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Treatment Team Bios
Seabrook House employs highly credentialed professionals in the
addiction field, whose specialties encompass every area of medical,
clinical, psychological and spiritual treatment of the disease
of addiction.
Mark Wallen, MD, ASAM
Staff Psychiatrist |
Gregory Stiefel, D.O., ASAM
Staff Physician |
| Omana George Abraham, MSN, RN, CRNP, APN Nurse Practitioner |
Jay V. Malickel, D.O.
Staff Physician |
William Heran, Ph.D., LCSW
Clinical Director |
Margaret Diehl, LCADC
Family Therapist |
Jeanne Mahoney, RN, BSN, MS, NCC
Director of Nursing |
Kimberly Pakech - MSS, LCSW
Primary Therapist |
Eddie Luker, MA
Director Family Services |
Janet Castellini, MSS
Primary Therapist |
| Tracy Lynn Bennett, Psy.D, MS, MA, LPC, LCADC - Clinical
Supervisor |
Stephen Phillips, MSW, LSW
Primary Therapist |
| George Koren M.Ed., LCADC, LPC, CCS Specialty Therapist |
Kathleen Murphy, Ph.D., MMT, LPC - Expressive Arts Therapist |
Terri Townsend, MSW, LSW
Quality Assurance Director |
Diane Postell, LCSW, CADC
Family Therapist |
Virginia Dowling, MS, LADC, CAC
Clinical Supervisor West |
Kristen Pansera, MA
Primary Therapist |
Zina Rodriguez, MSW, LSW
Clinical Outreach Representative |
Tina Walls, MS, NCC
Family Therapist |
Michele Smith, CADC, WTS
Admissions Supervisor |
Robert L. Schnell, MA, LADC
Primary Therapist Seabrook West |
Allison Cresong, BA
Call Center Supervisor |
Diane Katkevicius, LCADC
Primary Therapist |
Patricia Connors, BA, CAC
Clinical Outreach Representative |
Mallory Roth, BS
Admissions Counselor |
Nancy Bober, MA
Admissions Counselor |
Jeff Wagner, BS, RN
Admissions Counselor |
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Meet some of our senior experts and staff:
William J. Heran, Ph.D., LCSW
Clinical Director
Dr. Heran oversees all clinical aspects of the Seabrook House adult detox and residential programs. He earned his Master in Social Work degree from New York University and his Doctorate in Social Work
from Smith College in Massachusetts. He is a licensed clinical social worker in the states of New Jersey and Hawaii, with specialized training in family therapy. Prior to coming to Seabrook House, Dr. Heran was co-founder, owner and clinical director of Paradise Recovery residential addiction program in Honolulu, Hawaii. He brings over 20 years of clinical social work experience as well as program development, funding, recruitment and accreditation compliance. Dr. Heran integrates theory and practice, specifically using psychodynamic therapies in treating PTSD and co-occurring disorders.
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Tracy Lynn Bennett, Psy.D, M.S., M.A., LPC, LCADC
Director of Substance Abuse Services
"T. Lynn" oversees all clinical and medical services in
the evening hours at Seabrook House. She earned her Doctorate
in Psychology (Psy. D.) from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine in Clinical Psychology, and also holds two Master
Degrees (Clinical Health Psychology and Counseling Psychology).
She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Dr.
Bennett has been working in the behavioral health field
since 1989. T. Lynn has been in recovery from chemical dependency
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Mark Wallen, M.D., ASAM - Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. Wallen has 27 years of experience as a licensed, practicing
psychiatrist and is a certified member of the American Society
of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Dr. Wallen performs full psychiatric
evaluations for Seabrook House patients and provides medication
management. He earned his Doctorate in Medicine from the
Medical School of UMDNJ and is certified in Psychiatry,
Addiction Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. In addition
to providing psychiatric services to our patients, Dr. Wallen
serves as the medical director of Livengrin Foundation in
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Kathleen Murphy, Ph.D. - Expressive Arts Therapist |
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Edward A. Luker, M.A. - Director of
Family Services
‘Eddie’ developed the Family Program (now known as the Family Matrix Program) for Seabrook House in 2004. Since then, under Eddie’s leadership, the Family Department has evolved into a full range of family services that includes to Children’s Education Program, Couples in Recovery Workshop and family aftercare programs. In addition to developing family programs at Seabrook House, Eddie has counseled families, compulsive gamblers, and trauma survivors during his 15 + years of experience in the addiction field. He earned his Master’s Degree at Alfred Adler Graduate School in Minnesota and has been trained in EMDR and experiential therapies such as psychodrama. |
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George P. Koren, Jr., M.Ed., LCADC, CMS,
LPC - Specialty Therapist
George holds a Master's of Education Degree in Counseling,
is a Certified Mental Illness Chemical Abuse (MICA) Specialist,
a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and
a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). With his more than
30 years experience in the behavioral health field, George
has experience working with chemical dependency, co-occurring
disorders, developmental disabilities, and family issues.
He also treats for pain, anxiety, and stress with hypnosis
as a Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy. He is additionally
trained and is a practicioner of EMDR. George also embraces
a way of life based on the Twelve Step principles of recovery. |
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Zina Rodriguz, MSW, LSW - Clinical Outreach Representative
Zina is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of New Jersey (NJ) and received her Masters of Social Work degree with a concentration in administration from Fordham University, New York, NY. After many years in the corporate sector as a production manager for the International Council of Shopping Centers, Zina returned to school. Prior to joining Seabrook House, Zina served as Director of Marketing and Business Development for a large addiction treatment center in northern New Jersey. In addiction, Zina facilitated intensive outpatient addiction treatment groups.
Call Zina now if you need assistance or to schedule a meeting with Zina or a tour of Seabrook House:
(646) 821-1221 or zrodriguez@seabrookhouse.org |
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Patricia Connors, BA, CAC - Clinical Outreach Representative
Patricia Connors, has been a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) for over 20 years. "Pat" has worked in the addictions field for
the past 22 years as a therapist and counseling supervisor, both
in inpatient and outpatient settings. Prior to joining Seabrook
House, Pat served as Community Development Liaison for an inpatient
rehabilitation program within a large hospital in Northern New
Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology
from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA.
Call Pat now if you need assistance or to schedule a meeting with Pat or a tour of Seabrook House:
(215) 360-9963 or pconnors@seabrookhouse.org
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Dave Thomas, B.P.S. - Executive Chef
As Executive Chef, Dave is responsible for managing a team
of food service specialists and designing the Seabrook House
menu, in accordance with the highest standards of nutrition.
Thomas joins Seabrook House from the Marriott Plaza Hotel
in Greenville, South Carolina, where he served as Executive
Chef. In his nearly three decades of experience, he has
held Executive Chef positions for Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt,
the Atlantic City Convention Center (NJ), Spring Valley
Country Club in Columbia, SC., and Sunset Country Club in
Sumter, SC. Dave earned his Bachelor of Professional Studies
Degree (B.P.S.) from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
in Hyde Park, NY and served an internship at Maxim’s in
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