Our Team Is Here For You
We are a treatment team of professional clinicians, medical, psychiatric, & behavioral health personnel. Our team approach to treatment is necessary for meeting our clients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Our clinical staff has been trained in current interventions and modalities, recent information on the treatment of particular populations and what has been effective in addressing co-occurring issues. No matter what you or your loved ones personal struggle with addiction is, we are here to help through the recovery process.
Our Team Is Here For You
We are a treatment team of professional clinicians, medical, psychiatric, & behavioral health personnel. Our team approach to treatment is necessary for meeting our clients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Our clinical staff has been trained in current interventions and modalities, recent information on the treatment of particular populations and what has been effective in addressing co-occurring issues. No matter what you or your loved ones personal struggle with addiction is, we are here to help through the recovery process.
Meet The Team
Meet The Team
 Clinical & Medical
Dr. Daphne Dorce, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Daphne Dorce is a board certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry and addiction medicine. She brings…
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Executive Director
After embarking on his recovery journey in 2010, Kenny quickly developed a passion for helping others. Kenny began working in the addiction treatment industry in…
More Info >>Charrisse Clark-Smith, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
Charisse is a cherished member of the medical team at Guardian Recovery Network. With more than 20 years of experience as a nurse…
More Info >>Leslie Rhinebarger
Director of Nursing
Originally from Indiana, where she obtained her degree in Nursing in 2009, Leslie began her career as a surgical Nurse in the operating room specializing incomplex Orthopedic and Neuro…
More Info >>Tina Hepworth, LCSW
Clinical Director
Tina Hepworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida. She received her undergraduate degree at West Virginia University where she studied Criminology and Investigations, and obtained her…
More Info >>Anna Marie Barrett, LCSW, CYT
Outpatient Clinical Director
Anna earned her Masters of Social Work at Barry University in Miami, FL in 2017 and completed her internship in co-occurring disorders. Anna has a Bachelors of Art in Religious…
More Info >>Timothy Foley, BSA
Client Care Coordinator
As a Behavioral Technician Supervisor, Tim provides clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of the twelve…
More Info >>Julie Kelly
ARPN
Originally from Davenport, Iowa, Julie moved to Florida after high school where she started her medical career as a paramedic. Julie then attended Florida Atlantic University where she received her Bachelors in Nursing. She first worked as…
More Info >>Julie Donahue
ARNP
Julie earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Syracuse University in 2001, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Miami in 2003 and later completed her Master…
More Info >>Michelle Quilter Psy.D., CASAC, DBT-LBC, CSOTP
Director of Clinical Case Management
Dr. Michelle Quilter is a licensed clinical psychologist who is a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), is Linehan Board Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT-LBC) and…
More Info >>Anna Parker
12 Step Director
Originally from Maine, Anna serves as 12 Step Director for Immersion Recovery Center and Immersion Residential. She has a passion for working directly with clients and teaching them how to engage in a spiritual program of recovery. Anna is dedicated to teaching clients how to implement step work, break harmful patterns of behavior, and create new…
More Info >>LaRae Burset, RCSWI
Family Therapist
LaRae joined the Immersion team in 2018 during the opening of our residential facility and has since gained experience working in all levels of care within our organization, in multiple positions. LaRae attended…
More Info >>Chris Baker, LCSW
Primary Therapist
Chris has been with the Immersion Recovery team since 2020. Prior to joining Immersion Chris was pursuing his Masters degree in Social Work at Florida Atlantic University. While in school Chris spent his clinical internship…
More Info >>Daniel Mendel, PHD
Primary Therapist
Daniel or “Dr. Dan” is grateful to have a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to those suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues. Early on in his career, Daniel worked in public schools where he provided…
More Info >>Daniel Celmer, MS
Primary Therapist
Originally from New Jersey, Daniel now calls the Boynton Beach area home. Daniel graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a therapist, Daniel utilizes…
More Info >>Nicole Patalano, MS, LMHC
Primary Therapist
Originally from New Jersey, Nicole now calls the South Florida area home. In 2017, she graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Nicole also received a Bachelors Degree in…
More Info >>Anthony Foto, CAP
Primary Therapist
Anthony has 9 years of experience working in addiction treatment settings including detox, residential, long-term community residence, and outpatient programs. Anthony recently relocated to South Florida from New York. He received his bachelor’s degree…
More Info >>Anastasia Sabga, MSW, RCSWI
Primary Therapist
