Sheila D.Wenck, Chief Executive Officer
email: wenck@archstonerecoverycenter.com

Sheila D.Wenck, MA, CAP, CMHP is the Chief Executive Officer of Archstone Recovery Center, Inc. She has a career spanning nearly two decades in the Chemical Dependence/Mental Health Field and her continued goal is to implement a clinical program that generates excellent recovery rates. She earned her BA (1987) and herMA (1988) in Psychology from Ball State University in Indiana. Her position titles have included EAP Counselor, Outpatient Counselor, Inpatient Counselor, Supervisor of Outpatient Services, Supervisor of Inpatient Services, Residential Director, Director of Medical Admission Program, Director of Substance Abuse Services and Clinical Director. She has designed and implemented treatment programs based on her belief that people who suffer with the disease of addiction really want to get well and live happy, productive lives.Ms.Wenck is presently a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) (1992); an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) (1997); and a CertifiedMental Health Professional (CMHP) (2006).Well established in her field, her Professional Memberships have included: ICAADA (Indiana Counselor Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse); FADAA (Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association) and the NAADDAC (National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors): She is listed in the 2005-2006 Edition of National Register’sWho’sWho in Executives and Professionals. Today,Ms. Wenck, as Chief Executive Officer of Archstone Recovery Center, Inc., puts into practice what she has always felt: “We expect folks to get well and they do.We all work together to encourage the clients to embrace sobriety and spirituality. Outcome is predicted by expectation...”

Earl R. Reichard, MS, LMHC, CAP
email: reichard@archstonerecoverycenter.com

Earl R. Reichard,MS, LMHC, CAP has worked in theMental Health/Substance Abuse field for more than 20 years. After serving in Vietnam, he attended college to work with veterans suffering from addiction and mental health disorders. He received his undergraduate degrees from the University of the State of New York and Springfield College. He has aMaster’s Degree in Counseling Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy from Palm Beach Atlantic University and is pursuing his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University. Earl is an Associate member of the American Psychological Association. He has held memberships in the American Counseling Association, National Academy for Family Therapist and the National Association of Drug and Alcohol Counselors. He is licensed by the State of Florida as aMental Health Counselor and is a state qualified supervisor. He is also certified as a drug and alcohol counselor by the Florida State Certification Board and the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium. He has had several articles published on addiction and relapse prevention and has appeared as a Family Communications expert on the television production “Healthwise.”

Sandra Salsburg, M.ED., LMHC
email: salsburg@archstonerecoverycenter.com

Sandra Salsburg, M.ED., LMHC has worked in theMental Health field for 20 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and worked several years in the Michigan and Florida school systems, prior to receiving herMaster Degree in Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. Sandi is licensed by the state of Florida as aMental Health Counselor. Her counseling career includes a private practice in counseling individuals and couples, conducting seminars in stress reduction and communication skills, heading theWest Palm Beach postal service committee to prevent workplace violence, as well as doing volunteer work with Crisis Line, and with juvenile offenders at the Palm BeachMarine Institute. Sandi has achieved Level 2 Certification from the EMDR Institute. EMDR (EyeMovement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven successful treatment for trauma. Because of this specialty, Sandi was asked to work on the staff at a dual diagnosis substance abuse treatment center, and in 2001, she joined the treatment team at Archstone. Sandi was promoted to Clinical Director in 2002, however her passion remains working with trauma victims. This has included those suffering with PTSD – servicemen and veterans, victims of 911, FEMA, medical professionals, police and firemen. Trauma has affected many of the clients who come to treatment, people with unresolved grief issues, or who have been victims of rape, physical, mental, or emotional abuse, all of which can be triggers for substance abuse. Sandi has combined her training in EMDR with Rapid Reduction Therapy (RRT) to help clients reprocess childhood and adult issues that have caused depression, anxiety, panic disorders phobias, and anger management problems. Sandi's special abilities are a pivotal part of our program to treat the whole person, not the just the disease.

