National Executive Director

Ashley joined the Constellation Behavioral Health team with over ten years of experience working in the care and treatment of adults with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. She has a wealth of experience working with diverse populations including adolescents, homeless teens, collegians, and adults and has provided care to individuals, couples, families and groups within the juvenile justice system, outpatient, and residential treatment settings.

During her tenure at BrightQuest Treatment Center in San Diego, CA, Ashley facilitated the start-up and management of several residential treatment homes providing both short and long-term care for patients with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. As the Director of Residential Services, she was responsible for the facility administration, staff supervision, patient care coordination, and clinical services. Ashley relocated to Chicago, Illinois to facilitate the opening of the Chicago intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs for Foundations Recovery Network as the Director of Outpatient Services. Ashley most recently located to Nashville, Tennessee to facilitate the opening of BrightQuest Nashville as its Executive Director. Ashley is passionate about bringing her clinical, leadership and management expertise to create a place for individuals and families to find comfort, support and healing.

Ashley received her bachelors degree in Psychology with minors in Business Administration and Sociology & masters degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. Ashley is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California & Tennessee.

Executive Clinical Director

William Coombs is a Doctor of Social Work and Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently serving as the Executive Clinical Director for BrightQuest San Diego. After completing 15 years of honorable service in the United States Marine Corps, William chose to become a Social Worker and Therapist, which placed him in a variety of roles and working with many different populations. William has worked in crisis response and intervention, palliative care, alcohol and substance use treatment, and private practice. Throughout his career, William has learned that despite the population, authenticity, understanding, and transparency are the keys to truly understanding the needs of his clients. Few things bring him more joy than to connect with clients on a human level, and William is most at home when working to understand the specific needs of the people he serves. William believes that helping to provide a familiar environment for his clients is the best way for them to find the versions of themselves they seek in treatment.

Medical Director

Dr. Sean Ryan was born and raised in Northern California. He began practicing psychiatry in 2003 after completing his residency at The University of California, San Diego Department of Psychiatry. He is board certified in Psychiatry as a diplomate of The American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1999. He completed his undergraduate studies at The University of California, Los Angeles, graduating cum laude with a B.S. in Biology.

Dr. Ryan has been part of the BrightQuest community since December of 2017, having taken on the role of medical director in May of 2019. In addition to his role at BrightQuest, Dr. Ryan has an outpatient private practice in La Jolla where he treats adults dealing with mood, anxiety, trauma and substance use disorders. He also works part time for The County of San Diego at one of their outpatient clinics providing care to homeless mentally ill with primarily psychotic, mood and substance use disorders. Dr. Ryan has a strong medical background and continues to provide Consult & Liaison Services to Scripps Green Hospital for medical patients with psychiatric needs.

Dr. Ryan completed additional training with the San Diego Psychoanalytic Society and Institute in their Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training Program in 2014. As a result of this additional training, Dr. Ryan uses a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to meet the needs of his patients. Dr. Ryan has vast experience with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, cognitive or attention problems, eating disorders, stress, relationship struggles and personality/interpersonal issues.

During his leisure time, Dr. Ryan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, camping, hiking, and playing ukulele.

Psychiatrist

Eric Rafla-Yuan, M.D. is a board-certified physician, researcher, educator, and policy expert. He is a voluntary assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, where he founded and led the psychiatry residency diversity committee. In this role he teaches other physicians and medical students, as well as social workers, nurses, and other professional students. He graduated medical school and completed additional training in bioethics at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and completed residency training at the UC San Diego Community Psychiatry Program.

As a board certified psychiatrist, Dr. Rafla-Yuan works with patients of all ages and specializes in trauma and development. For many individuals, the often-resulting challenges of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) get in the way of performing their best, feeling their best, or having the relationships they seek. Sometimes, and not uncommonly, it can even get in the way of individuals getting the medical or dental care they need. Dr. Rafla-Yuan utilizes a mentalization-based treatment (MBT) approach and believes that being patient-centered and trauma-informed is the most effective way to meet patients wherever they are. Dr. Rafla-Yuan has worked with a wide range of patients of all ages and backgrounds, in a wide range of settings, including academic medical center hospitals and clinics, residential treatment programs, public sector services, assertive community treatment teams, and the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital system.

