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Treatment Team Bios
Seabrook House employs highly credentialed professionals in the
addiction field, whose specialties encompass every area of medical,
clinical, psychological and spiritual treatment of the disease
of addiction.
| Mark Wallen, MD, ASAM / Staff Psychiatrist |
Tracy Lynn Bennett, Psy.D, MS, MA, LPC, LCADC - Clinical
Supervisor |
| Omana George Abraham, MSN, RN, CRNP, APN - Nurse Practitioner |
James Wadley, MS, Ph.D., CSAT - Primary Therapist |
| Larry Creamer, MHS - Primary Therapist |
Tim Dixon, MHS, LPC , LCADC - Primary Therapist Young Adult |
| Stephen Phillips, MSW, LSW - Primary Therapist |
George Koren M.Ed., LCADC, LPC, CCS - Specialty Therapist |
| Arthur Dash, MSW, LSW - Primary Therapist |
Kimberly Pakech - MSS, LSW - Primary Therapist |
| Darlene Munter, MHA, LCADC - Primary Therapist |
Margaret Diehl, LCADC - Family Therapist |
| Diane Katkevicius, LCADC - Primary Therapist |
Lynn Yurchak, MA - Clinical Supervisor |
| Michael Russell, M.Div - Spiritual Therapist |
Eddie Luker, MA - Family Program Director |
| Diane Postell, LCSW, CADC - Family Therapist |
Connie Miller, MS, NCC, PAT - Psychodrama Specialists |
| Virginia Dowling, MS, LADC - Clinical Supervisor West |
Susan M. Gordon, Ph.D. - Director of Research / Staff Psychologist |
| Jeff Wagner, BS, RN - Admissions Counselor |
Terri Townsend, MSW, LSW - Quality Assurance Director |
| Mallory Roth, BS - Intake Counselor |
Nancy Bober, MA - Admissions Counselor |
| Michele Smith, CADC, WTS - Admissions Counselor |
Allison Cresong, BA - Intake Supervisor |
| Michael Stallone, RN - Admissions Counselor |
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Meet some of our senior experts and staff:
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Tracy Lynn Bennett, Psy.D, M.S., M.A., LPC, LCADC -
Clinical Supervisor
"T. Lynn" oversees all clinical and medical services in
the evening hours at Seabrook House. She earned her Doctorate
in Psychology (Psy. D.) from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine in Clinical Psychology, and also holds two Master
Degrees (Clinical Health Psychology and Counseling Psychology).
She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Dr.
Bennett has been working in the behavioral health field
since 1989. T. Lynn has been in recovery from chemical dependency
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Susan M. Gordon, Ph.D. - Director of Research
Dr. Gordon is responsible for directing all research and
outcomes projects for Seabrook House. She has more than
nine years experience in counseling and psychological evaluation
of chemical addiction and mental health issues and has worked
extensively with women and adolescents. Dr. Gordon is widely
published and has spoken frequently on various topics in
the addiction field. Her areas of expertise include addiction
trends and research and training for medical and counseling
professionals in identifying and treating addiction. Dr.
Gordon holds a Ph.D. in professional psychology and a Master's
Degree in Psychological Services from the University of
Pennsylvania. She is a member of the American Psychological
Association and the APA Division 50 Addictive Behaviors
Association. Dr. Gordon also frequently serves as a resource
to the media. |
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Mark Wallen, M.D., ASAM - Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. Wallen has 27 years of experience as a licensed, practicing
psychiatrist and is a certified member of the American Society
of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Dr. Wallen performs full psychiatric
evaluations for Seabrook House patients and provides medication
management. He earned his Doctorate in Medicine from the
Medical School of UMDNJ and is certified in Psychiatry,
Addiction Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. In addition
to providing psychiatric services to our patients, Dr. Wallen
serves as the medical director of Livengrin Foundation in
Bensalem, PA |
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Edward A. Luker, M.A. - Director of
the Family Program
"Eddie" received his Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology
at the Alfred Adler Institute in Minnesota. His more than
15 years experience in the field of addiction treatment
includes developing programs for family treatment, women,
compulsive gambling, and eating disorders. "Eddie" also
utilizes art, psychodrama, dream analysis, and life style
assessments to treat patients. |
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George P. Koren, Jr., M.Ed., LCADC, CMS,
LPC - Specialty Therapist
George holds a Master's of Education Degree in Counseling,
is a Certified Mental Illness Chemical Abuse (MICA) Specialist,
a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and
a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). With his more than
30 years experience in the behavioral health field, George
has experience working with chemical dependency, co-occurring
disorders, developmental disabilities, and family issues.
He also treats for pain, anxiety, and stress with hypnosis
as a Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy. He is additionally
trained and is a practicioner of EMDR. George also embraces
a way of life based on the Twelve Step principles of recovery. |
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Connie Miller, M.S., NCC, PAT
- Psychodrama Specialist
Connie Miller holds a Masters of Science in Counseling and
treats Seabrook House patients with "Souldrama," her own,
self-developed form of psychodrama. Connie utilizes this action-oriented
system, which takes groups and individuals through a six-stage
process of spiritual discovery using the creative arts. Connie
founded the Center for Codependency in Spring Lake Heights,
NJ. |
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Darlene L. Munter, MHA, LADC - Primary Therapist
Darlene provides primary group and individual therapy to
patients in the adult residential program. She brings over
20 years professional experience in the addiction field
working on a multidisciplinary team delivering treatment
program components to dual-diagnosed population as well
as educational programs to families and the community. Darlene
came to Seabrook House from the highly esteemed Hazelden
Recovery Services in Center City, MN. She received her Bachelor's
Degree in Psychology from St. Cloud University and received her Master's in Healthcare Administration in 2007. |
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Michael F. Russell, M.Div - Spiritual Therapist
Mike provides spiritual guidance and suppport for patients
entering any of Seabrook House's inpatient programs. Mike
is responsible for the initial orientation and guidance
during those crucial first few days. Mike earned his Master
of Divinity from Eastern Seminary in Philadelphia, PA and
brings over 15 years experience working with substance abuse
patients and their families. |
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Dave Thomas, B.P.S. - Executive Chef
As Executive Chef, Dave is responsible for managing a team
of food service specialists and designing the Seabrook House
menu, in accordance with the highest standards of nutrition.
Thomas joins Seabrook House from the Marriott Plaza Hotel
in Greenville, South Carolina, where he served as Executive
Chef. In his nearly three decades of experience, he has
held Executive Chef positions for Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt,
the Atlantic City Convention Center (NJ), Spring Valley
Country Club in Columbia, SC., and Sunset Country Club in
Sumter, SC. Dave earned his Bachelor of Professional Studies
Degree (B.P.S.) from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
in Hyde Park, NY and served an internship at Maxim’s in
Paris, France. |
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