accessible for marginalized communities. She utilizes a person-centered and trauma-informed approach and incorporates therapies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and psycho-education. Susana was born and raised in South Florida but lived in multiple parts of Florida over the years. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. Susana has personal experience with alcoholism and mental health issues in her family and has been working in the addiction/mental health field since 2017. She finds joy in seeing her clients' small wins turn into big ones and is committed to continuing to learn and grow in the field. 

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Brittany Jividen, MS

Primary Therapist  
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Brittany Jividen, MS

Primary Therapist  

Brittany was born in Hollywood, FL but was raised in Sebring, FL. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and criminology and later obtained her master's degree from Nova Southeastern University. Brittany has over four years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling, as well as working with non-profit organizations and the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, Brittany witnessed close family members who battled both addiction and mental illness. After working for months as a case manager providing crisis counseling services, she noticed her passion for counseling. She enjoys helping others and has found her purpose in counseling. Brittany's goal at Banyan is to continue making a positive impact on as many people as possible. 

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Pamela Ervine

Primary Therapist
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Pamela Ervine

Primary Therapist

Pamela was born and raised in Highlands County, Florida, an area which she continues to call home. She graduated with Distinction in 2022 from Capella University, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Capella’s CMHC program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Pamela’s life experience includes interpersonal family struggles related to addiction, specifically alcohol use disorder. She has first-hand knowledge of the negative effects an alcohol use disorder can have in multiple areas of life functioning.

Pamela’s prior experience in private practice has prepared her to work in the field of addiction, as most clients that seek counseling for mental health disorder issues also have a co-occurring substance use disorder. Pamela is passionate about interacting with diverse members of the community and having the opportunity to be the catalyst that begins a person’s journey towards self-actualization. She holds the personal philosophy that it is important to assess beyond the presenting symptoms in order to treat the client from an individualized, holistic perspective. Her favorite part of the primary therapist’s position is conducting individual therapy sessions with clients. Individual therapy allows for a deeper

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Wendi Conklin

Nurse Practitioner
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Wendi Conklin

Nurse Practitioner

Wendi was born in Miami, FL and later moved to Plantation, FL as a teenager. She received her associate degree in nursing and became a Registered Nurse. After working as a Registered Nurse for 20 years, Wendi continued her education and received a Master's degree for Family Nurse Practitioner in 2012. Later, she completed a second Master’s for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2020.

Although Wendi did not personally struggle with a substance use disorder, her father passed away from the use of Alcohol. Her endeavors consist of assisting clients prevent further destruction to their lives and their families. In the past, Wendi experienced having to be responsible for the complete care of her clients. Currently, she is learning to let go and hand off this responsibility to her great team. With decades of experience in this industry, Wendi hopes to continue making a great impact in the lives of clients and staff.

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Danielle Kessen

Case Manager / Intake Supervisor
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Danielle Kessen

Case Manager / Intake Supervisor

Danielle Kessen was born and raised in NKY and moved to FL in May 2022. Danielle was raised Catholic and received a private education. Danielle initially pursued a career in graphic design and graduated with her degree from Kentucky University. Danielle was raised to value community and be an active part of giving back. With an interest in politics, she began her career in the human services field while at the Sheriff’s Department completing intakes in a Maximum-Security Prison. While working with inmates, Danielle realized there was a dire need for assistance and compassion for those who suffer from addiction and mental health issues.  Danielle is passionate about connecting with others. Danielle feels as though helping others, even in the smallest way, gives her purpose. If something she says or does make another's life better, even in the smallest way, she feels she is serving a purpose. Danielle’s favorite part of her position is having the opportunity to help others and show them how important they are to us here at Banyan. Danielle’s goals are to continue to encourage and inspire others she encounters while at Banyan, a facility that allows her do so efficiently and effortlessly. 

Stacy-Manus

Stacey Manus

Office Manager
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Stacey Manus

Office Manager

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Alexa Colon

Head Chef
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Alexa Colon

Head Chef

Alexa was born in Manhattan, NY, raised in Puerto Rico, and later moved to Florida in 2004. Alexa is currently on the path to receiving her Associate in Arts in December 2022. After, she intends to receive her bachelor's degree in nutrition. Alexa has dealt with the loss of a family member due to addiction and began working in the addiction industry in 2015.

She is passionate about creating balanced meals for the clients, and her goal is to help those who struggle with eating disorders learn healthier options to nurture their bodies and form better eating habits. Alexa’s favorite part of her role at Banyan is seeing the clients enjoying the meals she prepared. Her goal is to continue creating nutritional meals, educating the patients about healthy eating habits, and eventually help treat those with eating disorders.


Clearbrook Team PA

Michael Arcangeletti

Michael Arcangeletti, LMSW, CADC

Executive Director of PA
Michael Arcangeletti
Michael Arcangeletti, LMSW, CADC

Executive Director of PA

Michael Arcangeletti, Executive Director of Clearbrook and Banyan Philadelphia has been working in the field of addiction treatment since 2010. He holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Misericordia University, a graduated degree from Marywood University and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Pennsylvania Certification Board. He has held numerous titles throughout his years in the field, including Residential Tech, Intake Coordinator, Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Assistant Clinical Director. Michael joined the Banyan Clearbrook team in November, 2018, and states that his passion for helping others comes from his own personal experience in recovery. He believes that each individual who is struggling with addiction is able to recover, and makes sure that patients know they are cared for, believed in, and worthy of a second chance and a new start.

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Stephanie Fischer, LSW

Clinical Director
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Stephanie Fischer, LSW

Clinical Director

Stephanie Fischer is the Clinical Director of Clearbrook PA and was raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She is a trained Social Worker holding a Master's Degree in Social Work from Temple University. She began her professional career in 2004 as a 3rd shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Clearbrook. During this period, she decided to pursue her education in the field of clinical work. Stephanie has seen many marvelous changes in people, which has driven her enthusiasm for what she does. She is especially elated when she gets to help individuals recognize their own strength and guide them in their professional or recovery journeys. Her aim in this career is to continue to advance in our mission to deliver outstanding treatment.

