Meet Our Licensed Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Team

Kaitlin leads West Georgia Wellness Center with a vision centered on clinical excellence, compassionate culture, and accessible care. Under her leadership, the center has expanded its programs to serve thousands of individuals across West Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.

Andrew oversees daily operations across all programs at West Georgia Wellness Center, ensuring that clinical standards, staff performance, and patient experience consistently meet the highest benchmarks in behavioral health care.

Alyssa Kirkpatrick is an experienced compliance and operations leader specializing in behavioral health and substance use treatment. As Chief Compliance Officer, she oversees regulatory alignment, quality assurance, and performance improvement across multiple levels of care, including detox, residential, and outpatient programs. She is known for her process-oriented leadership style, practical problem-solving, and commitment to fostering an ethical, outcomes-focused culture of care.

Dr. Joshua Yager, M.D. serves as our Addiction Medical Director, overseeing all medical detox protocols, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and medical supervision of clients throughout their treatment journey. His board-level expertise in addiction medicine ensures our patients receive the safest, most evidence-based medical care available.

Dr. Bryon McQuirt leads all psychiatric services at West Georgia Wellness Center, including evaluation, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and dual diagnosis treatment. His oversight ensures every client with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders receives integrated, physician-directed psychiatric care.

James Cabble is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in both Georgia and Tennessee, with over 20 years of leadership experience in behavioral health. His background includes directing a Behavioral Health Crisis Center, managing four PHP/IOP programs, and overseeing an Adolescent Residential Treatment Center. James is passionate about helping others realize their potential and move toward greater emotional and mental well-being.

Bethany Harrelson is a behavioral health professional with six years of dedicated experience. Her passion for this work is deeply rooted in her own journey, having overcome addiction and significant personal trauma, she understands firsthand the transformative power of quality treatment and compassionate support. Today, she channels that experience into nurturing safe, effective, and client-centered care. Bethany is dedicated to spreading the message of HOPE .

Sydney Gahr is a dedicated professional with 4 years of experience in the field. Her career has spanned from group facilitator to clinician, working in the field after earning a BA and Master's degree. Sydney has a deep passion for helping those who suffer from addiction and mental health challenges, and she strives to support those struggling through compassion, empathy, and knowledge. She encourages all clients to be honest and compassionate towards themselves, as recovery is a journey.

Nadia is the Director of Nursing at West Georgia Wellness Center, bringing over 10 years of experience in behavioral health and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Her background includes working with veterans, acute inpatient psychiatric care, and emergency nursing. Nadia is deeply passionate about supporting individuals struggling with substance use disorders and is dedicated to ensuring patients receive compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes long-term recovery.

Chinasa is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing advanced psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and integrated treatment for mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders at West Georgia Wellness Center.

Christina Ozelis is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and National Certified Counselor with additional certifications in Equine Assisted Therapy and Geek Therapy. She has over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment. A graduate of Emory University's BSN program and Duke University's Psychiatric NP MSN program, both with honors, Christina takes a holistic approach to patient care, focusing on medical, nutritional, and wellness-based treatment strategies.

Karen Gearhart is an Associate Professional Counselor who discovered her passion for the field through her own experience with therapy. Grateful for the support and growth she found in that process, she is dedicated to giving back by helping others on their healing journeys. Karen earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Georgia in December 2023 and strives to empower clients to take charge of their lives, believing that meaningful change is possible through small, consistent steps.

With 10 years of dedicated experience in the field, including 8 years in a leadership capacity, Joshua brings a wealth of expertise and strategic guidance to the team. He holds professional certifications in Anger Management and Recovery Coaching. Driven by a deep personal commitment, he firmly believes that connection and love are the most valuable tools for facilitating client success. For Joshua, witnessing clients thrive is the ultimate and most rewarding aspect of this work.

With 15 years of experience as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and an Associate's Degree in Occupational Science, Rita has served in both Internal Medicine and Urgent Care settings. She has been a proud member of the West GA Wellness Center team for over a year and finds deep meaning in supporting clients through some of the hardest moments of their lives, watching them rise to become inspirations for others is one of the greatest rewards of her career.

Chasity Deal is a compassionate and committed professional driven by both personal experience and a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face on their path to healing. Known for her professionalism, empathy, and integrity, Chasity believes that recovery is not only possible but sustainable with the right guidance and support. She brings a calm, grounded presence to every interaction, always striving to create a safe and supportive environment for growth.

Rachael McRobert serves as our Client Care Manager, guiding individuals and families through the admissions process with warmth and clarity. Her role ensures every client feels informed, supported, and welcomed from the very first point of contact with our center.

Jennifer Hollifield provides essential administrative support that keeps West Georgia Wellness Center running smoothly. Her dedication to organization and client communication ensures every person who walks through our doors receives prompt, professional assistance.

Erica Smith is a dedicated behavioral health professional with 10 years of sobriety and 8 years of experience in the field. Her career has spanned from program development to direct client care, culminating in owning and operating her own sober living residence. Erica has a deep passion for helping those who suffer from addiction and mental health challenges, and she strives to show others that recovery is possible, encouraging all clients to see that there is a solution and genuine help available for those willing to reach for it.