Meet The
Second Chances Team
The diverse experience of Second Chance’s staff is one of the key components of our successful addiction treatment and recovery program. Individualizing guest care is the top priority and our team utilizes three different components to help individualize their care: mental, physical, and spiritual recovery needs for each guest. We feel passionately that these top priority components combined with family therapy and after-rehab care programs set Second Chances apart from other treatment facilities.
From the first contact with our administrative staff to working with individual counselors, each guest’s path is uniquely developed with the singular goal of providing the highest quality addiction treatment program while maintaining a caring and compassionate environment.
Administration
Administrator
Riley began her career in substance abuse as a residential technician in 2016, following her graduat...
Assistant Administrator
Krystine Poindexter, originally from South Louisiana, was inspired to pursue a career in behavioral ...
Medical
Medical Director
Dr. Gonzales, a native of El Paso, Texas, has proudly called Northeast Louisiana home for the past 1...
Nurse Practitioner
Born and raised in Monroe, LA, Kelsey Ruiz is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), having ...
Director of Nursing
Williams brings over 20 years of healthcare experience to her role, starting her career as a Certifi...
Clinical
Clinical Director
Josh Johnson, a native of Monroe, Louisiana, brings a deeply personal connection to his work in addi...
Glen Brown is an experienced drug and alcohol counselor, holding a diploma from the Louisiana Substa...
April began her career in addiction treatment in 2019 at a faith-based program and transitioned to a...
Tina is driven by her personal journey of overcoming addiction and the freedom she has found in reco...
Allan Prestridge is a Counselor in Training at Second Chances. With five years of experience in addi...
Dr. Tanya Brandy joined Second Chances Addiction Recovery Center in May 2021 and has been a substanc...
Discharge Coordinator
Lisa began her journey in addiction treatment in 2016 as a residential tech, where she developed a d...
Other Key Personnel
Intake Coordinator
Terry has over 25 years of experience in the medical field, holding certifications as a Clinical Pat...
Residential Tech Manager
Troy began his career in recovery by providing essential support, encouragement, and transportation ...
Utilization Review Coordinator
Amanda began her career in addiction recovery in 2017 after transitioning from a nine-year backgroun...
Business Development
Billy Minnifield, born and raised in Calhoun, Louisiana, is driven by his passion for helping others...
Billing Coordinator
Mariah began her career at Second Chances as a Billing Coordinator after returning to Monroe, follow...
Accounting Clerk and Facilities Organizer
Nicole Coker serves as the Accounting Clerk and Facility Organizer at Second Chances, where she is p...
Receptionist
Keywanna Banks, a native of Rayville, Louisiana, and current resident of Monroe, has been working in...