Jerry Bowling, CAC, CNMI
CEO
Jerry has dedicated both his personal and professional life to recovery. On a personal level he demonstrates his commitment to recovery by applying his life experience though his own personal battles with addiction and trauma. On a more professional level, and as founder of the Gabel Center, he is able to deliver a powerful, motivating, and self-empowering approach formed from years of working with families in crisis all across the country as a professional interventionist.
Jerry is also a parent who has experienced the devastating effects of addiction on his own family. It is with this compassion and understanding of the disease of addiction that he leads our team each day. Jerry feels privileged to work with an organization that is fast becoming a nationally recognized leader in the field of dual diagnosis treatment. He recognizes that the healing process begins from within, and appreciates the opportunity to help families all across the country experience the joy and hope he now has. Before entering into the field of treatment and recovery, Jerry was a CEO in the financial industry. In his free time Jerry enjoys coaching youth athletics and boating.
jerry@gabelcentercares.com
Adriana Franceschini, M.A.
Clinical Director
Adriana received her B.S. in Gerontology and her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University. She is also a Duly-Qualified Spanish/English Interpreter.
Adriana brings a broad range of skills and experience to her position at the Gabel Center. She is skilled in group and individual counseling employing many approaches such as: Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) among others.
Adriana’s background in Mental Health, Addictions and Forensic settings offers a unique opportunity to view recovery at any stage.
adriana@gabelcentercares.com
Robert Murdoch, A.P.
Acupuncture Physician
Licensed in the state of Florida as an Acupuncture Physician, Robert Murdoch graduated from the College of Traditional Acupuncture. He teaches natural medicine, Five-Element acupuncture and Functional medicine, and has been in practice since 1986.
Patients from Europe and across the U.S. consult with him, and travel to SW Florida to receive acupuncture treatment. He is the author of Accelerated Detoxification, a guide to systemic detoxification for health.
Robert has volunteered on the East Dorset Drugs Advisory Council Hotline, and is trained as a program designer and presenter. Since 1988 he has led health and detoxification courses in the US and Europe. He is certified in Neurolinguistic Programming, and Timeline therapy.
He has had many articles published, including in the online edition of the British Medical Journal, Red Flags, and Acupuncture Today, many radio interviews and TV appearances, as a medical expert, throughout the US.
He has been a faculty member of the Parker College of chiropractic, the Third Coast Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and the Florida Health Academy. He was a Clinical Supervisor for the Worsley Institute of Classical Acupuncture and is a senior faculty member for the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture.
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Mark Chidley
Therapist, Trauma Specialist
So much of the time as a therapist I see folks struggling on their own or groping their way through a frustrating mental health system that keeps returning them right back to square one. I see a future that is right around the corner, where you can be the best spouse, the best parent, the best friend or co-worker you can be, with creativity, performance, and productivity on line once again, able to trust yourself and others, with mind, body, and spirit working harmoniously, authentically, and purposefully . It would be my privilege to be the one to take you along the path to that bright future.
Don Amico, MHA, CAC
Primary Therapist
Don, a Certified Addictions Counselor, brings to the Gabel Center 30 years of experience in the chemical dependency field, helping adults, adolescents, and families. Starting his professional counseling career in Texas in 1975, he has worked in inpatient, outpatient and residential settings. Recognizing the changes in the field, he obtained a BBA in Finance from the University of Houston, and a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. In addition to being a counselor, he has held positions that include: Volunteer Coordinator; Director of MIS & Program Evaluation; Supervisor of Outreach, Screening, Assessment & Referral; and eight years as the Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization providing prevention and intervention services.
don@gabelcentercares.com
Jessica Goodall, BS
Lead Client Coordinator
Jessica has worked in the social work field for 12 years. She comes to the Gabel Center with extensive experience working with children and families in crisis within the child welfare system. Jessica also has a background in serving domestic violence victims and the homeless. She is a certified yoga instructor. She has completed 400 hours of yoga certification training. She offers yoga classes & meditation to the Gabel Center clients. Jessica loves to travel and practices yoga daily.
jessica@gabelcentercares.com
Jennifer Sugar
Client Coordinator
Genelle
Client Coordinator
Howard A. Layman, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. Layman received his completed undergraduate studies at St. Peter's College in New Jersey before going on to Medical School at U.A.G. and Psychiatric Residencey at University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey. A Board Certified Psychiatrist, Dr. Layman has spent his distinguished career treating clients with co-occuring, dual diagnosis disorders. He has served as Medical Director, Staff and Consulting Psychiatrist at various facilities in New Jersey, Idaho and Florida.
Dr. Layman enjoys working with Gabel Center's diverse clientele, and especially enjoys seeing the progress that clients make during their time in the program.
Ana Peana, M.S., LMHC
Chief Operations Officer
Ana is a licensed psychotherapist with extensive experience in working with families in crisis and individuals in a dual diagnosis setting. As a program supervisor, she has been responsible for directing case management and aftercare services and taking her clients' care to the next level. Her widespread knowledge has included working with Drug Court, facilitating substance abuse and psychotherapy groups, and providing individual, family and crisis counseling. Her widespread knowledge in helping families and individuals overcome the challenging and devastating effects of substance abuse and mental health crisis issues has been the foundation of her professional career.
She is passionate in her career that allows her to bring hope to families and individuals in crisis.Ana understands the importance of commitment and dedication and family is a cornerstone in her life. As a mother, she is sensitive, yet firm and carries these traits over in her work with interventions, treatment and recovery. Ana looks forward to the opportunity of helping you and your family work through all of your treatment related concerns in a professional, compassionate and dignified manner.
ana@gabelcentercares.com
Renee Palmer, M.A.
Primary Therapist
Renee serves as a Primary Therapist at the Gabel Center. Renee received her B.S. in Psychology from SUNY (State University of New York) at Oneonta, and M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Renee utilizes Existential, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT and Interpersonal modalities when working with her clients. Renee enjoys spending time with her family, reading, fishing and going to community events, especially art shows.
renee@gabelcentercares.com
Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, LMHC
Art Therapist
Reina graduated from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a Master’s degree in Expressive Therapies with an emphasis in art therapy. She is a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She integrates traditional psychotherapeutic theories and applications with the creative process to help individuals develop insight, coping skills, resolve problems,
create behavioral change, and emotional healing.
Although her primary modality is art, she also incorporates poetry, written word, and mindfulness meditations into the experiential based groups she facilitates at the Gabel Center. She is a published author in the field of art therapy and passionately believes that creative interventions can provide powerful benefits for people in their journey towards wellness.
reina@gabelcentercares.com
Alan Crandall, M.A.
Primary Therapist
Alan received his B.A. in Environmental Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University, and then earned his M.A. in Mental Health Counseling. Alan utilizes a therapeutic approach that is Multi-Modal, and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Client Centered and Solution Focused strategies. Alan believes in meeting clients where they are and working with them through different modalities to effect positive change and overcome obstacles in their lives.
Alan served as a high school softball coach for 10 years, and has also spent time as a collegiate umpire. In his free time, Alan enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, boating and relaxing at the beach.
alan@gabelcentercares.com
Sam Goff
Client Coordinator
Todd Grecco
Client Coordinator
Molly Pease
Receptionist
reception@gabelcentercares.com
The Caring Team of The Gabel Center
The professional staff at Gabel Center include therapists from diverse backgrounds and educational specialties, in addition to medical, hospitality and administrative staff to insure excellent client care. All of us at the Gabel Center have the same goal: to provide the highest level of substance abuse treatment for you or your loved one.