Rick founded Algamus Recovery Centers in 1992 and has directed gambling specific, Algamus residential facilities in Florida, South Carolina, Quebec, and Arizona.
A Cornell University graduate, Rick is an Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-II) and a Canadian Problem Gambling Counselor (CPGC).
He currently serves as a clinical supervisor for the Canadian Problem Gambling Counselor Certification Board and as an International Compulsive Gambling Counselor Certification Board member. He has been an advisory board member of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, and a founding executive board member of both the North Carolina Council on Problem Gambling and the South Carolina Council on Compulsive gambling.
For more than 25 years he has been both a student and a facilitator in Bonding Psychotherapy,
Rick now provides a variety of consulting services including admissions and network/marketing to Algamus. Contact Rick at 888-527-2213.
Jody is an International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-II) and, in 2007, he co-founded the Algamus Recovery Center of Arizona after serving as the program director of Algamus of North Palm Beach, Florida. Jody entered into the addiction recovery field in the late nineties. Beginning in Palm Beach, FL, he was integral in the development of C.A.R.E. in southern Florida and was appointed associate director/founder in 1999.
His insight and creative ability have also earned
She works with patients suffering from mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance dependence, developmental disabilities and psychotic disorders. She is board certified in Psychiatry and works with adults and adolescents 13 and up. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Medical Association.
Joseph Trop-Zell began working in the field of gambling addiction treatment in 2010 at California's oldest residential gambling program.
Joseph attended Arizona State University studying psychology. As a member of the recovery community himself, he has dedicated his life and work to helping those struggling with addiction. As the executive director, Joseph is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations at Algamus.
Scott holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts. Prior to joining Algamus, he was an expert trainer in MA with the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling where he focused on problem gambling in the criminal justice, mental health
Scott was also part of the leadership committee which managed the operation of the state-wide helpline as well as coordination of supportive referrals and resources. Scott’s dedication has led to the capacity building that has enabled more clinicians throughout the state to identify, screen, assess and treat disordered gambling.
As Algamus’ Aftercare Coordinator, Scott’s mandate is to establish a network of aftercare resources for clients graduating from our program.
Peter joined the Algamus team in October of 2021. He serves as a case manager/family liaison while facilitating psycho-education groups focusing on recovery and conflict resolution. As a constructive thinker, he values a practical and sustainable approach to recovery.
Peter began working in the addiction field in 2018. Before joining the Algamus team, he held various roles within addiction treatment facilities with core responsibilities being program development and client advocacy. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies.
Donna is an independently Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Arizona. Donna received her Masters of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from New Mexico State University before relocating to Arizona.
Donna has been working in the field of general mental health and substance use counseling since her 2015 in a mix of outpatient clinics, inpatient facilities and detox facilities in the Phoenix area before advancing her career to administration and supervision in 2021.
Donna joined the Algamus team as clinical director in November of 2021 and is working to establish a client-centered and evidenced-based approach to recovery for individuals in the Algamus program. Donna specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with an emphasis on Rogerian/Existential approach and client-driven goals. Donna also specializes in anxiety and depression, PTSD, mood and personality disorders through a trauma-informed approach. Donna provides administrative supervision to the behavior health technicians and counselors throughout the treatment process for clients at Algamus.
Victoria is the Primary Therapist and Case Manager at Algamus. She facilitates individual sessions and group therapy on psycho-education with a focus on recovery and family systems.
For three years prior to joining the Algamus team, she managed the Neuro-Feedback Center and was a group leader at A Sober Way Home. She earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology and is presently completing her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
PEER COUNSELOR & GROUP FACILITATOR
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