The Prairie Recovery Center | Addiction Recovery Residential Rehab

OUR AIM IS TO PROVIDE CARE THAT FACILITATES SUSTAINED HEALING.

Unlike institutional treatment providers, The Prairie was founded by a group of individuals who are deeply passionate about patient care delivered with integrity, by a team of highly-skilled professionals.

MISSION:
LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND WELLNESS

The Prairie’s mission is to serve individuals and their families in achieving healing and long-term wellness from the devastating effects of addiction and mental health issues.

VISION:
NEW STANDARD OF PATIENT CARE

Our vision is to create a new standard for patient care in the behavioral health industry through innovation and integrative practices.

Values:
PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIP AND PURPOSE

PEOPLE

our people-first, principle-driven approach puts patients and team-members above all else, always

PARTNERSHIP

we work collaboratively with patients to create meaningful connections that positively impact their lives

PURPOSE

everything from the design of our spaces to our clinical programming is created with a specific intention

our team

CO-FOUNDERS AND MANAGING PARTNERS

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MANAGEMENT TEAM

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LESLIE DOWNING, LCDC, NCIP, CGRS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LESLIE DOWNING, LCDC, NCIP, CGRS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Leslie Downing graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston – Clear Lake with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Nationally Certified Intervention Professional, and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist who has worked in the addiction treatment field for fifteen years. Leslie’s background in operations management, clinical work and business development offer a well-rounded outlook in her Executive Director role.

Currently Leslie is working on a Master of Science in Leadership, which is driven by her desire to cultivate and sustain healthy treatment cultures. Leslie believes the best way to ensure employees are providing the best care possible is to provide and encourage a healthy work environment for them. In addition to focusing on culture, Leslie recognizes the importance of developing organizational structure that supports optimal client care and coordination for long-term recovery.
GREGG WORKMAN
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
GREGG WORKMAN

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Bio coming soon.
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.
PHILIP YOUNG, MA, LPC-A
CLINICIAN
PHILIP YOUNG, MA, LPC-A

CLINICIAN

Philip Young works together with his clients to promote healing by providing tools and support and leading them to insight and understanding of themselves, all of which facilitates change. He understands and appreciates the pressures and challenges inherent in the context of today’s achievement and success oriented society. Philip works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. When working with adolescents who are struggling with independence and autonomy, Philip helps them explore and identify their true potential. This work often surrounds addictions and special occasion adoption issues. His work with adult clients facing life’s challenges focuses on relationship with self and others, as well as providing a safe space for accurate reflection.The treatment modalities and interventions he utilizes include: psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure response prevention (ERP), solution focused therapy, and other evidence based practices. His clinical areas of interest include depression, anxiety, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, developmental trauma, adoption issues, chemical dependency, stress management, and life transitions. Philip holds both a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. While receiving his MA in Counseling from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX, Philip developed and facilitated an anger management program implemented at the Travis County Juvenile Probation Department. He subsequently received his MA in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University after completing two doctoral level clinical practicums, the first being at a spiritually based group private practice called the New Life Institute. Philip then returned to Houston and completed the second of his practicums at Behavior Therapy of Houston which specializes in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. He continues to facilitate its bi-monthly OCD support group. His research interests include, attachment styles, narcissism/masochistic character type, and adoption trauma.
JP KENDRICK, LMSW
CLINICIAN
JP KENDRICK, LMSW

CLINICIAN

J.P. Kendrick is a Clinical Fellow at The Lovett Center and a Clinician at The Prairie Recovery Center. He works with individuals and couples in order to help them overcome difficulties and empower them to forge a path to recovery. J.P. specializes in working with professionals and other adults and uses an eclectic approach that includes psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, Interpersonal therapy and humanistic/experiential therapy framed with empowerment theory, systems theory and person-centered theory. Underpinning all of this is his core belief that all people can overcome things which seem insurmountable. He believes they already possess the raw materials to become the versions of themselves that they wish to be and that the path forward can be cleared in the therapeutic space.

J.P. earned his master’s in social work from Baylor with honors and is a Licensed Master Social Worker. His clinical specialties include trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, addiction and professional issues, as well as relationship issues.

J.P. considers the therapeutic relationship sacred and is privileged to help his clients rediscover their power and worthiness by creating and holding a space that is safe and free of the barriers encountered in everyday life. He considers it a great honor to walk alongside other human beings while they become better, more reconciled and more complete versions of themselves.
BENJAMIN CARNES
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER
BENJAMIN CARNES

CLINICAL CASE MANAGER

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.
KATHY ZINGELMANN
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR
KATHY ZINGELMANN

HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR

Kathy says, “there are no strangers in life, only other family to connect with. If I can make someone smile or be happy, I have done something.” She loves people and feels it is her calling to help others. By way of her previous roles surrounding mental health and retardation, hospitality and retail, she feels that her work has taken her where she is needed most. Kathy’s 5 children and 4 grandchildren are her greatest joy.
DANNY RIEBELING
FACILITIES DIRECTOR
DANNY RIEBELING

FACILITIES DIRECTOR

Danny learned carpentry from his father at an early age, which eventually led to his expertise in the field. Over the course of his career, he has had the opportunity to construct, remodel, reshape and transform diverse spaces in Houston’s Medical Center, the historic Houston Heights and Round Top.

Daniel currently resides at his country place in Fayette County with his wife Andrea and their dog Glory. He is involved with various fundraisers in the Round Top area, among them the Family Library. His many interests include gardening, cooking, music, social gatherings and volunteer work.
SUMMER STEELE
RA TEAM LEAD
SUMMER STEELE

RA TEAM LEAD
LANCE FEGEN
CULINARY DIRECTOR
LANCE FEGEN

CULINARY DIRECTOR

Bio coming soon