Meet the Banyan Team | Qualified Addiction Specialists (2023)

joe tuttle

president and CEO

eric robles

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Eric Oakes has been in the helping professions for over 25 years. He began working with children and youth in schools and therapeutic communities in New England and has been drawn to those struggling with addiction ever since. Along the way, Eric worked throughout the eastern United States. He treated people with severe and ongoing mental illness and advocated in the community and in their homes. He has also worked with people with developmental disabilities and women with young children. Eric has worked in the addiction field in the South Florida area for the past 15 years and has successfully led and directed several well known treatment programs. In both public and private institutions, the theme was the obligation to serve those in need. Eric Oakes is a licensed clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work, certified by the state of Florida, and an MBA in health care management.

Dr. Darrin Carnivore

main doctor

Sean Mintz CFA, MSF

CFO

Sean Mintz grew up in Boynton Beach, FL and has a Master's in Finance from Florida State University. He is a Registered Financial Analyst (CFA) who began in the addiction treatment field in 2013. He has played a key role in the growth of Banyan Treatment Center through numerous acquisitions and subsequent business consolidation, and continually seeks to improve processes, drawing on his financial expertise in key management decisions. Sean is currently the CFO of Banyan, where he serves as chief accounting officer and manages all tax matters. He has been a member of the Banyan Treatment Center family since 2018.

joe's project

Vice President of Human Resources

lauren connolly

Vice President, Patient Accounts

jeff houchin

Vice President of Information Technology

Jeff Houchin has worked in the addiction field for 14 years. He began working at the Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health (formerly the Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches) after receiving his bachelor's degree in operations management from Indiana University. His passion for the industry was inspired by the impact of addiction on his family and now he is fueled by the banyan community and his passion for helping those in need. Jeff joined Banyan in June 2018 when Banyan acquired Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches. His favorite part of working for Banyan is giving users tools that make their job easier.

Joshua Gamaitoni

Vice President of Business Development

Joshua Gamaitoni was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. After his own personal struggles with addiction, Josh moved to Florida in 2011 to begin his journey of recovery. Over the past six years, Josh has gained extensive experience in a variety of facets of the treatment industry, including admissions and sober living management, public relations, and is currently working towards certifying himself as an interventionist. Joshua joined Banyan Family Treatment Center in 2017 with the title of National Director of Business Development. His goal is to help people suffering from this disease and their families in every possible way.

corey cortez

Vice President of Business Development

Corey was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. After battling his own demons of addiction, he decided to make a change and come to South Florida to recover and become 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 progressed through the company from outreach coordinator to the current title of vice president of business development. Corey plays a key role in our presence in South Florida, but also travels across the state to build working relationships for Banyan Treatment Center and educate the nation on Banyan's mission.

sherilyn toro

Vice President of Compliance and Quality

Alyssa Modeler

National Director of Digital Marketing

Christopher buys part

National Director of Business Development

Chris moved to Coral Springs, Florida from White Plains, New York in the early 1990s and fought his own battles with addiction during the 2010-2015 Broward County pill factory epidemic. He sought help at many treatment centers, including various government-funded programs and private facilities. The consequences of his drug abuse continued to pile up until he finally broke down in early 2015 and embraced the recovery process. Chris began his role in the addiction space at The Beachcomber in 2015. To further his knowledge and help others in the industry, Chris earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Florida Atlantic University. Due to the death of his brother Keith in 2011 from an oxycodone overdose, he remains passionate about helping others sober up. As a result of this tremendous loss, Chris has vowed to do whatever it takes to ensure that people are informed about the dangers of drug addiction and how proper treatment can help curb this deadly disease.

Danielle Menendez

National Director of Regulatory Authorizations

Antonio Acampora

National Director of Faith-Based Services

Jonelle Brennan

National Director of Admissions

Jonelle Brennan was born and raised in upstate New York and has worked in the addiction treatment field since 2014. She currently serves as the National Director of Admissions at Banyan Treatment Center and is passionate about helping patients and their families to recover from the effects of addiction. . According to Jonelle, her main goal is to ensure that all patients seeking treatment receive the help and care they deserve. Jonelle joined the Banyan Treatment Center team in 2017 as a Marketing Administrative Assistant and has received numerous promotions due to her exceptional leadership and experience, leading to her current role. Jonelle studied English at St. John Fisher College with a concentration in Visual and Performing Arts.

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

National Director of Family Intervention Services

Kevin Craner grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania. A long-term recoverer and himself a product of the Intervention, Kevin began his recovery journey in South Florida. Kevin has a bachelor's degree in counseling, a master's degree in health administration, and a doctorate in education. Kevin is a Certified Interventional Professional (CIP), Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS), and Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS). In recent years, Kevin has developed and directed family intervention and support programs. Kevin has worked with thousands of families to help them overcome their addictions. His goal is to meet families where they are and work toward long-term recovery.

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 BA in Psychology from Florida International University and her Master of Social Work from Barry University, Kahlia honed her expertise in the mental health and substance abuse fields. Kahlia promotes a client-centered, holistic treatment approach that uses relevant and effective interventions to meet the client where she is in the change process and empower the client to achieve and exceed her goals.

Joni Beckham

Provincial Director of Attention

Joshua McPherson

National Operations Manager

Josh McPherson was born and raised in Frankfort, Kentucky. His personal struggle with alcohol and drugs led him to South Florida in 2013. His new goal after getting sober was to help others. Josh joined Banyan in October 2014 as a Behavioral Health Coach. He was fortunate to grow within the company as the company itself grew. His growth earned him the current title of National Director of Operations. One of his favorite parts about Banyan is that he participates in training when out-of-state facilities open. He loves to be a part of new growth and new goals. Josh is honored to be a part of the Banyan family and is excited to see where this journey takes him.

kirk gohsmann

CEO de Banyan Heartland

Michael Arcangeletti, LMSW, CADC

Director General AP

Michael Arcangeletti, CEO of Clearbrook and Banyan Philadelphia, has worked in the addiction treatment field since 2010. He has a BA from Mercy University, a BA from Marywood University, and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Pennsylvania Certification Agency. . He has held numerous positions throughout his years in the field, including Residential Technician, Admissions Coordinator, Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Assistant Clinical Director. Michael joined the Banyan Clearbrook team in November 2018 and explains that his passion for helping others stems from his own personal experience in his recovery. He believes that anyone struggling with addiction can recover, and he makes sure patients know they are cared for, believed in, and worthy of a second chance and a fresh start.

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

CEO y Banyan Delaware

Born and raised on a small family farm in Upstate Western NY, Cara moved to Delaware in 2012 to expand her opportunities to help individuals and families struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Cara has served as the Clinical Director since she joined the Banyan Delaware team in January 2021. This has recently expanded into the role of Executive Clinical Director, providing oversight and promoting a safe and healthy recovery environment at our location Delaware. Cara adheres to a collaborative, patient-centered approach while implementing a strong, evidence-based style of professional practice and management.
Cara has a BA in Criminal Justice and Psychology and received her Masters in Psychology in 2012 with a concentration in mental health applications of co-occurring severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, and forensic populations. During her undergraduate and graduate career, Cara gained experience working with populations with substance use disorders and personality disorders, with a focus on supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Cara is a published doctoral author in the field of dual diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. She has since earned her professional licenses in Chemical Dependency and Social Work and also has certifications in Post Graduate Addiction Counseling, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Co-Occurring Disorder Professional - Diplomatic Status, and Clinical Certification in Counseling and Forensic Counseling. Cara is a proud member of the Golden Key International High Honor Society, the Psi Chi International High Honor Society in Psychology, the American Psychological Law Society, and the American Psychological Association. Cara brings a strong clinical understanding combined with her passion for promoting the health and safety of people struggling with substance use, mental health and trauma, and she is ready to humbly serve as Executive Clinical Leader for Banyan. Delaware. Her background and upbringing promote a strengths-based foundation for addiction and concurrent treatment that involves compassion, respect, and dignity for every human being.

Ryan Steinberg, LMHC, MBA

Florida Regional Executive Director

Ryan Steinberg, LMHC, MBA, is CEO of Banyan Treatment Centers. He has worked extensively with client populations at the detoxification, residential, PHP, and IOP treatment levels and has treated patients diagnosed with substance use disorders and mental health disorders. In 2018, Ryan earned his MBA in Healthcare from Florida International University, where he became a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Ryan brings his clinical training and business knowledge to effectively lead a growing behavioral health agency. He takes a patient-centered approach and implements an evidence-based approach throughout his practice. Ryan is also an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and has received advanced clinical training in sexuality/gender issues.

