Our Team
We’re Here to Help You
Reclaim Your Life!
The River Source Family
When you join The River Source Family, you get the unwavering support of our entire team. Our diverse staff all have a passion for helping others and know what you are going through. Their experience has led them to see the value in holistic treatment that focuses on treating the individual on a deeper level, including mind, body, and spirit. The various departments of our staff work directly with each other to help you gain the mental, physical and spiritual strength you need to break-free from the grip of addiction.
At The River Source, you receive professional and empathetic care from the time you first call our intake specialists to your treatment from our doctors and nurses to your amazing community of licensed counselors and behavioral health technicians. Every person at River Source is dedicated to ensuring you are safe, comfortable, and on track for success. You receive wholehearted support from the River Source during treatment and beyond through the fellowship of our aftercare program. Because at River Source, you always remain part of our family.”
Leadership Team
The leadership team at The River Source is here to serve you. Addiction and behavioral health treatment requires a leadership team that is constantly working to improve services and process while also creating dynamic departmental teams with common goal of serving you and your family in your time of need. ”
Darrin Miller, MA, LAC, LAT, LPCC
Chief Executive Officer
My Bio:
As the CEO of The RIver Source it is my responsibility to empower and support our phenomenal staff to carry out their compassionate work with those affected by mental health issues and addiction. It is our goal as an organization to serve our community and …
Tina Lee
Director of Finance
My Bio:
I am going on 8 years at The River Source as Business Office Manager responsible for HR and Finance. Although I do not provide one on one care to our patients, I always make it a priority to greet them with a smile and ask how they are doing when walking around the facility.
Being in recovery myself, the most gratifying part of my job is …
Dr. Paul R. Valbuena, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
My Bio:
Paul R. Valbuena, M.D., is a licensed physician in Arizona, specializing in behavioral health and wellness, and has been in practice here in the Phoenix Metropolitan area now since 2009. He has been a practicing physician since 2003. He is a double-board certified psychiatrist and a diplomate in the American Board Of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the American Board of Child and…
Becky Fronheiser
Director of Programming
My Bio:
As the Program Director I use my personal experience and professional background to meet our clients where they are to help them on their recovery journey. I am an Alumni of The River Source Program and have a passion for helping people recognize their addiction and find a new way to live. I have had the pleasure of working in multiple departments within The River Source. This has given me the ability to see…
Garrett Kitchens
Director of Marketing & Outreach
My Bio:
My role within the company is to make sure that our program is visible to those in need. My objective is to make our services ready and available to anyone who needs substance abuse services — from a client searching out treatment for themselves, to a medical or clinical professional that needs resources for one of their patients, and for the mom or dad making phone calls on behalf …
Steve Smith, LISAC
Clinical Director
My Bio:
I have been a licensed substance abuse counselor since 1997, certified then by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, and in 2004 became an Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor having begun clinical services and career in 1990. I have worked with adolescents and adults in an inpatient/outpatient and therapeutic milieu settings. Focusing upon substance abuse counseling, anger management, sexual abuse and perpetration, oppositional…
Stephen Leza
Director of Admissions
My Bio:
As the Director of the Admissions Department, my role within our company is to oversee the admissions process of onboarding clients into our treatment facility. When a potential client or loved one calls into our center the Admissions team members are the first voice that is heard, bringing a new sense of hope and education to a family that is struggling with the disease of addiction…
Charlene Leary, BSN, RN
Director of Nursing
My Bio:
As the Director of Nursing, my role within The River Source is to oversee the Medical Department in the treatment of the clients that chose to trust The River Source with their physical, mental, and emotional needs during every aspect of their care. Here at The River Source, we use a combination of conventional and naturopathic medicine to treat our clients throughout their detox process and…
Clinical Team
The River Source believes in a clinical and evidence-based model of treatment that requires a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Our clinicians will be providing group therapy, individual therapy, educational lectures, and family education groups utilizing a wide range of techniques and modalities.
