Addressing Mental Health, Addiction + Co-occurring Disorders
Lifeskills Orlando offers personalized and high-quality care for adults with complex mental health disorders. Our comprehensive, whole-person approach, combined with a unique setting and a high staff-to-client ratio, supports individualized attention and real-time interventions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each client.
What We Treat
We treat a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders with evidence-based, personalized care. Our expert team addresses primary mental health conditions, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral addictions to support lasting recovery.
Proven Therapies
At Lifeskills, we utilize evidence-based therapies to treat mental health and substance use disorders. Our expert clinicians tailor treatment plans using proven modalities to promote lasting recovery and holistic well-being, including:
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“Our work happens at the cutting edge of the field, creating recovery environments where people can grow, learn, and heal together. At Lifeskills Orlando, we combine evidence-based treatment with a supportive community that empowers clients to rediscover their strengths and build lasting recovery.”
Joe Soutar, MHA, FACHE
Executive Director
Lifeskills Orlando Residential Program
Meet Our Team
At Lifeskills Orlando Residential, our skilled team of clinicians, medical professionals, and support staff delivers compassionate, personalized care. With expertise in treating complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, our team is committed to guiding each client toward lasting recovery in a safe, supportive environment.
Joe Soutar, MHA, FACHE
Board-Certified Heathcare Executive, Executive Director
David Ockman, PsyD, CAP
Executive Director of Clinical Services
Myrtho Branch, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist, Medical Director
Ryan Murphy, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Hounshell, LMFT, QS, EMDR-Trained, IFS-Trained, TF-CBT Trained
Lead Clinician
Valerie Kerr, RN
Nurse Manager
Tonja’ Christopher, PhD, MS, MA
Primary Therapist
Yolanda Wade-Williams, EdD, LMHC
EMDR-TraineD
Primary Therapist
Heather Dawson, LMHC, QS, Gottman Level II Trained
Family Therapist
Ariana Guevara, LMHC, QS
Primary Therapist
Marnita Patton, MA, ATR, CCBT, CGT, CDP
Art Therapist
Kimberly Denis, BA
Certified Life Coach + Case Manager
Curtis White, CTRS
Certified Recreational Therapist
Mario Seabrook
Milieu Supervisor + Alumni Care Coordinator
George Tillman
Shift Supervisor
Patricia Germain, MS
Evening Shift Supervisor
Kaleigh Dietz, MEd, CRC
Assistant Director of Admissions
Lara Snow, MSW, DBT-Intensively Trained
Admissions Supervisor
BarbAra Quirk, MS
Admissions Counselor
Stefan Glamp
Alumni Relations Manager
Mario Seabrook
Milieu Supervisor + Alumni Care Coordinator
Voices from our community
“The staff is amazing. Great therapists. George is an amazing tech, Brooke was an amazing therapist, and Curtis was an amazing rec therapist.”
—Grateful Lifeskills Alum
Your Transformation Starts Now
Take the first step toward a brighter future. Call Lifeskills today or complete our form to connect with a dedicated admissions specialist. Hope and healing are within reach.
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