Our Team
Nick Starobin
Chief Executive Officer
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Kelvin M. Smith Sr
Administrator
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Leatha Anatole
Clinical Director
Leatha Anatole is our Clinical Director. She is a resident of Lafayette, LA, home to her alumni, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She graduated with honors in 2012 with a bachelor’s in psychology and a minor in biology. She also graduated with honors with a Master’s in Counselor Education in 2015, becoming a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2018. She has a well-rounded background that includes working in several different types of settings and with many different populations, that include but are not limited to private practice, psychiatric facility, an in-home based practice, and Substance Abuse. She believes that “returning to substance abuse feels like coming home.” She is passionate about client advocacy and being someone’s voice until they find their own. As well as challenging the negative connotation of addiction within society, which includes raising the understanding of the disease concept of addiction and breaking through the stigma of being an “addict,” to help others remember that humanity and compassion are what’s needed for all of us. Leatha balances out her work home life balance by spending time with her children, family, and friends. She is also an avid fisher and enjoys being in nature.
To start your recovery journey today contact her at [email protected].
Amanda Kennedy
Director of Admissions
Amanda Kennedy is our Director of Admissions. She is a resident of Hammond, LA, home to her alumni, Southeastern Louisiana University. She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of General Studies. She is also currently working on her MBA. She brings a passion for treatment and recovery to the table as she started her own recovery in 2020. She wants others to know the freedom that comes with sobriety. She credits her success as an admissions director largely due to her honesty and transparency regarding her own personal journey. When Amanda isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her children and Fiancé. Adding: "They will always be my WHY."
To start your recovery journey today contact her at [email protected]
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are."
-Carl Jung
Ardell Guerra
Director of Nursing
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Krystal Flowers
Program Director
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Jacob Matthews
Lead Tech
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Our Team
Nick Starobin
Chief Executive Officer
Bio Coming Soon!
Kelvin M. Smith Sr
Administrator
Bio Coming Soon!
Leatha Anatole
Clinical Director
Leatha Anatole is our Clinical Director. She is a resident of Lafayette, LA, home to her alumni, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She graduated with honors in 2012 with a bachelor’s in psychology and a minor in biology. She also graduated with honors with a Master’s in Counselor Education in 2015, becoming a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2018. She has a well-rounded background that includes working in several different types of settings and with many different populations, that include but are not limited to private practice, psychiatric facility, an in-home based practice, and Substance Abuse. She believes that “returning to substance abuse feels like coming home.” She is passionate about client advocacy and being someone’s voice until they find their own. As well as challenging the negative connotation of addiction within society, which includes raising the understanding of the disease concept of addiction and breaking through the stigma of being an “addict,” to help others remember that humanity and compassion are what’s needed for all of us. Leatha balances out her work home life balance by spending time with her children, family, and friends. She is also an avid fisher and enjoys being in nature.
To start your recovery journey today contact her at [email protected].
Amanda Kennedy
Director of Admissions
Amanda Kennedy is our Director of Admissions. She is a resident of Hammond, LA, home to her alumni, Southeastern Louisiana University. She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of General Studies. She is also currently working on her MBA. She brings a passion for treatment and recovery to the table as she started her own recovery in 2020. She wants others to know the freedom that comes with sobriety. She credits her success as an admissions director largely due to her honesty and transparency regarding her own personal journey. When Amanda isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her children and Fiancé. Adding: "They will always be my WHY."
To start your recovery journey today contact her at [email protected]
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are."
-Carl Jung
Ardell Guerra
Director of Nursing
Bio Coming Soon!
Krystal Flowers
Program Director
Bio Coming Soon!
Jacob Matthews
Lead Tech
Bio Coming Soon!
