CLINICAL TEAM

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• DR. JOANNE KETCH, LPC - S, LMFT - S, LCDC

  CLINICAL DIRECTOR
  DR. JOANNE KETCH, LPC - S, LMFT - S, LCDC

  CLINICAL DIRECTOR

  Joanne returned to school at age 40 to earn her master’s of counseling. She graduated summa cum laude in 2011 and quickly passed the licensing exams for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). She later became a board-certified supervisor for both LPCs and LMFTs and added the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) certification. In 2019, Joanne returned to school to begin work on her doctorate, graduating with recognition of doctoral academic excellence in 2022 as a Doctor of Professional Counseling with a specialty in addictive and compulsive behaviors.

  Joanne has been the program manager for The Right Step Intensive Outpatient Programs, opened the Katy satellite of Bo’s Place bereavement support, been a care advocate for Optum, worked as a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts at the NeuroPsychiatricCenter (NPC) at The Harris Center and was the assistant principal/school counselor at a small college prep private school in Katy, Texas. In her private practice, Joanne treats the clients and families of professionals, executives, managers and business owners who have a substance use disorder. Additionally, Joanne specializes in treating first responders such as law enforcement, military, firefighters and EMS.

  Prior to earning her master’s in counseling, Joanne earned a BA in English and BA in business, worked in restaurant management and management consulting, owned 2 licensed daycares and was the site director for the YMCA afterschool program.

  Joanne is a certified advanced meditation and mindfulness teacher, a certified Tai Chi EZ practice leader and a certified Appreciative Living Practice Leader. She is also completing certification as a positive psychology coach. Joanne has presented at conferences, given many continuing education presentations to professional peers and is published widely on the topic of substance use disorder and recovery.

• ROBERT HILLIKER, LCSW- S, LCDC

  CEO/LEAD THERAPIST
  ROBERT HILLIKER, LCSW- S, LCDC

  CEO/LEAD THERAPIST

  Robert is driven by a deep commitment to serve others, and is passionate about the subject of hope and despair in clinical treatment. His 17 years in the field of addiction and mental health encompass private practice, clinical supervision, the creation and management of clinical programming, the co-founding of The Lovett Center in 2014 and the co-founding of Ethos in 2018.

  Throughout his educational and professional careers, Robert has gained valuable experience and impactful recognitions. He earned his Master’s degree from the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work, which went on to honor him as a 50 for 50 Alumni in 2019 for embodying the college’s social justice vision. Robert’s education includes a fellowship at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies and a Postgraduate Social Work Fellowship at The Menninger Clinic, while his resume includes long standing leadership positions at The Daring Way, The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston and The Menninger Clinic. At the latter, he earned a Menninger Clinic Pillar Award for Integrity for his work in the Professionals in Crisis Program, an honor meant to recognize those who best exemplify Menninger’s core values: excellence, teamwork, hope, integrity and caring. The Houston Business Journal named Robert a 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 Honoree.

• CECI HUDSON TORN, DSW, LPC-A

  LEAD THERAPIST
  CECI HUDSON TORN, DSW, LPC-A

  LEAD THERAPIST

  An exemplary, long-spanning career in mental health and finance has put person-centered-care at the heart of Ceci’s work. She has gathered a wealth of experience at one of the nation’s largest residential summer camps, which provides her with a unique lens to approach treatment in a residential setting. Ceci received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Wake Forest University, as well as her Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Southern California with a focus on building behavioral health in adolescents and young adults. Since co-founding Ethos Behavioral Health Group in 2018, Ceci now spends her time providing clinical services and business leadership across all Ethos healing centers as a Licensed Mental Health Professional and Ethos’ Chief Operations Officer. She and her husband Chris are continuing to serve children and families with the launch of Camp OTX in the Texas Hill Country, all while raising 5 children of their own.

