Augustine Recovery Staff
The Augustine Recovery team is here to help you fully recover from chemical dependency. We understand what it takes to break the cycle of addiction because we’ve been through it ourselves.
Jason Chane, CAP, ICADC, CTP
OWNER, CEO
JASON CHANE, CAP, ICADC, CTP
OWNER, CEO
Jason Chane is a leader in the evolving recovery industry. He has worked in the field over 10 years now and brings much personal and professional experience to the world of recovery. Jason started as a Program Director at Mark Houston Recovery Center (now Benchmark Recovery Center) in Austin, Texas in 2008. Jason knew from this point that his life would be devoted to the service of men and women that struggle with addiction. He found the calling he had been searching for his entire life. Jason also spent one year in Florida, working for Vince Carter Sanctuary as a Counselor and loved living in the city of St. Augustine dearly. Jason was asked to come back to Texas to be the Executive Director of the Men’s Program at Benchmark Recovery Center in November of 2011. During Jason’s tenure at BRC, the program experienced growth and stability due to Jason’s peaceful and powerful approach to leading men. Jason left BRC in July to pursue the vision of starting a recovery and life center in St. Augustine, Florida with his lovely wife Lauren. Jason believes that any man or woman who desires to be sober or free of addictive behaviors can be. It just takes surrender, honesty, discipline and enthusiasm, four things that can be developed. It is Jason’s life purpose to revolutionize the field of addiction recovery. Jason is devoted to living a life of health, peace, and abundance in all ways, and is uniquely able to bring out the best in others. Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University, in San Antonio, Texas. Jason is a LCDC (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) in Texas and is a CAP (Certified Addiction Professional) in Florida. Jason also maintains his ICADC (Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) designation.
Lauren Chane, LCSW, CTT
OWNER, CEO
LAUREN CHANE, LCSW, CTT
OWNER, CEO
Lauren Chane was born in Austin Texas in 1983 to Tom and Liz Davis. Tom and Liz own three restaurants in the Austin area including two Green Mesquite BBQs and Scholz’s Bier Garten (founded in 1866 and in the Texas register of historic places). As she grew up in Austin, her husband was making his way in Marlin, Texas. They joined mutual friends at a local honkytonk and when they danced the chemistry was set alight. Lauren has her bachelor’s from Texas State University and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas. She entered recovery from drug and alcohol addiction 11 years ago and has dedicated her life to service and sobriety. She is currently active in Alcoholics Anonymous and sponsors other women in the program and takes them through the twelve steps. She has volunteered throughout her time in school with Heart to Heart Hospice, St. David’s Hospital, The Sims Foundation, Austin Recovery and the Austin Parks Cleanups. She is an avid runner and completed her first marathon in February of 2012 where Jason rode his bike and held up grumpy cat signs to keep her spirits high. She is also an avid gardener and loves to grow organic food at home. The love and recovery in their home is the foundation that they have built the mission for their business on. They believe in clean eating, physical exercise, connection to something greater than themselves, helping other alcoholics recover, equality and fairness for all creatures on earth, prayer, daily meditation, a daily review of character defects and continued personal growth and spreading recovery to all those who need it.
Ty Labenne, CAP,CTP, ICADC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TY LABENNE, CAP,CTP, ICADC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ty Labenne hails from the tall pines and low swamps of Louisiana. He has been in long term recovery from alcohol and other drugs since 2008. After multiple failed treatment attempts, he finally did the hard work that was suggested by professionals and started on the road to recovery . Beginning his career in south Louisiana as a biologist, Ty eventually moved to Austin, TX and worked in research at the University of Texas Animal Research Center. It was in Austin that he realized his natural gifts and passion for working with individuals and their families who are struggling with substance abuse. With a heavy weight on his heart, he was confronted with making a career choice. He was being pulled toward helping people fighting this battle that was so familiar to him. He chose to stand on the firing lines as an addiction professional, while using his education and experience to bring a scientific, spiritual, and therapeutic approach to his work. Over the years he has worked in several notable 90 day male specific residential treatment centers in the Austin, TX area. Ty transitioned to St. Augustine, Florida to assist Jason and Lauren in the opening of the Augustine before its inception in 2015. Ty chose The Augustine because he believes whole-heartedly in its specific mission, approach, and ideals.
Ty is a forward thinker with an extensive working knowledge of addiction. He is trained in various modalities of counseling and has logged over 200 hours of trauma focused training. He is often thought of as a compassionate gunslinger in his dealings with the men he works with. He is talented in understanding the inner mechanics of the addict’s mind, and refuses to let our patients go through Augustine Recovery without telling them the truth about themselves. He believes that in truth one finds the internal motivation to change. Ty is certified as an addiction professional in the state of Florida (CAP), and certified as a trauma professional (CTP). He also maintains his ICADC (Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) designation.
Ty is dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle that includes challenging oneself daily, eating clean food, and movement on a daily basis. There is an intense commitment to personal growth and to his recovery, which also involves helping others find their paths to freedom from substance abuse outside of work. He also is a talented multi-instrumentalist with a dedicated interest and knowledge of music past and present. Above all, Ty is absolutely devoted to helping our patients achieve permanent sobriety, and to educate and help navigate their families through the healing process.
