- Steve Eichel
Steve K. D. Eichel (formerly Steve Dubrow-Eichel) is a psychologist known primarily for his work on destructive cults, coercive persuasion, mind control, brainwashing, and deprogramming. He is a former President of the Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the 2006-07 President of the American Academy of Counseling Psychology, …
- Kim A. Rubin
Kim A. Rubin , M.A. Founder and Clinical Director Rubin Educational Resources
- Peter Stinson
Father. Teacher. Student. Husband.
- Michael E. Berrett
Dr. Berrett is President and CEO, Executive Director, and Co-Founder of Center For Change, which specializes in intensive psychiatric treatment programs for eating disorders. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). He is the co-author of several books including the soon-to-be published APA book "Spirituality and the Treatment of Eating Disorders", and "Spiritual Renewal: A Journey of Faith and Healing".
- Brandy
I am 29 years old......YIKES!!! I have 2 absolutely adorable boys 4 years and 7 months, 2 dogs, a cat, and a loving hubby. I am a proud yankee from upstate NY...Mexico, NY to be exact. I moved to Texas almost 7 long years ago to get my masters degree at UNT to study play therapy. I graduated 4 plus years ago and I am still here!!! I am a counselor that works with children who have been affected by domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
- Jennifer L. Baddour
Jennifer Baddour , LCSW Jennifer Baddour , LCSW Jennifer L. Baddour is a Clinical Social Worker, specializing in the treatment of adolescents, adults and families. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in child and adolescent behaviors.
- Frank Scarpati
Dr. Frank Scarpati Chief Executive Officer Frank Scarpati has a Doctorate in Higher Education from the University of Southern California, a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Columbia College.
- Greg Hupp
Dr. Greg Hupp is the Clinical Director for Senior Insights. He obtained his Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine from the University of North Texas. He has training in cardiac psychology, pain management, biofeedback, and neuropsychology. He is one of only a handful of specially trained neuropsychologists in the assessment of blind and visually impaired individuals.
- Martin Zfaz
Dr. Martin Zfaz Dr. Martin Zfaz is the Medical Director at Stepping Stone Center for Recovery. Involved in the field of addiction treatment for the last 22 years, Dr. Zfaz is certified by the American Medical Society on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies, is a member of the National Council on Alcoholism , as well as, International Council of Alcoholism and Addiction Medicine.
- Robert Roy
Robert Roy Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Robert Roy became vice president for strategic initiatives in February 2006 after leading Trillium Family Services from 1998-2004 and serving as CEO of the Trillium Family Services Foundation from 2004-2006.
- Shirley J. Knelly
Shirley J. Knelly Vice President for Quality and Patient Safety Shirley J. Knelly is Vice President for Quality and Patient Safety at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC). In that role, which she has held since May of 2004, she has overseen all Quality and Patient Safety Initiatives, Regulatory Compliance, Infection Control, Patient Advocacy, Patient Satisfaction and Policy/Procedure/Forms facilitation throughout the organization.
- Sheila D. Wenck
Sheila D. Wenck Chief Executive Officer Sheila D. Wenck , MA, CAP, CMHP is the Chief Executive Officer of Archstone Recovery Center, Inc. She has a career spanning nearly two decades in the Chemical Dependence/Mental Health Field and her continued goal is to implement a clinical program that generates excellent recovery rates. She earned her BA (1987) and her MA (1988) in Psychology from Ball State University in Indiana.
- Terry Fisher
Terry, Coordinator of Human Services/Drug and Alcohol Counseling/ Gerontology, holds a Masters Degree in Social Services and a Doctoral Degree in Social Work and Social Research from Bryn Mawr College. He is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Delaware (CADC), as well as a Certified Alcohol Counselor (CAC) Diplomate in Pennsylvania. In addition, he is licensed in Delaware as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Patrick Hawkins
Patrick Hawkins Patrick Hawkins - Clinical Director Patrick is a Licensed Addiction Counselor. He has been working in the field of Chemical Dependency since 1995. He first came to WTC in 1996 but left for one year to pursue another job. He returned in 1998 after realizing there was no better program assisting young men with addiction. He has worked at Hazelden Center for Youth and Families and Way 12 Half Way House.