Lisa Molyneaux

Director General de BHOPB & Seaside

Lisa Molyneaux, LCSW, ACSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with troubled youth. She specializes in treating family problems, substance abuse, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Prior to that, she worked for over 10 years as a clinical supervisor and also in private practice. She has been praised for her high standards and ethical practices when she works with her clients. Ms. Molyneaux received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Service from Florida State University and she continued her education at Case Western Reserve University, where she received her Master's Degree in Social Service Administration. From her position as Clinical Director at Banyan Stuart, she was promoted and established a Clinical Review Unit in Admitting and then promoted back to the position she now holds as Executive Director of Behavioral Health for Palm Beaches.

David Tews, Sr. D, LCPC, CADC

CEO de 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 addiction treatment. Dr. Tews started out as a volunteer at a community center in Sarasota, Florida providing pre- and post-test services for people interested in getting tested for HIV. While working toward his addiction and master's certification, he worked in halfway houses, nursing homes, treatment centers, and clinics. He has also taught addiction and other mental health courses at local colleges and universities. Dr. Tews is a member of the Illinois Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board and advocates for those in need of substance abuse treatment.

Don Mickess

IL Business Development Director

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Don has worked hard to get where he is in the field of addiction treatment. He has a Master's in Counseling from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor's in Psychology and Theater from Loyola University Chicago. Don is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Certified Mutual Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Student Care Professional. He began working in the addiction field in 1993 as a substance abuse counselor for a southern Maryland local authority. Since then, his passion for this field has grown tremendously. Don prides himself on being able to help people through the worst times of their lives. He can go to bed every night knowing that he has changed other people's lives. As the new Director of Business Development for Banyan Treatment Center Chicago, Don looks forward to continuing his passion for addiction.

by melissa maccoln

Pennsylvania Business Development Director

Melissa was born and raised in Lincroft, New Jersey. She is currently in school for a degree in Health Administration. Melissa loves helping people discover their potential while staying sober for the long term, and her personal experience with addiction and recovery fuels her passion. Melissa has worked in this area for the past few years, starting out as an admissions coordinator and falling in love with the business development side. Melissa's desire to help anyone struggling with addiction and be with them through the treatment process led her into public relations. She was drawn to Banyan because of our ability to treat any patient from any demographic and because our mission aligned with her ethics and core beliefs. She couldn't be more excited to be a part of such an amazing team.

Mauro Falaschetti

Director of Business Development - NJ

Oliver Hora

Nursing Director

Oliver Hora is Director of Nursing at Banyan Pompano. In 2001 Oliver graduated from the nursing school in Germany. His main areas of work were the mental health, substance abuse and detox units. He worked in the field of youth health and mental health for two years. Since 2010, Oliver has lived in the US, where he worked at various detox centers before coming to Banyan in 2015. He offers nursing education groups that talk about nutrition, healthy living, disease prevention, anatomy, and health needs. Oliver simply wants to provide his clients with a safe environment. He says that his favorite thing about the day is serving customers.

Ashley Moore, LCSW

Clinical Director

Alabama native Ashley Moore has been sober for more than 11 years after moving to South Florida. She has a Masters in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University, and after finding freedom from addiction on her own, she has made it her primary goal to help others heal from the pain and despair she brings. . Ashley is passionate about helping not only those who are struggling, but also families who have had broken relationships to embrace the healing process. Ashley began her career at Banyan as a primary therapist and has since been promoted to her current position as Clinical Director at Banyan Pompano thanks to her dedication to helping others and her exceptional professional skills.

Juan Kelsey

COO

james frazier

primary therapist

bradley nash

Clinical Support

A native of South Florida, Bradley was born and raised in the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area, where he still resides today. Bradley studied globally at Purdue University and earned his BA in addiction psychology. Bradley is currently a master's student at Barry University in their trauma-focused clinical social work program.
As a person in recovery, Bradley is encouraged by the clients he interacts with on a daily basis and can bring some personalization to his clinical practice. Through his own rehabilitation experiences, Bradley was motivated to go back to school and give back. Starting out as a group facilitator for the Banyan Pompano Mental Health Program, Bradley soon led groups for mental health and substance abuse programs and is now part of the Clinical Support team. His favorite part of his booth is the opportunity to encourage clients to challenge themselves to become healthier versions of themselves and want more from their lives. His goal for his career at Banyan is to become a therapist after graduating from MSW.

kaleb bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Caleb played soccer at Lindsey Wilson College, where he majored in business administration and communications. Like many in the United States today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that led him to use prescription painkillers, ultimately sending him down the dark path of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a facility in Banyan, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an admissions coordinator and has received several promotions within the organization. Today he serves as the National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is excited about his position and the opportunity to continue his career with Banyan in his home state and says he is honored to be able to help those in his community who are struggling with the same issues he faced. . He has made it his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment get the help they need.

cristina scherer

Family Services Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in New Jersey, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Monmouth University. With great uncertainty about what career path she wanted to pursue, she Christina found herself with the wrong people. She began experimenting with drugs and battled addiction for eight years. During that time, Christina made several unsuccessful attempts at treatment and tried many unconventional methods to sober up. When she found her butt, with the support of her family, she was able to come up with a plan that brought her to South Florida for long-term treatment. Christina began her Banyan career in early recovery as a receptionist, she worked directly with our clients as a case manager and recently joined our Family Services team. She recognizes the immense influence her family has had on her recovery, and she looks forward to providing support and guidance to the families and loved ones of our clients.

Juan R. Garcia, LCSW

Executive Clinical Director

Wayne Wilk

Manager

Gloria Callow

Nursing Director

Gloria is a registered nurse and native New York who moved to Martin County in 2016. She has been a part of the Stuart care team since they opened their doors in 2016. She has been a registered nurse for over 10 years with experience in trauma , burns, pediatrics and dermatology. Gloria is currently continuing her studies to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her goal is to continue her growth within the Banyan business and fulfill her passion for helping the community in need in her recovery process. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her 13-year-old son Anthony and her family at the beach, going to the movies, and traveling.

Jessica Maibaum

Clinical Supervisor

Jessica has always had a passion for helping others and earned a psychology degree from Chestnut Hill College to pursue that dream. After graduating, she moved to Florida, where she began working as a youth worker at a residential center for adolescents with serious mental health problems. This population has allowed Jessica to work with various stages of addiction and mental health issues. Her passions and interests continued to grow as she became a case manager and trainer, completing her term as case management director. During that time, Jessica went back to school to further develop her ability to help others and she earned her Master's Degree in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University.

lauren roberts

Residential Therapist

Lauren Roberts currently practices as a therapist with over 25 years of experience. She received her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and continues as a Licensed Clinical Consultant (LCPC) in the State of Illinois. Lauren has diverse experience in the mental health and substance abuse fields, serving youth and adults. Lauren's strengths include working in trauma-informed care systems with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). She wants to continue her work with substance use disorders, mainly because she believes that with honesty and hope, everyone can recover.

tiffany red line

detox therapist

Selina Gorney

Residential Therapist

dulce michelle flores

detox therapist

Evelyn Flores Schell

Residential Therapist

pink lot

Biography of the accessory

stone jamison

crash manager

Alice Liquors

Alumni Coordinator

Alicia is the alumni coordinator for Banyan Boca and Banyan Stuart. Her journey with Banyan began on April 20, 2018 as an overnight behavioral health coach. Alicia quickly proved her worth and soon after she was promoted to head coach on weekends. Her experience of active addiction and sobriety fueled her passion for the field. Today, that passion has transformed into using the tools she learned to help others in our alumni community.

kaleb bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Caleb played soccer at Lindsey Wilson College, where he majored in business administration and communications. Like many in the United States today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that led him to use prescription painkillers, ultimately sending him down the dark path of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a facility in Banyan, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an admissions coordinator and has received several promotions within the organization. Today he serves as the National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is excited about his position and the opportunity to continue his career with Banyan in his home state and says he is honored to be able to help those in his community who are struggling with the same issues he faced. . He has made it his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment get the help they need.