Jeff Tarr, CTP
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
JEFF TARR, CTP
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Jeff is a Southern California native who moved to St. Augustine in 2006 where he currently resides with his wife and 2 children. He is passionate about seeing people experience freedom from the chains of addiction which led him to begin working at TARC in 2017. Jeff has held multiple positions with the company before landing in his current role as the Program Manager. As Program Manager, Jeff works hand in hand with the leadership team to help mold and guide the programming in an ongoing commitment of achieving the best care possible for the client’s at TARC. Jeff also oversees the case management team and the DCA staff, as well as, also serving a dual role as a case manager in which he carries a small caseload of men (once a case manager, always a case manager). Jeff has completed over 200 hours of intense trauma therapy training and holds a certificate as a certified trauma professional (CTP). Jeff’s passion for seeing people experience freedom from addiction stems from his own personal experience and his long-term recovery. Prior to TARC, in 2008, Jeff’s desire to help people led him to co-create “The Foundry”, a non-profit community project in St. Augustine Beach which served as a creative outlet for local at risk youth and their families. The Foundry served as a place for the community to express themselves in healthy ways through art, music and other creative expressions. Jeff has also spent many years as a carpenter and continues to use his talents in that area to build cool stuff on the weekend and in his free time, especially for his wife! Jeff loves the ocean, playing guitar, and serving at his church.
Erika Weaver, LCSW
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
ERIKA WEAVER, LCSW
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Erika is a Florida native, originally from South Florida and has been working for Augustine Recovery since 2018. Erika has been with the Augustine Recovery Women’s Center since 2021. Erika’s therapeutic approaches include a focus on experiential therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Erika’s balances these therapeutic approaches with creative expression, meditation/yoga, along with influences of nature and music and building a healthy understanding of wellness of the mind, body and spirit. Erika facilitates individual, family and group sessions. Erika’s philosophy is based around using the power of community, strengthening family relationships and discovering authentic self through an intensive recovery process. Erika enjoys gardening, reading, travel, thrifting, yoga, and cooking.
Phillip Snyder
ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
PHILLIP SNYDER
ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
Erika Weaver, LCSW
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
ERIKA WEAVER, LCSW
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Erika is a Florida native, originally from South Florida and has been working for Augustine Recovery since 2018. Erika has been with the Augustine Recovery Women’s Center since 2021. Erika’s therapeutic approaches include a focus on experiential therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Erika’s balances these therapeutic approaches with creative expression, meditation/yoga, along with influences of nature and music and building a healthy understanding of wellness of the mind, body and spirit. Erika facilitates individual, family and group sessions. Erika’s philosophy is based around using the power of community, strengthening family relationships and discovering authentic self through an intensive recovery process. Erika enjoys gardening, reading, travel, thrifting, yoga, and cooking.
Chelsea Shea, MA Clinical Mental Health
MEN’S PRIMARY THERAPIST
Nathan Powers, MS, RMFTI
PRIMARY THERAPIST
NATHAN POWERS, MS, RMFTI
PRIMARY THERAPIST
Nathan hails from South Georgia and works to bring a familiar and comforting, but real, approach to the very difficult work of addressing addiction. Nathan pulls from his own experiences in life and from his education at Valdosta State University where he earned a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Nathan is currently working toward full licensure in the field. Nathan lives this work, and is proud to lead the experiential fishing program in its current state. Nathan has benefitted greatly from the outdoors and from time spent in nature, especially the ocean, and seeks to invite the benefit of similar experiences to the men he works with every day. Nathan also holds a B.A. in English from the University of Georgia, and is honored to run poetry groups at Augustine Recovery, in which participants are invited to explore their complex relationships through verse and prose. Nathan additionally employs a multitude of therapeutic approaches, including family therapy and EMDR, and works to integrate family and personal complexities into positive treatment outcomes. In the difficult work of recovering from addiction, Nathan believes that every bit of ground gained, no matter how small, is worth illuminating and celebrating and learning from. ‘Every victory is a victory.’
Adam Rotell, CRPS
MEN’S NEUROFEEDBACK PROVIDER
ADAM ROTELL, CRPS
MEN’S NEUROFEEDBACK PROVIDER
Adam Rotell is from Land O’ Lakes Florida originally and also lived in Ocala Florida for a period of time. He is A Recovering Meth addict living with PTSD. Adam has been sober since August 27th 2018 when he came to Augustine Recovery as a client. While at Augustine Recovery he faced and worked through his trauma from childhood. Adam now works at the Augustine Recovery Center as A Neurofeedback practitioner he also has his CRPS and is working toward his CAC. Adam is extremely helpful when clients attempt to leave treatment in convincing them to stay. He is also called the Trauma wisperer by staff because he is able to relate with clients that suffer from trauma and help them through it. In his free time Adam enjoys going to the shooting range, playing video games, and working with other addicts. Working at Augustine Recover is a big part of his life and we are very lucky to have him on the team.
