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Becky Laskowski, LPC, LAC, LDN, RD

Becky is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) with over 25 years of experience in mental health and addiction recovery. She specializes in helping individuals work through trauma, substance use, and emotional challenges using a client-centered, integrative approach. Her clinical work is informed by extensive training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Eye…

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Chris Martin

A native of Northwest Louisiana, Christopher brings both professional expertise and personal passion to his role. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University and an M.S. in Accounting with a concentration in Taxation from the University of Notre Dame. He went on to work as a CPA in California for five years…

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Taylar Keene, LPC, NCC

Taylar is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University New Orleans as well as her Bachelor’s degree from Dillard University. Originally from Oakland, California, Taylar is committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families in prioritizing their needs and creating a space where they can be…

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Kimberly Bradshaw, MSW, LCSW

Kimberly Bradshaw, MSW, LCSW joined the Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center (PARC) team in July 2023, bringing with her over a decade of expertise in behavioral health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Kimberly plays a pivotal role at PARC, serving as a residential treatment and professional program counselor. Her experience is particularly notable in working…

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Ryan Yates, APRN, PMHNP – BC

Ryan joined Palmetto in May 2022 as a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in psychiatric care. He has worked with various age groups, including adolescents, adults, and the elderly, in inpatient psychiatric units. He is board certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan by the ANCC and has an…

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David Flickinger

David has been dedicated to the field of recovery since 2007, bringing years of hands-on experience, compassion, and insight to every person he meets. A graduate of Palmetto himself, David understands the power of connection and the importance of a strong start in the recovery journey. Since joining the Palmetto team, David has held several…

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Max Duerr

A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Max brings nine years of experience in residential treatment and a deep commitment to helping individuals and families find lasting recovery. Before joining Palmetto, he held business development roles with two nationally recognized providers, where he built a strong foundation in outreach, admissions, and relationship-building across the nation. At…

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Stuart Bostwick, RAC

Stuart joined the Palmetto team in 2019. As someone in recovery himself, he brings a personal understanding and deep compassion to his work. He is driven by a mission to ensure that individuals struggling with addiction and mental health have the opportunity to find healing, connection, and hope. In his role, Stuart builds meaningful relationships…

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ALEC HUMMEL, CAC, CCS, CCGC, CSW

Alec Hummel began his career at Palmetto in 2020, initially working as a Resident Manager while obtaining his Counselor in Training credentials and completing school. He has since completed an Associate of Arts from Louisiana Delta Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and a Master of…

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Tyler Wagauspack

A native of Gonzales, Louisiana, Tyler began his journey with Palmetto as a resident in 2019 and returned in 2022 as a behavioral health technician. Since then, he has served in several roles across the organization, gaining a well-rounded understanding of the treatment process. In 2023, he joined the admissions team as Admissions Coordinator, where…

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