maxine high

crash manager

Emmanuel Valle

chef

amy horan

Senior Director of Nursing

Kayla Rogers-Callaghan MS, LMHC

Clinical Director

Kayla Rogers was born in New Bedford, MA but moved to Florida at age 12. She first graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida in 2013 and then she received her Master's from Nova Southeastern University in 2015 along with completing 2 years of supervision. With her family and friends struggling with addiction and mental health issues, Kayla felt the need to help those struggling with ongoing illness. Her entry into the addiction field began as an intern at a drug addiction center, where she was promoted to a permanent position. Throughout her career and currently at Banyan Boca, Kayla has worked with dual diagnosis patients struggling with substance use and mental disorders. Her favorite part of her job is meeting a wide variety of people, learning all their stories, and finding a way to help them find each other. Kayla's goal is to continue to grow and learn as much as possible from all the amazing people around her.

samantha beyer

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 BA in Criminal Justice and Child Psychology from the University of North Florida in 2017. Shortly thereafter, she Samantha received her Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University in 2019. In 2020 she became a clinical social worker with license.
After suddenly losing her father at the age of 8, Samantha discovered her passion for being a therapist. She wanted to offer the same comfort, support, and clarity that many therapists had given her from a very young age.
Samantha began working as a group facilitator and was able to deepen her knowledge of trauma therapy and obtain an EMDR certification. After hard work, dedication, and perseverance, Samantha was promoted to Clinical Supervisor. She believes that learning and growth in the mental health industry is endless and she strives to continue to transform the lives of her clients for the better.

Alison Parente

therapist

Alison Parente was born and raised in South Florida. She earned her BA in English and a BA in Psychology. Later, Ella Alison received a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She herself is not in recovery and has not suffered from substance abuse or mental disorders, but her addiction has affected her family. Witnessing her family members with this disease sparked her interest in working with the LDS population. Alison began working as a behavioral health coach in the addiction field in 2017 and was quickly promoted to case manager the following year. Alison currently works as a Dual Diagnosis RES Primary Therapist at Banyan Boca.

ashley bonner

therapist

Ashley Bonner was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida. She received her bachelor's degree in social work in 2018 and then her master's in 2020. Ashley began her recovery journey in 2017 and her life has improved ever since. Ashely began working as an addiction intern before joining Banyan Boca's mental health program in 2021. She is passionate about helping vulnerable populations and those unable to find a voice for her. With the opportunity to take advantage of direct customer contact and promotion at Banyan, Ashely enjoys fulfilling her daily duties.

madyson levinson

Clinical Reviewer

Madyson Levinson was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He moved to South Florida when he was 8 1/2 years old. Madyson attended Florida State University from 2012 to 2016, earning two bachelor's degrees, one in religion and one in psychology, with a concentration in child development. Madyson graduated from FSU in 2016 and began her master's degree at Lynn University in the summer of 2016. In the summer of 2018, she graduated from Lynn University with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. After graduation, Madyson fulfilled the Florida state requirements to become a licensed mental health counselor and a National Board Certified counselor. Madyson began working in the mental health field while pursuing her master's degree, where she quickly became interested in personality disorders and mood disorders. Madyson specializes in borderline personality disorder and is highly trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Madyson is passionate about mental health because she believes that everyone deserves to live a happy and healthy life! Madyson aspires to progress at Banyan Treatment Centers and become a Clinical Director. Madyson also hopes to one day open her own IOP and DBT mental health program. Madyson likes music, theater,

nicole blackburn

crash manager

Nicole Blackburn was born and raised in Newark, Delaware. She currently studying Nursing/Psychology. Nicole herself traveled to Florida to get sober at age 18 and has been in recovery for over 5 years. She continues to work on her 12-step program and consistently attends meetings.
Nicole began working in the addiction field as a nightly behavioral counselor at a women's PHP treatment clinic. She started working at Banyan Boca in 2019 and after several promotions she was offered the position of Case Management. She appreciates the continued growth she has achieved during her time at Banyan. Due to her battle with addiction, she hopes to be a positive resource for the patients she sees. Nicole strives to bring hope to these patients and to present herself as a role model. Her main objective is to continue growing within the company and never lose her passion for helping others.

Cristina Vespuca

crash manager

Christina was born and raised in South Florida. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in 2017. She struggled with unresolved mental health symptoms for most of her life. Working at a dual diagnosis treatment center has had a positive impact on her life and the lives of her patients.
Christina began working as a Behavioral Health Technician for the Banyan Treatment Center in July 2018. After being promoted to head of BHT, she was later offered a case manager position. She is passionate about mental health and substance abuse treatment because of the struggles she has faced personally and that she has witnessed through her family members. Christina wants to be able to help others and provide care and services to those in need, but she doesn't know where to start.
Christina understands and appreciates how connected Banyan centers are and loves creating follow-up plans for her patients to make them feel more resourceful and optimistic about the way forward.

Alice Liquors

Alumni Coordinator

Alicia is the alumni coordinator for Banyan Boca and Banyan Stuart. Her journey with Banyan began on April 20, 2018 as an overnight behavioral health coach. Alicia quickly proved her worth and soon after she was promoted to head coach on weekends. Her experience of active addiction and sobriety fueled her passion for the field. Today, that passion has transformed into using the tools she learned to help others in our alumni community.

cristina scherer

Family Services Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in New Jersey, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Monmouth University. With great uncertainty about what career path she wanted to pursue, she Christina found herself with the wrong people. She began experimenting with drugs and battled addiction for eight years. During that time, Christina made several unsuccessful attempts at treatment and tried many unconventional methods to sober up. When she found her butt, with the support of her family, she was able to come up with a plan that brought her to South Florida for long-term treatment. Christina began her Banyan career in early recovery as a receptionist, she worked directly with our clients as a case manager and recently joined our Family Services team. She recognizes the immense influence her family has had on her recovery, and she looks forward to providing support and guidance to the families and loved ones of our clients.

brad gerke

Manager

Brad Gerke has worked in the addiction recovery field for nearly a decade and currently serves as the Director of Operations at Banyan Chicago. He has been a part of the Banyan family since the facility opened in 2015. Brad is very involved in the local recovery community and advocates for those in need of resources. He is a commissioner of the DuPage County HOPE Task Force and works closely with the Naperville Connect for Life program, various 501c3 foundations, and participates in numerous state legislature roundtables. In addition, Brad speaks publicly at community forums, moderates family events, and presents at local schools and universities where he provides information, education, and resources on addiction and recovery. Brad believes in meeting patients where they are in life to support them on their journey to recovery and values ​​working with a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to enabling their patients' success.

Vanessa Whitnell, LCPC, CADC, CCTP

Clinical Director

Heidi Wagner, APN, FNP-BC

nurse

cristina scherer

Family Services Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in New Jersey, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Monmouth University. With great uncertainty about what career path she wanted to pursue, she Christina found herself with the wrong people. She began experimenting with drugs and battled addiction for eight years. During that time, Christina made several unsuccessful attempts at treatment and tried many unconventional methods to sober up. When she found her butt, with the support of her family, she was able to come up with a plan that brought her to South Florida for long-term treatment. Christina began her Banyan career in early recovery as a receptionist, she worked directly with our clients as a case manager and recently joined our Family Services team. She recognizes the immense influence her family has had on her recovery, and she looks forward to providing support and guidance to the families and loved ones of our clients.

Jessica Alvarez

Illinois Alumni Counselor

kirk gohsmann

CEO de Banyan Heartland

Brooke Fehr, M. Ed., LPC, NCC

Clinical Director

Brooke Fehr was born and raised in Fairbury, Illinois. She received a BS in Psychology from Illinois State University in 2015 and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University in 2019. Brooke is a Licensed Certified Professional Counselor and a State Certified Counselor. She began working as a substance use counselor at a community mental health agency in 2018 and now serves as the clinical director at Banyan Heartland. Brooke's passion for the addiction industry began when she witnessed firsthand her family members struggling with addiction and mental health issues. When she began working as a counselor, she fell in love with the difference she was making in her community and couldn't imagine working in another profession. Brooke is seen as a natural helper and enjoys giving people the tools and support they need to achieve their goals. Being in a leadership role allows Brooke to work directly with many clients and employees, which honors her for the commitment that both parties represent. Brooke hopes to continue to grow and learn in her current role and retire to Banyan one day.

monica wright

nurse

cristina scherer

Family Services Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in New Jersey, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Monmouth University. With great uncertainty about what career path she wanted to pursue, she Christina found herself with the wrong people. She began experimenting with drugs and battled addiction for eight years. During that time, Christina made several unsuccessful attempts at treatment and tried many unconventional methods to sober up. When she found her butt, with the support of her family, she was able to come up with a plan that brought her to South Florida for long-term treatment. Christina began her Banyan career in early recovery as a receptionist, she worked directly with our clients as a case manager and recently joined our Family Services team. She recognizes the immense influence her family has had on her recovery, and she looks forward to providing support and guidance to the families and loved ones of our clients.

chris perkins

therapist

Jessica Alvarez

Illinois Alumni Counselor

ronda meyer

therapist

Elizabeth Ross, Ph.D.

