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Alternatives In Treatment, Inc.
7601 N. Federal Hwy. Suite 100B
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(800) 622-0866
(561) 998-0866

Alternatives In Treatment Staff

Our Alternatives In Treatment staff are fully qualified to give our patients the treatment and care that they need. Below is a brief description of the key Alternatives In Treatment staff members

Alternatives in Treatment Staff - Aldo Morales, MD

Medical Director

Aldo Morales, MD - Dr. Morales graduated from Rutgers College in 1979 and completed post-graduate studies at Ross University in 1983. He has Board Certification in both Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and has worked extensively with clients with dual diagnoses. Dr. Morales has been an active voice in educating the medical community to regard addiction as a brain disorder and not as a moral failing. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been a member of numerous professional societies, including the APA, AMA, and ASAM.

Alternatives in Treatment Staff - Maureen Knapik-Esposito, PhD, CAP

Adjunct Clinical Director

Maureen Knapik-Esposito, PhD, CAP has a Doctorate in Family Therapy, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Addictions Professional (CAP). Dr. Esposito has been in private practice focusing on addictions, marriage/family counseling, and young adult issues, as well as having done extensive work in the field of eating disorders. At Alternatives, in a Multi-Disciplinary approach, Dr. Esposito supervises a team of Master's level and/or CAP certified therapists, who confer daily, designing individual treatment plans to meet the needs of each patient.

Clinical Team

David Levin, MSW, CMHP is originally from Pittsburgh, PA but has been in Florida since 1976. He has a Masters Degree from Barry University's School of Social Work. The majority of his research is in the field of drug addiction and major mental illness. He completed his undergraduate internship working with dual-diagnosed patients. In addition, he is trained in Traumatic Incident Reduction as a therapeutic intervention for PTSD patients who are victims of traumatic crimes.

Alternatives in Treatment Staff - Marina Oksengorn, MS, LMHC

Marina Oksengorn, MS, LMHC is originally from Belarus, a former Soviet Republic. Marina received her Bachelors in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and her Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology at Augusta State University in Augusta, GA. She has worked in both the psychiatric and substance abuse fields for five years. Marina specializes in working with anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorders, domestic violence, as well as mood disorders and major mental illnesses. She is also able to offer individual sessions in Russian for bilingual clients.

Staff - Mark Sachetti, BA is originally from Pennsylvania and came to Florida in 2008. He has a BA in Sociology from Villanova University. Mark has worked extensively with dual-diagnosis clients as a case manager and program coordinator for a women’s treatment program. He has facilitated family therapy sessions, and worked with clients needing assistance with legal issues. Additionally, Mark has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Staff - Jason Eric Ross, PhD, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, originally from New York and has been working in the field of recovery and addictions since 2004. A Certified Personal Trainer as well, Jason has worked in private practice focusing on addictions, wellness, and parenting. Jason has worked with clients and their families as a therapist and as a case manager, focusing on bringing balance to the family system. He is the co-author of a parenting book entitled, You Can Say NO and Your Child Will Still Love You.

Staff - Anne Cariola, CAP is originally from Pennsylvania and has been working in the field of addictions since the early 80s. She is a Certified Addiction Professional and a Certified Gambling Counselor. She has worked in various milieus of treatment from detox through halfway house over the years. She is trained in Intervention techniques and Psychodrama. She is able to offer individual sessions in ASL for deaf clients.

Staff - Sheldon Shapiro, BA, CASAC is originally from New York and graduated from Brooklyn College with a BA in Economics. He has worked in the chemical dependency field since the early 90s. Before coming to Alternatives, he was the Director of an outpatient treatment center in Brooklyn, NY. He is a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor and is trained and certified as an acupuncture detoxification specialist.

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7601 N. Federal Hwy. Suite 100B, Boca Raton, FL 33487 | (800) 622-0866 | (561) 998-0866 | info@drughelp.com

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