Dr. Leah Claire Bennett is a licensed psychologist with Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services, where she serves as the organization’s Clinical Operations Director. In this role, she provides clinical direction and supervision for Pine Grove’s addiction treatment programs including the Women’s Center, Gratitude, and Next Step. Dr. Bennett also oversees Pine Grove’s professional treatment programs, including the Professional Enhancement Program, known as PEP, and Pine Grove’s Professionals Recovery Track, which is designed for the organization’s addiction treatment patients who hold a professional license. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Baylor University in Waco, TX and her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Counseling Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Bennett has worked with the Professional Enhancement Program since 2005 where the focus is working with professionals with vocational and relational issues, maladaptive personality problems, addiction, disruptive workplace behavior and sexual issues. Dr. Bennett’s primary focus is to help patients who have struggled in a variety of ways live their lives in a manner where they are able to engage at their highest potential.

Dr. Charles “Chaz” Richardson is a graduate of Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Blacksburg, VA and completed his psychiatry residency at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Dr. Richardson completed his fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Emory University in Atlanta, GA and is a member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, and Mississippi State Medical Association. Dr. Richardson joined the Pine Grove staff in 2018 and currently evaluates and treats adult patients for Pine Grove’s inpatient and residential treatment programs.

Jennifer McAdory is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Chamberlain University in Downers Grove, IL and graduate degree from Walden University in Minneapolis, MN. McAdory worked as a licensed practical nurse and registered nurse at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS before joining Pine Grove as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2021.

Mamie Albritton is a Licensed Clinical Therapist with the Gratitude program at Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services. She received her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate and has also completed the APSATS Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model Training. Serving as the Family Therapist at Gratitude, Mamie works from a systemic perspective, believing that everyone impacts and is mutually impacted by behaviors. In her role, she assists patients and family members who have been impacted by addictions and mental health issues live a more fulfilling, empathetic, and compassionate life.

Gloria Cannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is currently working as a Clinical Therapist with Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and has also completed the APSATS Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model Training. Cannon has provided individual, group, and family therapy at Pine Grove’s Gratitude program and Professionals Recovery Track. Prior to joining Pine Grove as an employee, she completed her internship at Pine Grove’s Professional Enhancement Program. Cannon graduated with her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Memphis and earned her BA from the University of Utah. She is passionate about joining in client’s journeys of improving relational skills, healing attachment wounds and working to change maladaptive behaviors, including professional interest in multicultural counseling and Brainspotting.

Promise Lemoine is a Licensed Clinical Therapist with the Gratitude program at Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services. She received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. Promise completed a Master’s internship at Gratitude prior to accepting a full-time therapist position with Pine Grove. Within this role she gained experience treating both chemical and process addictions, as well as other mental health concerns in men and women. Now a full-time Primary Therapist at Gratitude and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate, Lemoine is dedicated to helping individuals work through sexual addiction and take back ownership of their lives so they may cultivate healthy relationships with themselves and their loved ones.

Nicholas Militello is a Licensed Clinical Therapist with the Gratitude program at Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Loyola University in New Orleans, LA, and his Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. He completed his Master’s internship at Pine Grove’s Next Step program for men with substance use issues, and he also worked at Pine Grove’s Legacy program where he gained experience treating addiction and other mental health concerns in adults age 55 and older.

Deborah Schiller is a Clinical Consultant at Pine Grove’s Gratitude program. She began working at Gratitude in 2006 as a Clinical Therapist, later becoming the Clinical Director and then serving as the Program Director from 2011 through 2018. She is a native of Huntsville, AL, where she attended The University of Alabama before finishing her degree at Montevallo University. Ms. Schiller taught school for three years before getting her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Stanford University. She continued teaching and later returned to school while raising three children, earning her Master’s degree in Counseling from The University of South Alabama. Ms. Schiller subsequently completed an Internship at The Meadows treatment center in Wickenburg, AZ and became a therapist there. In 2004, Ms. Schiller joined Pine Grove and worked initially as a Clinical Therapist in the Professional Enhancement Program for two years prior to transitioning to the Gratitude program. She retired from full time work with Pine Grove in 2018 but remains an active consultant, trainer, and speaker in addition to working with current patients. She maintains a private practice in Daphne, AL in which she sees clients who struggle with addiction and with families of addicts. She also supervises therapists who are working toward becoming Certified Sex Addiction Therapists.

Thomas Pough has worked as an addiction professional for more than 30 years. Pough has treated individuals struggling with chemical dependency, compulsive gambling, compulsive sexual behaviors, sexual offensive behaviors, and co-dependency. Currently, Pough is busy treating patients in private practice in Hattiesburg, MS., and he works with Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services as a consultant for its Gratitude program, which treats sexual addiction. Thomas Pough earned his Master’s degree from William Carey University, and has obtained certifications in sex addiction therapy (CSAT) and multiple addictions (CMAT).

Roland Johnson has worked for Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services since 1993. He currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for Pine Grove’s REACH Program, which stands for Realistic Experiences and Challenging Horizons. REACH is an experiential therapy ropes course for Pine Grove’s residential patients. Each participant accomplishes key goals by pushing themselves past their personal comfort levels. This experience enhances the patients’ self confidence, communication skills, and self esteem while increasing their teamwork and trust building skills. After graduating from The University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Coaching and Sports Administration, Johnson completed his certification as a ropes course facilitator and trainer. In 2012, Johnson received the “We C.A.R.E. Award” presented by Forrest General Hospital. This award recognizes staff members who make a positive impact on the patient’s experience.

Brooke Helton works as a Registered Dietitian and has been a part of Pine Grove’s team since 2007. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Mississippi State University where she also completed her dietetic internship. Brooke works primarily with the dual diagnosis patients in meeting their nutrition goals and challenging their eating disorders.

Tammy Kolbo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, both from The University of Mississippi. As a Registered Nurse, Tammy has worked with patients suffering from neurological disorders and practiced as an Intensive Care Nurse at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS and at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. Kolbo also has an extensive background in the Fitness Industry and first became certified to teach in 1984 through the Kenneth Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX. For over 35 years she has taught group fitness, personal training and private instruction. Kolbo integrates the practice of Yoga and Mindfulness in her program “Behavioral Health Yoga Therapy”. She is a certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapy and is certified at the highest rank with Yoga Alliance. Kolbo joined the Pine Grove treatment team in 2005 and began her work at Gratitude in 2006.

Amanda Watts is a postdoctoral psychology fellow at Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services. Dr. Watts currently works in the Gratitude and Next Step Programs, and has also worked at Pine Grove’s Professional Enhancement Program, Professional’s Recovery Track, Evaluation Center, Employee Assistance Program, and Legacy Program. She has worked in a number of other areas including inpatient acute psychiatric care, integrated primary care, community mental health, substance abuse treatment with college students, and the comprehensive assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Watts completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, with Master’s degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis (dual track in Organizational Behavior Management) and Psychology. Her professional interests include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, program development, and the assessment and treatment of addiction, trauma, and personality disorders.

David Sellers served as associate pastor at Parkway Heights from 2005 to 2011. He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, a member of the Order of St. Luke and part of SDI (Spiritual Directors International). He has over 20 years of experience in ministry as a youth director, retreat leader, hospital chaplain and church pastor. He received his M.Div. from Emory University with emphasis in Spiritual Formation. David facilitates group and one-on-one spiritual direction across all programs at Pine Grove.