The Tranquil Shores Team

Chad Johnson

Founder & CEO
Roberta Bruni

Roberta Bruni, MSW, LCSW, MCAP, ICRC-ADC, C-DBT, CASDCS

Executive Director
Richard Aranibar, M.D., Medical Director

Richard Aranibar, M.D.

Medical Director
Beth Tumarkin, M.D., Head of Psychiatry

Beth Tumarkin, M.D.

Medical/Psychiatry
Cecilia Williams, MSN, FNP, PMHNP-BC, Medical/Psychiatry

Cecilia Williams, DNP, APRN FNP, PMHNP-BC

Medical/Psychiatry
Jane Nichilo, MSN, PMHNP-BC, Medical/Psychiatry

Jane Nichilo, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Medical/Psychiatry
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Derek Kee-Haynes, MSW, LCSW, QS, MA, MCAP

Director of Clinical Services
Jared Freese, CBHT, Program Coordinator

Jared Freese, CBHT

Program Director

Bret Appel

Director of Business Operations

Raquel McCranie, LMHC, QS

Primary Therapist
Lynn Pyz, CAP, ICADC, CTP, CRRA, NCLC, NCFRC, Senior Program Advisor

Lynn Pyz, CAP, ICADC, CTP, CRRA, NCLC, NCFRC

Senior Program Advisor / Family Program Coordinator
James

James Rice, BSN, RN

Nursing Supervisor
Elizabeth Brownell, MSW, RCSWI, Primary Therapist

Elizabeth Brownell, MSW, RCSWI

Primary Therapist
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Rachel Robichaux, MSW, RCSWI

Primary Therapist​
Angel

Angel Reyes, MSW, RCSWI

Primary Therapist​

JC Carr

Clinical Case Manager
Barbara Przepierzynski

Barbara Przepierzynski

Human Resources Coordinator

Angela Greer

Office Manager
Support Staff Supervisor
LaQuisha

LaQuisha Jenkins, CCMA

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Dawson Voss

Admissions Coordinator

Leigh Simons

Alumni Coordinator

Kecia Fowler, AP, DOM

Acupuncturist

Dawn Ditty LMT/CST

Licensed Massage Therapist

Wendy Wesley, RDN

Dietitian/Nutritionist

George Fuchs

Assistant Support staff Supervisor

Nicole Sullivan

Assistant Support Staff Supervisor

Kristina Pippenger

Program assistant

Our Staff & Treatment Team

Founder & CEO

  • Chad Johnson

Executive Director

  • Roberta Bruni, MSW, LCSW, MCAP, ICRC-ADC, C-DBT, CASDCS

Medical Director

  • Richard Aranibar, M.D.

Medical/Psychiatry

  • Beth Tumarkin, M.D
  • Dr. Cecilia Williams, MSN, FNP, PMHNP-BC
  • Jane M. Nichilo, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Director of Clinical Services

  • Derek Kee-Haynes, MSW, MA, LCSW, MCAP

Program Director

  • Jared Freese, CBHT

Director of Business Operations

  • Bret Appel

Clinical Supervisor

  • Raquel McCranie, LMHC, QS

Senior Program Advisor / Family Program Coordinator

  • Lynn Pyz, CAP, ICADC, CTP, CRRA, NCLC, NCFRC

Nursing Supervisor

  • James Rice, BSN, RN

Primary Therapists

  • Elizabeth Brownell, MSW, RCSWI
  • Anne Cattarello, PhD, LMHC
  • Rachel Robichaux, MSW, RCSWI
  • Angel Reyes, MSW, RCSWI

Clinical Case Manager

  • JC Carr

Office Manager 

  • Angela Greer 

Program Assistant

  • Kristina Pippenger

Alumni Coordinator

  • Leigh Simons

KHuman Resources Coordinator

  • Barbara Przepierzynski

Admissions Coordinator

  • Dawson Voss

Dietitian/Nutritionist

  • Wendy Wesley, MS, RDN

Acupuncturist

  • Kecia Fowler, AP, DOM

Licensed Massage Therapists

  • Dawn Ditty, LMT/CST
  • Jay Poindexter, LMT

Personal Trainer

  • Tom Stratman, NASM CPT, CES

Nursing Staff

  • Zachary Leszczynski, RN
  • Nolan Beall, RN
  • LaQuisha Jenkins, CCMA
  • Isabel Nguyen, RN
  • Carrie Bender, LPN
  • Kimberly Stary, RN
  • Karen Zundell, LPN
  • JC Rice, CNA

Consultant Pharmacist

  • Jason Carr, PharmD, CPh

Support Staff

  • Matthew LaChance, MA, Support Staff Supervisor
  • Nicole Sullivan, Assistant Support Staff Supervisor
  • George Fuchs, Assistant Support Staff Supervisor
  • Bonnie Rettka, CBHT, CRRA, Transportation 
  • Michelle Tucker
  • Anthony Dixon
  • April Marshall 
  • Matthew Paine
  • Ray Curly
  • Melissa Parris
  • Colin Mulligan
  • Jacob Laird

Tranquil Shores Values

Committed to Your Recovery
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Excellence

In all we do, we will put forth our personal and professional best, providing the highest quality of care of which we are capable.

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Gratitude

In all we do, we give thanks for the gift of life and all of its opportunities; we will find the true meaning of all of our blessings.

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Spirituality

In all of our affairs, we will add meaning and purpose to the lives of our clients, their families, the community, and each other.

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Respect

We will encourage and value the contributions of each person, and make each feel supported, reassured, and empowered.

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Compassion

In serving our clients, their families, the community, and each other, we will honor the individuality of each person.

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Integrity

In all our interactions we will build trust while being truthful, empathetic, and consistent.

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Our Success Stories

your recovery is our main priority
Rated 5 out of 5
- Tom K.
Life is so much better after recovery. I'm in better spirits. I can conquer almost anything on my own. And I couldn't be happier.
- Former Patient
Recovery is about the beginning of a new life and not about dwelling on what you might have done in the past. The counseling, along with the spiritual basis for the counseling is second to none!
- Bryan F.
The people cared about me and the people took me under their wing. They not only saved my life, but they saved my brothers and in a way my sons.
- Former Family Member of Patient
We found at Tranquil Shores people who were totally dedicated to treating and healing the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. They replaced despair and brokenness with confidence and joy, shame with acceptance and grace.
- Ashley
I had this act going like I was this great student and daughter and I was absolutely dying inside. Luckily I was blessed with amazing parents that talked to Chad Johnson and they figured out a way to get me to Tranquil Shores.