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The Lancaster Freedom Center is staffed by a team of caring professionals devoted to the emotional well-being of clients. To learn more about any member of our team, please read their bios.
Kathleen Birmingham, RN, LCSW, CAC
Program Director | kathy@lancasterfreedomcenter.com |
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Kathy has been with The Lancaster Freedom Center since it was established in 1989. She completed undergraduate education at The Catholic University of America and received her graduate degree in Social Work at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. Kathy does Drug and Alcohol evaluations and treatment as well as mental health individual and couples counseling.
Kathy was recognized by Central PA Business Journal in 2003 as one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business. In 2004 she was selected as one of the recipients of “The Women who Care Awards” in Lancaster County, PA.
Kathy enjoys working at The Lancaster Freedom Center because the respect and caring that the staff members have for one another provides an attractive atmosphere for people looking for help. |
David Hill, PhD
Consulting Psychologist |
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David completed undergraduate work at The University of New Hampshire, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. He received a Master of Science in Education Counseling from The University of Southern Maine. He completed his Ph.D. in Counseling and Guidance at The University of Arizona. David has been the consulting psychologist for The Lancaster Freedom Center since its inception in October of 1989. He is also employed full-time at Millersville University as an Associate Professor of Psychology and part-time at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. David provides psychological evaluations at The Lancaster Freedom Center and is available for staff consultations. His level of commitment and his expertise in the areas mental health and substance abuse have played a key role in the positive reputation that The Lancaster Freedom Center has enjoyed over the years. |
Nelson Polite, BA, CAC
Therapist |
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Nelson has been involved at The Lancaster Freedom Center since 1992. He received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Millersville University in 1997 and is pursuing his Masters Degree in Community Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University in Middletown, PA. Nelson has worked in various capacities at The Freedom Center over the years. He currently facilitates the Men’s Early Recovery Group. Nelson remains involved at LFC because, “I enjoy working with the staff at The Freedom Center. They provide quality services with a lot of caring.” |
Samuel A. Rice, M.D.
Consulting Physician |
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Dr. Rice works in the capacity of consulting physician to LFC. He sees his relationship with his patients as a “partnership that strives to achieve health, healing, and wholeness for each individual.” He was educated at Gettysburg College and Penn State College of Medicine at Hershey. Dr. Rice completed two years of his internal medicine residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, followed by two years at a government sponsored health program in coastal South Carolina. He completed his internal residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, and in 1976 joined a medical school classmate, in practice. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and has also achieved Advanced Placement in Internal Medicine. |
Ann Greenspan, RN, CD, CCDP
Drug and Alcohol Consultant to Children and Youth Agency |
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Ann graduated from Mt. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago where she earned a Diploma in Nursing. As a Registered Nurse she went on to pursue a BA in Psychology at Eastern College in St. David’s, PA. In addition to being an RN, she also holds a Certification in Chemical Dependency Nursing. Ann’s position as Consultant to The Lancaster County Children and Youth Agency is an innovative and challenging one. She interfaces with the CYA system as well as having face to face contact with clients whose children are involved because of suspected or acknowledged drug and alcohol abuse problems. Her temperament, commitment, experience, and unique credentials make
her well qualified to perform the complex functions associated with this position. Ann’s investment in her work is evidenced by her statement that “I appreciate the opportunity given to me to bring the skills and experience of twenty-five years in the field of drug and alcohol treatment to a creative position assisting parents to recognize their need for help in dealing with issues related to substance abuse.” |
Danielle Heist, LPC, CAC
Therapist | danielle@lancasterfreedomcenter.com |
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Danielle has been with The Lancaster Freedom Center since 2004. She completed undergraduate education at Pennsylvania State University and received her Master’s degree in clinical psychology at Millersville University. Danielle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor. In addition, Danielle holds a certification in Grief Counseling. She conducts drug and alcohol evaluations and treatment, as well as mental health individual and couples counseling. |
Clarease Bailey
Drug and Alcohol Consultant to Children and Youth Agency |
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Clarease has been with The Lancaster Freedom Center since January, 2007. Her work experience includes working with at-risk youth and their families with The Boys Girls Club of Lancaster, Inc. Her work experience also includes working with chemical dependent women in a residential settings. She is currently working on her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Millersville University and has received her certification as a Associate Addictions Counselor II. Clarease has a strong passion for helping people on their journey in recovery. |
Anna M. McCall, BA
Therapist | annie@lancasterfreedomcenter.com |
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Anna received her undergraduate degrees from Pennsylvania College of Technology in Human Services and a Bachelor’s degree from Millersville University in Psychology. Anna works as a full-time therapist at Lancaster Freedom Center and provides evaluations, individual sessions for drug & alcohol, and facilitates outpatient & intensive outpatient groups. |
Elizabeth E Santana, MSW
Therapist | liz@lancasterfreedomcenter.com |
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Elizabeth joined The Lancaster Freedom Center in April, 2010 as a Bilingual Therapist. She received her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Millersville University.
She completed her graduate degree in Social Work at Temple University in Philadelphia. Her most recent experience includes working with chemically dependent women in an inpatient setting. She has also experienced working in an outpatient setting and a women’s shelter doing Mental Health assessments and counseling.
Currently, Liz conducts drug and alcohol assessments as well as individual and group therapy. In addition, she does mental health individual and couples’ counseling. Liz is working toward obtaining licensure in Social Work. |
Bobby Miller, BA
Therapist |
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Bobby completed a Bachelor of Arts at Millersville University in May, 2011. Prior to his graduation, he was involved in working at The Lancaster Freedom Center for three semesters gaining extensive clinical experience in Substance Abuse Counseling. He is currently enrolled in a graduate program pursuing a Master’s degree in counselling psychology.
Bobby works with clients doing drug and alcohol assessments as well as facilitating outpatient and intensive outpatient group sesions. |
Meek Daye
Administrative Assistant |
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Meek graduated from Consolidated School of Business with an Associate’s Degree in Business and Legal Administration. She is a volunteer at the Lancaster Mediation Center.
She has worked in the medical field for more than 15 years. Meek enjoys helping people make positive changes in their lives and sees this happen everyday at The Lancaster Freedom Center. |
Muriel Dean-Mittig, CRS
Evening Receptionist |
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Muriel moved to Lancaster from France in 1998 and started to work as a French and Spanish high school teacher. She has been with The Lancaster Freedom Center since November, 2008. She is pursuing a career in drug and alcohol addiction counseling. She has been a Certified Recovery Specialist since December, 2009.
Muriel is a mother of 5 and a grandmother of 2 (very creative) children. She is actively involved in the Recovering Community. She enjoys working with everyone at The Lancaster Freedom Center, where the primary purpose is to “help people recover freedom from the disease of addiction: a special place where I witness HOPE in action”. |
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