- Lawrence M. Sideman
Dr. Lawrence M. Sideman , Argosy University Faculty Representative - is licensed in the State of Arizona as a Psychologist, a Professional Counselor (LPC), and as an Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC). He is currently an Associate Professor of clinical psychology at Argosy University/Phoenix and maintains an independent practice in Phoenix.
- Jonathan F. Glover
Mr. Glover served as Adjunct Professor at Metropolitan College in New York, New York. Mr. Glover has taught instruction such as Interviewing and Counseling, Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling, Counseling Techniques, and Social, Political, and Economic Aspects of Service Delivery Systems. Glover is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and is licensed in the states of New York and North Carolina.
- Mark Lyga
Mark Lyga Mark Lyga - Clinical Director Mark has been at W.T.C. since 1998. He has a B.A. from State University of New York and an MSW from Syracuse. He is a Licensed Addiction Counselor and is a NAADAC certified Master Addiction Counselor. Before becoming Clinical Director, Mark has been a Primary Counselor and for the last 5 years has been the Continuing Care Coordinator. Mark hails from Upstate New York and moved to Montana to pursue his career at WTC.
- Jim Viola
Dr. Jim Viola has practiced actively as a Licensed Professional Counselor for over twenty years, including serving as Program Director for two outpatient programs and Clinical Director for an inpatient program.
- Phyllis Laughlin
Phyllis Laughlin, MA, LPC, Clinical Director of Adoptive Parent Services: Phyllis has been with The Cradle since 2000, first as an Adoptive Parent Counselor and now as Clinical Director of Adoptive Parent Services. She supervises a staff of counselors, facilitates training sessions, and works with adoptive parents as they go through the home study process and accept placement. She is involved with the adoption of international, domestic, and special-needs infants and children.
- Lori Payne
Lori Payne , LPC-S Clinical Director Lori received a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University, and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and an approved LPC Supervisor(LPC-S). Lori began working in the counseling field in 1996 during her graduate studies. She specializes in working with adolescents and families who are struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, family conflict, and other emotional and behavioral issues.
- John H. Ashby
John Ashby , LCSW - Clinical Director John H. Ashby has been working with youth for over 14 years. He graduated with a Masters degree in Social Work from Arizona State University in 1997 where he specialized in working with adolescents and their families. He has worked in a variety of settings since that time including schools, and as a substance abuse counselor.
- George S. Kachmarik
George S. Kachmarik , VI, LMHC (Co-founder and Clinical Director) has over thirty years of experience in the behavioral health field. Mr. Kachmarik received his B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and his M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Memphis State University (now University of Memphis).
- Laura Lasko
Laura Lasko , Paralegal Since earning her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University in 1993, Laura has worked extensively in the area of family social services. She is licensed as both a professional counselor as well as a certified in the field of addictions. In addition, Laura also worked for the Maricopa County Probation Department.
- Angela M. Rukule
Angela is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who received her Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Southern California. She specializes in psychological rehabilitation of addictive and co-occuring disorders, including stress, separation, PTSD, depression, grief and bereavement and also in working with individuals struggling with emotional and trauma issues.
- Helena O’Neal
Helena O’Neal Helena O’Neal (2004,2005) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years experience in the mental health field. Clinical Director of the Adult Psychiatric Unit at Mission Hospital in Asheville, she also has a private counseling practice with a focus of women’s issues and addiction. Helena is married and has two sons, a daughter-in-law and a four-year old grandson.
- Karen Macke Ma
Karen Macke MA , LPC is a licensed professional counselor who was the Clinical Director or Peachford Hospital’s Eating Disorder Program and has recently resigned to work in private practice and at the Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders. He ahas an advanced certification in hypnotherapy, and is certified in EMR.
- Tom Scott Savage
Dr. Tom Scott Savage - Clinical Director Dr. Savage has worked with hundreds of chemically dependent clients and their families. He believes in a client-centered approach in helping both the individual and family members understand the illness of addiction. He facilitates a practical path to recovery using the assets that the clients and their family members already possess.
