Meet Our Staff

Anthony is a New Jersey native, who graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Business Marketing. Anthony was drafted in the 2nd round of the NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys, moved on to play with the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs and currently plays for the Tennessee Titans. Like many of us, Anthony and his loved ones have been devastated by the crippling affects addiction can have on a family. Seeing how quality treatment can save someone’s life and put them on a path to success inspired Anthony to provide that same opportunity to others by founding Next Chapter Addiction Treatment. Outside of football, he enjoys fishing, golf and helping others. In 2008 he started the Anthony Fasano Foundation, which aims to help military families and less fortunate children in his home state of New Jersey. Anthony and his wife Cary currently reside in Fort Lauderdale.

Abe holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Barry University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from John Carroll University. Abe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been trained in Post Induction Therapy (PIT) which focuses on the origins of adult dysfunctional behaviors by exploring early childhood issues that have fueled various addictions, codependency, and relational problems. Abe has extensive training in chemical dependency, sex and love addiction, trauma and family of origin issues. Prior to Next Chapter, Abe was a therapist and clinical director for other treatment centers in Florida and has worked closely with individuals, families and groups. Drawing from his years of practice working in the field of addiction, Abe believes that in order to properly treat addiction it is essential to address earlier attachment injuries and family of origin issues and when appropriate engage the family in their own treatment and recovery process.

Robert L. Steinberg, MD earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine after completing its Combined Six-Year Liberal Arts Medical Education Program. He completed his psychiatry training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he was Senior Chief Resident and completed a fellowship in psychopharmacology. After working and teaching at Cornell University and later Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, he moved with his family to Florida. He has practiced in Boca Raton, FL and is on the staff of Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry with Added Qualifications in Addiction and Geriatric Psychiatry.

Ryan holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counselling and is a Certified Trauma Therapist, Yoga Teacher, and meditation instructor. Ryan is also an Advanced Student of Somatic Experiencing. He has extensive experience working with complex post-traumatic stress disorder and unresolved trauma. He is an expert in the practices and teachings of mindfulness. Ryan believes that each individual has the path to healing within. The trauma treatment process is an uncovering, during which the individual remembers his or her true self.

Brianna holds a doctorate in Professional Psychology from William James College in Newton, MA and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is originally from Massachusetts and relocated to Florida in 2015. Brianna has worked for many years in the area of substance use disorders, eating disorders, and other co-occurring disorders, at both the residential and outpatient levels of care. She is highly passionate about providing psychotherapy to individuals struggling with such issues, due to witnessing the tremendous gains people are able to achieve through seeking treatment. Brianna considers each day she is able to use her clinical skills to improve a person’s life and sense of well-being to be a privilege.

Malia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master’s degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University, where she graduated with honors. Malia has been in the addiction field since 2010, working with young adults with addiction and educational issues, adults and families, veterans and has a passion for working with trauma. She has studied various treatment modalities and favors experiential work, narrative therapy, family of origin work and Post-Induction Therapy (PIT). Malia has a strengths based perspective and loves to continually learn and believes that everyone she encounters has something to teach her. She often tells her clients “I hold the light; you do the work…until you can hold the light for yourself”.

Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from South University. As a certified addiction specialist, her focus is chemical abuse and dependency, co-dependency, eating disorders, family of origin issues, and personality disorders. Jessica has extensive training in psychodrama and experiential therapy. She is also skilled in cognitive therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She is trained in EMDR therapy and has done a lot of work with trauma. Jessica is also trained in Imago Therapy. Using this approach, Jessica helps treat family systems and couple’s issues with an extensive knowledge on relationships.

Lynn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who has extensive experience as a bodyworker. She received her Master’s in counseling from Fairfield University. Lynn has trained for years as a body worker, including attending two craniosacral programs. She further developed her knowledge of the mind/body connection through studying attachment theory intensively at The Kutenai Institute of Integral Studies three-year program with Myrna Martin. Lynn also attended the three-year Somatic Experiencing training and have assisted several trainings since then.

After a 30-year career managing the sales of large scale voice and speech technology implementations around the world, Steve made the decision to return to the field of counseling where he began his career after earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The George Washington University in 1983. At the age of 50 Steve returned to school where he is completing a Master’s of Science degree in Applied Psychology at Lynn University. Steve has focused on his new career in counseling and has been specializing in the family components surrounding addiction. Steve has been working in South Florida treatment programs for the last 5 years, and has worked in housing, client services, case management and admissions. He has run process groups, family groups and co-facilitated individual therapy sessions. Steve is currently completing his Practicum Internship here at Next Chapter while heading up the Admissions department.

