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.

Immersion Recovery Center Team

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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Kenny Silver, Immersion's Executive Director

Kenny Silver

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…

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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…

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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…

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Tina Hepworth

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…

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Anna Barrett

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…

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Matthew Navratil, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

Matthew E. Navratil received his BS in Criminal Justice from George Washington University and a Masters in Social Work from…

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Tim Foley

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…

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Julie Kelly

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…

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Julie Donahue

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…

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Michelle-Quilter

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…

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Anna-Parker

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…

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Larae-Burset

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…

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Chris-Baker

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…

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Daniel Mendel

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…

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Daniel-Celmer

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…

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Nicole Patalano

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…

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Anthony Foto

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…

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Anastasia Sabga

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…

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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…

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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…

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Michael Herbert

Director of Family Services

Michael is an addiction professional with 25 years of experience, ranging from intervention to aftercare. Michael also practices professional coaching, working with individuals in group, with families…

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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…

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Idil-Gursoy

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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 Admissions

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…

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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…

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Sarah Babaa

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…

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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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Alumni

Christopher Wolcott

Alumni Services

Chris began working in behavioral healthcare in 2018 after developing a strong foundation for his own recovery. As an alumni of Immersion Recovery Center, Chris uses his personal experiences to…

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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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 Executive

Josh Scott CEO

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…

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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…

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Ross Donahue

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…

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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…

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Ryan-Soave

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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 Administration

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…

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Kevin Creighton

Executive Director Of Detox Operations

Kevin is originally from Falmouth, Massachusetts where he was active and excelled in athletics through out his childhood. Kevin attended Plymouth State University, where he obtained…

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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…

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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…

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Jessica Jones

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…

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Andrew Canny

Director of Operations

Andrew serves as the Director of Operations at Immersion Recovery Center. Focusing on the execution of quality…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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