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Michael was born and raised in the small town of Haddon Township, New Jersey. He started his journey in the addiction field when he began studying Addiction Counseling at Camden County College and worked as a tech at a Mental Health facility. After completing his Associates degree, he transferred to Drexel University where he obtained a degree in Behavioral Health Counseling. His studies focused on a combination of Motivational Interviewing, CBT and Substance Use Disorders. Michael is currently working towards a Master of Health Administration degree from Drexel University. Michael would describe himself as more observant than outspoken. He believes those suffering from addiction deserve a second chance at life and has a strong passion for helping others achieve sobriety. He believes two of the greatest qualities a person can have in life are being teachable and the ability to laugh at your own eccentricities.

Christina D. Varano-Sanabria received her master’s degree in mental health counseling and addiction from Caldwell University. Over the course of her career, which spans more than a decade, she has exceeded requirements in order to obtain multiple licenses which include her LPC, LCADC, and ACS in the state of New Jersey. She believes in a client-centered approach utilizing DBT and CBT methods and has worked in both clinical and private practice settings addressing issues ranging from addiction to co-occurring disorders. Her undergraduate degree was completed in psychology at Manhattan College. She is also certified in treating anger management and is a national board-certified counselor. Christina’s hobbies include spending time with her husband and her 1-year-old puppy Flash, reading, and spending time in nature.

Sharon is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor and National Certified Counselor with over ten years’ experience in a variety of treatment environments including detoxification, residential, halfway house, and intensive outpatient treatment. Sharon earned her master’s degree in Counseling at Kean University where she is currently an adjunct professor in their Counselor Education Department. Sharon employs a person-centered counseling approach utilizing evidenced-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Mindfulness Based Interventions rooted in cultural competency to ensure the best possible client care. Sharon brings outstanding experience, clinical acumen, and an authentic enthusiasm and passion for supervision, holistic social services, and substance abuse counseling to Recovery Centers of America.