In addition to working one on one with patients, Dr. Rafla-Yuan is dedicated to improving the health of communities across California and the nation and has previously served as senior policy advisor for the County of San Diego and held leadership roles with the San Diego Psychiatric Society and the California State Association of Psychiatrists. He is on the board of the Miles Hall Foundation as well as the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Council of Advocacy and Government Relations. His research focuses on policy and structural drivers of health outcomes and his work on 988 and clinical crisis services has been published in popular media as well as the New England Journal of Medicine and Health Affairs. He is the vice president of the Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists, chair of the APA Caucus on the Social Determinants of Health, a delegate in the American Medical Association House of Delegates, and formerly served as Health Counsel in the United States House of Representatives during the 117th session of Congress.

Director of Admissions

Director of Operations

Christa has been a resident of San Diego since 1978 when her family relocated from the East Coast. After a lengthy career in Retail Management Christa decided to change careers and completed her Masters degree in Criminal Justice in 2013. After focusing much of her graduate research in the area of addiction Christa decided to pursue becoming certified as a Substance Use Disorder counselor. In her pursuit of her SUD certification Christa has worked with juveniles with SUD and has spent a great deal of time coaching clients with Co-Occurring disorders and guiding them to make better life choices. She then worked as a Clinical Supervisor at a Medically Assisted Treatment facility where she saw firsthand the devastation of the Opioid crisis. Christa has a passion for helping others navigate the road to recovery and has experience in the different modalities geared toward substance use recovery treatment. Christa runs a non-profit that sponsors an annual retreat into the mountains of Julian geared towards folks new to recovery. In her spare time Christa enjoys hiking, biking, road trips, spending time at the beach, and visiting family all over the United States. SUDCC #8668.

Clinical Manager

Born and raised in Edwardsville, Illinois, just outside St. Louis, Missouri, Stephanie left home to attend the University of Colorado in Boulder where she received her Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology and English. After several years of working in marketing and sales, Stephanie moved to San Diego in 2008 and worked as the director of a national communication and assertion program for families, based on Carl Rogers’ humanistic approach. It was at this point she decided to pursue a career in therapy where she could work more closely with families. Stephanie then returned to school to receive her Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. Stephanie joined the BrightQuest community in August 2010. A competitive rower, she also enjoys skiing, cooking, and playing the piano in her free time. Stephanie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 85956).

Training and Development Specialist

Brooke was born in Southern Eastern Kentucky and raised in East Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, San Diego.

Brooke began her journey with BrightQuest San Diego in August of 2015 as a Clinical Intern and briefly held the role of a Residential Support Staff before shifting into the role of Clinician until April of 2018. She then relocated to Nashville, Tennessee to support the opening of BrightQuest Nashville. Brooke was promoted to Clinical Manager and provided oversight to the clinical team, residential team, and medical team before stepping away briefly in January of 2020.

Brooke returned to the BrightQuest Nashville team as a Clinical Supervisor and Onboarding/Training Facilitator in July of 2020. Brooke is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee (1492) and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate since 2020.

Lead Therapist

Kate-Robin is originally from Niagara Falls, New York with family roots in the New York City metropolitan area. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Kenyon College in Ohio and her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, California. She views the therapeutic process as a journey towards greater self-understanding during which healing and recovery happens. Kate-Robin has worked with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with mental illness and has found that pairing more experiential modalities, like art therapy, with evidenced based practices leads clients to create change. She has extensive experience working for the County of San Diego Mental Health, YWCA of San Diego, and Vista Hill’s Merit Academy. In her free time she enjoys yoga, running, hiking, watching sports, cooking and entertaining family and friends. Kate-Robin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 96683)

Therapist

Born and raised in New York, Michelle graduated from State University of New York in New Paltz with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography with a minor in Psychology. After experiencing the cathartic outcome of creating art, Michelle moved to Brooklyn in 2013, graduating with her Masters in Professional Studies in Creative Arts from the Pratt Institute. She began her career working with the homeless population in Brooklyn, working with folks suffering from addiction and mental illness. She has worked with teens, transitional youth, and adults, most of whom had mental health concerns.

Michelle enjoys using creative arts, yoga, and mindfulness in her practice and sharing this healing approach of communication with others. She enjoys introducing others to these healing modalities to help them on their journey to emotional and physical wellness. In her free time, Michelle enjoys lifting weights, practicing yoga, beach volleyball, scuba diving, hiking, paddle boarding, roller skating, and spending time with friends.

Michelle is an Art Therapist (ATCB 19-074) and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 130193), under the supervision of Stephanie Coyle, LMFT (CA #85956).

Therapist

Adrian Lopez Salinas was born and raised in Boyle Heights, Ca. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts, in Sociology from the California State University of Los Angeles and received his Master of Science in Multicultural Community Counseling with an emphasis in Social Justice Education (CBB) from San Diego State University.