Addie "Buddy" Owens, B.A. Counselor
email: aowens@archstonerecoverycenter.com

In 1996, having a Bachelor's Degree inMinistry, from Palm Beach Atlantic University, "Buddy" started a church that ministers to alcoholics and drug addicts, which he still leads today. Buddy has worked in the substance abuse filed at Anon Anew, The Present, and Pathways treatment centers. He served for more than 5 years on five different Board of Directors: the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County, theMental Health Association of Palm Beach County, Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, Delray Beach Rotary Club, and Crossroads Club of Delray Beach. He is a graduate of Leadership Delray and past president of the Delray Beach Rotary Club. Buddy came to Archstone inMarch of 2004 as coordinator of the Christian track, and joined the staff as a counselor in August 2004. Besides counseling clients and facilitating 12-step recovery groups, which included family systems groups, Buddy, an ordained minister, also provides the clients with an optional Bible study class.

Joe Miller Counselor
email: miller@archstonerecoverycenter.com

After attending the University of North Carolina and atWidener University, Joe became a professional baseball player in the Houston Astros Organization. Following a professional career in baseball, Joe worked 22 years at the GlenMills School for juvenile offenders, in GlenMills, Pennsylvania, first as a counselor/teacher head baseball coach, and later in the school's administration as a team leader. Prior to coming to Archstone, Joe was the managing director of a half way house in South Florida. Joe has a special rapport with the younger clients at Archstone and has an important role in promoting team unity through recreational activities such as softball, volleyball and basketball, which is his passion. Joe is Archstone's out-patient Therapist, and facilitates weekly out-patient group sessions.

Mark Williams, LMHC, CAP
email: williams@archstonerecoverycenter.com

Mark Williams has worked in the substance abuse and mental health treatment fields for more than 10 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and has a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Georgia Southern University. He is licensed by the State of Florida as aMental Health Counselor and is a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board. In addition, he is a level II EMDR therapist, a Diplomat of the American Board of Clinical Sexology, a Certified Clinical Sexologist, a Certified Clinical Supervisor for LMHC’s, and an Assessor for Florida’s Batterer’s Intervention Programs. His position titles have included EAP counselor, Program Director, Clinical Director, Divisional Director, and Director of Admissions. His clinical experience and experience in admissions at other world class treatment centers are valuable in his role as Director of Admissions at Archstone Recovery Center.

Rick Owens, CBT
email: rowens@archstonerecoverycenter.com

Rick Owens was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA., where he spent most of his life. Rick served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. After receiving an honorable discharge, he completed a program in Business Administration at Beaufort County Community College in North Carolina.  Rick joined the Philadelphia Fire Department and was trained as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). After retiring from the fire department, Rick came to Archstone Recovery Center and worked as a Counselor Assistant. He received certification as a Behavioral Technician (CBT) by the Florida Certification Board. Rick was promoted and is now the Director of Operations. He is responsible for overseeing the administration and maintenance of properties, vehicles, and supplies.

Thomas DeBartolo
email: debartolo@archstonerecoverycenter.com

A native Floridian, Thomas entered the military after graduating high school in 1988, successfully completing a four year tour with the United States Navy. A veteran of the 1990 gulf war, he carried out duties as a supply specialist, as well as being a member of both the ship’s armed security force and fighter fighting party. During his service he earned a Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two stars and a Desert Shield / Desert Storm Letter of Commendation, before being honorably discharged in 1992.

Shortly after completing military service he went on to attend college, earning an AA degree in Human Services from Palm Beach community college in 1997, and his Bachelor’s of Science in Family and Child Development in 1999 from Florida State University. During his time at Florida State he served as a peer advisor for two semesters with the College of Human Sciences, as well as working as the office manager and intake counselor for one of Florida State’s counseling facilities, The Center for Marriage and Family Therapy, being the first person to hold that position as a paid staff member after completing an internship with them in 1999.

After two years with the Center for Marriage and Family Therapy, Thomas went on to attend graduate school at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, completing his first year towards a master’s degree in clinical social work. While at UCF, Thomas completed internships with two youth programs, Covenant House of Florida and The Center for Drug Free Living’s Adolescent Therapeutic Center.

Since returning to the West Palm Beach area, Thomas worked as a juvenile corrections officer and later as a case manager for the only level ten girls’ juvenile corrections facility in the state The Florida Institute for Girls, until it closed in August of 2005. He later joined the staff at Archstone Recovery Center in March of 2006, and is hoping to return to school this fall to complete his masters degree at Florida Atlantic University.