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. Tamer Wassef, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Wassef is a board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in adult psychiatry. Dr. Wassef completed his fellowship training at the…
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Kenny Silver
Vice President of Treatment Services
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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Anna Marie Barrett, LCSW, CYT
Clinical Director
Anna Barrett, LCSW, serves as a clinician at Guardian Recovery, bringing specialized expertise in treating co-occurring disorders. She earned her Master of Social Work from Barry University in 2017 …
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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
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 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
National Director of 12 Steps
Anna Parker, NCPRSS, serves as 12 Step Director for Immersion Recovery Center and Immersion Residential. With over five years in the recovery field, Anna specializes in teaching clients how to engage meaningfully in spiritual recovery programs….
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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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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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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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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, 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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