12 Palms Recovery Center Compassionate Rehab Staff
Maureen Cool
Chief Executive Officer
Maureen has been in the field of addiction recovery for over 14 years. Maureen is a very skilled substance abuse counselor that has helped literally hundreds of addicts and alcoholics recover from the disease of addiction.
Maureen's specialty is helping clients learn to apply the principals of recovery to their lives and maintain lasting sober recovery. Maureen also provides strong aftercare support to all of our clients following completion of the recovery program.
Dennis Owens
Clinical Director - Licensed Interventionist
Certified Addiction Professional (CAP), 1991, Florida Board Certified – Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, (C.A.D.A.C.), T.A.A.DDD.A.C. Dennis has extensive training and experience in the field of counseling and drug treatment in both Florida and Texas. Dennis also is an experienced interventionist and deals with Conflict Resolution/Mediation.
Dr. Arthur Rosenblatt
Board certified Psychiatrist and ASAM Fellow, Addictionologist
Dr. Rosenblatt is a specialist in addiction treatment, alcoholism, and mental health issues. Dr. Rosenblatt spends whatever time is necessary to accurately diagnose mental health problems associated with our client's addiction.
He is very adept at separating substance abuse symptoms from mental health problems. Dr. Rosenblatt is a kind empathetic person whom you will be comfortable sharing your personal story with.
Ron Fox MS, LLMHC, MAC, CAP, SAP, CPP
Substance Abuse Counselor
Ron brings a 20 year career in counseling to every group and individual session he facilitates. He is very well educated and holds several prestigious and pertinent certifications including 2 masters degrees, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Master Addiction Professional from NAADAC, Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Relapse Prevention Professional, Substance Abuse Professional.
Ron is also an an expert Forensics and Domestic Violence counselor and Family Systems Counselor. Ron, in an effort to continuously improve, is currently finishing work on his Ph.D. Ron has seen it and knows what to do about it and our clients love him.
Kimberley A. Carlson, B.S
Substance Abuse Counselor
Kim has worked in the field of dual diagnosis for 18 years. Kim is a certified Recreation Therapist and is completing certification as a Certified Addiction Professional. She is also an Expressive Therapy Supervisor and Addiction Counselor.
Kim is very well experienced and brings a unique approach to therapy. She uses art, music, recreation and traditional counseling to help our clients. She is an outgoing gregarious personality and shows our clients that a life in recovery is fun.
Kenny Winn
Admissions Director
Kenny is our admissions coordinator, the only reason we mention him is because he wants to see his name on the Internet. Kenny also provides 1 to 1 counseling with our male clients who have a history of relapse, and/or have attended multiple treatment centers.