People Who Care

Dr. Michael McCormick, MD

Medical Director, ABAM Certified

Dr. McCormick is a native of Northeast Louisiana. He is a graduate of The University of Louisiana at Monroe and Louisiana State University of Arkansas in 1999. He found an interest in Addiction Medicine while in practice and became board certified through the American Board of Addiction Medicine in 2010.

Dr. McCormick has been in family medicine private practice in West Monroe, LA for 18 years treating a variety of general medical illnesses and addiction-related medical issues. He has experience in preventative health maintenance, geriatrics, hypertension, diabetes, nutrition, and addiction medicine.

Daphne Beene, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

My favorite part of my job is seeing my client’s renewed spirits slowly evolve after they have been here for a few days. They begin smiling again and start feeling hopeful, determined, and committed to their recovery. The feeling it gives me, being a vital person in their recovery journey, is so rewarding.

I am so passionate about this field of work because I have a 30-year family history of addiction. I have personally seen how it can destroy not only the addict but how it affects every family member of an addict. I have also walked side by side in the recovery journey. I believe that my experience, from a family member’s perspective, helps my clients better understand the impact their addiction has on people who love them.

I graduated from Grambling State University with a B.S. in Nursing in 1995. I graduated from Northwestern State University with an M.S.N as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2020. I am an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

I am from Tallulah, LA. I am married to my husband Todd and have 2 sons, ages 23 and 22, and a daughter 19, and all are in college.

Fun Fact: I have 4 “granddogs”! George (lab), Sophie (jack Russell), Bentley (golden doodle) and Cooper (golden retriever).

Ashley Johnson

Business Manager

My favorite part of my job is working behind the scenes ensuring that each client is receiving the proper care that is being provided. Also, being able to interact with clients.

I’m passionate about my work because I can relate. Not to drug addiction, but to addiction period. I love to watch the people overcome their struggles.  

I earned an Associate of Arts & Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Ashland University. Currently completing the MBA program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Expected graduation- May 2023.

I’m from Monroe, LA.

Fun Facts: I participate in the 3 K Breast Cancer Run every year in support of the survivors. Also, my neighbor is a retired NFL player.

Misty Sorenson

Intake Coordinator

My favorite part of my job is advising and helping clients receive treatment for substance abuse. I’m passionate because it’s personal for me; addiction runs deep in my family, my father, my brother. I have seen it destroy families and I’m blessed to have the opportunity to help rebuild families, one client at a time.

I come from an insurance background, lots of years with State Farm. Graduated from Central High School -Champaign, IL, Parkland College- Champaign, IL, Louisiana Delta Community College -2 years in nursing school, University of Louisiana at Monroe. I’m from Rayville, LA.

Fun Facts: I love to READ! Baseball is my favorite sport, College, and MLB. My son is a catcher for NSU, so I spend a lot of time at the Ballpark.

Hollye Rogers, LCSW-BACS

Clinical Director

Hollye Rogers is a graduate of The University of Louisiana at Monroe and Louisiana State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. Hollye began her career in 1994 and has held various positions including Therapist, Director of the Professional Evaluation Program and Chief Operating Officer at Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center. Hollye feels focusing on mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of recovery in coordination with family involvement is what makes Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center a successful treatment center.

Ryan Ouber

Director of Nursing

Bio coming soon.

Brad Diamond, CIT

Counselor

My favorite part of my job is watching the struggling addict start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Reuniting kids with parents. Broken relationships mended. Sending people back to be a productive part of society.

The reason I’m passionate about my job is I myself have struggled with addiction my whole life. I have compassion and empathy for the struggling addict. I’m driven to teach them a new skill set to battle addiction. Letting them know they’re not alone and that they don’t have to struggle with addiction anymore. Some of my accomplishments are I’ve recently overcame my addiction of 27 years.

I’m a graduate of LaGrange Senior Highschool in Lake Charles, LA. I also recently finished my CIT course. I’m from the southwest Louisiana town of Lake Charles. I love to hunt and fish, die hard New Orleans Football fan, and love attending LSU football games.

Mary Hastings Moss, CIT

Counselor

My favorite part of my job is seeing my clients successfully graduate from the program and seeing their lives completely change because of Pecan Haven. I love seeing my clients work through issues and fully process the grief and/or trauma they have experienced.

I’m passionate because when I was younger, I went with my grandfather to counsel his hospice patients. I saw how caring he was with his patients and wanted to be like him when I was older. My grandfather made me fall in love with this profession.
Education: University of Mississippi- bachelor’s in psychology, minor in biology, University of Mississippi- master’s in counselor education (M.Ed.) emphasis in clinical mental health counseling, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Chi Sigma Iota – Counseling Honor Society.

I’m from Jackson, MS.

Fun Facts: I love to travel, love photography, and love animals but unfortunately do not have one (I want a dog).

Kenta Jackson, CIT

Counselor

My favorite part of my job is impacting individuals with knowledge, skills, and abilities so that he or she is able to use those tools in their life. Also, a favorite is to see these individuals impact other individuals in a positive way.

I am so passionate because everyone in life needs a voice; therefore, many of these individuals did not have a voice due to a variety of reasons.

I went to Bastrop High school then Louisiana Tech for my bachelor’s and then Grambling State University for my Master’s degree.

I am from Bastrop, LA and now residing in West Monroe, LA.

The fun aspect about myself is that I love sports.

Tiffany Landry, CIT

Counselor

My favorite part of my job is watching people reap the rewards of the hard work they’ve put in to change their lives and the comradery with co-workers within the facility

I’m passionate because I want to be able to give back was given to me when I needed it.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services, CIT.

I was born in Baton Rouge and grew up in New Jersey

Fun Facts: I am also in recovery. I love art galleries and museums and world history. Recently went to NYC to the MET.

Shade Rodriguez

Counselor

Bio coming soon.

Aaron Soward

Counselor

Bio coming soon.

Tamara Johnston

Utilization Review

Bio coming soon.

Jason Whitaker

Utilization Review

Bio coming soon.