Tyler joined Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center in 2022 as a night behavioral health technician, later worked with the admissions team, and now serves as a Clinical Assistant. His responsibilities include preparing ASAM dimensional narratives across all six assessment dimensions, completing initial admission psychosocial assessments, assisting with intake and after-hours admissions, and serving as Palmetto’s unofficial on-site technology troubleshooter. Although much of his work takes place behind a computer, he remains available to patients who need support or simply someone to talk with.
His connection with Palmetto began as a patient in 2019. After experiencing repeated setbacks in recovery, he found the structure, accountability, and support he needed to begin building a different life. He has remained in recovery since completing treatment and credits Palmetto with helping him grow into the person he is today. When a friend, who later became a coworker, invited him to join the team, he viewed the opportunity as part of God’s direction for his life.
Before joining Palmetto professionally, Tyler worked in childcare at a multipurpose facility for children that his family has owned and operated for 20 years. He earned his GED before completing a Bachelor of Science and is currently working toward Counselor in Training status.
Drawing from his own experience, Tyler works to help patients and families feel safe, heard, and less alone. He approaches others with honesty, patience, empathy, reassurance, and a lighthearted sense of humor. He often reminds patients that he has faced many of the same struggles and offers families hope by showing them that lasting change is possible.
Tyler believes recovery requires practical skills that extend beyond treatment, including accountability, integrity, communication, discipline, and the ability to face discomfort. His experience with Palmetto’s therapeutic community and small-group model showed him how those lessons can make the transition back into daily life more manageable. Today, he helps others develop the same foundation while easing the shame and guilt that can prevent people from fully engaging in recovery.
Outside of work, Tyler is devoted to his family and enjoys reading, gaming, creating art, working out, and exploring new foods.