Robert J. Ackerman is professor emeritus from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the previous director of the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Research and Training Institute. He is co-founder of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. He is the previous editor of Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals and currently is the chair of the advisory board. He has published numerous articles and research findings and wrote the first book in the United States on children of alcoholics. He has become internationally known for his work with families and children.
Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, PhD, who coined the term "emerging adulthood," is a leading authority on this newly defined developmental stage, from age 18 to 29. Arnett is a frequent speaker nationwide at organizations devoted to family relations and therapy, parenting, social work, and college counselling and admissions. He is also a research professor in the psychology department at Clark University and the author of Emerging Adulthood, the book that brought attention to this new stage of life. He is the author of the textbook Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood and since 2002 has been editor of the Journal of Adolescent Research. He recently founded the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (ssea.org), which sponsors a biennial conference, and a journal, Emerging Adulthood.
Bob Bertolino, PhD, is professor of Rehabilitation Counseling at Maryville University and senior clinical advisor at Youth In Need, Inc. He is a licensed marital and family therapist and professional counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Gary D. Hees MA, LPC, has worked in behavioral health for 22 years. He received his master’s degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in Psychology-Marriage and Family Therapy. His experience includes working with seriously mentally ill adults, adolescents in a private therapeutic boarding school and presently in the treatment of failure to launch and substance use disorders with young adults. Serving as vice president of professional relations for Decision Point, he brings a foundational developmental and systemic perspective. He is trained in multiple therapeutic approaches as well as multiple family therapy modalities such as structural, strategic, narrative and brief solution-focused therapy.
Scott Kenneke received his undergraduate degree in psychology and religious studies from Webster University where he spent most of his time learning about the biological underpinnings of mental health along with eastern practices of meditation and philosophy. For 8 years he trained and studied the art and science of neurofeedback training and qEEG diagnostics. In addition, he holds a Master’s of Science in Mental health counseling from Walden University. In 2009 he became a Board Certified Neurotherapist from the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). In his role at Calo, Scott oversees all aspects of neurofeedback and quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) modalities in treatment. In his spare time he enjoys mountain biking in the woods, and connecting with friends and family.
Dr. Michel Mennesson is board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, with an added qualification in Addiction Psychiatry. Originally from France, he trained as a pediatrician and internist before entering the field of Psychiatry.
Dr. Michel thrives on finding new and creative solutions by drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches. A longtime practitioner of yoga and meditation, he is a strong proponent for integrating mindfulness principles into clinical treatment.
Jeanna Osborn is a Certified Instructor with the Global Kennel Club (GKC), American Kennel Club – Canine Good Citizen, Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Certified Council of Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and certified with Therapy Dog International (TDI).She also has years of experience handling and training dogs with the U.S. Military. She handled and trained with and for Shawnee Kansas Law Enforcement K-9 Unit. Her experience has offered her the opportunity to work with wolves and exotic cats, like cougars, panthers and bobcats. Jeanna's desire to work with youth and animals brought her to CALO where for the past 8 years she developed the world's first canine foster, adoption program that supports the experience of transferable attachment in young people. When not playing with dogs, Jeanna enjoys horseback riding, kayaking, wearing cowboy boots, and spending time with her many children and grandchildren.
Nina
Nina was born to Jake and Patches at Calo Lake Ozark campus on 12/12/12 with 12 puppies in her litter. The students were there to help bring her into the world and provide for her every need along the way, including her training. She is AKC-CGC and TDI certified. She has served hundreds of students in her career at Calo. She has presented around the country and loves every minute. Her favorite past time is being there for students who are struggling.
Nina was born to Jake and Patches at Calo Lake Ozark campus on 12/12/12 with 12 puppies in her litter. The students were there to help bring her into the world and provide for her every need along the way, including her training. She is AKC-CGC and TDI certified. She has served hundreds of students in her career at Calo. She has presented around the country and loves every minute. Her favorite past time is being there for students who are struggling.
