Substance Abuse Counselors

Substance Abuse Counselors in Phoenix, AZ

Pathway’s California and Arizona substance abuse counseling team of experienced professionals is comprised of enthusiastic and skilled substance abuse counselors. Our staff members have many years of experience in substance abuse counseling and are highly effective in working with youth substance abusers.

Like all facets of The Pathway Program, our hiring standards are set high. We are proud of the success of our adolescent treatment programs, and having the right substance abuse counseling team who can communicate well with young people is key to this success. Staff members must display professionalism, a passion for helping people find recovery and the ability to create an environment for teen drug abusers that is both therapeutic and fun. To create this experience it is vital that substance abuse counseling staff members model a positive lifestyle.

Our various substance abuse treatment programs allow us to train staff over the course of several years to learn the many skills needed to work effectively with teens. Below is an introduction to our staff members.


Tempe, AZ Substance Abuse Counseling Staff

Joshua Azevedo, LISAC
Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified Addictions Counselor Level II
Owner/Executive Director
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Dr Mathew Klein, DO
Adolescent and adult certified psychiatrist
Medical Director / Psychiatric Consultant
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Kyle Johnson, CAC
Intake Coordinator and Program Director

Nick Gunsauls, CAC
Adolescent IOP Staff

Mary Madeline Minton, CAC
Adolescent IOP Staff

Alec Prokop, CAC
Young Adult IOP Staff

Lakota Panella, CAC
Peer Support Counselor

Cassidy Culley, BHT
Administrator


Rocklin, CA Substance Abuse Counseling Staff

Bob Hicks, CADC II, CRPS
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II
Certified Reciprocal Prevention Specialist
Program Director
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Tori Hicks
Adolescent IOP staff

Kyle Nowak
Young Adult IOP Staff


Step Two Recovery Center

Josh West, CAC
Administrator / Intake Coordinator
Residential Program Manager


Pathway’s substance abuse counselors are available for counseling appointments in our Tempe, AZ and Rocklin, CA locations. To make a counseling appointment, please call 877-921-4050.