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Rory DeLillo

Director of Operations
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Rory DeLillo

Director of Operations

Rory was born and raised in Northern New Jersey and moved to Pennsylvania in 2016. He has an associate’s degree in social work from Luzerne County Community College and is also a certified Recovery Specialist with the Pennsylvania Certification Board. Rory has been in recovery since 2016. He took his first job in the field as a tech at a halfway house in 2017. Since then, he has worked in a number of positions, including BHT, BHT Supervisor, Case Manager, Transportation Specialist, Intake Coordinator, Business Development Representative, and most recently, Director of Operations. Rory is passionate about helping those in recovery and finds great reward in working with employees who are in recovery. He is dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential and make strides in their recovery journeys.

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Marcy Duffy

Clinical Supervisor
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Marcy Duffy

Clinical Supervisor

Marcy Duffy is the Clinical Supervisor of Clearbrook, Pennsylvania. She was born and raised in nearby Scranton, PA. Marcy graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, followed by a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Scranton. Marcy has been in the drug and alcohol field for 17 years and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor certification, a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor title, and a Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Professional Diplomate. She is passionate about bringing assistance to those who are grappling with addiction issues and any co-occurring disorders that may have arisen.

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Keith Lucas

Head Chef
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Keith Lucas

Head Chef

Keith was born and raised in Plymouth, PA, and has been in the kitchen since age 18. Keith brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, having studied and watched different chefs in action. He understands the importance of providing quality meals to our clients and takes pride in the positive feedback he receives. Keith knows that the cafeteria is one of the places clients look forward to during their day and proudly strives to bring comfort and joy to their meals. With the variety of clients we care for, Keith provides meals for those with special diets. He believes that food should be an experience that brings joy and comfort to every client. Keith looks forward to continuing his mission of providing delicious, safe, and nutritional meals to the staff and clients.

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Lauren Williams

Veteran Therapist
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Lauren Williams

Veteran Therapist

Lauren is a veteran therapist with a strong commitment to helping those suffering from addiction and mental health issues. She was born and raised in Nanticoke, PA. After graduating from Kings College Wilkes-Barre PA in 2013 with a BA in psychology, she began working as a counselor at Clearbrook. Having experienced firsthand the struggles of addiction, both with her own recovery and with family members, she has a unique perspective and understanding of the journey to sobriety and mental health. She believes that the gift of recovery should be passed on to others and is passionate about helping them on their journey. With a keen sense of purpose and commitment to her work, Lauren offers her clients a unique and valuable service. She can provide a much-needed support system and an understanding of the struggles of addiction and mental health. Her favorite part is seeing clients’ outlook on life change throughout their stay and receiving news from former alumni who are maintaining their sobriety. Lauren’s goal is to continue her studies and receive a master's in Psychology to deepen her understanding in this industry.

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Rebecca Allegretto

Office Manager
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Rebecca Allegretto

Office Manager

Rebecca Allegretto is the Office Manager of Clearbrook Pennsylvania. She was born and raised in a small town called White Haven in Pennsylvania. Rebecca holds an Associate's degree in Addictions Counseling and is also a Certified Recovery Specialist. After struggling with drug and alcohol, Rebecca began her journey to recovery on 9/3/2017. Fortunately, she was able to find her way out with the help of others, treatment, and Alcoholics Anonymous. In 2018, she began working in the treatment field as a Behavioral Health Technician. She then went on to become an Intake Coordinator, Counselor Assistant, and Certified Recovery Specialist, and subsequently the office manager. Her favorite part of the job is being the first person to interact with new hires and welcoming them to the team. She also finds joy in seeing patients get better, grow, and regain hope!

Katie Moran

Katie Moran

Case Manager Supervisor
Katie Moran
Katie Moran

Case Manager Supervisor

Katie Moran, born in Melbourne Florida and brought up in Northeast PA, has a Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services with a Minor in Sociology from Penn State University. After doing an internship at Clearbrook in 2017, she was hired as a case manager in 2018, followed by her promotion to the position of lead case manager in 2019 and then supervisor in 2021. She has been employed at Clearbrook for almost 5 years, and her experience working in the addiction field has been very fulfilling. Katie has been driven to help people since she was young, and this role has enabled her to do so, as she has had family members who have suffered from addiction. Her favorite aspects of her job are working with the Veterans in the Veterans in Recovery program and helping the case managers progress in their own careers.

James Watson

James Watson

Intake Supervisor
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James Watson

Intake Supervisor

James Watson, originally from Conschohocken, Pennsylvania, is the Intake supervisor at Clearbrook. He is currently working towards getting his CAAP Certification and has been involved in the field of substance use since 2015. Jimmy had his own struggles with substance use in his past, but since 2014 he has been in recovery. Jimmy is extremely driven by a passion to help people who are just like him His desire to help others who are in similar situations as himself is what drives him to pursue excellence in his work and to reach for his goal of returning to school for business management. Since joining the Banyan team in 2019, Jimmy has been given the role of intake supervisor, showcasing his skill, diligence, and enthusiasm which makes Clearbrook and Banyan the amazing places they are.

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Diana Zito

Compliance & Quality Specialist
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Diana Zito

Compliance & Quality Specialist

Diana Zito is currently working as a Compliance and Quality Specialist. She was born and raised in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and earned an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Luzerne County Community College in 2022. Diana has been on the road to recovery since 2018, and began her career at Clearbrook Wilkes-Barre as a Behavioral Health Technician in July 2019. She was later promoted to the Office Manager post in 2021, before moving up to the Corporate QA team in the role of Compliance and Quality Specialist in May 2022. Diana is passionate about helping people in any way possible, and attributes her current success to her own recovery journey. As QA representative for Banyan Mass, Clearbrook Mass, Philadelphia, and Clearbrook PA facilities, she finds it very gratifying to ensure compliance and quality and be involved in performance improvement.

