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CLINICAL

Jane Meier, LCSW, CCTP

Clinical Director

Chelsea Smart, LMSW

Assistant Clinical Director

Justin Szela, LMSW

Primary Therapist

Mary Sewright, LAC

Primary Therapist

Kim Boardman, LASAC

Primary Therapist

Tiffany Ducey, LCSW

Primary Therapist

Anthony Reese, LASAC

Primary Therapist

Tawny Gamboa, BA

Group Facilitator

Ashley Borys

Sound Therapist

Lori Binder, L.Ac., CN, MT

Licensed Acupuncturist

Gretchen Seeck

Yoga Instructor and Reiki Specialist

Brandon Lee

Professional Artist and Mental Health Advocate

Jenny Harrington

Intake and Alumni Coordinator

Kayla Critchfield

Case Manager

Jared Bakin

Case Manager

Ben Gill

Case Manager

ADMINISTRATION

Tyler Tisdale

Founder & CEO

Christopher Hayes

Co-Owner, COO

Ashley Banderet

Director of Admissions

Brannan Timberlake

Operations Manager

Stephanie Hathaway

Claims Manager

Nate Pearce

Controller

MEDICAL

Steven J. Locnikar, DO

Medical Director

Patrice Roy, PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Irene Curry, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP

Nurse Practitioner

Erica Jhinnu

Medical Manager, RN

Jane Meier, LCSW, CCTP

Clinical Director
Pinnacle Peak Recovery, LLC
Clinical Excellence | Compassionate Care | Family Feel

Jane Meier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 30 years of experience in mental health and substance use/co-occurring disorders treatment as a clinician, supervisor, and manager/director.

She utilizes a holistic approach and understands the importance of wellness of mind, body, and spirit. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and recognizes the importance of resolving trauma in order to move toward a happier and healthier life. Jane is focused on helping those she works with be able to live their best life. When not working, Jane enjoys hiking, reading, exploring new places, and good food.

Jane obtained a Bachelor’s of Social Work degree from the University of Mary and a Master’s in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. She is an approved supervisor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Examiners.

Chelsea Smart, LMSW

Primary Residential Therapist
Pinnacle Peak Recovery, LLC
Clinical Excellence | Compassionate Care | Family Feel

Chelsea Smart is a Licensed Master Social Worker who obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Brandman University, and her Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University.

Chelsea is a US Navy Veteran with an understanding of veterans’ programs and benefits and experience advocating for veteran clients in need of mental health and substance use treatment.

Following her naval career, Chelsea focused her attention on adult behavioral health, gaining experience in the residential treatment of co-occurring disorders, domestic violence advocacy, youth corrections, and transitional programs to reduce recidivism rates.

Chelsea believes in meeting the client where they are at and providing compassionate care that is free from judgment or stigma. Chelsea has a history of working with and advocating for clients from a variety of backgrounds, with varying challenges and barriers. She utilizes the strengths perspective to build upon clients’ resilience and assist them in overcoming barriers to recovery.

Justin Szela, LMSW

Primary Therapist
Pinnacle Peak Recovery, LLC
Clinical Excellence | Compassionate Care | Family Feel

Justin Szela is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 6 years of experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. Justin has worked within the residential level of care with both adults and teenagers, worked within a jail setting in Los Angeles, and worked with the homeless on Skid Row in Los Angeles. Justin’s work experience has led him to encounter most mental health diagnoses, most substances that can be misused, and a professional understanding that “everyone needs to be treated differently.”

Justin believes in “everyone is a human at their core” and emphasizes the importance of clinical rapport with the clients he works with. Justin identifies the importance of “meeting them where they are at” and allowing them to feel heard, seen, valued, and respected. Justin believes in advocating for his client's needs, empowering their self-belief and inner self-worth, and taking the time in treatment to “be selfish” and make changes to help them achieve their goals and dreams.

Justin obtained his Bachelor of Social Work from Eastern Connecticut State University and continued his education by obtaining his Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California with a concentration in Adult Mental Health and Wellness and Substance Use.

Personally, Justin spends his free time on the golf course, hanging out with his dog Kevin, spending time with his fiancé, or playing video games with his friends.

Patrice Roy, PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pinnacle Peak Recovery, LLC
Clinical Excellence | Compassionate Care | Family Feel

Patrice began her career in Maine and the majority of her career has been working in the field of substance use and addiction. She was instrumental in creating the substance use consultation service for the largest tertiary care hospital in Maine as well as developing the detoxification protocols now used throughout New England. Patrice co-founded The Dana Center Foundation Addictions Training Project, which provided addiction medicine/psychiatric consultation to health care personnel including staff nurses, resident physicians, attending physicians and physician extenders.

Patrice holds two Master's Degrees: one in Nursing with a post-graduate certificate in Psychiatric Nursing and a second Master’s in Education. Patrice has extensive experience in continuous quality improvement and has done work as a consultant for residential programs.

Additionally, Patrice served as an Associate Chief of a behavioral health hospital in Maine.
For more than two decades she taught at various venues including The University of Southern Maine, Vermont College of Medicine, St. Joseph’s College, The New England College of Medicine as well as The New England College of Nursing, and Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.

Patrice moved to Arizona to work at the Mayo Clinic in their family medicine department creating an integrated care model before moving on to work at the world-renowned in-patient Substance Use Disorder clinic known as The Meadows in Wickenburg, AZ. She now works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Scottsdale Recovery Center.

Patrice holds many degrees and certificates including Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Master of Art in Education, Master of Science, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing, Bachelor of Science, Certificate as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric Nursing, and certificates in Herbal Studies, Microsystems Quality Improvement, Mediation Training and as a TEAMSTEPPS Leader.

When she is not working, Patrice enjoys spending time with family and friends in the beautiful outdoors of Arizona. Patrice has been involved in many of her hobbies including bicycling across the United States, holding a non-commercial lobster fishing license, and serving as an Assistant Costume Designer on an Independent Film that opened at the Toronto Film Festival.