Clinical Staff

Judy has 2 decades of experience working in both residential and out-patient settings and in 2003 she brought her years of specialized training and her distinctive insights treating trauma and addiction to creating The Refuge-A Healing Place. The Refuge has grown to become one of the foremost leaders in treating Addiction, Trauma/PTSD under her leadership. She earned her B.A. from ...

Arlene K. Story received her degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana University. She is certified as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) through NAADAC and as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). She is also a Certified Trainer, Educator, Practitioner (TEP) in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Arlene has worked in ...

Sue is a specialist in deep hypnotherapy work. Her training in Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy® and Breath Release Therapy® provides an exceptional facet to The Refuge’s philosophy of healing the underlying trauma and pain that many of our clients suffer with. Sue is one of the Trauma Therapists and provides individual work for our clients. Her many years of practice working with ...

Jackie Gibson has been with The Refuge Since 2004. Jackie is a Master’s level therapist and has been working in the addictions field for 5 years. She is a native of Florida where she currently resides with her seven year old daughter. Jackie earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Webster University, with undergraduate studies in Psychology and Sociology. Her ...

Cheryl is nationally certified in hypnotherapy, grief and bereavement and in mental health. Cheryl is a Primary Therapist providing intensive individual and group work to her assigned clients. Prior to coming to The Refuge Cheryl worked for Hospice as an educator, staff consultant and trainer as well as a specialty trained grief therapist for 13 years. She has a deep ...

Jamie has her MSW from the University of Central Florida and is a certified therapist in hypnosis, EMDR and a Certified Addiction Professional in Florida. She came to The Refuge in 2004 and has worked in residential treatment settings for over a decade. She is a highly skilled facilitator in the alternative healing arts such as Breathwork, Reiki, EMDR and ...

Laurel comes to The Refuge with 20 years experience as a clinician in residential substance abuse treatment. Laurel is trained in Somatic Experience, an innovative trauma resolution therapy in addition to being remarkably experienced in dealing with clients who suffer from unresolved PTSD, addiction and obsessive/compulsive disorders. Laurel is a Primary Therapist at The Refuge working with her clients ...

Haley Sosebee started at The Refuge in 2007 as a paraprofessional. In 2008 she will have completed her M.A in Counseling at Webster University and in process of working toward completing her licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. Originally from Atlanta, GA where she completed her undergraduate work in Sociology from Oglethorpe University, she has relocated to Florida to ...

Christopher Causey began working at The Refuge in 2007. Chris received his B.A. Degree in Human Services from Saint Leo University with undergraduate focus in Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy. He is currently working on his Master’s degree and Licensure in Counseling from Webster University with a concentration in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral and Experiential therapies and is working toward becoming ...

Tom has been specifically trained in sex/love addiction (S.L.A.) and in addictions. He has been with The Refuge since 2003. Tom has had extensive training with Dr. Patrick Carnes and is a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist (CSAT) and hypnotherapist. During the past 7 years Tom has been practicing in residential treatment settings conducting process, experiential and educational groups. He has ...

Scott started work at The Refuge in 2008. He is a graduate of Webster University with an MA in Mental Health Counseling in addition to international and national certification as an Eating Disorder Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition to the above, Scott has experience in addiction and PTSD/trauma therapy and developed a specific ...

Clarke is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Addictions Specialist in addition to having extensive training in experiential therapy. He oversees the clinical program in addition to being a counselor. Clarke is one of the Trauma Counselors and combines both traditional addictions counseling with experiential work to help clients resolve their underlying trauma in a compassionate, caring and healing path in recovery ...

Tracy joined the Refuge team just after the facility opened, and has been working in the addictions treatment profession since 1989. This includes working as the supervisor of the substance abuse component of an Impact Incarceration Program (Adult Boot Camp) for 9 years & serving for over a year as Clinical Coordinator at another substance abuse program in Illinois. Tracy ...

William Beagan brings 25 years of experience, strength and hope in 12 step recovery. After retiring from his many decades in the roofing business where he hired and mentored hundreds of employees coming from treatment centers and halfway houses, he came to The Refuge to provide direct counseling. For over two years with The Refuge he has brought the reality ...

Angela has over a decade of working with clients with PTSD, addictions, sexual trauma, Eating Disorders and those who self mutilate. Angela came to The Refuge after years of work at the Rape Crisis center, time in both residential and out patient counseling and has worked as a director for non-profit treatment centers. During her time with The Refuge her ...

Renee is a Certified Addictions Counselor with 10 years experience working with individuals in professional and paraprofessional settings. Renee started at The Refuge in 2007 working as a House Manager. After obtaining her Addiction Certification in 2008 she was one the first staff members to participate in the Para-Professional program, where she received direct onsite clinical training in both ...