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Courtney Adomiak

Case Manager
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Courtney Adomiak

Case Manager

Courtney Adomiak is a Case Manager at Clearbrook and is currently enrolled at Luzerne County Community College for her associates degree in human services. She began her journey of recovery in 2018 and as she gained stability, wanted to give back to others who are struggling with addiction. For the last three years, Courtney has been working in the addiction field. What motivates her is seeing the transformation of individuals who come to her broken mentally, physically, and emotionally and eventually find their inner strength and their joy again. She finds it very rewarding to help people realize that they can achieve anything. Her favorite part of the job is getting the chance to meet new people.

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Ira Bryan

Case Manager
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Ira Bryan

Case Manager

Ira Bryan is the aftercare coordinator and case manager for Clearbrook Pennsylvania. He was born and raised in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Brown Technical Institute in 2003. Unfortunately, Ira did struggle with a substance use disorder, but after successfully completing his program, he gained employment at Banyan Philadelphia in 2016. With determination, he was then offered a position at Clearbrook PA. Ira's passion is helping others in the same way that he was helped - through a solid aftercare plan for long-term recovery. He enjoys being directly involved in setting the clients up with a solid aftercare plan to sustain long-term recovery.

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Morgan Thomas

Case Manager
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Morgan Thomas

Case Manager

Morgan Thomas is a Case Manager at Clearbrook Pennsylvania. She was born and raised in Nanticoke, PA. Morgan is currently working toward her associates degree in applied sciences - human services at Luzerne County Community College and is expected to graduate in May 2023. She has been in sobriety for four years, which she celebrated in January, and is strongly motivated to work in the substance use space due to her own experiences. She seeks to make a positive, long-term difference in people's lives, even if it is just one individual, and is passionate about assisting those affected by the illness.

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Kaitlyn Tanner

Case Manager
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Kaitlyn Tanner

Case Manager

Kaitlyn was born and raised in Stroudsburg, PA. She graduated from Pleasant Valley School District and is currently attending Luzerne County College pursuing a degree in social work. Kaitlyn struggled with substance use but has been sober since June 2019. She began working at Clearbrook in March 2020 because of her ability to relate and will to help those affected by addiction. Kaitlyn began as a Behavioral Health Technician and quickly transitioned to her current position as a Case Manager due to her ambition to help others. She is passionate about working in this field and wants to serve as an advocate for those that are suffering. Kaitlyn’s main goal is to continue learning and getting hands-on experience with what it takes to run each department in hopes to run an addiction facility on her own soon.

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Clayton Drumheller

Case Manager
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Clayton Drumheller

Case Manager

Clayton was born and raised in Taylor, PA. He is a proud graduate of Lycoming College and Penn State Washington. He is a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) and Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) who is passionate about helping others struggling with addiction. Clayton is a firm believer in the power of recovery, having achieved 6 years of sobriety himself. He has been a part of Clearbrook for the past 4 1/2 years, starting as a Behavioral Health Technician and eventually transitioning to his current role as a Case Manager. Clayton understands the struggles of addiction and is committed to helping people break through the barriers that come with it. He works to remove legal, employment, and other issues that may be hindering recovery, so that his clients can focus on their own sobriety. Clayton is an advocate for those in recovery and a beacon of hope for those yet to begin the journey

Cara Dubuskas

Cara Dubuskas

National Alumni Manager
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Cara Dubuskas

National Alumni Manager

Cara is the Alumni coordinator for Banyan Clearbrook and Banyan Philadelphia. Her journey began as being a patient of Clearbrook in 2017 and as she calls it, “the client that never left”. After completing treatment at Clearbrook, she came back as a day patient for a little over 8 months. Cara began her employment at Clearbrook working in the kitchen during the day, and as a behavioral health technician at night. Today, she has worked her way up and is now the Alumni Coordinator for the entire state of Pennsylvania. Being an Alumni of the program has made the job more rewarding to her. Cara loves being able to be part of others recovery and sober support.


Clearbrook Team MA

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Cassandra Leclerc

Clinical Director
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Cassandra Leclerc

Clinical Director

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Harry Fraser

Veterans Specialist and Interventionist
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Harry Fraser

Veterans Specialist and Interventionist

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Cassie Erickson

Assistant Director of Operations
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Cassie Erickson

Assistant Director of Operations

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Tyler Supczak

Operations Supervisor
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Tyler Supczak

Operations Supervisor

Tyler was born and raised in Massachusetts. He worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for 11 years assisting individuals with developmental disabilities. Tyler is highly passionate about working in the Human Services field. Tyler also worked with children who struggled with behavioral health issues in a school setting at the same property Clearbrook currently resides in. Tyler became interested in the substance abuse services field later in life after losing multiple members of his family and friends to addiction. He loves being able to help those around him reach sobriety and takes a great deal of pride in his work. Tyler started off with Clearbrook Treatment Centers as one of the first Recovery Support Specialists at our Baldwinville location. Through hard work and determination, he was promoted to Lead Recovery Support Specialist, and now Operations Supervisor. Tyler thoroughly enjoys giving back to the community and helping in any way he can.

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Eric L’etoile

Regional Facilities Director
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Eric L’etoile

Regional Facilities Director

Eric was born and raised in Central Massachusetts. He has been with Clearbrook Treatment Centers Massachusetts from the very beginning. Eric used to work with children who struggled with behavioral health issues in a school setting at the same property Clearbrook currently resides in. He brings 10+ years of experience to our facility with the previous owners of the campus. Eric started in Human Services as a Clinical Counselor with teenage youths. He then switched over to the Maintenance Department and was promoted to Facilities Director. In this position Eric still worked with the children and remained passionate about helping those who were struggling. Eric has deep routed ties to those who face substance abuse issues and will always remain passionate about helping people. When the old company was bought out, Clearbrook Treatment Centers was proud to bring Eric on board as its first employee. Eric feels privileged to still be a part of the facility and is excited that this campus will continue its legacy of helping those in need.

