Medical Director Darryl Appleton, M.D., D,ABPN

Dr. Appleton completed his medical internship and residency in Psychiatry at the University of Miami, and completed a fellowship at the University of Toronto. In 2003, Dr. Appleton, who is based in South Florida, founded the Appleton Clinic in Toronto where he currently serves as the medical director. In 2009, Dr. Appleton was pleased to begin serving as the medical director at the Delray Recovery Center as well. Dr. Appleton has experience working in inpatient as well as outpatient detox and rehabilitation programs. He completed training in addictions at the University of Miami and at the University of Toronto. As a sleep medicine physician, he is acutely aware that those with a history of addictions have difficulties falling and staying asleep; often if one is able to help these issues as well, it aids in relapse prevention. Dr. Appleton is triple-board certified, including that by the American Board of Independent Medical examiners resulting from his extensive experience with medical legal evaluations and insurance examinations in neuropsychiatry. A frequent contributor to leading medical journals, Dr. Appleton is often called upon as an expert for radio and TV, consumer publications and Internet forums.

Vice President of Operations Douglas Petri

Clinical Director Loni Cervone

Program Director Brett Riolo

Director of Admissions Joseph Fiorello

Primary Therapist Christopher M. Pasquale

Chrisopher Pasquale has a BA in Philosophy, is a CAP intern, and has been working in the field of recovery for 3 years. He is a passionate advocate of 12-Step groups, mindfulness, spirituality, REBT(Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), and complementary therapies for mental health. Christopher believes that people struggle with the pain of their own mind and that it manifests in their body through drug addiction or other self-destructive behaviors. He is dedicated to finding healing methods for clients to bring them mental, spiritual, and emotional wellness and balance.

"When I was a child, I used to speak as a child, think as a child, reason as a child: but when I became a man I did away with childish things." - St. Paul

Primary Therapist Ann M. Salvo-Frith, M.S.

Ann Salvo-Frith began her journey in recovery in 1998, which inspired her to become a therapist in the field of addiction. Since 2001, she has worked with adolescents and adults suffering from chemical dependency, mental illness, abuse and co-dependency. Her treatment philosophy is based on the twelve steps and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, and she believes in a holistic approach utilizing pharmacopsychosocial therapy within a continuum of care. Her specialty is group therapy on a variety of subjects including coping skills, relapse prevention, art therapy, co-dependency, and 12-step spirituality. She is currently completing her Professional Addiction Certification and enjoys painting and playing golf in her spare time.

"To become a happy person, have a clean soul, eyes that see romance in the commonplace, a child's heart, and spiritual simplicity." -Norman Vincent Peale

Primary Therapist Kelli A. Malkasian, M.S.

Kelli Malkasian is a Clinical Psychology doctoral candidate at Nova Southeastern University, School of Psychological Studies. She earned her Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from the same institution and her Bachelors of Science in Psychology was obtained at Michigan State University. She has worked for over 5 years in the field of recovery. Her focus is in dual-diagnosis and feminist psychology. Additionally, she has 5 years of experience in treating eating disorders inpatient and outpatient. As a part of her role at DRC she facilitates groups on the eating disorder track and provides individual therapy to clients. Her hobbies consist of enjoying the culture and the atmosphere of South Florida and especially Downtown Delray and Boca Raton.

"The ultimate measure of man is not where he stands in times of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of trial and controversy." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Eating Disorder Program Director and Primary Therapist Jessica Bryson, M.S., PsyD Intern

An alumnus of Springfield College, Jessica is currently a doctoral intern at Nova Southeastern University. She has worked with eating disordered and chemically dependent clients in a variety of capacities including individual, group, family, and couples counseling. Jessica operates under a firm philosophy of hope, affirming that, "There is recovery from addiction and eating disorders. With our help, clients can develop a balanced life free from obsession and self-destruction, one wherein there is peace of mind, body, and spirit."

"Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behaviors. Keep your behaviors positive because your behaviors become your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny." - Mahatma Gan

EMDR Therapist Velda Lyons, LMFT

Velda Lyons is a licensed psychotherapist and has been in private practice in Palm Beach County for over five years and in private practice in Los Angeles, California, also for five years. She has been a national speaker for over 10 years, speaking on topics ranging from Women and Addition, Gender-Specific treatment for Addictions, eating disorders, and trauma. She is currently co-authoring a book titled SOULCOURTING with Dr. Randal Lyons A.P., L.A.C.

"Believe more deeply. Hold your face up to the light, even though for the moment you do not see." - Bill Wilson

Primary Therapist Olga Lobert, M.S., C.A.C.

Olga Lobert has worked in the field of addictions and maintained a deep commitment to recovery and 12-step philosophy for over 30 years.  She has had extensive training in Gestalt therapy and has worked as both a therapist and supervisor of chemical dependency and co-dependency programs. Olga brings to her work a caring attitude and her style is one in which she is able to fully accept and understand the clients she works with.  Her skills are such that she quickly creates a healthy therapeutic relationship where therapist/client bonding is critical in the recovery process.

Clinical Outreach Coordinator Timothy Johnson, CNDAI

Timothy Johnson's first experience in the addiction and recovery field was in 2005 when he moved from Jacksonville to South Florida to help his uncle start Treatment Solutions Network.  He took on the title of COO since most of his work was in setting up systems and managing the office. As time went on he became a partner and Vice President of the company. All the while he took calls and helped hundreds of families overcome barriers to accessing treatment which eventually became his favorite aspect of the business. In 2009 he left the company, got certified to do interventions and became independent for over a year.  During that period of time he placed many of his tough intervention cases with Delray Recovery Center and was very impressed with the outcome. Today he is pleased to harness his knowledge of the business with his passion for helping people for the greater good of the people he serves.

Clinical Outreach Coordinator Laura A. Rod

Laura was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and relocated to south Florida in June of 2008. Along with her education in leadership and communication, and over six years of professional sales and marketing experience, Laura has been a recovering alcoholic since 2008. She is very active in the local recovery community and is able to truly identify and empathize with individuals struggling with their addictions.
She recalls her own first steps toward sobriety, stating, "For me, it was as if a tornado had blown through my life. I was disoriented, fearful, and had piles of external and internal wreckage to sort through. I had no idea where to begin. Recovery was like disaster relief. I was so desperate for change that I became willing to listen to those who had already rebuilt their lives. One of the things I love about our program at Delray Recovery Center is that most of our staff members are in recovery. As a result, we are able to share our experience, strength, and hope with our clients and help them take steps toward a better way of life. We basically love them until they begin to learn how to love themselves."

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference. " - Robert Frost

Director of Internet Business Unit Allison Tanner

Behavioral Health Technician Catherine Cahill, C.A.C.

Catherine Cahill earned her AS & AA Degree from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL and is currently working towards becoming a CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor) through the Florida Certification Board. She has been working in the field of addiction and recovery for 3 years. Pharmacology/Addiction Medicine and Family Therapy are her main areas of interest.  She believes in the Disease Concept of Addiction, that addiction is a disease of the body, mind and spirit. She does not believe that people have to “hit bottom”, or even have a strong desire to stop abusing substances to get sober.  Catherine maintains that most people have a high degree of denial when they first enter treatment. "The purpose of treatment," she says, "is to break through denial and to identify an individual’s core issues and behavior problems. Once the core issues are defined (ex. Trauma, Abuse, Grief, ED, Depression etc...), they must be treated swiftly and competently. This is a difficult and sometimes uncomfortable process and it is of utmost importance that the individual going through it is in a safe environment under the care of knowledgeable staff." Catherine's philosophy on addiction treatment is that it is a time to be introduced to 12 step programs. Once a person is stabilized by the treatment process they are better able to participate in a 12 step program. Participating in a 12 step program is what ultimately helps a substance-dependant person to not just abstain from chemical use but to have peace of mind and fortitude, and thereby a much more fulfilling and productive life.

Behavioral Health Technician Tanya Basulto

Behavioral Health Technician Daniel Francisco

Behavioral Health Technician Elizabeth Hart

Behavioral Health Technician Sean Reichman

Behavioral Health Technician Angela Waites