HEIGHTS TREATMENT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Primary Therapist AMFT
Amy is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Her clinical areas of focus include trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues. Amy has over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families from various cultures and life stages. She draws on the natural capability and strength of her clients to help them unravel their story, work through their struggles, and journey towards healing and purpose. She is fluent in English, French, and Arabic.
Job Titles:
- Alumni and Client Success Coordinator
Beckie Ellis has dedicated her professional life to the field of mental health and recovery. With nearly three years of experience as a Recovery Advocate and Mentor, she has embarked on a journey to earn her Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) certification, aiming to deepen her understanding and enhance her ability to support clients in their recovery journeys. Beckie's motivation is rooted in her unwavering desire to share hope, encouragement, and kindness with individuals and their families as they navigate the transformative path to recovery.
What she values most about The Heights Treatment and Transcend is the opportunity to be part of a compassionate team, all bound by a shared mission to assist those who may feel they can't go it alone. Beyond her work, Beckie takes pride in being a loving mother to two incredible daughters and is a passionate writer, actively contributing to a Recovery blog that inspires and uplifts others on their healing journey.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Coordinator
- Client Care Specialist
Diana is a versatile administrative coordinator known for her enthusiasm and attention to detail. With a diverse background in medical offices and eight years of experience, the L.A. native has worked on her abilities to understand the clients' needs and translate them into effective planning goals. She looks forward to supporting the community at The Heights.
Harry Perkins, Admissions Specialist, is dedicated to navigating the difficult task of helping individuals find appropriate treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Born and raised in Houston, he entered the Mental Health/Behavioral Health field shortly after he found the gift of recovery himself. Harry cultivates his passion from working in an industry where the main objective is to give individuals a second chance at a new life.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer LCSW, CSAT
With a career dedicated to helping others for over 30 years, Joni Ogle stands as a paragon of clinical expertise, client driven program development, and transformative leadership in the realm of addiction and trauma care. Her unwavering commitment has touched the lives of countless adults and young adults, guiding them towards paths of healing and recovery.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Joni brings a deep understanding of societal challenges. Which is further complemented by her specialization in nuanced and often stigmatized areas of addiction. In Joni's pursuit of holistic healing, she has obtained diverse training in EMDR, Pia Mellody's Post Induction Therapy, and Dr. Brené Brown's The Daring Way methodology.
Joni's depth of experience, combined with her passion for enhancing the lives of those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges, positions her not only as our CEO but also as a beacon of hope and a driving force in the therapeutic community.
Kimberly Daigle has a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Charles McComb Jr.Kimberly believes each person is different and has a unique path to healing. She is trained in EMDR and also uses an eclectic approach with Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing principles while adding Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical behavioral skills to equip and empower clients to begin to meet their own emotional and mental health needs.
Matt Meares has over 25 years of dedicated service in the field of social services. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) trained in EMDR, he brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of human psychology to his role as Primary Therapist at The Heights Treatment. Matt has a diverse background working in nonprofit agencies, camps, rehabilitation programs, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, and residential children's homes. He has worked with a diverse array of clients, including teens, young adults, couples, children, and a wide array of professionals including doctors, therapists, musicians, athletes and CEO's from a variety of industries. He has experience with individuals from different age groups, cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, varying diagnoses, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Matt earned his Master's Degree in Social Work from Baylor University and a certificate in nonprofit management from Rice University's LINE program. Matt also has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Hendrix College that he has found serves him in discerning metaphors, symbols and patterns in his client's life stories as they share them with him.
Matt's diverse experiences, along with his commitment to continuous learning and personal growth, has allowed him to develop a holistic and empathetic approach to therapy. He is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals seeking to overcome life's challenges and work toward personal growth and healing.
Education
Baylor University, Graduate School of Social Work
Rice University, Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives
Job Titles:
- Primary & Family Therapist, MAAT, LPC
Merilee is an LPC with a Masters of Art in Art Therapy. Her welcoming spirit and warm nature help clients feel safe and cared for during their intake.
When facilitating groups, she uses an assortment of knowledge and skills gained from life experience as well as experience in art psychotherapy, trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness.
Job Titles:
- Primary Therapist LPC - I, RDT, CCTP
Job Titles:
- Business Development
- West Coast Business Development Representative
Sylvia was born and raised in London, England where she studied and received her degree in Sales Marketing and Advertising. Presently based in Dallas, she has enjoyed working within the substance use disorder arena for the last twenty-two years. She uses her experience and knowledge to navigate and establish results-producing relationships within the business community.
She is here to be of service, accept the situation that clients are facing, and show kindness with humility without causing more harm.
Her heart has always been to find a solution and help where she can, by reaching out to her colleagues and the connections she has made to help with resources to provide a solution for those who have none.
Zoe Pulido, a native Houstonian, has been a part of our team since 2017. Holding a Bachelor's degree from George Washington University in Clinical Operations Management, Zoe began her career at Transcend Recovery Community. Here, she started as a Behavioral Technician and grew to become Program Director at our Houston Women's Facilities. Gaining comprehensive experience in every position along the way.
Her in-depth knowledge in client care and operational management led to her serving as the Human Resources Director, overseeing operations in New York, California, and Texas for both Transcend Recovery Community and The Heights Treatment. Currently, she is the Director of Operations across all our locations. Zoe continues to bring unparalleled expertise and leadership to our team. Outside of her professional commitments, Zoe is finishing her Master's in Healthcare Quality, and enjoys time with her family.