Anastasia graduated from Tulane University in 2020 with a Masters degree in Social Work where she gained supplemental certification in mental health, addiction and the family. During graduate school, a large portion of Anastasias experience, research and interests were…
More Info >>Amanda Beard
Medical Service Coordinator
Originally from Mississippi, Amanda taught Mathmatics for 27 years. After her own personal struggles with addiction, Amanda decided to move to South Florida in…
More Info >>Masud Ahmad
ARNP
Masud Ahmad, APRN is dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified. He has experience in working in…
More Info >>Todd Hoher, CAC
Family Therapist
Todd is a Florida Board Certified Addiction Counselor with over a decade of experience in both mental health and substance use disorders. He has been in the field since 2010 after…
More Info >>Idil Gursoy, LMHC
Primary Therapist
Idil is a licensed mental health counselor with a master’s in clinical mental health counseling. Throughout her career, Idil has been providing services in inpatient and outpatient settings. Idil has worked…
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Ryan Newman
Director of Admissions
Ryan is originally from Massachusetts, and has been living and working in the behavioral healthcare industry since 2016. After successfully completing two combat deployments as a member of the United States Marine Corps, Ryan’s personal experience…
More Info >>Brianna Bricken
Admissions Manager
Brianna is originally from Connecticut, and has been working in the behavioral healthcare industry since 2013. She moved to South Florida in 2011 after struggling to overcome her own addiction. Brianna quickly found a passion for helping others…
More Info >>Sarah Babaa
Treatment Advisor/Concierge Account Manager
Sarah has worked in substance use treatment for the past 10 years acting in key management and operational roles. With experience in admissions, program operations, case management, and alumni, Sarah understands…
More Info >>Michael Audette
Treatment Advisor
Michael is a native of Massachusetts where he was a Mason Contractor for over ten years. After personally committing to sobriety in 2010, Michael discovered his passion for assisting other individuals who struggle with substance use.
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Timothy Choquette
Alumni Services
Tim, originally from Massachusetts, moved to Florida 11 years ago and began his personal journey of addiction recovery. Tim started working for Guardian last year after strengthening…
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Joshua Scott
Chief Executive Officer
Joshua Scott is an experienced healthcare executive, who has a proven record of designing and implementing intervention and treatment strategies…
More Info >>Marco Merida, MBA
President & COO
Marco has an extensive career working with startups and Fortune 100s alike in order to build efficient operations that support expedient growth…
More Info >>Ross Donahue, LCSW, MHA, MCAP, CRRA
Chief Administrative Officer
Ross joined the Guardian team in 2020 with more than 13 years of experience in the substance abuse and…
More Info >>Justin Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Justin is responsible for the design and implementation of business strategies, plans, and procedures to meet objectives for company growth…
More Info >>Ryan Soave, LMHC
Chief Clinical Officer
Ryan Soave brings deep experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, certified trauma therapist, program developer, and research consultant for Huberman Lab at…
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Jessica Moretti
Director of Human Resources
Jessica Moretti joined the team in 2015 and assumed the role of Human Resource Manager in 2016. Jessica is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where she received a BA in Psychology and a minor in Business…
More Info >>Danielle Sharp
Director of Revenue Management
Originally from Colorado, Danielle moved to South Florida in 2012 to pursue her personal life in recovery. Danielle has worked in the substance use and mental health field…
More Info >>DJ Prince
Director of Marketing
DJ Prince is the Marketing Director at Guardian Recovery Network. He has worked with several Addiction Treatment centers establishing and growing their marketing efforts. For the past several…
More Info >>Jessica Jones
Director of Operations
Jessica is originally from Greensburg Pennsylvania and has been devoted to substance abuse recovery programs since 2016. Jessica started with Guardian Recovery Network as an Office Manager in 2019. Eager to…
More Info >>Andrew Canny
Director of Operations
Andrew serves as the Director of Operations at Immersion Recovery Center. Focusing on the execution of quality…
More Info >>Nicholas Marchetti
Facility Manager
Nick is originally from Springfield, Massachusetts. He attended the University of Rhode Island where he earned a Bachelor’s degree and…
More Info >>Alexis Rossi, LCSW, CAP
Utilization Review and Compliance Manager
Alexis Rossi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 10 years’ experience in the behavioral…
More Info >>Sophia Shellman
Data Entry
Sophia joined our team with enthusiasm and excitement. Although this was an industry different from her previous profession, she connected with colleagues and has…
More Info >>Leah Scharf
Business Development
Leah came to Immersion Recovery Center with eight years of professional nursing experience and expertise in marketing and business development. Because of her commitment…
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