The majority of his previous employment has revolved around working in the field of education with youth and transitional-aged youth for over 10 years. He worked as an Instructional Aide, Counselor Trainee, and in his most recent position as a Therapist Intern at MAAC Community Charter School. Throughout his time within each position, he was able to provide therapeutic services using various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused to diverse students from different backgrounds. He looks to continue to pursue his work in the mental health field by providing folks with a safe space for therapeutic services and resources that serve them.

In his free time, Adrian loves watching movies and TV Series, playing board games, dancing, snorkeling, art, and other outdoor activities.

Adrian is a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (CA #12155) under the supervision of Stephanie Coyle, LMFT (CA #85956).

Therapist

Amy is passionate about creating a safe space for clients to creatively and compassionately gain greater self-awareness and try on new ways of relating to themselves and others. She earned a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University and is currently in an advanced post graduate training studying the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM).

Amy has facilitated many artistic groups for residential patients experiencing Alzheimer’s and dementia. She studied art and art therapy through the University of California San Diego and completed a Healing through arts Facilitator Training through the California State University San Marcos Institute for Palliative Care.

She is a level two reiki practitioner, dedicated yogi and long time hospice volunteer. These experiences continue to strengthen her belief in the power of becoming a witness to our own emotions, cognitions, physiological processes, and patterns. She loves to incorporate mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and humor into her practice.

In her free time, she recharges by painting large abstract figures, watching the sunset, hanging out at coffee shops, and cooking new recipes.

Amy is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT137273).

Therapist

Corey Hodges joined the BrightQuest team as a therapist in May of 2023. A San Diego native, she’s dedicated the past decade to helping others achieve overall health and wellness. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Science in Counseling from San Francisco State University.

Corey’s professional experience in the mental and behavioral health space includes working with adults, youth, and families in crisis outpatient. Additionally, she has worked with clients in short term acute residential treatment and in homeless shelters for youth experiencing trauma.

Corey believes that showing up for yourself intentionally and consistently leads to powerful breakthroughs and overall perseverance. She is passionate about encouraging others to take ownership of their unique wellness journey and understands that physical well-being is deeply intertwined with one’s psychological health. Her holistic approach adapts tailored understanding and treatment to build self-confidence and resilience in her clients. More specifically, her therapy focuses on supporting individuals with promoting acceptance, encouraging commitment, and instilling motivation.

Therapist

Dwayne Shavers (He,Him,His) an AMFT who is currently working towards Licensure. I am interested in de-stigmatizing mental health in communities at large. As a black male therapist, I am closely connected to the experience of black boys and men in this social, spiritual and cultural context. I will support you on your journey of releasing unwanted emotional baggage and re-authoring the script for your life.

I currently am providing services for underserved communities, working with pre-teens, adolescents, and teenagers who are on probation. I also provide services for couples, families and individuals. I work with fathers and men who struggle with addiction and domestic violence. I use narrative therapy to help my clients speak about their issues holistically and speak about their strengths in healing transformative ways.

Life often tests our fortitude, and that pressure can be baneful. I would like to walk with you along that journey of channeling the pressure to make royalty shine like you are intended. Get ready for some soul work!

Client Care Coordinator

A California native, Tania started her journey during her undergraduate years working with survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. After receiving her bachelor’s in Psychology, Tania joined the Constellation Behavioral health team where her passion for working in the mental health community started. Tania earned her master’s in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage Family Therapy and Licensed Clinical Counseling in hopes to pursue her dreams of becoming a therapist. During her off time, Tania loves to spend time with her loved ones traveling and finding adventures to get into.

Therapist

Alyse was born and raised in the east Bay Area of Northern California. She graduated with her bachelor’s in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento, where she discovered her passion for giving back to surrounding Latino communities by joining Mujeres Ayudando a La Raza, a Latina-based club dedicated to providing support and resources to local, underserved populations. She furthered her education at John F. Kennedy University back in her hometown, where she earned a master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in clinical psychology and marriage and family therapy.

Alyse has experience working with children, teens, transitional youth, and adults struggling with mental illness. As a Latina, Alyse is passionate in allowing for women of color to feel seen and heard through the acknowledgement and understanding of their unique, cultural experiences that play significant roles in shaping who they are. Through these connections, Alyse seeks to identify and strengthen women’s sense of self, self-esteem, and personal empowerment. Alyse enjoys using somatic experiencing, radical acceptance, and mindfulness in her practice. In her free time, you can find Alyse scouting new taco trucks, at a local farmer’s market hunting down samples, and being overly competitive at a game night with her friends. Alyse Freitas is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #123263).