Janice Brown, MS
Primary Therapist
Inpatient & Outpatient
Natasha Losey, LASAC
Primary Therapist
Outpatient
Patrick Roland, MS, LASAC
Primary Therapist
Outpatient
Rose Taylor, ACSW
Primary Therapist
Inpatient
Darryl Doss, LISAC, CSAC
Primary Therapist
Outpatient
Kymberly Kline, LASAC
Primary Therapist
Inpatient
Debra Morlock, MSW
Primary Therapist
Outpatient
Yotonya Franklin, MA, LASAC
Primary Therapist
Outpatient
Rose Martinez-Hardwick, M.S., LASAC
Primary Therapist
Outpatient
Your Case Management Team
Every client has a unique story and set of needs as they progress through addiction treatment. Our case managers are here to tie everything together. Our case managers will coordinate services internally with clinical, medical, and programming departments. They will also serve as primary points of contact for coordinating care with each client’s family. Our case managers play a crucial role in ensuring each client receives the best that The River Soruce has to offer.
Melissa Hensley, BHT, CLC
Case Manager
Inpatient
Charlyn Stevens, BHT
Case Manager
Inpatient
Nneka Reid, MSW
Case Manager
Outpatient
Jillian Mattie, BHT
Lead Case Manager & Intake Coordinator
Outpatient
Carlos Armenta, BHT
Case Manager & BHT
Outpatient
Cathy Patterson, BHT
Lead Case Manager & BHT
Outpatient
Jeff Engle, BHT
Case Manager & BHT
Outpatient
Your Medical Team
The River Source believes that no single approach to treating addiction is best, therefore, we have a medical team that embodies a holistic approach to addiction treatment. The River Source has 24/7 RN coverage, a blend of naturopathic and conventional medicine physicians, and other medical personnel to ensure that our clients receive the best treatment physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Dr. Chad Goetz
Naturopathic Medicine Doctor (NMD)
Inpatient
Erin Summers, RN
Registered Nurse
Inpatient
Carol Lopez, MA
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Inpatient
Dustin Garner, RN
Inpatient
Joel Paredes, LPN
Inpatient
Crystal Marines, LPN
Inpatient
Karie Durbin, LPN
Inpatient
Paola Castaneda, MA
Inpatient
Ayanna Edwards, MA
Inpatient
Jazlyn Fernando, PBT
Inpatient
Donna Brown, RN
Outpatient
Your Programming Team
Meet the leaders of our programming department. Every day at The River Source involves a structured and comprehensive daily schedule. This is the team that makes sure groups, breaks, family visitation, new intakes, meal time, and all other pieces of our daily schedule fit together. Our programming team has one goal each day — to enhance client experience and provide best-in-class customer service to each of our clients and their families.
Roberta Barrera, BHT
Assistant Program Director
Inpatient
Desiree Williamson, BHT
Program Manager
Inpatient
Waldo Gutierrez, BHT
Group Facilitator
Inpatient
Shirley Rasche, BHT
Program Manager
Inpatient
Miranda Jacob, BHT
Outpatient Program Manager
Outpatient
Brandon Brooks, BHT
Cassandra Zois, BHPP
Chris Fletcher, BHT
Christopher Poole, BHT
Kyle Boyd, BHT
On The Phones & In The Community
The first step in acquiring treatment usually begins with a phone call. Meet the team that answers that call. Our admissions & outreach team is dedicated to making sure that every person who reaches out to The River Source finds the services that are right for them. These individuals can check insurance benefits, schedule intakes, or provide referrals when necessary.
Chris Westerman
Admissions Coordinator
Nick Schmit
Admissions Coordinator
Cassandra Sharp
Admissions Coordinator
Kymberly Cruz, BHT
Alumni Coordinator
Megan Racer
Outreach Coordinator
Michael Spruce
Outreach Coordinator
Behind The Scenes
Addiction treatment involves many moving parts. Meet the unsung heroes that are making our services possible behind the scenes. From daily operations & facilities maintenance, working with insurance providers, ensuring that The River Source meets all state and federal guidelines, and recruiting and hiring the best team of professionals. These are the players that keep The River Source functioning.
Jackie Kureska, LCDC
Utilization Review Manager
Krysta Mikkelson
UR Specialist
Brittany Anderson
UR Specialist
Palvin Fernando
Finance Office Manager
Christina Valencia
Finance, Billing, & Claims Manager
Micaela Bojorquez
Human Resources Specialist
Aaron Lowe
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Mary Ellen McGinnis
Billing Specialist