• CHAD LEMAIRE, MD, DFAPA

  PSYCHIATRIST
  CHAD LEMAIRE, MD, DFAPA

  PSYCHIATRIST

  Dr. Lemaire is a psychiatrist with over a decade of experience who is passionate about treating people with diverse needs in a compassionate and holistic way. He employs a biopsychosocial approach, incorporating existential and spiritual components as desired by the person seeking help. He believes in involving his patients in collaborative treatment decisions. The richness of working with people wanting to improve their lives is very rewarding and fulfilling to Dr. Lemaire. One of the many reasons Dr. Lemaire felt psychiatry was a calling is his belief that the shared human experience is such a large part of working with people who seek mental health care. He feels that making a deep connection with someone in a trusting environment has the power to heal. Dr. Lemaire strives to treat others as he would want his own loved ones to be treated.

  Before becoming a physician, Dr. Lemaire worked as a nurse. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors and was Outstanding Graduate of the College of Nursing. While working as a pediatric nurse with a focus in oncology, he was inspired to go to medical school. He attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated in 2006 with Highest Honors, ranked #1 in his class, and was given the Eugen Kahn Award for Excellence in Psychiatry. He then completed a psychiatry residency at the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, where he was named Outstanding Resident of his graduating class.

  Dr. Lemaire has worked in various clinical and leadership roles. He has also done advocacy work around mental health and other issues that are important to him. Dr. Lemaire served as President of the Houston Psychiatric Society in 2017-18 and has served as a Board Member for the Network of Behavioral Health Providers and Doctors for Change, respectively. He has authored or co-authored over 40 peer reviewed journal articles in mental health, and he authored a book chapter on grief and resilience. Dr. Lemaire is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, the Houston Psychiatric Society, the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.

• ALANA SMITH, LCSW, LCDC

  FAMILY THERAPIST/PRAIRIE FAMILY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
  ALANA SMITH, LCSW, LCDC

  FAMILY THERAPIST/PRAIRIE FAMILY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

  Alana Smith is a graduate of the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Her career has been dedicated to the treatment of those with substance use disorder (SUD) and the corresponding impact on families.

  At national conferences, Alana has presented on aspects of denial, grief and family healing as related to SUD. In residential treatment centers, she has served as clinical director and family program director and has had various roles in program development and staff training. Currently with a Texas-based private practice, she has also developed the family program and facilitates family therapy for us here at The Prairie Recovery Center.

  Alana’s clinical training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Coherence Therapy informs her work with those impacted by SUD to move beyond a mere behavioral approach into one that is more emotionally experiential and healing-focused.

  In 2018, Alana completed a year long travel and volunteerism sabbatical which included traversing India and trekking in Nepal. She currently lives in San Diego, CA.

• SHAWN SLOBE, LMSW

  STAFF THERAPIST
  SHAWN SLOBE, LMSW

  STAFF THERAPIST

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• OLIVIA BERKLEY, LMSW

  STAFF THERAPIST
  OLIVIA BERKLEY, LMSW

  STAFF THERAPIST

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• BENJAMIN CARNES, LCDC

  COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
  BENJAMIN CARNES, LCDC

  COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

  As Clinical Case Manager for Ethos’ The Prairie Recovery Center, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Benjamin Carnes wears many hats. Upon intake, Ben performs a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to understand clients’ unique challenges and strengths. As the patients progress through treatment, Ben works in conjunction with the client and the rest of the treatment team to develop and arrange an individualized treatment and aftercare plan. In between, he meets with clients regularly to ensure they are meeting their treatment objectives and getting what they need from their time at the Prairie. 

  With more than five years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction, Ben isn’t sure what he would be doing if he wasn’t working in recovery. He is grateful for the opportunity to help clients grow in their pursuit of their most authentic selves. He spent his early years in the field as a member of youth staff at Teen and Family Services and at the Palmer Drug Abuse Program as a counselor intern. Ben then transitioned to an outpatient counselor role at the Phoenix House of Texas and later, a residential counselor on the adolescent unit of Memorial Hermann’s Prevention and Recovery Center. 

  Ben is now pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at the University of Houston-Downtown. He cites his friends, his family, and his wife as his biggest source of inspiration and support in life. For fun, he loves to play video games, play guitar and go fishing when he isn’t helping on the family farm in Caldwell, Texas.

   

• MATT RUSSELL

  SPIRITUAL CARE
  MATT RUSSELL

  SPIRITUAL CARE

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