Executive Clinical Director

Elizabeth Ross, Ph.D. she is Executive Clinical Director at Banyan Palm Springs. She is a licensed clinical psychologist. Elizabeth has worked in the field of addiction and mental health since 2004. Her path to becoming a psychologist included a desire to help people with dual diagnoses. Working as a psychologist was never a job, it is her passion. The best thing about her role as Executive Clinical Director is supporting an environment where clients receive the best possible care with a team of compassionate employees who share the same goal of providing clients and their families with a life-changing growth opportunity. life.

Belinda Langager

Manager

Belinda began her journey in 2006 working in treatment at a collaborative center on the Big Island of Hawaii with at-risk youth at a school forum. She then went on to work with pregnant women and caregivers and children in a residential setting focused on family reunification through CPS and Family Court. It was here that she Belinda began her transition into management, overseeing this program and various men's and women's residential units. Working with a culturally diverse population has allowed Belinda to gain important skills that have been invaluable to her in caring for all of her clients. For the past several years, Belinda has served as the Director of Customer Service at a dual diagnosis treatment center in Palm Springs, California. In addition to her many years of professional experience in the addiction field, Belinda is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II and Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Belinda is pleased to be a part of the amazing Banyan family where customer-focused service is a top priority.

Keerthy Sunder, MD

medical director

twelve santiago

Nursing Director

Linda Santiago is a California resident who was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. As a student at Mission College, she volunteered for a suicide prevention hotline. It was here that she discovered her passion for working in the mental health field. After graduating from nursing school, she began working in a dual diagnostic unit. It was here that she discovered her passion for working with people not only with mental health issues, but also with substance abuse. Linda has held senior positions since 2012 and thrives on leading teams toward high standards of quality patient care. Linda offers nursing education groups where they discuss unique ways to engage patients such as: B. Jeopardy/Trivia and Role Playing. Linda finds creative and fun ways to educate patients and boost staff morale. Linda has spent most of her career in the field of dual diagnosis and continues to put patient care first.
Linda joined the Banyan Palm Springs team in August 2020 and looks forward to continuing to develop and strengthen our nursing department. Our goal is to create a department dedicated to the care and compassion of the patients we serve.

charlie nesbitt

clinical supervisor in outpatient clinic

Charlie Nesbitt is the Clinical Director of the Banyan Palm Springs Outpatient Program. He graduated with a Master's in Psychology from Brandman University in 2018 and has worked in the addiction and mental health field since 2009. Charlie has experience helping people with mental health issues, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse. and he is a recovering addict and active member of Narcotics Anonymous. He has a strong knowledge base in the areas of chemical/sexual dependency, codependency, and co-occurring disorders. His theoretical work includes CBT, DBT, humanistic/client-centered orientation, and existential guidance. He is also certified in Acceleration Resolution Therapy (ART). Charlie is passionate about treating drug addicts. He advocates for issues including, but not limited to, overcoming guilt and shame, reducing the stigma associated with addiction, and addressing co-occurring medical issues during recovery. His goal is to bring understanding and compassion to his therapy, building rapport, empathy, and trust. "You don't have to do this alone." "We do this thing called recovery together."

Sammy Langager

Ambulatory Care Supervisor

Sammy began his journey in 2008 dealing with substance abuse on the Big Island of Hawaii. He has over 12 years of experience working with co-occurring disorders, cultural diversity, and physician-assisted treatment. He is actively involved in his own recovery, passionate about his position, and able to act as a brand ambassador for Banyan Treatment Centers in Palm Springs, California. He is committed to helping others seek treatment and receive the proper care they need.

Deborah Moran LVN

nursing supervisor

Deborah has over 10 years of progressive experience in critical care and recovery. Her professional career spanned the Eisenhower Medical Center and various drug and alcohol treatment facilities throughout the Valley. Deborah is a Nursing Supervisor with our PHP program in Palm Springs. She is currently working towards a degree in Psychology. "I love what I do and feel a sense of satisfaction and gratitude knowing that I am helping to make a difference in the lives of our clients."

Bryan Herzog

Construction Superintendent

linda hymann

Clinical Supervisor

ed cueto

crash manager

Ed Cueto was born in Cuba and grew up in Spain. In his teens, Ed and his family moved to the United States, settling in Torrance, California. Ed attended California State University, Long Beach, earning a bachelor's degree in business administration and a bachelor's degree in psychology. Ed worked for Wells Fargo Bank for twenty years. Ed's most recent promotion at Wells Fargo Bank was vice president and regional marketing manager for the private banking/real estate division. In 1993, due to the death of a loved one from addiction and alcoholism, Ed decided to change his professional focus to help others less fortunate than himself. He moved to Palm Springs, California and worked for the Desert AIDS Project as the director of case management, education, prevention, testing and outreach. After eight years, Ed worked as the director of a non-profit organization that provided services to the Latino population living with HIV/AIDS. Ed took three years off and toured Central and South America and Spain. In 2011, Ed worked as a patient care coordinator at a treatment center in Palm Springs. Ed retired in 2019, but when the opportunity to work at Banyan Palm Springs presented itself, Ed's passion for helping others led him to come out of retirement and join a team of familiar faces and become part of the mission. and banyan values. which was very much in line with his.

Augustine "Auggie" Oliver

recording manager

Agustín was born and raised in Uruguay. At the age of twelve he moved to New Jersey. In 2019 he moved to Palm Springs, California. Given the opportunity for a fresh start, he began his journey to recovery. After finding a new purpose in life after a 15-year battle with drug addiction, he decided to turn his life around and became an advocate for those who constantly battle mental health and addiction, marking the end of a ten-year sales career in the automotive industry Agustin joined the Banyan team as a behavioral health coach and quickly rose to senior admissions coordinator. A team player at heart, his work ethic, hard work and dedication can be felt in our community and beyond. Although he is currently studying business administration, his favorite sports include soccer and tennis. He also loves to walk and go to the beach.

jamie weber

Family Services Coordinator

Born and raised in Palm Springs, Jamie has worked in the medical field for over 30 years. Recovery became and continues to be Jamie's passion, as a result of the effects of his mother's addiction and the subsequent struggles with addiction by two of his three children. Over the past 11 years, he has redirected his medical knowledge and experience to the field of addiction and recovery. Jamie began his career at Banyan Treatment Centers as a phlebotomist. However, as the management team recognized his diverse skill set, Jamie's admissions, clinical, administrative and family services were in demand. As part of his role at Family Services, Jamie conducts a weekly Banyan Family Zoom call with his eldest daughter, the goal of which is to provide the families of our clients with a safe place to talk, vent, and help others in situations Similar. He discovered that direct contact with families beats in his heart. Jamie is very interested in helping our clients and their families. She understands how difficult the journey to recovery can be and the courage it takes to begin the journey. Jamie also understands the empathy and sensitivity needed to guide people through their recovery process. Combining her personal and professional experience, Jamie offers advice and support to families here at Banyan as a Family Services Specialist.

Teodoro Kult

Alumni Coordinator

Jeet Joshi MD

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 specializes in psychopharmacology and the medical and psychotherapeutic treatment of eating disorders. In addition to treating eating disorders, Dr. Joshi is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. He provides inpatient mental health services and drug and alcohol treatment programs in the Pennsylvania and Delaware areas.

