When she graduated with her MAPC in 2013, Michael Hornstein asked her to be a Primary Counselor for the female community. Alina Lodge sent her to Eating Disorder Conferences at Renfrew ED Treatment Center. She was also given the opportunity to become a Certified Trauma Therapist through the Spirit to Spirit program with highwatch zoom meetings Judy Crane at The Refuge in Ocala, Florida. She worked as a Primary Counselor at Alina Lodge until 2021 when she decided to retire. Recognizing that she would not be happy being home all the time and not seeing her colleagues, she has been working part-time as a trauma and eating disorder counselor for both the Men and Women’s communities.

Jackie Ré, MACC, LCADC, CCTP

Donna’s love of working with animals extends back many years to when she grew up training and showing horses in her local 4H Chapter and nationally. She is certified as an Animal Assisted Therapist and is excited to help spread awareness on the benefits of animal-assisted therapy and support more people than ever before through programming, outreach and community engagement. Megan comes to us with over 34 years of experience in alcohol and drug treatment and recovery (she started young). Her enthusiasm for 12-step-based recovery and Alina Lodge’s long history of quality treatment help make it easy for her to help those coming through Alina’s admissions process. When she’s not working at the Lodge, she is busy chasing chickens, her big fluffy great Pyrenees, mucking about in the large organic gardens, and running a professional recording studio.

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Gerry began his career with Alina Lodge in September of 1983 and most recently served as Clinical Director. Carol is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) specializing in the treatment of persons with substance use disorders. In that role, she works with family members to help them understand the role they play in the recovery of a family impacted by addiction.

Of the time she has worked in the industry, more than half has been dedicated to Admissions work, which is where she excels. Leila’s deep empathy for those suffering from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, as well as her compassion for their family members and loved ones, is the motivating force behind her work. She understands that taking that next step is a difficult one and welcomes guiding others on this journey. He has been actively involved in the field of substance abuse and recovery since 2016. Most recently, prior to joining Alina Lodge, Jim was a Business Development Representative for an outpatient facility that offered partial care, intensive outpatient and regular outpatient programs.

Jane received her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Centenary University in 2022. While attending her master’s program, she worked with substance use disorders at the partial-hospitalization and intensive-outpatient levels of care prior to completing a five-month clinical internship at Alina Lodge. Prior to her transition into the field of counseling, Jane worked for 10 years as a licensed massage therapist. Her first career was in animal training and behavior following her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut in 2008.

She works to build strong relationships with healthcare providers who trust Alina to give their patients the best chance at a successful recovery. She has developed a network of colleagues across the nation who trust her to do what is best for incoming guests and their families. Join our supportive sober community where each day becomes a step towards personal growth and lasting positive change.

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She holds an undergraduate degree in social work from Northern Arizona University and a graduate degree in social work from the University of Kentucky. Liza has further specialized with certificates in Substance Use Disorders and in Clinical Social Work, enabling her to provide compassionate, evidence-based care focused on healing and personal growth. Cynthia has over twenty years of experience in healthcare sales and outreach.

She has been working and serving in the addiction field for over 12 years. Jackie received her Canine Good Citizen Certification from the AKA and is a Certified Therapy Dog. Jackie O graduated from C.A.T.dogsinc a premier pet therapy organization in Ft Lauderdale dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. Jackie O has provided companionship to assisted living facilities, addiction treatment centers, veterans’ groups and holds a special place for her work at Holy Cross Hospital Cancer Infusion Center. Donna and Jackie are certified as a Canine Assisted Therapy Team CAT team and Mental Health and Trauma Response (MHTR) team. Thérèse received her Master’s degree in Counseling from Montclair State University in 2013 and holds a post-Master’s certificate in Advanced Counseling from Montclair State University.

Rob works directly with guests, their families and caregivers to navigate the insurance approval process and to make arrangements for self-paying individuals. Rob believes that it is essential that individuals seeking help with their addiction not be turned away. The fact that they have come to Alina Lodge seeking help is so important and there may not be another opportunity to get that person on the road to recovery. One of the biggest parts of any recovery program is the sense of community and togetherness. So, despite the pandemic closing down many public spaces, I implore you to please still stay connected. Use of the telephone is becoming of the utmost importance for those of us in recovery.

• At Caron, Aaron was the Corporate Business Development Director responsible for creating national visibility substantiable revenue growth and training of the business development team.
• Rachel has a passion for assisting and advocating for people on their recovery journey in sobriety.
• One of the biggest parts of any recovery program is the sense of community and togetherness.
• In these positions, she was responsible for creating national visibility, substantial revenue growth, a positive shift in payer mix, and establishing a sales force.

Thérèse Smerklo, MA, LPC, LCADC

She obtained a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Centenary University and has pursued further training in ACT, MBRP, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Carol also has received certification as a New Jersey Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (NJ-DRCC). Megan has been a member of the Alina Lodge family for many years, serving as an intern in 2011, and joining the Clinical team full time in January of 2012. Prior to coming to Alina Lodge, Megan was the Senior Case Supervisor for Passaic County Court Appointed Special Advocates.

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These roles include Volunteer Coordinator, Patient Technician, Resident Advisor, and Admissions Coordinator. She has held these positions in different levels of care such as detox, short term residential, long term residential and women’s transitional living facilities. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides vital support for individuals seeking recovery from alcohol addiction. As a trusted resource, our comprehensive AA directory connects you with the tools and support systems you need to begin your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Thérèse is both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with the state of New Jersey. In addition, she is a Grief Recovery Specialist® and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Thérèse currently facilitates the Grief and Loss, and Sex and Relationship specialty groups offered at Alina Lodge. With a heart for helping others, Leila comes to us with over 6 years of experience working in the treatment industry. Leila holds a BA in Communication from Auburn University and has held a variety of roles in a few different substance abuse facilities over the years.

• He truly enjoys the satisfaction of helping people and their families find the program that will best suite their clinical needs, giving them the best chance at successful outcomes.
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• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides vital support for individuals seeking recovery from alcohol addiction.
• Thérèse received her Master’s degree in Counseling from Montclair State University in 2013 and holds a post-Master’s certificate in Advanced Counseling from Montclair State University.

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Use the filter options to find upcoming meetings on specific days or types such as “Tuesday” “Big Book”, “Speaker”, or “Proof of Attendance”. Meetings appear as upcoming by time and are shown in your local time zone To check or change your local time zone, look underneath the search and filter options. Dr. Kudryk is also an Urgent Care Physician for Atlantic Health Group and holds an American Board of Addiction Medicine certification. He has been the Medical Director at Alina Lodge for more than twenty years.