Marc J. Romano, PsyD, RN, PMHNP, BC, CAP, LHRM
Marc J. Romano is a licensed psychologist, a board certified advanced registered nurse practitioner specializing in mental health, and a certified addiction professional in Florida. He is also a licensed healthcare risk manager in Florida. Romano’s areas of expertise include psychiatry, medication management for psychiatric disorders, psychiatric nursing, chemical dependence, psychology, psychologist assessment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psycho-dynamic therapy, and risk management. He has worked with clients of all ages from children to geriatrics and in outpatient, in-patient, and residential treatment settings. Romano is currently employed as the assistant medical director at Ocean Breeze Recovery in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Marc J. Romano is a licensed psychologist, a board certified advanced registered nurse practitioner specializing in mental health, and a certified addiction professional in Florida. He is also a licensed healthcare risk manager in Florida. Romano’s areas of expertise include psychiatry, medication management for psychiatric disorders, psychiatric nursing, chemical dependence, psychology, psychologist assessment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psycho-dynamic therapy, and risk management. He has worked with clients of all ages from children to geriatrics and in outpatient, in-patient, and residential treatment settings. Romano is currently employed as the assistant medical director at Ocean Breeze Recovery in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Brad Sachs is a psychologist, educator, consultant and best-selling author specializing in clinical work with individuals, couples, and families in Columbia, MD, and the founder and director of The Father Center, a program designed to meet the needs of new, expectant, and experienced fathers His recent books include Emptying The Nest: Launching Young Adults Toward Success and Self-Reliance And Family Centered Treatment With Struggling Young Adults: A Clinician’s Guide To The Transition From Adolescence To Autonomy. Sachs regularly writes articles for magazines such as Redbook, Parenting, Parents, Child and American Baby, and is known for his creative and innovative approach to psychotherapeutic treatment, and lectures and leads workshops both nationally and internationally. He has been interviewed on over 300 radio and television shows, including The Today Show, 20/20, and The Diane Rehm Show.
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is a lecturer at the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration. He is an international speaker, trainer and consultant in the behavioral health field whose work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and the Caribbean Islands. Sanders is the author of five books, which focus on behavioral health. Recent writings include Slipping through the Cracks: Intervention Strategies for Clients Multiple Addictions and Disorders, Recovery Management and Relationship Detox: Helping Clients Develop Healthy Relationships in Recovery. He has had two stories published in the New York Times best-selling books series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Sanders is the recipient of numerous awards, including Addictions Professional of the Year in the State of Illinois, the Barbara Bacon Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Social Work as a Loyola University of Chicago graduate, and the Healthcare Alternatives Systems Leadership Award for his commitment to promoting behavioral health recovery.
Jimmy Shaw, MS, is a therapist at Capstone Treatment Center in Searcy, Arkansas. He joined this dynamic, family-focused, residential therapy team in 2013 after spending nearly two decades in pastoral ministry. He is a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family Therapist.
David Verhaagen is the author or co-author of eight books, including Therapy with Young Men and Parenting the Millennial Generation. As a licensed psychologist with a PhD in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he has served as clinical director for three mental health agencies and is the founder and former CEO of Southeast Psych, a large psychology practice with offices in Charlotte, Nashville, and New Zealand. He is one of fewer than 5% of psychologists in the U.S. to be certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology. His work has been featured several times in USA Today, Newsweek, and dozens of newspapers around the country. He is a co-founder of the Quarter Life program and works almost exclusively with young adults in his clinical practice.
Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S, is senior vice president of national clinical development for Elements Behavioral Health, creating and overseeing addiction and mental health treatment programs for more than a dozen high-end treatment facilities, including Promises Treatment Centers in Malibu, The Ranch in Tennessee and The Right Step in Texas. An internationally acknowledged clinician and author of self-help literature for over 25 years. Weiss is a subject expert on the intersection of human intimacy and digital technology for multiple media outlets and is the author of several highly regarded books on sex, intimacy and addiction in the digital age. Weiss’s books, talks and event information can be found at www.robertweissmsw.com.