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Office Manager
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Alexandria Forgues

Office Manager

Alexandria Forgues is the Office Manager for Clearbrook Massachusetts. Alexandria, preferably Ally for short, was born and raised in Gardner Massachusetts. After facing her own struggles with addiction in early adulthood, Ally moved to Florida in 2013 for a fresh start. Ally began working in the treatment field in 2014 at a program in Ft. Lauderdale as an Intake Coordinator after being offered a position by the same man who had assisted her with getting to Florida for treatment. Since then, Ally has worked in many administrative positions in the treatment field including Intake Coordinator, Case Manager, Office Manager, and Digital Marketing Specialist. Ally worked for Banyan Treatment Centers in 2017 as a Digital Marketing Specialist and discovered her deep passion for marketing and business administration. She returned to school and graduated from Palm Beach State College in 2018 with her Associates Degree. Ally continued working for Banyan until she made the difficult decision to move back home to Massachusetts to help care for her grandparents. Upon returning home Ally continued to work with individuals in recovery at a non-profit in her hometown. Ally is currently continuing her education in the business program at Fitchburg State University located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. In late 2020, Ally was happy to hear that Banyan had acquired the property for Clearbrook Treatment Centers right near her hometown. She immediately contacted old friends at Banyan and was brought on board as the Office Manager for the new facility. Ally is honored to be a part of helping those in her community who struggle with the issues she once faced.

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Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator
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Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Caleb was born in Louisville, Kentucky and played football at Lindsey Wilson College, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Communication. Like many others in America today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that resulted in the use of prescription pain medication, which eventually led him down the dark road of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a Banyan facility, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an Admissions Coordinator and went on to receive several promotions within the organization. He now acts as a National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is passionate about his position and being able to continue his career at Banyan in his home state, saying that he feels honored to be able to help those in his community who struggle with the same issues he once faced. He has made is his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment to get the help they need.


Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches Team

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Michelle Parks

Executive Clinical Officer
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Michelle Parks

Executive Clinical Officer

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Meredith Borsos, LCSW, MSW, BA

Clinical Director
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Meredith Borsos, LCSW, MSW, BA

Clinical Director

Meredith Borsos was born and raised in Boynton Beach, FL. She moved to Orlando to pursue her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida and lived/worked in the non-profit field in Orlando for 10 years. Meredith moved to Taiwan to teach English and travel for 3 years before returning to Orlando to pursue a Master’s in Social Work back at UCF where she graduated in 2015. It was then that Meredith started working at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches as a primary therapist. In 2017, she became a Licensed Clinical Social worker! While Meredith is not in recovery, addiction has impacted her life in various ways and has always been passionate about further learning and understanding the disease.

What makes Meredith passionate about what she does is her experience in the clinical field, working with clientele, witnessing the shifts of thinking/behaviors with clients, and seeing that change is possible and unique to the person, both with clients and staff. Her favorite part of her position is having the opportunity to experience and learn how the departments in treatment, medical, operations, and clinical work on a macro level. She especially enjoys working closely with her clinical team (both support staff and therapists) by seeing their growth as individuals in a truly challenging but rewarding field.

Meredith’s goal at BHOPB is to continue building strong and united team that is consistent and supported by Banyan. She wants to continue to put into practice new, effective systems so that we can most efficiently and responsibly serve our clients’ needs.

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Jennifer Tiech

Clinical Director
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Jennifer Tiech

Clinical Director

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Zach Cole

Operations Director
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Zach Cole

Operations Director

Zach Cole was born and raised in the Kansas City. Zach is a person in long-term recovery. Zach is alumni from BHOPB and Banyan Pompano. After a long road with drug abuse and addiction, Zach found a new passion in helping recovering individuals and their families. Zach began his career with Banyan in 2019 as a Behavioral Health Technician working on the front lines with clients from all walks of life. Over time, Zach was promoted from BHT to Lead BHT, to Operations Supervisor, and to Director of Operations in 2022. Zach hopes to utilize both his personal and work experience to provide insight to patients and help them achieve long-term recovery.

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Guerline Daverman

Director of Nursing
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Guerline Daverman

Director of Nursing

Guerline was born and raised in Haiti but came to the U.S in 1998. She received her RN license from Florida Career College in 2011 and then went to South University, receiving her BSN. Although she isn’t in recovery herself, she has been a witness to the detrimental effects alcohol and drugs can have on people she cares about. She is passionate about mental health, having previously helped patients in the VA with a history of trauma and PTSD. Guerline has always known she wanted to work with patients suffering from mental health issues. She is a naturally caring person which is why she is so passionate about helping others. Her goal for her career with Banyan is to be able to achieve the maximum good to every one of her patients as well as her coworkers through dedicated commitment and hard work while maintaining a positive outcome that is mutually rewarding to all.

Jessica Ralph Executive Director OF HR

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Director of Human Resources
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Jessica Ralph

Director of Human Resources

Jessica Ralph was born and raised in Maine and moved to Florida in 2007. She received her Bachelors degree in Communication and Business from the University of Maine. From there, she went on to receive certifications from the Human Resource Institute and Society of Human Resources as an HR professional. Jessica started with Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches in 2009 as an HR Coordinator; at that time, there were only 115 employees. She has stayed with the company through its growth and acquisition by Banyan in 2018.

What makes Jessica passionate about what she does is that she works to ensure that we have qualified, compassionate employees to treat our patients while being a fair and consistent advocate for both the organization and employees. Her favorite part of her position is when an employee’s growth shines through and is recognized. Her goal for her career at Banyan is to continue to ensure organized processes for employees as the business continues to grow.

