1000 HILLS RECOVERY & TREATMENT CENTER - Key Persons


Claire Whittlesey

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Director
  • Member of the Clinical Team
Claire Whittlesey graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Masters in Counseling Psychology, is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional. Claire has almost a decade of experience in the substance abuse and mental health field having worked with a wide array of populations ranging from infants and toddlers, children and families, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Erin Marie Richardson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Clinical Team
  • Case Manager / Group Facilitator
Erin is a compassionate and driven Mental and Behavioral Health professional. She holds certificates in both Trauma and Grief Counseling. Erin is expanding her knowledge, experience, and education in the field of Addiction and Counselling mental disorders and intervention. Erin's core values are based solely on her fierce compassion for others and providing direction and an example of strength, positivity, and love. Erin has been employed by various facilities and worked at the American Addiction Center, adolescence facility. Erin is currently in school working on her CAP, (Certified Addiction Professional)

Reshma "Pinky" Harilal - CEO, CHRO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
  • HR Director
Reshma "Pinky" Harilal has over 10 years experience working with patients with co- occuring disorders.Her knowledge in several areas of case management, addiction counseling and family crisis intervention due to ACOA issues that effect the family severely. Mrs. Harilal has her Masters in Psychology, is Board Certified as a CRRA and CMHP. Ms. Harilal assists with being in compliance with DCF and Joint Commission.

Serena Gali

Job Titles:
  • Primary Therapist
Mrs. Gali obtained her Master's in School Psychology with a specialization in Mental Health Theory at Capella University. Serena has achieved her experience in substance abuse counseling and completed her internships at a level 8 juvenile correctional facility. She believes in treating the patient through healing the mind, body, and spirit. She believes through individual and intensive group therapy; the patient can start healing the underlying emotional and cognitive issues associated with their co-occurring disorders. Serena is understands that family involvement is paramount in the healing process.

Terry Jennings

Job Titles:
  • Primary Therapist
Mr. Jennings has worked with children, adults and families in California and Florida. He has gained experience counseling with clients with co-occurring disorders in Palm Beach County area. He is a believer in a holistic approach to life and working with clients, is that the physical, mental, social and spiritual aspects of a person's life must be viewed as an integrated whole.