Ambrosia Substance Abuse Treatment Center Staff

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• AMBROSIA OF THE PALM BEACHES
  Singer Island, Florida
• AMBROSIA SOUTH
  West Palm Beach, Florida
• EXECUTIVE STAFF
  Serving all locations

Gregory J. Dengel LCSW, CAP
Utilization Review Administrator
GDengel@ambrosiatreatmentcenter.com

Gregory is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Professional who has been in the Addictions Field, in various capacities, for over 20 years. He has expertise in both Clinical and Administrative Organizational functioning. He currently serves as Administrative Liaison between clients, clinical staff and insurance companies, to insure a smooth continuum of care.

James English MS, CAS
Primary Therapist
JEnglish@ambrosiatreatmentcenter.com

James brings with him over 18 years of experience working with the addicted population in various modalities. James is a dynamic presence and is able to connect with clients and there families deeply on both emotional and spiritual levels. He received his masters in counseling psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds a Certified Addictions Specialist designation from the Florida Certification Board.

Karina Priest LMHC
Primary Therapist
KPriest@ambrosiatreatmentcenter.com

Ms Priest has 21 years of experience in the counseling field, with concentration in mental health, abuse/trauma, and family dynamics. She brings extensive clinical skills and administrative background. Ms Priest is a Diplomate of the APA, Certified Family Life Educator, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Master Addictions Counselor, and most importantly a mom and a wife.

Mike Stewart CAS
Primary Therapist
MStewart@ambrosiatreatmentcenter.com

Mike has been working in the field of addiction for over 18 years. He brings to Ambrosia a vast amount of knowledge and firsthand experiences in dealing with Relapse Prevention. He feels that education and sharing these life changing techniques with clients are instrumental in developing successful skills to stay clean and sober after treatment. Mike's strongest attributes lie in helping the "seemingly hopeless", find HOPE. Mike currently holds a Certified Addiction Specialist designation with the Florida Certification Board.

Barbara Heggers CAS
Primary Therapist Reiki II Practitioner
BHeggers@ambrosiatreatmentcenter.com

Barbara has over 17 years of experience working in the field of addiction.  Barbara is currently a certified addictions specialist and is continuing her education at Indian River State College majoring in addiction. Along with being a certified addictions specialist Barbara is also a reiki II practitioner offering her clients emotional healing while relieving stress and anxiety naturally.  Barbara is a dynamic and creative counselor her strengths are helping client's learn to love themselves and giving client's the tools they need to build their self esteem so they can handle situations in their lives and not need to run to drugs or alcohol to escape. Barbara was awarded Ambrosia's counselor of the year for 2012. Most importantly Barbara is blessed to be loving mother to her teenage son Alex.