At the heart of our program is a team of medical, clinical, and business leaders who are dedicated to making recovery safe, effective, and accessible. Every member of our leadership team brings years of expertise in medicine, nursing, psychiatry, behavioral health, and business development. Together, they create an environment where clients and families can trust they are in the best possible hands.
Clinical and Medical Leadership
Mary Urban, PMHNP
Jake Harris, CHFP
Jake specializes in building partnerships with referral sources and educating the community about the accessibility and effectiveness of outpatient detox. His background in behavioral health and business development makes him a trusted advocate for clients and providers alike.
Afreen Taqui, RN
Tori Caryl
Maegan Machler, CADC, NCAC, NCCPSS
Maegan is a passionate and empathetic SUD professional with more than seven years of experience in the recovery field. She approaches her work from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing the unique abilities and resilience of each individual she serves. Maegan is committed to meeting people where they are in their recovery journey and collaborating with them to develop personalized treatment plans that support lasting change, growth, and overall well-being.
Pete Blakenstein
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Dr. Brady Schroer obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biopsychology with an emphasis in Chemistry. He then attended Medical School at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. After completing medical school, Dr. Schroer completed his general psychiatry residency at a nationally known treatment facility, the Menninger Clinic. Immediately after residency, Dr. Schroer worked in a large medical hospital system caring for geriatric clients, adult inpatient clients, completing consultation liaison evaluations on the medical floors, conducting Electroconvulsive Treatment for clients with severe/refractory depression, and caring for complicated delirium patients in the ICU. During this time, He served as Medical Director and Chief of Psychiatry before moving to Western North Carolina.