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Meet Our Team
The Recreate Life Counseling clinical and management teams consist of seasoned addiction professionals. Many of us are in recovery ourselves, and we understand the devastating effect addiction has on families, not just the individual.
Daniel Schaffer
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Schaffer has over fifteen years of experience in various leadership roles within the healthcare industry. He holds a JD from Brooklyn Law School with a focus on Health Law and is also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
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Dr. Duy Nguyen, D.O.
Medical Director
Dr. Duy Nguyen, D.O. is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.
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Joel Wishnia
Chief Operating Officer
Joel Wishnia has worked in the treatment field since 2016. He grew up in South Florida and returned after his own personal struggles with alcoholism and addiction. He is dedicated to helping others find a new way of life.
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Amanda Timonere, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, MCAP
Chief Clinical Officer
Amanda Timonere has served in the field of Addictions and Mental Health since 2010. Originally from New Rochelle, New York, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Forensic Psychology.
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Cole Timonere, JD, LMHC, NCC
Clinical Director
Cole Timonere has served people in the mental health field since 2010, where he began his career as an attorney. He shifted to counseling when he found that his passions lie in assisting folks in a different capacity.
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Melissa Manzone
Director of Operations
Having worked in behavioral health treatment since 2007, Melissa brings to the table a wealth of knowledge in treatment operations and high caliber safety standards.
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Alex Costa
Chief Marketing Officer
Alex Costa, a Massachusetts native, is a person in long-term recovery from Addiction and Alcoholism. His passion and purpose for helping others always remain at the forefront as our Chief Marketing Officer.
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Liam McElwee
Chief Revenue Officer
Liam has extensive knowledge within the treatment field and in working with people. Liam, has been in the recovery field for four years and is a great asset to our team.
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Patrick Casey, ARNP
ARNP
Patrick began his medical career working as a registered nurse in emergency departments and trauma centers in 2008. After 7 years of seeing first hand the devastation of addiction (overdoses, suicide attempts, traumatic motor vehicle accidents), he transitioned to working in substance abuse.
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Jenna Schafer
Primary Therapist
Jenna earned her Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Mental Health Counseling from Lynn University in 2020. As a Primary Therapist, she is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for clients, where they feel heard, welcomed, and respected.
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David Goloski
National Director of Alumni & Family Services
David joined the team here at RBHN to bring aboard his expertise of engagement and structure within alumni programming. RBHN is passionate about the alumni services they provide to their clients and share many of the same visions and goals that David does.
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Sean Tarzell
Continuity of Care Coordinator
Sean is a proud alumnus of Loyola Marymount University, where he cultivated a foundation for his commitment to the well-being of individuals. Having worked in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field since 2017, he is dedicated to advocating for the clients in his caseload and ensuring precise and practical aftercare coordination.
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Emily Tibbets
Alumni Coordinator
Emily is a native of the Boston area and came down to Florida in 2020 to begin her own journey in sobriety. As Alumni Coordinator, she reaches out to create a network of support where individuals can connect and continue to grow outside of treatment.
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Jackie Lewin
Director of Business Development
Jaclyn “Jackie” Lewin was born and raised in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Jackie got her start in the treatment industry in 2010 working at detox facility in Belle Mead, New Jersey as behavioral health technician. She continued with that position for 4 years. Later, Jackie assisted in opening a treatment facility in Yardley, Pennsylvania and became a counselor at that facility. Jackie began her career with RBHN, at Garden State Treatment Center in Sparta New Jersey. Shortly after, she relocated to South Florida to begin her role as community outreach for RBHN.
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Brien Johnson
Business Development Representative
Brien Johnson, on of our Business Development Representatives, has always been passionate about helping others. Originally from just outside Philadelphia, Brien attended The Art Institute of Philadelphia where he studied Graphic Design before realizing that he wanted to make a more meaningful impact on people's lives.
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Brooke Bosler
Business Development Representative
Brooke joined our team in February 2021 and quickly established herself as an invaluable member of our community. Starting her career in the industry as a Behavioral Health Technician at Recreate Life Counseling, Brooke worked her way up to becoming a Case Manager before moving into her current role.
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Holynn Johnson
Director of Admissions
Holynn has been working in the behavioral health field since 2019. She started as an Admissions Coordinator, guiding individuals and their families through the admissions process. She feels that helping them navigate the difficult path to recovery is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
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Christina Scherer
Family Services Advocate
Christina began her professional career in behavioral health in 2019, dedicating herself to working directly with individuals struggling with substance use disorders. She now uses her personal and professional experiences to guide families through their loved one’s recovery process.
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At Recreate Life Counseling, we understand that the journey to recovery can be daunting without the proper support. We're here to listen, understand your challenges, and offer personalized guidance as you consider a life free from the grips of addiction and/or mental health conditions. Our admissions team is ready to assist you, whether you're looking for treatment, need advice, or simply want someone to talk to!