Juana Johnson

Nursing Director

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

CEO y Banyan Delaware

Born and raised on a small family farm in Upstate Western NY, Cara moved to Delaware in 2012 to expand her opportunities to help individuals and families struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Cara has served as the Clinical Director since she joined the Banyan Delaware team in January 2021. This has recently expanded into the role of Executive Clinical Director, providing oversight and promoting a safe and healthy recovery environment at our location Delaware. Cara adheres to a collaborative, patient-centered approach while implementing a strong, evidence-based style of professional practice and management.
Cara has a BA in Criminal Justice and Psychology and received her Masters in Psychology in 2012 with a concentration in mental health applications of co-occurring severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, and forensic populations. During her undergraduate and graduate career, Cara gained experience working with populations with substance use disorders and personality disorders, with a focus on supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Cara is a published doctoral author in the field of dual diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. She has since earned her professional licenses in Chemical Dependency and Social Work and also has certifications in Post Graduate Addiction Counseling, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Co-Occurring Disorder Professional - Diplomatic Status, and Clinical Certification in Counseling and Forensic Counseling. Cara is a proud member of the Golden Key International High Honor Society, the Psi Chi International High Honor Society in Psychology, the American Psychological Law Society, and the American Psychological Association. Cara brings a strong clinical understanding combined with her passion for promoting the health and safety of people struggling with substance use, mental health and trauma, and she is ready to humbly serve as Executive Clinical Leader for Banyan. Delaware. Her background and upbringing promote a strengths-based foundation for addiction and concurrent treatment that involves compassion, respect, and dignity for every human being.

Tina Moyer, MA, LMSW, ICAADC, CSPS

Banyan Delaware Clinical Director

Tina Moyer is a Senior Clinical Supervisor for Banyan Delaware Residential/Detox Center and PHP/IOP Center. 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 concentration in counseling from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. She is licensed as an LMSW in the state of Delaware and received international certification from her as an Advanced Addiction Counselor and Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor. Prior to Banyan, Tina brings over 20 years of leadership experience working with adults and children with mental health and addiction issues in a variety of modalities including in-home group care, case management, therapy, PIO, patient settings hospitalized and ambulatory. ACT team. Tina brings a long-standing passion to help people in need of healing so they can thrive and live their lives with confidence and the strength to move on.

Darren Collins, Bachelor of Science, CPRS

Manager

Darren found recovery in 2017 after a 15-year battle with addiction. Since then, he has been an active member of the Delaware recovery community. Darren began working in the field of LDS treatment in 2018. From the beginning, he has used his personal passion and work ethic to succeed in the industry. Darren has held positions from BHT to Program Coordinator for one of Delaware's largest sober living programs. He became a Licensed Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in the State of DE in 2019 and graduated with a BA in Liberal Studies from the University of Wilmington in December 2020. Darren is currently studying at Delaware State University for his master's program in social work. Darren was fascinated with the Banyan philosophy and the family aspect of the company. He is motivated and passionate about helping others find their path to recovery, providing them with experience, strength, and hope that they, too, can find happiness in their own personal recovery.

John Harris Jr.

Clinical Supervisor

John found recovery in 2008 after a long battle with alcohol and drugs. In October 2008, John turned his life over to his Higher Power and his life began to change. He went back to school and earned his associate's degree in drug and alcohol counseling, then began working in the treatment field, where he became a fellow student. John became a Certified Peer Specialist in April 2016. He continued his education and earned his Bachelor's in Behavioral Science and his Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. John started at Banyan in September 2020 as a Lead Therapist and is now a Clinical Supervisor. He has since passed the NCE and is waiting for the board to license him as an LPCMH.

Markus Corbishley

Clinical Supervisor

Mark Corbishley is a clinical supervisor at Banyan Delaware. He is a retired veteran who served in the United States Coast Guard for 28 years. During his tenure, Mark completed his Bachelor of Science from Wilmington University. When he retired in 2011, Mark looked for another job that he liked. He eventually ended up at HOME of The Brave, where he began his journey helping homeless veterans. After four years, Mark went on to develop his consulting experience and work for Veterans and Family Support Services. While at SSVF, Mark completed his Master's in Human Services. He also gained valuable experience working with veterans and their needs, including addiction and mental health. In 2021, Mark transitioned to the clinical area, where he served as a therapist in a drug addiction program. Mark took advantage of his leadership and therapist skills and quickly transitioned into a local manager role. Mark realized his desire to be more involved with customers and took a job with Banyan Delaware. Mark brings to his role 38 years of experience in leadership, interpersonal skills, critical incident stress management, mental health and addictions in multiple modalities, including case management and therapy. Mark has a strong desire to be involved in helping others and enjoys seeing them succeed in life.

glass heather

Clinical Supervisor

nicole gilman

Outpatient Clinical Supervisor

Nicole Gilman is the clinical supervisor for Banyan Delaware's PHP/IOP levels of care. She earned her bachelor's degree in child and family studies from Albright College and continued her studies to earn two master's degrees in criminal justice and clinical counseling. Nicole is licensed as an LPC/LPCMH in Connecticut and Delaware. Prior to Banyan, Nicole brings over 20 years of experience working with adults and children with mental health and addiction issues in a variety of modalities including in-home, emergency and community crises, child protective services, counseling/therapy, diagnostic dual PHP/IOP, residential and private practice. Nicole brings a passion for empowering those in need on her journey to heal and reveal her truest and most authentic self.

morgan price

Deputy Director of Nursing

Morgan Price is a registered nurse from Delaware. Morgan has been a part of the Banyan DE team since its opening in 2020. Morgan is the Associate Director of Nursing at the Banyan Delaware DE Detox/Residential Center. She earned her associate's degree in nursing from Delaware Technical Community College in Dover, DE. She is registered as a registered nurse in the state of DE. Prior to Banyan, Morgan brings more than 7 years of experience in adolescent and adult mental health and addictions in a variety of settings including outpatient neurology, outpatient pain management, patient psychiatry, home health care, and addiction treatment. patients. Morgan's goal is to continue her growth with Banyan to fulfill her passion of helping the community on her journey to sobriety.

marcus johnston

COO

Tara Seramone

COO

Kasey Lewis-Singletary

recording manager

cory price

maintenance manager

lori sandowski

traffic control

Angela Lloyd

Specialty Admissions Manager/Business Development Representative

sand cry

Texas Executive Director

Sandy has been in the field of behavioral medicine for over a dozen years. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Lamar University and is a licensed addiction counselor. Sandy has gained valuable experience in a variety of roles, including Executive Director, Director of Admissions and Business Development, Director of Alumni, Utilization Review, and Counselor. Sandy has an outstanding track record of building harmoniously productive teams. She embraces holistic practices and believes that with proper treatment of the mind, body, and spirit, all can be healed. As Executive Director, she combines a spirit of healing with a vision for strategic leadership. Sandy enjoys golf, hiking, and traveling, and she is on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization that benefits men and women in recovery.

akasha patel

Manager

jamie farmer

Clinical Director

jamie weber

Family Services Coordinator

Born and raised in Palm Springs, Jamie has worked in the medical field for over 30 years. Recovery became and continues to be Jamie's passion, as a result of the effects of his mother's addiction and the subsequent struggles with addiction by two of his three children. Over the past 11 years, he has redirected his medical knowledge and experience to the field of addiction and recovery. Jamie began his career at Banyan Treatment Centers as a phlebotomist. However, as the management team recognized his diverse skill set, Jamie's admissions, clinical, administrative and family services were in demand. As part of his role at Family Services, Jamie conducts a weekly Banyan Family Zoom call with his eldest daughter, the goal of which is to provide the families of our clients with a safe place to talk, vent, and help others in situations Similar. He discovered that direct contact with families beats in his heart. Jamie is very interested in helping our clients and their families. She understands how difficult the journey to recovery can be and the courage it takes to begin the journey. Jamie also understands the empathy and sensitivity needed to guide people through their recovery process. Combining her personal and professional experience, Jamie offers advice and support to families here at Banyan as a Family Services Specialist.

shy brenty

Manager

Brent was born and raised in Miami, Florida, but moved to Massachusetts in 2021. He received his Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management. Brent later received his MBA in Operations Management from Florida Atlantic University. Due to his personal experience in substance abuse treatment, he has a solid understanding of the 12-step program and its principles. Fortunately, Brent has been able to move forward with 6 solid years of recovery.
Brent started working in the addiction area in 2016, both at the PHP and IOP level. His passion stems from inspiring others to stay sober, leading by example, and developing a structured atmosphere for customers and employees. The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the client's decision-making process inspires him the most. Maintaining the ability to innovate and improve processes towards a quality culture inspires inner gratitude. Additionally, Brent likes to allow others to experience the concept of individual empowerment.
Brent's goal is to reshape Banyan's image in the Massachusetts recovery community and establish a reputation for quality customer service. He intends to promote the growth, development and unlimited potential of those around him and

corey dauphine

facility caretakers

David Duren Ph.D., DAC

Clinical Supervisor

michelle ritucci

Massachusetts Alumni Coordinator

Michelle Ritucci was born and raised in West Springfield, Massachusetts. She has suffered from addictions and mental health issues in the past, which has led her to fall in love with helping others get help. Michelle is lucky to have a supportive family who have cared for her and kept her focused. There she discovered a new and healthier lifestyle. Michelle is now clean and sober and pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work. The tools she learned during her treatment kept her motivated to help people in her recovery process. She believes that working with the alumni community is rewarding and exciting because she can help others become the best version of themselves.

