Dr. Frank Lawlis, Ph.D. – Director of Psychological and Neurological Plasticity Programs
Dr. Lawlis has focused on clinical and research methods of the mind-body relationship since 1968 when he received his Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in medical psychology and rehabilitation. He has written and co-authored over 100 published articles as well as several New York Times bestselling books. He was awarded Diplomate by the American Board of Professional Psychology in both Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology. Lawlis also received the status of Fellow from the American Psychological Association for his scientific contributions to the field of clinical psychology and behavioral medicine, as well as other awards for his pioneering research in the field. Dr. Lawlis cofounded the Lawlis and Peavey PsychoNeuroPlasticity Center in Lewisville, Texas (http://www.lawlispeavey.com) as a new innovation for psychological assessment wherein an individual can be given a thorough medical-psychological-neurological-sociological-family dynamics evaluation during the same week. Through this process, great steps have been taken to understand an individual’s problems and to address all the issues during a finite time period. Dr. Frank Lawlis has been Chief Content and Oversight Adviser as well as Chairman of the Dr. Phil Advisory Board and Member of the Dr. Phil and Robin Foundation since the inception of the show. He is responsible for evaluating potential show themes and guests to determine benefit of the concepts, consulting with Dr. Phil on various guests and overseeing resources for the guests as they leave the show. Being a major force in the conception of the themes he interacts with every factor in the development with the shows.
Jeanie Griffin, LPC, LMFT, LCDC, BRI II – Senior Clinical Advisor
Jeanie serves as the Senior Clinical Advisor to Origins executive, medical and clinical teams as well as facilitates the Origins Alumni Group in Dallas, Texas. Jeanie has worked within the profession of addiction and recovery over twenty years. She possesses an advanced degree in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling and licenses in Texas and California as well as certifications in addiction counseling from both states. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Board Registered Interventionist II, and frequent conference speaker. Ms. Griffin served as a faculty member at UCLA, St Mary’s University, and San Antonio College within the addiction counselor training programs. Ms. Griffin has over twenty-four years of personal recovery through the 12-Steps. Her clinical training and knowledge as a therapist, her personal experience of recovery from alcoholism, codependency and childhood pain combine to offer holistic care to those she serves. Jeanie is Founder and CEO of “A Space for Healing” located near Dallas/Ft. Worth in Grapevine, Texas. Ms. Griffin offers private intervention services, individual, family and group therapy as well as transitional groups following treatment.
Bruce Cooper LCDC, CCS ADCIII, AAC, CCJP, NCACII – Weekend Clinical Supervisor
Bruce has worked in the field of chemical dependency for over 25 years both in outpatient and inpatient settings. He has been sober in 12-Step Programs for 27 years. Bruce is a member of the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals Standards Committee and is active with the testing process of new counselors coming into the field. He began working in Longview, Texas with the Palmer Drug Abuse Program and has continued to work for or with that program for the last 25 years. Bruce is active with the lobbying process for the field of chemical dependency and works to improve and maintain the quality of service provided to individuals need help to recovery for the effect of all drugs. He frequently speaks on the dangers of drug use and abuse in our society. Bruce’s personally believes in the need to ‘carry the message’ and that there is recovery from chemical dependency and hope for all.
Jeff Brazil, LCDC – Adult Case Manager
Jeff is an Adult Case Manager at Origins. He served for 22 years in the United States Navy where he attended US Navy Instructor School and served as an Instructor and Training Officer for 11 years. His Naval career included providing training instruction during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Strom. Jeff has a bachelors in criminal justice administration (BSCJA) and is a graduate of the Institute for Chemical Dependency Studies where he earned his LCDC. He worked as a Senior Drug and Alcohol Counselor within the TDCJ System and supervised five counselors and over 200 clients in a Pre-release Therapeutic Community at the Hamilton Unit as well as at the Substance Abuse Training Program at the LeBlanc Unit in Texas. His passion is working with those who have a history of chronic relapse and those who struggle with dual diagnosis issues. Jeff is personally in recovery, enjoys spending time at the beach with his family and traveling.
Jeff LaMure, LCDC – Adult Case Manager
Jeff is a 24-year veteran in the substance abuse recovery community and is well known for his compassionate approach to counseling which surely stems from his own personal battle with substance abuse. He is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas. Jeff has held various positions in both psychiatric hospitals and substance abuse treatment centers since his own personal journey into recovery began in 1987. He is well known for his tremendous passion and his gift for helping reform some of the most helpless cases.
Connie Motley, M.Ed., LPC – Adult Case Manager
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Mavis Jackson, AAPSY, LCDC,CART – Adult Case Manager/Weekend Clinical Supervisor
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Michele Kliewer, CRC, LPC – Adult Case Manager, Hannah’s House
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