Mary Hendrickson
Peer Specialist
Patricia Gurlides
Primary Therapist IOP/OP Patricia earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida International University and master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Nova Southeaster University. Following a later in life career change to the counseling field, Patricia developed a passion for working with clients who present with substance abuse disorder and dual diagnosis. Patricia […]
Andrea Vallely
Group Facilitator
Heather Silversmith RD/LDN
Heather Silversmith RD, LD/N is a registered dietitian/nutritionist with over 20 years of experience. She graduated in 1995 from Miami University with a BS in nutrition and went on to Columbia University in New York City for graduate school. A large part of her career was spent working at the Renfrew Center, where she honed […]
Marlene Passell
Marlene has worked with Wayside House since 2013, writing grants, handling media requested, managing the website and social media, and developing Wayside House’s written materials. A former award-winning journalist at the Palm Beach Post, and public information director for Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for 23 years, Marlene holds a degree in mass […]
Rhonda Beth Fritzshall
Rhonda has spent the last 30 years devoted to assisting families and children on their journey of healing and recovery from addiction. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She is board certified through the State of Florida as a mental health professional. She earned her Parenting Educator Certification in 2000. Rhonda’s passion, […]
Alexandra Pachter
Alexandra Pachter is a functional and Integrative Yoga Therapist at Wayside House. She has dedicated her life to the self-study and practice of the limbs of Yoga, as well as working within the community teaching yoga and healing. Alexandra is a C-IAYT (Certified International Associate of Yoga Therapy) IYT1000 (Integrative Yoga Therapist 1000 Hours of Training) […]
Amy Milin, LCSW
Amy Milin, LCSW first entered the social work field when she took a year off to travel and volunteer. Amy received her Master’s in Social work in 2013 from Florida Atlantic University. She is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. Since the completion of her degree, Amy has worked […]
Carole Oliver
Carole Oliver is a licensed professional counselor and a trainer, educator and practitioner in group psychotherapy and psychodrama (TEP). She is currently conducting psychodrama groups and trainings at Wayside House. She has 40 years of counseling, coaching, group psychotherapy and psychodrama experience. She is board certified by the American Board of Examiners in psychodrama, sociometry, […]
Kathy Maenza
Kathy earned a Master’s degree in social work at Barry University. She is a registered clinical social worker intern and is pursuing licensure in the State of Florida. Kathy has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, substance-abuse, job coaching and placement. Currently, she is the Director of Posner Career Center at […]
