James Truax, LAC, AADC, SAP, CCGC, NCNTT

James Truax, our newest IOP Director, brings a wealth of experience to our team. He graduated from the Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor School in 1991 and has since accumulated over three decades of experience in addiction counseling and program management. His previous roles include Director of Addiction Services at Our Lady of the Lake…

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Kimberly Bradshaw, MSW, LMSW

Kimberly Bradshaw 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 Master 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 with individuals…

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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

Meet David, a dedicated team member at Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center, who has been significantly contributing to the field of recovery since 2007. In 2023, David transitioned to the admissions department at Palmetto, where he currently serves. His firsthand experience as a Palmetto graduate and extensive background in recovery services uniquely equip him to guide…

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Max Duerr

With over six years of experience in the residential treatment field and time spent marketing, developing, and fostering relationships throughout the United States. He is dedicated helping those struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. Max works closely with the Palmetto team to expand Palmetto’s reach and ensures the continuity of care for its…

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Stuart Bostwick, CIT

Stuart joined Palmetto’s staff in 2019. Being in recovery himself, Stuart’s hope is that anyone struggling with addiction and mental health has the opportunity to experience freedom and understand their potential. Stuart feels blessed to play a role in residents’ pursuit of positive change and is motivated by the relationships he holds with each client…

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Alec Hummel

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 and will complete his BA in Psychology at the University of Louisiana at Monroe this December. He…

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Morris Crichlow, MS, LPC

Morris Crichlow completed his Masters in Counseling Psychology from LSU-Shreveport in 2005. From 2006-2013, he worked with compulsive gamblers in capacities including DA referral, research, residential and outpatient treatment. While there, he also taught at a local college. Since then, he worked on a closed unit facility treating dual diagnosis clients substance use clients. He…

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