Tomas Atkinson

traffic control

Born and raised in Gardner, MA, Thomas "TJ" Atkinson battled addiction for several years. Fortunately, he got clean on September 13, 2020. TJ has been with Banyan for almost a year. He started out as a behavioral health professional, which resulted in him developing a good relationship with each client that passed through the Clearbrook Mass facility. When he first entered this field, TJ wanted to find the direction he wanted to take to help to people with their addictions. While working for Banyan, TJ found a path that interests her and is currently attending school to be a therapist. TJ appreciates the new position he finds himself in, as he can now see how clients evolve and enjoys seeing their lives change for the better. Also, he can gain more experience in the area in which he wants to be a lawyer.

kaleb bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Caleb played soccer at Lindsey Wilson College, where he majored in business administration and communications. Like many in the United States today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that led him to use prescription painkillers, ultimately sending him down the dark path of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a facility in Banyan, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an admissions coordinator and has received several promotions within the organization. Today he serves as the National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is excited about his position and the opportunity to continue his career with Banyan in his home state and says he is honored to be able to help those in his community who are struggling with the same issues he faced. . He has made it his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment get the help they need.

long time

Clinical Director

Amy has been a licensed professional consultant for eight years. She has a BA in Psychology from Bloomsburg University and an MA from Villanova University. Her experience includes extensive work with young adults struggling with substance abuse and mental disorders. Amy's areas of expertise include professional supervision, addiction treatment and mental health approaches, and therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based practice, and motivational interviewing.

Mary Gaffney

Manager

Marie Gaffney was born and raised in New Jersey. After struggling with her own addiction, she decided to turn her life around and focus on her recovery and seek treatment in South Florida. Marie originally started working as a Behavioral Health Technician at Banyan Pompano, along with her hard work and dedication, she was promoted to Behavioral Technician Supervisor after moving to Banyan Philadelphia. Marie is currently the operations manager for Banyan Philadelphia. She is passionate about improving the lives of the people who visit our treatment center and succeeds in creating a safe and loving work environment for her staff. Marie's goal is to continue to broaden her awareness in the industry and continue to support the never-ending battle against addiction in the lives of the patients she cares for.

trinique water

Registered Nutritionist

Trinique was born in Baltimore, MD and moved to Philadelphia in 2012 to study nutrition at La Salle University. In 2016, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. Since she became a registered dietitian, Trinique has worked in a variety of specialties including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, public health, and private practice. After seeing an increase in patients with disordered eating and eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic, Trinique decided to delve into the world of eating disorder treatment and recovery. Trinique's goal is to empower clients to question the way they think about food and how it nourishes their bodies. She prides herself on creating a space of compassionate care for clients to achieve her goals. Trinique joined the Banyan team in 2022 as a Registered Dietitian in the Eating Disorders Program and is excited to be a part of the journey of treating people with issues.

Cassandra McCullough

therapist

Cassandra McCullough was born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Immaculata University in 2016, where she earned double majors in social work and sociology. She then received a Master of Social Work from West Chester University in 2018. She Cassandra began working in the addiction field in 2018, specializing in mental health crisis and substance abuse. Although it was a great challenge for her, she always found it very rewarding to help victims recover. She strongly believes in helping others see her strength and courage and feels lucky to be able to do this every day at Banyan. She loves celebrating patient milestones big and small and encouraging them that the progress they make each day will contribute to a better tomorrow.

Page of Aimée

therapist

Aimee Page was born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She graduated with a Master's in Trauma and Community Counseling. Aimee started out as an intern at Banyan before accepting a full-time therapist position. Initially, she began working in the addiction field and owned her own recruitment agency that offered jobs to recovering ex-addicts. She experienced the need for multiple interventions and resources for a person to be successful in embarking on their recovery journey. Aimee is a firm believer in the maxim "teach someone to fish instead of giving them a fish" and is passionate about restoring hope in the lives of patients and their families. Her primary goal here at Banyan is to have a positive impact on patients and their families.

Xiomara Jimenez

nurse

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Xiomara Jiménez is of Puerto Rican descent. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Temple University in 2008 and then her Master's from La Salle University in 2018. Although Xiomara has not been directly affected by substance abuse, she has witnessed the impact it has had on the life of friends and family. . Xiomara began her career as a Registered Nurse working on the PHP and IOP level of care for substance use disorders while she also managed a Sub-Oxone maintenance program. She later helped women and children suffering from mental disorders and addictions. Growing up in North Philadelphia, she witnessed the devastation drugs and alcohol wreaked on the community and the impact on the families affected, and believed in how a helping hand can provide much-needed courage and make a difference. in a person's life.

stacy lobo

manager

Stacy was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey. During her college years, Stacy began to have problems with drugs and alcohol. After getting sober, Stacy started in the addiction field in 2012 as a business development representative. After a relapse, she officially went clean in 2016 and began working as a behavioral health coach. In addition to her work as Banyan's main office manager, Stacy is a keynote speaker for local New Jersey high school recovery attorneys. Her favorite part of her job is leading groups and helping clients during the week, which she enjoys about herself because she keeps her focused. Stacy hopes to go back to school to earn a degree in business and social work and use the skills she is learning to help combat the addiction that is rampant in her own community.

The Dubuskas Way

Alumni Coordinator

Cara is the Alumni Coordinator for Banyan Clearbrook and Banyan Philadelphia. Her journey began in 2017 as a Clearbrook patient and what she calls "the client that never left." After completing treatment at Clearbrook, she returned as a day patient for just over 8 months. Cara began her job at Clearbrook in the kitchen by day and as a behavioral therapist by night. Today she has worked her way up and now she is the Pennsylvania State Alumni Coordinator. Being an alumnus of the program made her job more rewarding for her. Cara loves being a part of getting sober and supporting others.

Tracie Deluca

crash manager

Tracie DeLuca is a case manager and has been on the Banyan Philadelphia team since it opened in 2018. She began her journey of recovery in 2002 and has been sober ever since. She started working in 2013 and found her passion in the addiction field and continues to be a vibrant member of society and a beacon of hope for others still struggling. Tracie began her career as a behavioral medicine physician and has been successfully promoted to her current position as a case manager. Tracie enjoys the process of helping people begin recovery and believes in increasing their confidence and self-esteem in hopes of improving their chances for a successful recovery.

sweet good

Case Manager/Group Moderator

Ryah Dekis

yoga teacher

Rebecca Siwanowicz

Executive Clinical Director

Rebecca, originally from South Florida, began her career as a behavioral health professional in the mental health field while completing her MSW at Florida Atlantic University. She is currently licensed by the state of Florida and is a certified professional at the master's level. Rebecca has extensive experience and knowledge in the mental health and substance abuse fields, having held various positions with Banyan Treatment Centers prior to her current position as Executive Clinical Director in Sebring, FL. Rebecca has been involved in developing and improving clinical programs and understands the importance of connecting clients to her community and empowering them to develop leadership, independence and decision-making skills. She has a great passion for the code of ethics and believes that quality care is directly related to the level of integrity and transparency practiced by the treatment team.

jasmine smith

Manager

Jasmine was born and raised in Stuart, Florida where she began working as a Behavioral Health Technician at Banyan Detox in 2016. With hard work and dedication, Jasmine has risen through the ranks to lead BHT, Operations Supervisor and now her current title of operational manager. Fortunately, she has not personally battled addiction, but she started working in this industry after seeing a close family member struggling with addiction. After witnessing this traumatic event, Jasmine realized that she wanted to be part of the solution by helping people in similar situations. She is excited about her position because she has been able to combine her personal interests and passions with her career. Spending time helping and encouraging people in such a powerful way motivates them to do their best every day. Jasmine's favorite part of her position is getting to experience success stories up close and personal. Her goal is to continue to grow with Banyan and have a positive impact on others in the areas of behavior and health.