- Deborah Sikes
Deborah Sikes Clinical Director Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Professional, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
- Kristina J. Netherland
Kristina J. Netherland, MS, LMHC, NCC —Clinical Director Mrs. Netherland has over 15 years experience working with chemically dependent and dually diagnosed patients. She is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) specialist, as well as a National Board Certified counselor. Her career includes conducting community-based family education programming and expertise in facilitation groups and individual sessions.
- Liz Cervio
Liz Cervio, LMFT, CADAC, CSAT, SEP Clinical Director Liz Cervio is a licensed psychotherapist, certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor, CSAT certifier and Somatic Experiencing practitioner. With over nineteen years experience in the treatment field, her rich and varied background has focused on clinical and supervisory work in inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient and academic settings.
- Lacy Camp
Lacy Camp is the Clinical Director of Samaritan Counseling Center and is licensed both as a Professional Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist. Her specialty areas include pre-marital counseling, marriage enrichment, aging parents, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, adult and teen stress, traumatic stress, and sexuality. She sees people in individual, couple, and family therapy settings, working with each client to find the best approach. Lacy received her M.Ed.
- Mira Kirshenbaum
Mira Kirshenbaum : This puts a lot of pressure on us to work hard. Mira Kirshenbaum : Plus there seems to be a lot of social status connected with being very busy. The busier you are, the more important you are. Dearest: Very interesting. Thanks, Mira. How does a couple delineate between not having "time" for their relationship or simply not "wanting time" for it - in short, maybe they're genuinely unhappy together.
- Ronda Rutledge
RONDA RUTLEDGE Executive Director Prior to joining SFC, Ronda Rutledge served as the Executive Director of the American Indian Child Resource Center in Oakland, California for eight years. As Executive Director of the agency, she oversaw an annual budget of $850,000, conducted all grant writing and fundraising, and was responsible for every aspect of the organization's management as well as supervision and support for staff and board members.
- Isabelle Long
Isabelle Long Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Military Experience: Commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy in 1965. Isabelle served for fourteen years on active duty and nine years in the Naval Reserve. Her major areas of responsibility were in communications; personnel management; training and education and public relations. She earned the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
- Will White
Will White , MSW NATSAP Secretary, Co-founder, Co-Owner and Clinical Director, Summit Achievement Will White is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. He has served on the NATSAP Board since 2002. Will serves as secretary of the board of directors, a member of the Membership Committee, is a member of the Ethics Committee and was the chair of the 2004 NATSAP National Conference and two Northeast Regional Conferences.
- Cari Santibanes
CARI SANTIBANES Fidelity Coordinator & Trainer. Ms Santibanes provides technical assistance and model fidelity oversight for Celebrating Families! in Santa Clara County and Kings Counties, CA. Cari is the Program Director of Friends Outside of Santa Clara County. She holds a Montessori Master's Degree, California licenses as a K-3 teacher and as a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Certificate as a Learning Disability Specialist.
- Carolann Roberts
Carolann Roberts joined Chattanooga State in 2000. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Psychology, Cum Laude, in 1982, and with an M.S. in Clinical Psychology in 1984. She is licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner and as a Professional Counselor. She also holds certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors.
- Brad Freed
Brad Freed , Clinical Director, Residential Services Freed holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from San Francisco State University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Before being promoted to his current post, he served a year as Program Director for the Children's Garden Latency Age Treatment program.
- Kathleen Benecke
Kathleen Benecke began her career as a pediatric nurse in Austin, Texas, eventually focusing on pediatric oncology, and became a co-founder of the Austin Children's Cancer Center. In 1987 she and her husband served briefly as volunteers on a pediatric medical team in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. After settling in Hawaii, she segued into hospice nursing in which she was employed for nine years in both Honolulu and Santa Fe.
- Kerry Beck
Kerry Beck , Vice President beck@becket.org Kerry Beck serves as the Vice President and Executive Director at the Becket Family of Services. Since 2000, he has also been a Clinical Associate at the Dartmouth Medical School Department of Psychiatry. Kerry began working with at risk youth in 1994 as a Residential Counselor at the Becket School. Since that time, he has worked as a Treatment Coordinator, Clinical Director and Director of Pupil Personnel Services.