Clinical Intern

Born and raised in Stockton, California, Brooklyn left NorCal to attend the University of San Diego where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Visual Arts. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the same institution. She has experience working in the San Joaquin Correctional Facility as a Clinician’s Assistant co-facilitating group therapy as well as working in homes in San Diego with children who have autism and their families. Brooklyn is passionate about helping people discover and achieve their definition of living a meaningful life. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading, photography, and hiking.

Clinical Intern

Madeline was born and raised in Reston, Virginia. She received her bachelor’s in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies and Politics & International Affairs from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. After traveling cross-country in August 2022, Madeline relocated to SoCal and is currently completing her master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy at University of San Diego. She has experience with several internships abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland and Pune, India, as well working for Les Ladies, an organization with the goal of helping women who love women in their personal lives and relationships. In her free time, Madeline enjoys reading, going on walks, collaging, and exploring San Diego!

Clinical Intern

Justin grew up in Northern Virginia and moved out west shortly after high school to complete his bachelor’s in Comparative Religious Studies at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. He moved to Portland, Oregon to complete a master’s degree in Buddhist Studies at Maitripa College. He is currently finishing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Naropa University. Justin has worked in non-profit development since 2010. He also worked in group homes serving adults with developmental disabilities. He facilitated compassion groups for men living with HIV/AIDS for two years, and he has led therapy groups at an addiction recovery center here in San Diego. Justin led courses on mindfulness and meditation in various cities in the US and Canada. Taking a person-centered approach in counseling, and blending his training in western and eastern psychology, Justin deeply enjoys supporting clients in finding their inner and outer resources of strength, connection, dignity, healing, and joy. He moved to San Diego in 2020 and likes sports, hiking, swimming, paddleboarding and a good coffee shop in his free time.

Nurse Manager

Jessica is a native Californian, born in Oceanside (North Coastal San Diego). Her experience in nursing spans 24 years with more than 15 years spent working in a senior community, over nine years with pediatrics, as well as seven years within the behavioral health community. Jessica finds joy in helping her patients and clients navigate through their personal health journeys and being a part of successful outcomes. Jessica previously lived in New York and worked within the inner-city school district, advocating for middle- school aged youth. Behavioral health has been included in every aspect of her nursing career. Jessica brings a smile to each person she meets and serves.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys being at the beach, baking, crafting, cooking, gardening, and being with family.

Lead Dietitian

Madeleine was born and raised in San Diego and grew up just mere miles from where BrightQuest is located. She received her bachelor of science in Food and Nutrition from San Diego State University and completed her dietetic internship through Iowa State University with rotations throughout the San Diego area. Her nutrition philosophies are rooted in cultivating inner wisdom, confidence, and self-love. Madeleine has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of mental health levels of care. She has found food and nutrition to be a critical component of the healing process for both mind and body. In her free time she enjoys quality time with loved ones, trying out new cuisines (at home or in restaurants), and enjoying the beautiful outdoors that San Diego offers. Madeleine is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

Client Care Coordinator

After 12 years in the Philippines, Reydel moved to San Diego with his immediate family. As a first-generation immigrant, Reydel learned and adapted to American culture. Along the way, he found many interests and passions, one of them is Psychology. Reydel graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses on Psychology, Sociology, and Political Science. Before the pandemic, he was looking for a career path. In late 2020, he worked as a Site Coordinator for COVID shelters and High-Risk Population shelters with Equus Workforce Solutions. As he moved up the company and became a Site Supervisor, he realized that helping underserved communities such as the majority of the guests that he would serve in the shelters, is a career path he would like to pursue. In his spare time, he likes to watch movies, play sports, and try new restaurants.

Work Development Program Coordinator

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Billal is one of our locals with a passion for bringing healing to people who have survived a traumatic and stressful life experience. Billal started his career at BrightQuest back in 2016 as the healthcare coordinator and transitioned to a leadership position for the residential team where he played a major role in leading and developing new staff. Billal was also an integral piece in the opening of our newest residence. Billal has since transitioned into the role of Work Development Coordinator where he supports our clients with continuing their education, finding volunteer opportunities, and re-entering the work field. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, listening to comedy or music, reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist

Kathy holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and an undergraduate degree in Marketing and Organizational Psychology. She is an active member of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association and holds certifications in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine-Assisted Personal Development. Kathy has worked in a number of settings including private practice, colleges, churches, and other non-profits and is known for her success with clients who have failed to thrive in the traditional “office therapy” environment. She has a long history of providing support within the community including more than 25 years of counseling and outreach services to youth and young adult survivors of trauma, those suffering from mental health disorders, the blind and disabled, as well as those just wanting to overcome life’s challenges. Kathy has been a part of the BrightQuest community since 2007.