Charlene Kremm

Clinical Supervisor

Charlene Kremm is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her master's degree in social work from LSU. Brooke has worked in the mental health field since 2013 and has experience in substance abuse, chronic mental illness, and is an expert in PTSD. She is from Florida but has lived all over the United States. Charlene has worked closely with the military population and this is one of her passions in her life. She brings experience in client assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, crisis de-escalation, and discharge planning. Charlene is passionate about helping others and believes in a customer-centric approach.

Pamela Ervine

Clinical Supervisor

roosevelt martin

COO

Roosevelt Martin, born and raised in Florida, hails from the Sebring area. He has been helping in the fight against addiction since 2007, where he has worked, among other things, as a corrections officer and as a behavioral health (BHT) trainer. Although Roosevelt always had a passion for helping people. His favorite aspect of Banyan's BHT supervisor is his ability to lead his team in the best direction and he looks forward to growing within the company.

anita peaks

primary therapist

wendi conkli

nurse

alexa colon

chef

stacey manus

manager

Michael Arcangeletti, LMSW, CADC

Director General AP

Michael Arcangeletti, CEO of Clearbrook and Banyan Philadelphia, has worked in the addiction treatment field since 2010. He has a BA from Mercy University, a BA from Marywood University, and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Pennsylvania Certification Agency. . He has held numerous positions throughout his years in the field, including Residential Technician, Admissions Coordinator, Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Assistant Clinical Director. Michael joined the Banyan Clearbrook team in November 2018 and explains that his passion for helping others stems from his own personal experience in his recovery. He believes that anyone struggling with addiction can recover, and he makes sure patients know they are cared for, believed in, and worthy of a second chance and a fresh start.

Kenny Davis

facilities manager

Kenny Davis was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania and has lived in the state his entire life. He began his Banyan/Clearbrook career 25 years ago as a general contractor and then as a facilities manager. In this role, Kenny created and developed the "Blue Team", which has been instrumental in maintaining daily operations at the facility and throughout the campus. He is passionate about his work because he is a "builder" and when he sees a problem, the "Blue Team" finds a practical solution. Kenny's favorite part of being his "his team" is watching his employees grow, develop, succeed, and take pride in his work.

The Dubuskas Way

Alumni Coordinator

Cara is the Alumni Coordinator for Banyan Clearbrook and Banyan Philadelphia. Her journey began in 2017 as a Clearbrook patient and what she calls "the client that never left." After completing treatment at Clearbrook, she returned as a day patient for just over 8 months. Cara began her job at Clearbrook in the kitchen by day and as a behavioral therapist by night. Today she has worked her way up and now she is the Pennsylvania State Alumni Coordinator. Being an alumnus of the program made her job more rewarding for her. Cara loves being a part of getting sober and supporting others.

Amanda Dalley

Nursing Director

harry fraser

Specialist in Veterans and Interventionist

Christoph Ambrozewicz

shift supervisor

cassie erickson

assistant manager

Tyler Supczak

COO

Tyler was born and raised in Massachusetts. She worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for 11 years helping people with developmental disabilities. Tyler is passionate about human services. Tyler has also worked with children struggling with behavioral health issues at a school on the same property where Clearbrook currently resides. Tyler later became interested in substance abuse services after losing several of his family and friends to addiction. He loves helping those around him get sober and is very proud of his work. Tyler started 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 to Operations Supervisor. Tyler loves to give back to the community and help out in any way he can.

Eric L'Etoile

Regional Facilities Manager

Eric was born and raised in central Massachusetts. He was with Clearbrook Treatment Centers Massachusetts from the beginning. Eric used to work with children with behavioral health issues at a school on the same property where Clearbrook currently resides. He brings more than 10 years of experience with previous campus owners to our facility. Eric started out in Human Services as a clinical consultant with young adolescents. He then moved to the maintenance department and was promoted to director of facilities. In that capacity, Eric still worked with the children and remained passionate about helping those who were struggling. Eric has deep connections with those dealing with substance abuse issues and will always be passionate about helping people. When the previous company was purchased, Clearbrook Treatment Centers was proud to add Eric as their first employee. Eric feels privileged to continue to be a part of the facility and is excited for this campus to continue its legacy of helping those in need.

Alexandria-Forgues

manager

Alexandria Forgues is the office manager in Clearbrook, Massachusetts. Alexandria, preferably Ally for short, was born and raised in Gardner, Massachusetts. After facing her own addiction issues in early adulthood, Ally moved to Florida in 2013 to start over. Ally started in 2014 as part of a program in Ft. Lauderdale as an admissions coordinator after she was offered a job by the same man who helped her get to Florida for treatment. Since then, Ally has held a variety of management roles in the treatment space, including admissions coordinator, case manager, office manager, and digital marketing specialist. Ally worked as a Digital Marketing Specialist for Banyan Treatment Centers in 2017 and discovered her deep passion for marketing and business administration. She went back to school and graduated from Palm Beach State College with an associate's degree in 2018. Ally continued to work for Banyan until she made the difficult decision to return to Massachusetts to care for her grandparents. After returning home, Ally continued to work with people in recovery at a non-profit organization in her hometown. Ally is currently studying in the business program at Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. In late 2020, Ally was delighted to learn that Banyan had acquired the Clearbrook Treatment Centers property outside of her hometown. She immediately connected with old friends at Banyan and was hired as the office manager for the new facility. Ally is honored to help those in her community who are struggling with the issues she faced.

kaleb bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Caleb played soccer at Lindsey Wilson College, where he majored in business administration and communications. Like many in the United States today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that led him to use prescription painkillers, ultimately sending him down the dark path of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a facility in Banyan, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an admissions coordinator and has received several promotions within the organization. Today he serves as the National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is excited about his position and the opportunity to continue his career with Banyan in his home state and says he is honored to be able to help those in his community who are struggling with the same issues he faced. . He has made it his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment get the help they need.

michelle parques

Executive Clinical Director

Meredith Borsos, LCSW, MSW, BA

Clinical Director

Zach Kohl

Manager

Zach Cole was born and raised in Kansas City. Zach is a person in long-term recovery. Zach is a BHOPB and Banyan Pompano alumnus. After a long journey with substance abuse and addiction, Zach found a new passion in helping individuals and their families recover. Zach began his Banyan career in 2019 as a behavioral health professional working on the front lines with clients from all walks of life. Over time, Zach was promoted from BHT to BHT Leader, Operations Supervisor, and Director of Operations in 2022. Zach looks forward to using his personal and professional experience to educate patients and help them achieve long-term recovery.

Guerline Daverman

Nursing Director

Guerline was born and raised in Haiti but came to the US in 1998. She received her RN license from Florida Career College in 2011 and then attended South University where she received her BSN. Although she is not in recovery herself, she has witnessed the deleterious effects that alcohol and drugs can have on the people she cares about. She is passionate about mental health, having previously helped patients at the VA with a history of trauma and PTSD. Guerline always knew that she wanted to work with patients with mental health issues. She is a caring person by nature, which is why she is so passionate about helping others. Her goal for her career at Banyan is to achieve the greatest possible good for each of her patients, as well as her staff, through dedication and hard work, while achieving a positive outcome. which is mutually rewarding for all.

Jessica Ralf

HR director

Erika Zambon

Clinical Director of Mental Health

Erica was born in New Jersey and grew up primarily in California. She moved to South Florida in 2018. She attended Western Oregon University and received her BA in Community Health Education with a minor in Psychology. After graduation, she took a position as a direct nurse at a local youth residential treatment program in Oregon, and developed her passion for mental health. She earned her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University and has worked in various areas of mental health since graduating in 2016. Erica joined the Banyan team in 2019 as a group facilitator and has been with the company in various roles during his tenure. She has been an integral part of the BHOPB clinical team for many years and is dedicated to patient care, which led to her recent promotion to BHOPB Clinical Director. Her favorite part of Erica's job is not only watching patients grow and change, but also watching her staff face challenges and expand their clinical skills.

