Addiction Counselors

 

Sherry Forsyth, CADC II, CAGC II

Sherry Forsyth has been an Alcohol and Drug counselor for 14 years. She has earned her Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II and Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor Level II. Sherry has experience with a variety of addiction and gambling issues. She provides Individual and Group Counseling services. Sherry was elected Counselor of the Year 2013-2014 by the Oregon Women’s Commission. Sherry is passionate about helping addicted people achieve recovery and quality of life.

Doug Whipple, CADC I

Doug Whipple is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I and a Certified Recovery Mentor. Doug has been a Counselor for 4 years of which he spent several of them working in a prison A & D facility. Doug has experience with a variety of addiction and incarceration-related issues. Doug provides Individual and Group Counseling services. Doug is committed helping our clients achieve and maintain sobriety.

Julie Bean, CADC I

Julie Bean is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I. Julie graduated for Eastern Oregon University with a B.S. in Anthropology/Sociology. Prior to joining our facility Julie was a Treatment Facilitator for New Directions NW. Julie also provided chemical dependency education to adults in treatment at Baker House. Julie is passionate about working with those who suffer from substance abuse and addiction. She has empathy for those that suffer with addiction and sympathizes with the struggles they have in recovery.

Michelle Frizzell

Michelle has a passion for helping individuals and their families recover from addiction. She believes that addiction is best treated by addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Michelle is continually expanding her education on chemical and other behavioral addictions. Outside interests include reading, meditation, and spending time with her family.