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Erica Zambon

Mental Health Clinical Director
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Erica Zambon

Mental Health Clinical Director

Erica was born in New Jersey and raised mostly in California. She moved to South Florida in 2018. She attended Western Oregon University and received her undergraduate degree in Community Health Education with a minor in Psychology. After graduating, she took a job in direct care at a local youth residential treatment program in Oregon and her passion for Mental Health developed. She obtained her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University and has been involved in a variety of settings in the mental health field since graduating in 2016. Erica joined the Banyan team in 2019 as a group facilitator and has since been with the company in many capacities throughout her tenure. She has been an integral part of the clinical team of BHOPB for many years and is dedicated to the care of the patients which resulted in her recent promotion to Clinical Director at BHOPB. Erica’s favorite part of the job is not only watching the patients grow and change but also watching her team take on challenges head-on and expand their clinical skills.

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Mikaela Rosen

Clinical Supervisor
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Mikaela Rosen

Clinical Supervisor

Mikaela is a South Florida native, born and raised. She received her Associates Degree at the University of Central Florida and continued her education at Florida Atlantic University, graduating with her Masters of Social Work in 2020. Mikaela became a LCSW in 2022 and started working in the addiction field during her MSW internship. She had worked with multiple different populations over time, but began running substance use groups and felt as though she had found her niche. What makes Mikaela passionate about this field, as it has affected her own family as well. Having family members who have battled addiction and overcome, she felt an understanding of how devastating addiction is, and how beautiful recovery can be. Mikaela’s favorite part of working in her position is the cohesiveness of the team, and the ability to come to work daily and potentially have some positive impact on someone’s life. Her goals for her career at Banyan include growing within the company, and be given a greater ability to save a life, one day at a time.

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Daniel Pierre

Nursing Supervisor
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Daniel Pierre

Nursing Supervisor

Daniel was born and raised in Haiti. He moved to Florida in 1996. He received his education at Chamberlain University, where he studied Nursing. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Nursing in February 2022. Although he is not in recovery himself, he is passionate about helping people who have hit rock bottom. One of the best aspects of his job is that he can educate the medical staff about the causes, impacts, signs/symptoms of addiction, and the treatments Banyan can provide to each individual. His future goal working for Banyan is to continue developing various services and programs that will benefit those in Substance Abuse.

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Francesca Williams

Executive Assistant
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Francesca Williams

Executive Assistant

Francesca Williams was born in North Carolina and moved to Florida in 2020. Currently, she is pursuing a master's in healthcare administration at East Carolina University. Francesca is in recovery and came to Florida seeking treatment where she found potential for a beautiful and fulfilling life. She began working as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Behavioral Health of Palm Beach.

Francesca finds passion in her career through empathizing and advocating for those acting to better themselves. She respects the collaboration between departments within behavioral health treatment that assist clients in treating the disease of addiction and/or mental illness. In her current role, she loves the infinite learning opportunities from both clients and staff. With the expansion of modern knowledge on the disease of addiction and mental illness, Francesca’s goal is to engage in effective formulas for treatment that sustain success.

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Robyn Singer

Family Services Coordinator
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Robyn Singer

Family Services Coordinator

Robyn was born in Connecticut and raised between Connecticut and New York City, where she graduated from Pace University with her Bachelors in Arts and Sciences. When she wasn’t studying, Robyn worked as a Talent Manager. She also volunteered with New York Cares, where she tutored at risk children and assisted single mothers in obtaining their GED’s.

After dealing with the loss of her brother at the young age of 12, Robyn struggled with her own substance use and mental health issues for nearly two decades . In 2015, Robyn relocated to Florida seeking recovery. Since then, she has built a beautiful sober life for herself and has created many healthy relationships in the recovery community.

Robyn began her career with Banyan Treatment Centers as a Clinical Case Manager in 2018.  Working closely with our patients, Robyn found her true passion- not only helping people who struggle themselves, but also their families who suffer as a result of their loved ones' addiction and mental health issues. Robyn believes everyone deserves to live a life beyond their wildest dreams and takes pride in helping people see the best versions of themselves. In 2020, Robyn joined the Family Services team at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches. She is excited to grow, to expand her reach. and offer support for our patients' families.


Seaside Palm Beach Team

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Jenna Weber

Clinical Director
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Jenna Weber

Clinical Director

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Christopher Jones

Director of Operations
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Christopher Jones

Director of Operations

Chris Jones is a former NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders. He was offered a five year, $15 million contact with the Eagles, and with receiver Irving Fryer combined for 158 catches which remains top in Eagles history for a receiving team. However, with a promising NFL career ahead of him, a tragic knee injury cut his career short. Ultimately Chris entered a downward spiral of addiction, going into a deep depression that led him to heavy drinking and prescription medication abuse. Now years sober, Chris works at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches (part of the Banyan Treatment Center family) as a Program Director, where he helps others to overcome the same demons that he once faced.

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Shawn Stanton

Group Facilitator
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Shawn Stanton

Group Facilitator

Shawn was born in New York City, relocating several times, with a final Florida destination in 2003. He attended Pittsburgh’s Taylor Allderdice High School Honors Program prior to relocating to Boca Raton, FL and graduating from Boca Raton High School in 1989. Shawn has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Barry University in Miami in 2010. Shawn received a PhD in Philosophy (with attention to Clinical Social Work and Human Behavior) from Barry University in 2018.

Shawn began as a Behavioral Tech at Fair Oaks Hospital immediately following high school graduation. At that time, Fair Oaks was a private pay facility for celebrities and the upper-class populations. Fulfilling a dream, he left the field for a creative career in classical theater performance spanning fifteen years between New York City and Orlando, FL. This venture also resulted in the writing and production of several plays and books. While developing a career in observational stand-up comedy, the necessity and love to understand the motivations of people kept leading him back to researching the psychology of people. The researching modalities of characters is extremely similar to the qualitative researching avenues of the social sciences and thus, his interest in mental health was reignited and a subsequent pursual of academic accreditation followed. Shawn was able to find a home in the growing and challenging field of addiction counseling. He soon found that his candid, direct, and genuine style of interacting with clients was a warranted and successful strategy, further motivating his pursuit of a terminal degree in human behavior.