Administrative Coordinator

Cynthia moved to San Diego over 11 years ago from Arizona, where she spent most of her childhood. After graduating high school, she spent most of her working career in the Food & Beverage Industry. Her goal has always been to serve others while still focusing on her interests in cooking and baking. Since the beginning of the pandemic, she has had a shift in her career goals, but not in her attitude of service to others. She has a deep desire to help others in regards to metal health within their day to day lives.

Much of her life has been spent learning to serve others around her and her community, teaching her leadership and humility. She has spent 10+ plus years coordinating community outreaches that bring resources to families, youth and individuals struggling with addictions, mental instability and homelessness. Within this past year, she has been able to realize and cultivate the change that she’s desired.

In her spare time, she enjoys helping others, spending time with her son, reading, and enjoying time with family in Mexico. She believes we are always growing and learning, and enjoys investing her downtime in researching topics that interest her.

Facilities Manager

Prior to coming to BrightQuest, Mo worked in the construction industry for 28 years in a multitude of roles.  They were a licensed contractor who specialized in remodels and additions and spent many years in the industry working on a multitude of specialized projects.   Mo also spent 6 years as a Sales Consultant and Project Manager for The Home Depot.

Mo came to BrightQuest in October 2020 with a desire to have a different type of Construction/Project Management experience.  Mo has the ability to fix, schedule, and manage all of BrightQuest housing needs in a timely manner as well as instrumental in flipping houses in short time frames.

In their spare time, Mo spends a lot of time with their dog Thumper, a pit bull rescue, anything outdoors and on the ground like yoga, biking, running, and paddle boarding. Mo also spends their spare time helping friends with upgrades and repairs to their homes.

Admissions Advisor

Simon has been an integral part of our team since October 2020 when he joined us as a residential support staff. With his exceptional dedication and commitment, Simon quickly established himself as a valuable team member. In April 2022, he transitioned into his current role as an admissions advisor, leveraging his experience and compassion to assist clients and their families from the moment they embark on their treatment journey. Hailing from San Diego, Simon’s passion for mental health began during his undergraduate years, where he pursued a degree in clinical psychology. After obtaining his BA, Simon applied his knowledge and skills as a behavior technician, effectively utilizing behavioral and cognitive studies to make a positive impact. Notably, Simon was part of a research initiative consisting of a team of five students who successfully introduced mindfulness practices into a Pomona school system plagued by delinquency and suspension. Through their dedication to positive psychology, they developed a curriculum that helped alleviate the prevailing issues at the time. Simon’s journey at BrightQuest has been marked by his growth and unwavering dedication to our clients and their families. While fulfilling his role as an admissions advisor, he provides compassionate support and guidance, drawing on his extensive experience and genuine care. Recognizing the importance of ongoing professional development, Simon is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. This pursuit reflects his desire to fulfill his dreams of becoming a therapist and further contribute to the field of mental health.

Outside of his work, Simon values quality time spent with family and friends. He also nurtures his passions for reading, writing, and fitness, recognizing the importance of maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Admissions Advisor

Sarah was born and raised in Chicago, IL.  Her passion for mental health began during High School when she took an AP psychology course.  Sarah moved to Bloomington, IN where she completed both her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in Counseling at Indiana University.  Sarah’s first experience during graduate school was in a residential and acute mental health facility working with those with severe mental health issues. Following completion of her master’s degree, Sarah moved to Nashville, TN and began working as a clinical therapist with children and adolescents with trauma histories in a residential treatment center.  From there Sarah gained additional experience working with insurance providers and transitioned into Admissions.  Sarah found balance working in Admissions by utilizing clinical skills and helping guide families through the process often when they are in-crisis.  Sarah strives to provide a warm and welcoming experience to anyone seeking treatment by understanding the difficulty navigating treatment options and providing guidance along the way. Sarah joined the BrightQuest team in December 2020.

Client Account Representative

Lauren is a proud Nashville, TN native and an alumni from Middle Tennessee State University. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Microbiology with a minor in Psychology in 2014. She has always had a passion for helping others, building relationships, and working in healthcare. She worked in marketing and customer relations for 5 years until she found her real passion- mental health and addiction.

Lauren began her career working in healthcare at Foundations Recovery Network in 2017. She worked in the business office as a charge analyst and grew quickly into new roles as a billing specialist, patient account representative, and self pay representative. Lauren joined Constellation Behavioral Health in December 2021 as a client account representative. Lauren strives to provide optimal customer service for all BrightQuest’s families regarding finances, billing, and insurance.