EXPERIENCE RECOVERY DETOX & RESIDENTIAL - Key Persons
Anthony is a patient-focused nurse with 10 years of experience providing therapeutic care to patients with mental, behavioral, and polysubstance disorders.
Brad's mission is to help families have "more good - less bad" in their lives. Oprah referred to Brad as "America's Interventionist" and it stuck. He created and produced the eight part eating disorder docuseries Addicted to Food for with her in 2013. He is known for the evidence-based invitational intervention model he has popularized since 2005. His clinical trainings across the globe have equipped counselors, therapists, treatment staff and others with the powerful and 21st century approach to intervention.
Brad brings his knowledge and passion to Experience Recovery as an author, teacher , interventionist and expert on the impact of complex trauma on life.
Job Titles:
- Counselor
- Strategic Planning Consultant
Candace Bruce has extensive C-level leadership experience in behavioral healthcare. With 30 years of treatment experience in addiction, eating disorder and other co-occurring disorders, Candace is also a counselor, interventionist, life coach and active member of the EMCC.
Candace Bruce has extensive C-level leadership experience in behavioral healthcare. With 30 years of treatment experience in addiction, eating disorder and other co-occurring disorders, she has held a range of positions in executive management and holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management with an emphasis in accounting and marketing.
Candace is also a counselor, interventionist, life coach and active member of the EMCC. She has worked with Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon in program and business development and has worked with world-renowned treatment programs with multi-levels of care within the treatment field.
In addition to her treatment experience, she also worked in the legal department at 20th Century Fox and project managed the development of their corporate and legal records management software. She also project managed accounting and payroll development of the Supercuts POS software currently installed worldwide. As an entrepreneur, Candace has owned several companies outside of the treatment field. Her vast understanding of web-based play with marketing, software, data accessibility, user needs and user connectivity helps her to reach and develop resources to build systems in marketing that increases reach to drive awareness and traffic.
Candace's current focus is taking professional experience, wisdom, and lessons to employ strong inspirational leadership in small to large projects, and independent and interdependent relationships to improve experience and outcomes through Team Potentiality.
Job Titles:
- Director of Intake / Admissions
Cristina Meadows has extensive experience in working in treatment, and helping families navigate recovery needs. In addition, to pursuing a degree in Addiction Studies. Cristina has worked as a Treatment Intake & Admissions Call Center Manager with Clare Matrix. At Clare, she built and trained a team on the best practices regarding client needs and admissions.
She leads her team in building sustainable relationships with community partners, focusing on appropriate client-focused care including support for the family family, and a seamless intake process. Christina leads her department to overcome the barriers as presented to clients and their families to increase access to care.
As the CEO of Experience Recovery, Deb has brought together a team to provide the best detox and residential care
Deb's efforts over the last 35+ years has been a dedicated mission in behavioral health, eating disorder and addiction treatment.
Kara is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients and team. Her career in the healthcare field started with becoming a pharmacy aide at Stanton Pharmacy. From there, she became a certified nursing assistant in Middletown where she was able to assist with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health statuses.
She assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands, dressing and feeding needs. She comes to Experience Recovery motivated and eager to help her clients.
Kathleen Murphy's career is built on more than 30 years of experience working with people suffering from substance abuse issues complicated by relational trauma. Her vast clinical wisdom stands far-and-away apart from the rest as she leads the clinical team at Experience Recovery.
Job Titles:
- Coordinator
- Intake Coordinator
Mark is an intake coordinator at Experience Recovery and has a wide variety of experiences that he brings with him. Mark has recently completed his CADC-1 certification to accompany his RADT certification. He was a part of the creation of 501c3 and the establishment of West Hollywood Recovery Center along with being a member of the C2C (Connection to Care) HIV-Aids Education and Benefits board. Mark is dedicated to providing support for others with drug, alcohol, and disordered eating struggles.
Job Titles:
- Counselor
- Certified Counselor
Paul Rzyski is a certified counselor and has experience having served clients in treatment over the past 7 years. Paul has a unique ability to help clients access the best part of themselves. His compassionate approach to counseling includes the use of art and music in counseling, one on one & family sessions, and crisis intervention. His knowledge of alcohol, substance abuse, eating disorders, and mental health issues allows him to guide his clients through the process of finding a treatment plan specialized for them. Paul is committed to treating each client's unique experience with respect while providing reassurance and coping skills to assist them on their journey to recovery.
Job Titles:
- Chief Medical Officer
- Leader
Steve Karp serves Experience Recovery's as Chief Medical Officer, treating clients who struggle with eating disorders, substance use, and mental health issues. Dr. Karp, a certified Addiction Psychiatrist since 1991, graduated Cum Laude from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture, before going to medical school at the prestigious Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He completed his internship in Philadelphia then continued with residency in Psychiatry at Norristown State Hospital. Formerly Chief Medical Officer at Palm Beach Institute, Dr. Karp spent ten years directing psychiatry and medical care at Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders in Wickenburg, Arizona.
Dr. Karp is a seasoned thought leader in the field of behavioral health, and holds a subspecialty in Addiction Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Karp is triple Board certified in addiction, adult and geriatric psychiatry and brings over thirty years of experience treating addiction and eating disorders. Dr Karp combines psychiatric training, empathic listening and motivational interviewing to support people towards lasting change.