Shawn says, “My job is simply to talk to people. I have fun interacting with those who are neglected the opportunity to share their troubles. No one at the age of twelve says, ‘I can’t wait to grow up and become an addict”. I like to tap into that innocence and confusion and reroute the coping strategy to the use of healthy, adaptive ones that utilize strength perspective while simultaneously being very candid with my observations. People deserve that truth; they pay for that service. To neglect them of that service mirrors the neglect they received in their earlier years.”

Shawn’s favorite part of his job is the energy transmitted via oxytocin when the awareness of those suffering is increased. Experiencing the ‘AHA’ moment in another human being validates his purpose in the world and attributes to the fulfillment of the human potential and experience in others. “Human beings do they best they can, given their level of awareness; I enjoy increasing that awareness.” Shawn’s goal for his career at Banyan is to advance the capabilities of eradicating maladaptive obsessions and compulsions to whatever heights the facility allows him to attain.

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Samuel Shelton

Director of Nursing
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Samuel Shelton

Director of Nursing

Sam was born and raised in South Florida. Sam attended Palm Beach State College and received his associate degree in public safety, while becoming a certified EMT and Firefighter. He later received his Nursing degree. Sam has over 10 years' experience in the health care field with the last several years devoted to both mental health and substance abuse treatment. Sam is a skilled leader who inspires his team of nurses to provide compassionate and empathetic care to each individual who comes through our doors. He is responsible for overseeing the nursing operations at Seaside and ensuring that clients receive the highest quality care. Sam works closely with his team to help develop individualized treatment plans for each client taking into account their unique needs and circumstances. Sam is a lifelong learner and enjoys staying up to date on the latest advancements in medicine. When he is not working Sam enjoys spending time with his family and staying active. He loves fishing, boating, hiking and is a true South Florida sports fanatic.

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Jennifer Davidson

Case Manager & EMDR Therapist
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Jennifer Davidson

Case Manager & EMDR Therapist

Jennifer is a native to Florida, born on Hypoluxo Island before moving to Jupiter. She earned her Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2009 while working as a Behavioral Health Technician at a local mental health facility. Jennifer, an EMDR certified Licensed Mental Health Therapist, has over 10 years' experience providing therapeutic services to clients struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. She utilizes an integrated therapeutic approach that is client-centered, solution focused, and specific to the individual and their needs. Jennifer believes in providing a supportive, compassionate environment to facilitate clients with exploring and resolving obstacles to their growth and healing.

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Amanda Ray LCSW

Primary Therapist
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Amanda Ray LCSW

Primary Therapist

Amanda was born and raised in Miami, FL. Amanda received her Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from Florida State University. Amanda has been with Seaside Palm Beach since 2016, with over 10 years of experience of working with different populations, including women with complex trauma, young adults aging out of foster care, homeless individuals, and families. She has worked in a variety of settings: mental health hospitals, outpatient in-home services, and treatment facilities. Amanda is EMDR and ART trauma therapy trained and works with individuals with unresolved trauma related to their substance use patterns. Amanda is passionate about exploring ways that clients can increase resilience, and self-esteem, and work towards self-forgiveness.

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Kaz Bieluch, LMT

Integrative Therapist
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Kaz Bieluch, LMT

Integrative Therapist

Kaz is a native of Palm Beach County, Florida. He graduated from Southeastern College with a 950-hour certification for Clinical Neuromuscular Massage Therapy in 2015. Kaz has worked in multiple wellness centers before working in the treatment center setting beginning in 2016. Adding to his skills and to further help his patients, Kaz became a Master Reiki Practitioner and a Certified Yoga Instructor. He brings a unique and holistic approach to his practice centered on a mind, body, spirit connection. Being an integrative therapist, Kaz can be seen working with patients in a variety of settings including physical exercise needs and recreational activities. Kaz leads weekly stretching and yoga classes, tailoring the needs of patients at every level of care. In his down time, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, other nature related activities, being around his pets, and cooking. To further his understanding of addiction and connection with patients, he is currently working towards his recovery coaching certification. Kaz is passionate about seeing his patients heal physically and mentally by using an individualized approach to make a difference.

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Keith Coleman

Primary Therapist
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Keith Coleman

Primary Therapist

Growing up with a father as a Funeral Director and being consistently around a lot of grief and loss, peaked an interest early on for Keith to help people. He grew passionate about psychology and making a difference. Keith graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with an undergraduate degree in psychology, and in 2014 with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling with an addiction focus. He has been doing private practice work for the past 4 years and has been in the field of addiction for the past 14 years working in many different roles. Keith is also trained in ART trauma therapy.

In today's society, reaching out for help is a great step toward future success. Keith provides a peaceful, non-judgmental demeanor helping to encourage motivation, healthy change, and most importantly a better overall quality of life. He believes in a patient-centered approach to therapy, helping to alleviate the fears, and providing the tools needed to healthily facilitate the change patients need to make to recover. Keith has worked intensely with addiction, anxiety/depression, irregular mood, difficulty sleeping, relational problems, and grief/loss among other issues for the duration of his career.

“The reason I love doing what I do is the idea of the ripple effect. If I can help one individual through their struggles, who knows what the impact that person will have on their families, friends, employees/peers.”

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Nicole McLaurin, RD, LD/N

Registered Dietitian
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Nicole McLaurin, RD, LD/N

Registered Dietitian

Nicole received her Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences from Florida State University. Following graduation, she completed the Florida Department of Health Dietetic Internship, a 1250-hour program that includes rotations in clinical, public health and food service nutrition roles. After her internship, she passed her Registered Dietitian exam and became licensed to practice nutrition in the state of Florida.

