Kerry Horrell, PhD, is a staff psychologist at The Menninger Clinic, the coordinator of the Youth Division and an assistant professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).

In addition, she is the co-host of Mind Dive, Menninger's podcast for mental health professionals.

Her clinical expertise includes the treatment of shame and trauma, with a particular focus on self-compassion, vulnerability and mindfulness.

Her research interests include experiences of gender and sexuality, as well as religion and spirituality, in how they relate to mental health and well-being. Her research has been published in the Journal of Psychology and Theology and has been shared at the annual conference of the Association of Psychological Science.

Dr. Horrell earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine, and her doctorate from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. She completed a predoctoral internship and a postgraduate fellowship at The Menninger Clinic and BCM.

In her free time, she enjoys tending to her houseplants, walking her dogs, taking spin classes and trying all the many ways to eat potatoes.

Dr. Cutter is one of the world’s foremost behavioral healthcare researchers and clinicians in the fields of psychotherapy development, behavioral medicine, and addiction medicine in urban and rural environments. He received his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University, his Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Southern California, and his BA in Psychology from California State University. He has held teaching and/or research positions at Yale University, Harvard University, Northeastern University, and University of Hartford. Dr. Cutter is currently a tenure-tracked faculty member at Yale School of Medicine’s Child Study Center.

Previously, Dr. Cutter was a clinical program developer within some of Harvard’s teaching hospitals, and directed the Pain Treatment Services Units for Yale’s Department of Psychiatry and Silver Hill Hospital. A former assistant dean of Yale College and a Beck Institute Scholar, Dr. Cutter has received numerous professional honors over the course of his career and his work has been widely cited in peer-reviewed manuscripts and continues to direct a highly active and prolific behavioral science clinical research laboratory out of Yale’s Child Study Center.

Dr. Cutter hopes to one day leverage the exceptional outcomes produced at Turnbridge to lobby congress to support legislation that will increase access to long-term dual diagnosis treatment for all populations.

Jack grew up in Dallas, Texas, where he earned B.B.A. and master’s degrees in accounting from S.M.U. and started work with a Big Four firm, auditing hedge funds and energy companies. Getting sober in 2007 led Jack to consider other professions that he might enjoy more, and in 2010 he moved to rural Minnesota where he completed a master’s in counseling from Hazelden.

Over time, Jack saw first-hand how quality of life improves the most when a person engages in long-term treatment, a truth supported by decades of research, and so in 2016 he moved to Connecticut to work in Turnbridge’s young adult program.

As Vice President of Clinical Services, Jack ensures the ethos of Turnbridge’s mission is carried to and thrives within all our programs.

Abdul Majid Khan, M.D. is a practicing Psychiatrist who was born and raised in Southeast Louisiana. He completed his Psychiatric training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and Ochsner Medical Center, having started at Charity Hospital before Katrina. He has served as Medical Director of several Acute Inpatient Psychiatric facilities, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs in the private sector. He has been on faculty as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry with the LSU Department of Psychiatry in New Orleans and on staff, in the past, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He has also served as Behavioral Health Medical Director with a Bayou Health Plan to assist with their transition in providing Mental Health to their members. He is currently the Medical Director of ELEMENTAL HEALTH and Regions Behavioral Hospital.

Dr. Khan was selected by CIGNA to be the official provider for the NFL Players Association for the Southeast Louisiana region.

​Dr. Khan was also selected by Louisiana State University as the official Psychiatrist at the LSU Student Health Center.

​Dr. Khan is a member of the Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association & American Psychiatric Association.

David Cato, LCSW, TCT, SEP, CCTP-II, specialty therapist at Sierra Tucson, began working at Sierra Tucson in April of 2008 and has served many roles, beginning in the mailroom. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. He is a Somatic Experiencing® Therapy Practitioner (SEP), certified Transgender Care Therapist (TCT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). Additionally, David is EMDR-trained and trained in DARe (Dynamic Attachment Repatterning experience). David completed his master’s coursework through an internship at Sierra Tucson. He has worked with substance use disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, codependency, grief/loss, and trauma. David provides individual, group sessions, and consultations for residents as needed. David is a clinical supervisor and provides training for staff. David is currently a Specialty Therapist at Sierra Tucson. David enjoys presenting globally in-person and virtually on topics such as trauma disorders and recovery.

Olivia Mason, MS, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT, Brainspotting practitioner, and working towards my AAMFT Supervisor credential

Olivia received her Bachelors degree from Louisiana Tech University in psychology. She went on to receive her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi. While there, she received an internship with the Gratitude Program at Pine Grove in Hattiesburg, MS- one of the original treatment facilities in the nation for sexual addiction. Upon graduation, she went on to work for the Gratitude Program full time as a primary therapist. Olivia decided to move home to Louisiana and pursued a career in private practice, working primarily with couples and individuals impacted by sexual addiction, infidelity, and betrayal trauma. While working private practice, Olivia became connected with the Carpenter Shed and has since become the Clinical Director for The Carpenter Shed and Triumph Clinical Services.

