Christian De Oliveira
CEO & Co-Founder
Christian is an industry veteran, having worked in the behavioral health space for well over a decade.
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Christian De Oliveira
Susan Berlin, LICSW, CASAC (She/Her)
Clinical Advisory Partner
Susan Berlin began her career as a therapist in 1989 at the Caron Foundation, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that also specialized in codependency and adult children of alcoholics.
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Julie Joyce, PMHNP-BC, Medical Director
Julie Joyce is board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry.
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Compliance Officer
Peter Rockholz has over forty-five years of experience in the behavioral health field, specializing in substance use disorder treatment in various settings.
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Gale Saler, LCPC, CAI, CIP
(She/Her)
Gale Saler, LCPC, CRC-MAC, CAI, CIP, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Maryland, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor (retired) as approved by the Commission for the Certification of Rehabilitation Counselors and the National Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, respectively, and is a senior ARISE certified Interventionist and approved through the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a Certified Intervention Professional.
Learn moreAnthony Junger, CADCC-II
For over a decade, Anthony has been involved in working with adults with substance use disorders and mental health issues.
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Manal Naim, MBA, MHA, PMP
Director of Operations
Manal is a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in operations management across a wide range of clinical settings
Learn moreSahar Ganjalikhani, LICSW, CFTP (She/Her)
Clinical Director
With over decade of experience as a psychotherapist in the DMV area, Sahar Ganjalikhani has served a range of communities in the area that have had serious experiences of trauma and mental illness.
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Daryl Johnson, Ph.D, LPC, Primary Therapist
Dr. Daryl Johnson is a distinguished psychologist and licensed professional counselor based in the Washington, DC area.
Learn moreDan Lacovara, LMFT, CCTP
Primary Therapist
Dan Lacovara is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the District of Columbia and California and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
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Jeanne Meyer, LICSW, Primary Therapist
Jeanne Meyer is a licensed individual clinical social worker specializing in treating anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, and sleep issues.
Learn moreJames Hardin, LCSW-C, MAC
Group Facilitator
With over 20 years of experience as a therapist and licensed clinical social worker, Jay Hardin has dedicated his career to supporting adults and young adults dealing with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and the aftermath of trauma.
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Jack Sykstus, LMFT, CSAC
Group Facilitator
Jack Sykstus is a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Washington, DC, with over a decade of experience helping others navigate the world of substance use disorders.
Learn moreRaha Janka, MSW, MPH, LGSW (she/her)
Raha Janka is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), with experience in substance use and recovery in both DC and Maryland.
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Thomas Sullivan, Recovery Technician
Thomas Sullivan has been working in the substance abuse field for three years.
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