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Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment. Provides clinical oversight, program development, and supervision of therapeutic services.

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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with a strong background in program operations, utilization review, and performance improvement. Focused on building structured, outcome-driven treatment systems aligned with medical necessity and payer standards.

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With over 20 years of experience across healthcare operations, strategic oversight, and leadership development, Dr. Kauffman brings deep operational expertise to BeBold Recovery. He supports the organization during a new phase of growth, helping to strengthen infrastructure, scalability, and performance.

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Cassius brings a combination of formal education and lived experience in recovery, allowing for authentic connection and engagement with clients across the continuum of care. His role focuses on mentorship, relapse prevention support, and ongoing recovery engagement, helping clients translate clinical insights into sustainable recovery practices.

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Alexis provides recovery-oriented support with a focus on engagement, accountability, and reinforcement of coping strategies learned in treatment. Plays a key role in the clinical team and supporting sustained recovery through PHP programming.Credentials: MA, CSAC

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Karen supports clients through peer-based engagement, offering guidance grounded in lived experience and recovery principles. Focuses on relapse prevention, community integration, and strengthening recovery capital through ongoing alumni involvement.

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