Bevan Gottlieb, LISAC - Program Director

Bevan received her degree from Prescott College in Human Development with an emphasis in Art Therapy. She has worked in the field of recovery for over 10 years, including 2 1/2 years at The Meadows and over 7 years as a Primary Therapist at Pia’s Place. She has specialized in sexual abuse, sexual anorexia/addiction and family of origin trauma issues. She enjoys utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to healing including art therapy, Gestalt experiential work and psychodrama. She is currently working on her M.Ed.

Kris Mainville - Community Relations and Marketing Director

Beginning her personal recovery journey in 1984 Kris has worked in Behavioral and Mental Health for over 20 years. Certified as an Addictions Counselor in 1985 she retired her IC&RC/CADAC certification in 2006. Prior to coming to Pia’s Place Kris worked for Sierra Tucson from 1998 until 2007 as Clinical Program Manager, Director of Intake and Director of Care Management. For the past three years Kris has worked in marketing and community relations for both Prescott’s and Tucson’s senior population. Kris recently moved to Prescott to be a part of Pia’s family.

Michelle Lawhorn, B.A., M.A. - Primary Therapist

Michelle received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Portland State University. She continued her education at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology where she specialized in Expressive Arts therapy, earning her Master’s degree. Michelle utilizes an eclectic approach in her therapeutic practice including family systems, art therapy, Gestalt, Jungian, cognitive/behavioral, psychodrama, PIT and expressive movement techniques. Michelle has focused her time working with women and adolescent girls and has a special interest in disordered eating patterns. She helped develop the Eating Wellness Program at Pia’s Place.

Sondra Rainer - Primary Therapist

Sondra received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from University of Northern Colorado. She is continuing her education at Colorado State University where she will earn her degree with a Masters of Social Work. Sondra specializes in working with women struggling with multiple addictions, and dual diagnoses. She is in recovery herself and has worked as a therapist at the Harmony Foundation in Estes Park Colorado. Sondra's interest is in helping other women find their path to long term sobriety through a variety of different therapeutic approaches and practiced skills in the 12 step principles of recovery.

Renee Weyts, M.A., LPC, LISAC - Therapist

Renee is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. She holds a Master's degree in Professional Counseling and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in the treatment of trauma, abuse, and deprivation. Her experience entails working in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, providing both mental health and substance abuse counseling.

Jenna Israel, B.A. - Behavioral Health Technician

For the past 10 years Jenna has worked in the field of body-centered therapies. She uses several modalities including intrinsic breathwork, movement, art, yoga, gestalt and body image techniques to assist others with their healing. Jenna designed the Body Image Program at Rosewood Ranch. At Pia’s Place she facilitates a variety of groups and workshops including Nourishing the Body, Fun & Recovery, Spirituality and Body Image.

Leota has her B.A. in Counseling Psychology from Prescott College and Addiction Counselors certificate from the Alaska Native Training Institute in Anchorage, Alaska. She received extensive training by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and held the position of Group Facilitator and Alaskan Coordinator for the Elizabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation. While in Alaska, Leota worked in an intensive outpatient treatment center for the addicted. Other areas of experience include workshops presenter on Death & Dying.

Darja Cocca - Behavioral Health Technician

Darja received her BS from the University of Maryland in Humanities with an emphasis on Behavorial and Social Science. She has 25 years experience in facilitating women’s workshops and assisted with the John Gray relationships seminars for 10 years. Her career includes body centered therapies such as hatha yoga, massage therapy, wholistic health and nutrition. She has trained with Bernard Jensen and Deepak Chopra.

Barbara Fruchter - Records Manager / Privacy Officer

Barbara graduated from New York University School of Education with a B.S. degree in Speech Therapy. She worked with physically and mentally challenged children and adults and also has many years experience in administrative positions in both medical and business offices.

Gail Roberts - Client Financial Manager

Gail has worked at Pia's Place since 1993 bringing over 25 years of office management experience and 20+ years of personal recovery. She has filled positions of Business Manager, & Resident Manager. Gail created the Recovery Life Skills Group and co-created the Mother's Workshop. Having completed the required substance abuse education and training, she facilitates lecture groups and covers administrative positions as needed.

Bonnie Manko - Business Manager

Bonnie brings 38 plus years of office management skills to Pia's as well as her personal involvement with Palmer Drug Abuse Program in the Los Angeles area and other 12-Step programs.

Patty Riggs - Residential Manager

Patty brings her enthusiasm and strong commitment to 12-step recovery. Her experience in the human service field includes work as a child advocate, and most recently as a direct care provider for developmentally disabled adults. Patty moved from the Minneapolis area to Prescott in 2001, and began her own recovery in 1998.

Fred S. Markham, M.D. - Medical Director

Dr. Markham graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1980. He completed his internship at the Long Beach VA/University of California and his residency at the University of Southern California. Dr. Markham has practiced medicine in Prescott since 1984 and has been involved with drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs since 1989. He has served as Pia’s Place’s medical director since 1993.

Michael Weinberg, Ph.D., CPC - Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Weinberg graduated from Kansas State University in 1987. He practiced at the Meadows in Wickenburg, AZ until 2002. He has been a presenter at regional, national and international conferences on various topics including depression, dual diagnosis, anxiety, suicide and trauma. He has received many Honors from Professional Organizations and now supervises Pia's Place Clinical Staff.

Jeffrey F. Penney, M.D. - Consulting Psychiatrist

Dr. Penney received his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and completed his residency training, specializing in Psychiatry at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Penney is Board Certified in Psychiatry. He specializes in psychopharmacology with interests in anxiety disorders, mood disorders and thought disorders. Dr. Penney has served as Staff Psychiatrist, and Medical Director for West Yavapai Guidance Clinic and is currently in private practice in Prescott.