Nicole has been working in Substance abuse and mental health nutrition counseling since 2017. She specializes in educating patients on Intuitive Eating, a way of eating to nourish the body with a non-restrictive approach. Her goal for all patients is to help them make peace with food while also establishing a routine with their dietary patterns that helps support their journey throughout recovery. Nicole is also experienced in managing nutrition related medical conditions, meal plans and eating disorders.

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Sha’n Raiford

Case Manager
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Sha’n Raiford

Case Manager

Sha'n got his start in the addiction field in April 2013 after years coaching sports, mentoring, and providing after school services for the youth at his local community center but felt the need for a change. He began searching for a career opportunity that would continuously challenge him to grow his skillsets, further his education, and fulfill the gratification of purposeful work. The field of addiction presented itself with open arms as he took a few courses and obtained his Florida certification as a Behavioral Health Technician, beginning his journey in the addiction field.

Sha'n is passionate about helping patients transform their trials to triumphs and tests to testimonies and says it is one of the greatest feelings in his life. It keeps him grounded, humble, and serves as a constant reminder to never take anything in life for granted. Sha'n’s favorite part of his position is the interaction and unification with patients. He says, “Addiction doesn’t discriminate and requires everyone to come together for the greater good and in the process, we become more like family.”

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Sue Neering

Massage Therapist
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Sue Neering

Massage Therapist

Sue Neering is a native of Palm Beach County. She attended Palm Beach State College and obtained certificates in Massage and Multiple Modalities, Hypnotherapy, and is a Reiki master level teacher.  Sue has been in Alcoholics Anonymous since 1986 and sober in AA since 1987. She got her start in the addiction field since recovery is her subject of study and she has been fortunate enough to work in recovery since 2009.

What makes Sue passionate about what she does is that she loves to combine body work, mindfulness, meditation and reiki into helping people recover from their addictions. Her favorite part of her position is being able to help people and make a difference in their lives. Sue’s goal for her career at Banyan is to be able to continue connecting the relationship between the spiritual, physical, mental, and the emotional healing into recovery.

Michelle-Galloway

Michelle Galloway

Primary Therapist
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Michelle Galloway

Primary Therapist

Michelle was born and raised until age 5 in Buffalo, New York. Her family then moved to Florida where she grew up between the Orlando and South Florida areas. Michelle graduated from Boca Raton High School. She went on to Palm Beach State College to receive her AA in Psychology. She then went on to Florida Atlantic University, receiving her BA in Psychology in 1994. She started her work in the field of mental health, working at Fair Oaks Hospital in Delray Beach, Florida as a Behavioral Health Technician, working with various adult populations in a mental health hospital setting. After leaving that facility, she went on to continue to work as a Behavioral Health Technician at another center in Coconut Creek, Florida, working with women who had eating disorders as well as co-occurring disorders. It was while working at that facility that she decided that she wanted to work on a deeper level with clients. In 1997, Michelle went back to school to obtain her Master’s degree in Social Work at Barry University while continuing to work full-time in the field. She graduated with her Master’s degree in 2000. Since obtaining her degree, Michelle has had experience in a multitude of aspects within the field of mental health doing Individual, group, and family therapy work. She worked with women and children who were domestic violence victims and sexual abuse survivors. She has also worked with children who were in the foster care system. Additionally, Michelle worked with children placed in a short-term shelter due to not being able to return home because of the Department of Juvenile Justice involvement in the home. While Michelle is not in recovery herself, she has firsthand knowledge of the disease as a family member or loved ones with an alcohol addiction. She has had several family members who were alcoholics and who have died at the hands of the disease.  Michelle came into the field of addiction as a Primary Therapist in 2015 and has been working at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches/Seaside Palm Beach since 2016. She states that what makes her passionate about what she does is that she has always wanted to assist others in helping them find the underlying issues that are contributing to their addiction as well as helping them develop strategies and coping tools to assist with those issues. She states that her favorite part of the job is the ability to watch clients grow in a holistic way while gaining their strength and resilience.

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Ingrid Lisser

Primary Therapist
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Ingrid Lisser

Primary Therapist

Ingrid comes from a family of medical professionals so caring for others comes natural to her. Initially working as a nurse for 5 years, she there found her passion for therapy and decided to go back to school to get her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Mercy College. Although spending a good amount of her life in New York, Ingrid was fond of her childhood memories from Florida and moved to the sunshine state in 2021. She considers herself an "out of the box" thinker who sees everyone as distinct and unique. Her approach is that of strength based perspective, utilizing research-based interventions and applying a humanistic approach.

Fabiola Mashburn

Fabiola Mashburn

Finance Manager
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Fabiola Mashburn

Finance Manager

Fabiola Mashburn is originally from Saint Marc, Haiti but moved to Palm Beach, FL at the age of 6. She received her degree in Business Management from Palm Beach College. Fortunately, Fabiola has not suffered from an addiction herself, but has had firsthand experiences with family members and friends who have fell victim to both substance abuse and mental illnesses.

Fabiola began working with Banyan in January 2020, initially as a Patient Accounts Counselor, assisting families navigate the financial side of treatment, while the patient focused on their program. With skill and motivation she was almost instantly promoted to finance manager. Although this has been her first experience in the addiction treatment industry, Fabiola quickly grew a passion and joy helping the clients as well as their families receive the highest level of care to ensure their success in sobriety. She finds that the transformation made by the clients is a very rewarding feeling. Fabiola’s ultimate goal at Banyan is to help as many people as possible and to ensure that she is providing the necessary tools for success to the best of her ability.

Caleb Bogard

Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator
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Caleb Bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Caleb was born in Louisville, Kentucky and played football at Lindsey Wilson College, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Communication. Like many others in America today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that resulted in the use of prescription pain medication, which eventually led him down the dark road of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a Banyan facility, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an Admissions Coordinator and went on to receive several promotions within the organization. He now acts as a National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is passionate about his position and being able to continue his career at Banyan in his home state, saying that he feels honored to be able to help those in his community who struggle with the same issues he once faced. He has made is his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment to get the help they need.