Hugh Nash is the Director of Business Development for Next Chapter Addiction Treatment. He has worked in the field of addiction for over 26 years. Hugh’s responsibilities include cultivating referral relationships, marketing strategies and assisting families who are seeking help. Hugh has vast experience in counseling, program administration, admissions, marketing and business development. He has served in leadership positions at 3 prominent alcohol and drug treatment programs. In 2010 Hugh was awarded “The Professional of the Year” in the state of Tennessee by TAADAC for his dedication and work in the field of addiction. His passion for this work stems from his own personal recovery that began in 1986.
Hugh lives in Nashville, TN where he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Elisa is a Florida native who graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelors in Communication. After being a Palm Beach County school Teacher for 13 years Elisa made a decision to make a career change to work in the field of addiction. She is looking forward to continuing her education and is planning on going back to FAU for a Masters in Social Work. Since working in the field she has held such roles as BHT, Alumni Director and Outreach. Elisa created and implemented an Alumni Program, facilitated groups and assisted in effective aftercare plans for clients. She is also a CCAR Certified Recovery Coach/ Recovery Coach Trainer. It has been a great start to an exciting career for her and being in recovery herself Elisa feels she is fulfilling her purpose in helping others.

Justin Diehl, LADC is a knowledgeable, caring and effective professional dedicated to the service of Next Chapter Addiction Treatment clients, and their families. A graduate of the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, Diehl has secured formal training and academic recognition in his chosen field. He is licensed by the State of Minnesota as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC). He calls upon his personal and professional training and work with treatment programs throughout the United States in serving patients and families struggling with addiction. He brings professionalism and empathy to all of his work.

Lisa graduated with bachelor’s degree in Communications and Sociology from Hunter College in New York City and is the former Vice President of the Hudson Valley Employee Assistance Chapter. Lisa has been in the healthcare field for over 20 years and is passionate about treatment, recovery and providing needed resources for those suffering from addiction in our communities.

Above all, her mission is to educate clients and their families on Next Chapter’s service offerings and create meaningful and long lasting relationships with healthcare providers, practitioners and support groups.

Lisa resides in the Metro New York area and travels nationally to help create and maintain a network in which the people she works with remain present and reliable sources the community can depend on. In doing so, Lisa provides real value to professionals by offering treatment solutions and information pertaining to current treatment practices in the addiction field.

Andy was born and raised in New Jersey and is a confident, motivated team player who has experience mentoring men and women of all ages for the past 15 years. Andy has many recognized awards for playing and coaching football, basketball and baseball. In 2012 and 2013 he became “Coach of the Year” and “Team of the Year” for the girls’ basketball team at Star Ledger and Courier News. Andy graduated Montclair State University with a Bachelors in Physical Education and Health. He spent 10 years as a high school coach and teacher before moving to Florida in 2014 where he used his team-building skills to become a Sober House Manager. He managed a seven bed facility and lead numerous groups. He was also a counselor at the residential level and at the Intensive Outpatient level of care, guiding men and women through their own 12-step process. His passion for helping others excites him to take his life skills and 12-step experiences to help guide the men at Next Chapter.

Chris was born and raised in Rhode Island as the youngest of 9 children. He is the father of two, a son Justin and a daughter Emma. Chris came to South Florida in 2008 for recovery and Emma soon followed her dad to live with him in Delray beach. Chris has been a single father raising his daughter through her teenage years and as a college student, while his son serves in the US Coast guard. Through his journey in recovery Chris developed a passion for helping those who suffer from addiction. This passion led Chris to work in the treatment field, which he began to do in 2010. Starting out as a Counselor’s Assistant and advancing to Director of Client Support Services and then Director of Residential Services. Chris feels that the life changing 12-step process he lives is the backbone for his recovery. Chris is passionate about teaching this to as many people struggling with addiction as possible.

Terrance was born in Pennsylvania and lived in New Jersey before relocating to Florida in 2012. His journey in recovery began in Florida where he re-created his life and found a passion for helping others. Terrance is an honest, hardworking, committed, born leader. Terrance was raised in a blue collar family which valued brotherhood and traditions, which he continues to live by. He is currently enrolled in the Academy for Addiction Professionals to acquire his CAC. He is enthusiastic about 12-step recovery, including, meetings, conferences, functions, and educating others. Terrance’s passion for recovery is what led him to be a part of the team at Next Chapter.

Jill has more than ten years’ experience as an administrative executive and is an experienced office manager. She has successfully managed and maintained over 16 office locations throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana. She is currently continuing her education towards her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialty in Small Business Management. She is involved with Gratitude Training, volunteers in her community and is an advocate for the Wounded Warriors Project.