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Theresa M. Finer, CAC, CDVC Executive Director, AAR Counseling Services
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Anne Shaver, M.S.W., CAP, ICADC Clinical Supervisor, AAR Counseling Services
Anne has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, couples, families, and older adults. She has facilitated groups, couples counseling, family counseling, and individual couseling. Anne assists her clients in developing recovery management skills to maintain the quality of life they have acheived through therapeutic interventions. Anne has extensive training in a number of areas in forensic counseling and has received her M.S.W. degree from Barry University in Miami.
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Dr. Vladimir J. Mathieu, MD
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Therese Richmond, RCSW
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Steven Wodzinski, MS, MBA
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Susan Gayoso
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Liz McGuire
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Maria Serein
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Kelly Brady
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Molly Modzelewski
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Rosa M. Fillios
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Currently the Executive Director of AAR Counseling Services in Naples,
Florida and the president of the Southwest Florida Rehabilitation Association,
Theresa Finer has worked in the addictions counseling field for over 18 years. She
is a Board Certified Addictions Counselor and a Board Certified Domestic
Violence Counselor and Board Certified Forensic Specialist. Before relocating to
Florida, she conducted a private practice in Reading, Pennsylvania. She has
designed group programs for treating people with codependency, ACOA addictive
disorders, and other disorders. Ms. Finer has facilitated groups for couples,
Family, adolescents, and adults, and has supervised other counselors. She has
specialized in treating individuals with chronic pain management. She has had
special training at Harvard University Medical School. Theresa is co-author of a
book titled "The Group Counseling Handbook." She has been a presenter at
National State Conferences, and has written articles for a number of
organizations. She is a consultant for Clinical Consulting Services
Anne has been in the
field of addictions and other disorders for more than 27 years. Her specialties include
alcohol and other drug abuse/dependencies, eating disorders, batterer intervention programs
and forensic counseling.
Dr.
Mathieu, while completing his residency at the Reading Hospital Medical Center
in Pennsylvania, covered for the medical director of the Caron Foundation, an
in patient treatment center for treatment of psychiatric and substance abuse patients.
He was president of his chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
He is a member of: The American Academy of Family Physicians and the National
Association of Doctors. Dr. Mathieu is also on the staff of Naples Community
Hospital and North Collier Hospital.
Ms.
Richmond is a certified Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counselor. She has extensive experience working with individuals and families
on a variety of issues. She is a member of the National Association of Social
Workers, The American Psychological Association and the Psi Chi National Honor
Society. In 1989 Therese received an Outstanding Achievement Award for Research
in Psychology. Therese is also a member of the critical Incedent Stress Management
Team.
Steve is a registered Mental Health Counselor intern. He attended the Naval Academy
as an undergraduate and went on to receive both a masters in Business Administration
and a Masters in Counseling from Villanova University. He facilitates substance
abuse and anger management groups, as well as counseling individuals. Some areas
of interest include; adolescent development, chronic pain, work place issues,
and academic and sports performance.
Susan is a refreshing young counselor who specializes in group, individual, and conjoint therapy.
As a graduate of the University of West Florida, Ms. Gayoso also studied abroad in the field of
Psychology. Her determination to assist and treat has led her to AAR Counseling Service. Her
bilingual skills and overall cultural knowledge have been valuable in the field of mental
health and addiction.
Liz McGuire specializes in clinical counseling and addictions, working primarily with groups,
individuals, and conjoint therapy. Ms. McGuire received her degree in Psychology and Human
Services from Buena Vista University. She is certified in American Sign Language and she is
an adult literacy educator. Utilizing her management and business background, she is able to
present a high individual performance within her psychotherapeutic treatment modalities.
Maria was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is fluent in both Spanish and English
and works very hard as the receptionist for AAR. She is now attending college with
hopes of one day becoming a medical assistant. AAR is both proud and lucky to have
Maria on the staff.
Kelly Brady is an enthusiatic new counselor on the AAR Staff. Kelly has much experience
in both the medical and addiction fields. She is a Psychology graduate of Baylor
University and received her Masters at Logos Christian College in Jacksonville,
FL. With an urge to develop and improve, Kelly continues to work hard for the good
of the patients at AAR.
Molly has had experience in the substance abuse and addictions field throughout
Southwest Florida including work at the David Lawrence Center. She is a graduate
of the University of South Florida and is currently working on her Masters of
Science with a concentration on Mental Health Counseling and Psychology. At AAR,
Molly's objectives include issuing the appropriate counseling strategies in
order to promote effective personal, social, and emotional development.
Rosa is the newest addition to the AAR Staff and will be serving as a receptionist
for AAR. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and has volunteered in the public
school system within the Naples area as a translator, as well as participating in
volunteer work in the Boston area.