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Greg Touissaint

Head Chef
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Greg Touissaint

Head Chef

Greg was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In 1990, his parents decided to purchase a vacation home in Florida, thus beginning his traveling adventure to the sunshine state! Throughout his childhood, Greg grew up to love the many summer escapades in Florida and in 2001, he became a permanent resident. After many years of hands on training at several different restaurants, Greg decided to further his career by attending Florida Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach, FL. In 2007, he received his associate degree in Culinary Food and Beverage Management.

While not personally in recovery, throughout his childhood and adulthood, he has been subjected to family and friends journeying through the life of sobriety. Greg’s culinary background consists of hospitality. He has worked in world class country clubs and corporate restaurants such as Quail Ridge, Mirasol, and Tommy Bahama. At these locations, he has held positions as kitchen manager, banquet chef, and executive sous chef. Greg started working in the addiction field two years ago and says, “Although it wasn't part of my past employment background, in my opinion, food is a universal language that we all love, understand and can enjoy with one another. Working in an addiction facility would still allow me to share my skills via food.”

What makes Greg passionate about his career is the instant gratification from the dishes he creates. He often says, “I create food for the soul”, which means that he designs and makes a plethora of different types of dishes that not only taste good but feels good as well. From Greg’s past experience in the food world, Executive Chefs are usually no longer in the kitchen creating. In his current position, he is able to cook and/or create food. Greg’s career goal with Banyan is to continue providing his culinary skills to the clients.

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Christopher McFadden

Alumni Coordinator
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Christopher McFadden

Alumni Coordinator

Chris was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and relocated to Palm Beach from the Northeast. He completed his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, where he double-majored in Economics and Sociology, and pursued his MBA at the Harvard Business School in Boston, MA. Prior to joining Seaside Palm Beach, his professional experience was centered on helping businesses improve performance. He began his career as a management consultant, working with clients here and abroad. He later occupied corporate leadership roles, that focused on Finance, Strategy & Operations. He brings to Seaside his personal, first-hand experience as a recovering alcoholic. His passion is to be present as a peer support for others who are committed to improving their lives and living free of the destructiveness of addiction. His journey to sobriety has not been an easy one, and he is always willing to share his own story of past unmanageability as well as the new hope he discovered when it can serve others. Chris serves as Alumni Coordinator for Seaside clients, helping support them on their road to sustained recovery through offering peer support and hosting alumni meetings. One of his favorite phrases of encouragement is "Don't quit before the miracle happens!" He believes there is a better life available to all of us who are suffering from alcoholism & addiction. He feels it's a privilege to help others experience it!

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Sharon Stinnette

Admissions Coordinator
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Sharon Stinnette

Admissions Coordinator

Sharon Stinnette was born in New Haven, CT and moved around during her school years, mostly along THE East Coast. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with her Bachelor’s Degree in business management. She struggled on and off with addiction and an eating disorder for most of her adult life and in 2007 decided enough was enough and sought help. She has never felt the need to return to active addiction. She started working for Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches and Seaside Palm Beach in 2011. She obtained her certificate as a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and handled many Sober Escorts for Seaside Clients. She states she likes to be a voice of reason when she meets others early in recovery. She can relate as a recovering alcoholic but also as a parent of a recovering alcoholic. She states helping others achieve sobriety is very rewarding and being a part of someone else’s journey is a blessing.

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Kenisha Parker

Guest Service Coordinator Supervisor
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Kenisha Parker

Guest Service Coordinator Supervisor

I was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey and moved to South Florida in 1994 with my 2 year old son to give him better opportunities. I graduated from highschool in 1994 in Newark, New Jersey at Malcolm X Shabazz High School. I then attended Lincoln College of Technology for a degree in Business Administration, 2011. I have experienced many loved ones struggles with addiction and as a result have a special spot in heart for those suffering from addiction.

Banyan was the first treatment center to give me a chance to do what I feel I was destined to do, and that is to help others. I love to see people win against their addiction. I love helping others and seeing them reach their goals one day at a time, whether it is being able to help with a listening ear or a quiet walk to the beach.

I look forward to continuing to grow with Banyan and helping our clients as the opportunity presents itself.

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Jacqueline Flores

Facility Supervisor
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Jacqueline Flores

Facility Supervisor

Jackie is the Seaside & Linda Ln Facilities Supervisor. She is an hodophile at heart, born in the bustling city of NYC and raised in the sunshine state of Florida. Growing up with parents who traveled frequently had a significant impact on her upbringing and helped shape her into the person she is today - empathetic, adaptable, self-confident, adventurous, and open-minded. Her passion for healthcare led her to earn her CNA Certification in 1985, which allowed her to help those in need and make a meaningful impact in her community. However, her thirst for knowledge pushed her to further her education – She graduated from Florida Career College in 2015 and later from Florida State College in 2018. Jackie is dedicated to her work and passionate about helping others. She believes that her experiences have broadened her perspectives and horizons on what really matters in life, allowing her to bring a unique perspective to her work. Although she is not in recovery herself, she saw some of her family members struggle with alcohol addiction and mental health issues, which inspired her to pursue a career in this field. Her desire to help others started at a young age when she helped other students deal with bullying as a young girl. She felt the need to help them and when the bullying decreased, Jackie saw the other kids bloom. Seeing the positive impact she had on their lives was incredibly rewarding and fueled her passion to help others. Throughout her professional career in alcohol addiction and mental health, she has witnessed the transformative power of helping others overcome their struggles. The joy and satisfaction she feels from seeing individuals she has helped overcome their addictions make it all worth working in this field.

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Janna Storino

Acupuncture
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Janna Storino

Acupuncture

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Victor Osborne

Personal Trainer
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Victor Osborne

Personal Trainer

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Dr. Mark Ashley

Chiropractor
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Dr. Mark Ashley

Chiropractor

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Todd Brazee

Trauma Specialist
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Todd Brazee

Trauma Specialist