She is trained as a Certified Sex Addiction therapist, Certified Partner Trauma therapist, a Brainspotting 1 and 2 Practitioner, and is currently pursuing her credentials to become an AAMFT approved supervisor.

Jamie Jones, LPC-S, NCC, M.Ed, CEDS, is the Program Director for both The New Orleans Institute for Trauma and Compulsive Behaviors and The Eating Disorders Program at River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, LA.

Ms. Jones has been the member of the treatment at River Oaks for over twenty years. She started her career as a mental health behavioral specialist while pursuing her Master’s Degree from the University of New Orleans. After receiving her Master’s Degree, she went on to become the Admissions Coordinator for the specialty programs at River Oaks. Upon becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms. Jones became a therapist on the Trauma and Compulsive Behaviors Program. Since 2008, she has focused on treating both civilians, veterans, and active duty service members who struggle with trauma, compulsive behaviors, eating disorders, and underlying mental health concerns. In 2021, she became the Program Director of the specialty programs at River Oaks.

Along with her dedication to acute inpatient care, Ms. Jones currently has a private practice treating individuals, families, and couples. She is currently working towards becoming an Eating Disorders Certified Specialist through the International Association of Eating Disorder professional certification process. Ms. Jones has lectured both regionally and nationally on a variety of mental health issues.

Marie Robles, RD, LD, CEDRD, Eating Disorder Program Manafer of The Eating Disorders Program at River Oaks Hospital.

Marie received her certified eating disorder registered dietitian credentials in 2020. Marie has worked at River Oaks Eating Disorder Treatment Center over 10 years and is the Lead Dietitian for the hospital. When not working at the hospital, she sees outpatients. in her private practice that was started 11 years ago. She specializes in eating disorders and disordered eating.

Marie enjoys working with all ages in the treatment of eating disorders. As the first dietitian in the state of Louisiana to be a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD), she take’s pride in working with an excelled team that provides the best service to every individual.

Marie graduated for Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and dietetics and completed her dietetic training at Saint Louis University.

Christi DeFrancesco, LCSW

Executive Director of Pasadena Villa Smoky Mountain Lodge & The Stables Autism Program

Christi is a Virginia native and has been in the field of behavioral health for over 17 years. She earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Radford University and Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). She has experience in the acute psychiatric and residential treatment settings where she held leadership positions that included experience in program management and development, risk management, human rights advocacy, business development, and community relations. Christi has also has experience with growth and development of facilities including opening an adolescent RTC from the ground up. Christi serves as an adjunct professor at VCU on the virtual platform for concentration year MSW students in their practicum field placements. She is passionate about serving and healing using breathwork, somatic experiencing, and social integration. She is married to her high school sweetheart and mother of two young children. In her spare time, Christi can often be found in the kitchen experimenting with recipes and baking, walking her dogs, or reading in her favorite cushy spot on the couch.

Deara Ball, MS, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A

Associate Clinical Director, The Willows at Red Oak Recovery

Deara received her master’s in counseling and educational psychology from Indiana University-Bloomington. Over the last 14 years, she’s worked with adolescents, young adults and their families in a variety of settings, including a public high school, a boarding school, and a wilderness therapy program and has held roles in marketing and admissions for therapeutic programs in NC, CO, and AZ. Her theoretical and clinical interests include Polyvagal Theory, Eastern philosophy, and using mindfulness-based practices to help clients regulate the nervous system and gain clarity and insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As an Internal Family Systems-Informed therapist, Deara is interested in helping clients cultivate compassion for themselves and build internal and external resources to help them navigate life’s challenges in healthy and balanced ways.

Lynn Wadsworth, who is a licensed mental health and substance abuse counselor supervisor in the state of North Carolina has worked in the field of dual diagnosis residential treatment for over 25 years.

Lynn came to Red Oak Recovery 9 years ago to create the family program which is based in emotionally focused family therapy, polyvagal theory and family systems. Currently Lynn is the clinical director at the Willows at Red Oak Recovery.

Prior to her work at Red Oak, Lynn worked with various populations in a number of different settings including inpatient hospitalization, HIV/AIDS, therapeutic boarding schools, wilderness programs and Intensive outpatient programs.

Lynn’s passion for this work was ignited as a young person with her own journey. She approaches her work with a deep curiosity, understanding and empathy for families in crisis. Lynn is interested in the unique stories of all of her clients and believes it is important for us to view each person as unique in their experience of themselves and the world around them.

Beau Laviolette, LCSW- EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Certified IFS Therapist, and Lead Trainer with Syzygy Institute (IFS-EMDR Trainings) 

Beau Laviolette is a highly skilled and compassionate therapist specializing in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of trauma-related issues, Beau is dedicated to helping individuals on their path to healing and recovery. Beau has a private practice in Baton Rouge, LA. where he offers IFS-EMDR Intensives, nature retreats, and consultations for therapists.

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