Miguel Rosen

Clinical Supervisor

Mikaela was born and raised in South Florida. She received her associate's degree from the University of Central Florida and continued her education at Florida Atlantic University, where she received her Master of Social Work in 2020. Mikaela became an LCSW in 2022 and began working in the addiction field during her internship. in msw. She worked with many different demographics over time, but started leading drug user groups and felt he had found his niche. Which makes Mikaela so passionate about this area, as she has also influenced her own family. With family members who have struggled and overcome addiction, she understood how devastating addiction is and how beautiful recovery can be. Mikaela's favorite part of working in her position is the team spirit and the ability to go to work every day and potentially have a positive impact on someone else's life. Her goals for her career at Banyan include growing within the company and saving more lives every day.

sherri codelle

Clinical Supervisor

Sherri Codelle is a Licensed Psychotherapist (LMHC and Qualified Supervisor) and received her Master's Degree in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Sherri has worked in the area of ​​addiction and dual diagnosis for nearly a decade. Sherri's passion is working with a wide range of populations, as she is knowledgeable in all aspects of DSM 5. Sherri's gift is that she has a deeper understanding of human behavior with a dynamic ability to find connections with patients and Behavioral employees. Health of the Playas de Palma. Sherri is unique and rare in her ability to understand the pain in the depths of addiction, but she recognizes that it is possible to regain the ability to find grace and gratitude in the joy of living. She loves to spread that joy to patients and those around her. Her biggest passions are her family, dogs, especially Tank, the outdoors, helping others, hiking, traveling, self-care, friends, sponsorships, and laughing. Sherri's therapeutic framework specialties include inner child healing, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma therapy, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, experiential therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to help patients in their early recovery stages and beyond.

daniel stein

nursing supervisor

Daniel was born and raised in Haiti. He moved to Florida in 1996. He graduated from Chamberlain University, where he studied nursing. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in February 2022. Although he is not in recovery, he is passionate about helping people who have hit rock bottom. One of the best aspects of his job is his ability to educate medical personnel on the causes, effects, signs/symptoms of addiction, and the treatments that Banyan can offer each individual. His future goal while working for Banyan is to continue to develop various services and programs that benefit people affected by substance abuse.

Aleana Wiesen

care manager

A local native, Aleana Meadows was born and raised in Lake Worth. She has personal experience with addiction, having grown up with both parents who are addicted. That is why she is so passionate about the field. She wants people to know that it is worth seeking help. That they deserve to improve, no matter what the world says. She likes to see the nurses she supervises help others and grow with the company. Her goal is to become Banyan's therapist and help more patients seeking sobriety and/or treatment for her mental disorders.

Francesca Williams

Executive Assistant

singer

Family Services Coordinator

Christoph Jones

Manager

Chris Jones is a former NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders. He was offered a five-year, $15 million contract with the Eagles and had a combined 158 receptions with receiver Irving Fryer, which remains the most in Eagles history for a receiving team. However, with a promising NFL career ahead of him, a tragic knee injury put his career on hold. Eventually, Chris went into a downward spiral of addiction and fell into a deep depression that led to excessive drinking and abusing prescription drugs. Now sober for years, Chris works as a program director at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches (part of the Banyan Treatment Center family), where he helps others overcome the very demons he once faced.

shawn stanton

crash manager

jennifer davidson

crash manager

Hailing from Florida, Jennifer was born on Hypoluxo Island before moving to Jupiter. She earned her Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2009 while working as a behavioral health coach at a local mental health center. As a licensed EMDR-certified psychotherapist, Jennifer has over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic services to clients struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. She uses an integrated, client-centered, solution-focused therapeutic approach specific to the individual and her needs. Jennifer believes in creating a supportive and compassionate environment to help clients explore and resolve obstacles to their growth and healing.

Amanda Ray LCSW

primary therapist

Amanda was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Amanda received her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from Florida State University. Amanda has been with Seaside Palm Beach since 2016 and has over 10 years of experience working with diverse populations including: women with complex trauma, young adults leaving foster care, the homeless, and families. She has worked in a variety of settings: psychiatric hospitals, in-home outpatient services, and treatment facilities. Amanda is trained in EMDR and works with people with unresolved trauma related to their substance use patterns. Amanda is passionate about exploring ways clients can increase their resilience and self-esteem and work on self-forgiveness.

Kaz Bieluch, LMT

integrative therapist

Kaz is a native of Palm Beach County, Florida. She graduated from Southeastern College with a 950-hour certification in Clinical Neuromuscular Massage Therapy in 2015. Kaz worked at various wellness centers before joining the treatment center in 2016. To further her skills and continue helping her patients, Kaz became He became a Reiki Master and Certified. Yoga teacher. She brings a unique and holistic approach to her practice that focuses on connecting the mind, body, and spirit. As an integrative therapist, Kaz works with clients in a variety of settings, including physical and recreational activities. Kaz teaches weekly stretching and yoga classes and addresses the needs of patients at all levels of care. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, other nature-related activities, being with her pets, and cooking. To broaden her understanding of addiction and connect with patients, she is currently working toward certification as a recovery coach. Kaz is passionate about seeing her patients heal physically and mentally, taking an individual approach to making a difference.

keith coleman

primary therapist

Nicole McLaurin, RD, LD/N

Registered Nutritionist

Shan Raiford

crash manager

Nering processor

massage therapist

michelle galloway

primary therapist

Michelle was born and raised in Buffalo, New York until she was 5 years old. 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 to Palm Beach State College to get her AA in psychology. She then went on to Florida Atlantic University, where she received her BA in Psychology in 1994. She began her work in the mental health field, working as a Behavioral Health Technician at Fair Oaks Hospital in Delray Beach, Florida, where she worked with various adult populations. at a mental health clinic. After leaving that institution, she continued to work as a behavioral health coach at another center in Coconut Creek, Florida, where she worked with women with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders. While working at this facility, she decided that she wanted to work with clients on a deeper level. In 1997, Michelle went back to school to earn her Master's in Social Work at Barry University, while continuing to work full time in the field. She completed her studies in the year 2000 with her master's degree. Since her graduation, Michelle has gained experience in various aspects of mental health in individual, group, and family therapy. She has worked with women and children who are victims of domestic violence and survivors of sexual assault. She has also worked with children who have been in the foster care system. Additionally, Michelle worked with children who were placed in foster care because they were unable to return home due to juvenile court intervention in the home. Although Michelle is not recovering, she knows the disease firsthand as a family member or loved one who is addicted to alcohol. She had several relatives who were alcoholics and died at the hands of the disease. Michelle entered the addiction field in 2015 as a lead therapist and has worked at Palm Beaches/Seaside Palm Beach Behavioral Health since 2016. She says her passion for what she does fuels her passion because she has always wanted to help others find the underlying issues. that they are contributing to their addiction and helping them strategize and develop coping tools to address these issues. She says her favorite part of her job is watching clients grow holistically as they gain strength and resilience.

Ingrid Lisser

therapist

Ingrid comes from a medical family, so caring for others comes naturally to her. After working as a registered nurse for 5 years, she discovered her passion for therapy and decided to go back to school to earn her master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Mercy College. Although Ingrid has lived much of her life in New York, childhood memories of her in Florida have treasured her and she moved to the Sunshine State in 2021. She sees herself as a lateral thinker who sees all as individuals and unique. Her approach is a strengths-based perspective that uses research-based interventions and applies a humanistic approach.

fabiola mashburn

finance manager

kaleb bogard

Family Services Coordinator

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Caleb played soccer at Lindsey Wilson College, where he majored in business administration and communications. Like many in the United States today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that led him to use prescription painkillers, ultimately sending him down the dark path of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a facility in Banyan, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an admissions coordinator and has received several promotions within the organization. Today he serves as the National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is excited about his position and the opportunity to continue his career with Banyan in his home state and says he is honored to be able to help those in his community who are struggling with the same issues he faced. . He has made it his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment get the help they need.

greg touissaint

chef