Stuart Perr
GROUP FACILITATOR
STUART PERR
GROUP FACILITATOR
Sandra Harris, MSW
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT THERAPIST
Shriram Marathe, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Ramonica Flagler
ARNP
RAMONICA FLAGLER
ARNP
Amanda Chisholm
LPN
Dr. Paula Stowell
PMHNP
Jeremey Sisak
LPN
Jeremey Sisak
LPN
Jeremey Sisak is from Orlando, FL. He is a retired Army combat veteran with 20 years of service. He has worked here at Augustine Recovery for 4 years. He is our late night Direct Care Associate who ensures a safe nighttime environment and does welfare checks throughout the night. He is currently attending school to become a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse).
Robbi Hunt
LPN
Matt Thomas
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
MATT THOMAS
OPERATION COORDINATOR
Benjamin Rosenberger
HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
BENJAMIN ROSENBERGER
HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Ben taught high school in Virginia for nine years before moving to St. Augustine to begin work in the field of recovery. As the Direct Care Associate (DCA) Supervisor, Ben oversees and works alongside the DCAs in managing day to day operations and assuring clients’ well-being. Ben loves playing bass and guitar, reading and watching science-fiction, enjoying theatre, and spending time with his three dogs. Ben is an active member of his local church where he volunteers as well as plays in the band. Ben holds two Bachelor’s degrees and a Master’s of Arts in Teaching degree from James Madison University. Ben strives to use his own experiences and love for life to connect with clients and encourage them on their paths to recovery.
Matthew Stevens, CAC, ICADC, CRPS, RYT
RECOVERY SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Jennifer Blazier
OUTPATIENT OFFICE MANAGER
JENNIFER BLAZIER
OUTPATIENT OFFICE MANAGER
Jennifer Blazier views recovery from addiction as the best gift she has ever gotten. The fact that she can now help other women bridge the gap from addiction to recovery is without a doubt one of the best parts of her life. Jennifer works her own recovery program and tries to teach what she has learned. Her plan is returning to school in the spring to finish her degree for drug and alcohol counseling. Jennifer uses her free time to diamond paint. Painting is a way she can relax and recenter herself. She has every intention to be the best asset to this recovery program that she can possibly be.
Tony Mathis
MEN’S CASE MANAGER
TONY MATHIS
MEN’S CASE MANAGER
Tony is an alumni of The Augustine and can personally relate to the struggles and successes that our clients face. Tony is involved in recovery in every aspect of his life, both personally and professionally. Tony is an avid surfer and artist using these as a positive outlet in his recovery.
Shelby Winsco
IOP/WOMEN’S SOBER LIVING CASE MANAGER
SHELBY WINSCO
IOP/WOMEN’S SOBER LIVING CASE MANAGER
Shelby Winsco grew up in a military family and settled in St. Augustine in 2006. Shelby entered recovery from drug and alcohol addiction in 2015, at the age of twenty-three, and discovered a passion for helping others heal. She believes deeply that recovery is available to anyone, and loves seeing others grow. Shelby continues to seek further education in the field of addiction treatment to be of maximum service to others. Shelby lives with her partner, also in recovery, and two magnificent cats.
Rebecca Benjamin, BS
WOMEN’S CASE MANAGER
REBECCA BENJAMIN, BS
WOMEN’S CASE MANAGER
Rebecca Benjamin is the case manager at The Augustine Women’s Center. She is passionate about helping others to build a strong foundation for perpetual recovery from substance abuse. Her professional role is to take patients through the twelve steps, bridge communication between families and patients, and organize educational groups based on key recovery concepts. As a woman in long term recovery herself, she is empathetic and supportive of women early in their journey to wellness. She studied Biology, Spanish, and Philosophy at Rockhurst University and graduated summa cum laude in 2008. She loves animals, nature, non-fiction literature and art.
David Smith
IOP/MEN’S SOBER LIVING CASE MANAGER
DAVID SMITH
IOP/MEN’S SOBER LIVING CASE MANAGER
Matthew Roberts
MEN’S CASE MANAGER
Christine Sisak
WOMEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Jeremey Sisak, LPN
MEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Jeremey Sisak, LPN
MEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Jeremey Sisak is from Orlando, FL. He is a retired Army combat veteran with 20 years of service. He has worked here at Augustine Recovery for 4 years. He is our late night Direct Care Associate who ensures a safe nighttime environment and does welfare checks throughout the night. He is currently attending school to become a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse).
courtney Bourn
WOMEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
COURTNEY BOURN
WOMEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Gabrielle Galletta
WOMEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
GABRIELLE GALLETTA
WOMEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Gabrielle is a recovering addict that has found her purpose in helping others like herself. When she is home she spends her time painting, drawing and writing. She has two cats that she crafts toys/hide-outs for and loves dearly. Gabrielle is studying to become a CBHT (Certified Behavioral Health Technician) and looks forward to her future sharing her experience, strength and hope with others.
Ryan Murphy
MEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Michael Padgett
MEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Jessica Christman
WOMEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Ryan Brubaker
MEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Andrew Aspinwall
MEN’S DIRECT CARE ASSOCIATE
Alex Berg, CPT
CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
