Briana Sefcik, MSW – Clinical Program Director
Briana Sefcik has been working in the addiction treatment field for over seven years and comes to us from Grapevine Valley Hope where she started working as a counselor and eventually became the Program Director. Briana received her Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work from Texas Tech University where she minored in Substance Abuse Studies. She went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington before joining the clinical team at Grapevine Valley Hope. Briana has a passion for helping those affected by chemical dependency and feels called to the profession. She enjoys being hands on, directly involved in the care of every client and enjoys creating a family environment among staff.
Michele Kliewer, CRC, LPC – Adult Case Manager, Hannah’s House
Michele serves as a case manager for Hannah’s House by Origins, our women’s recovery program. Her passion for working in the field of addiction treatment was originally inspired by the loss of several close friends to the disease in high school and young adulthood. Her belief in humanistic qualities of resiliency and recovery for anyone struggling to recover from addiction motivated her to obtain a BA in Psychology with a minor in Substance Abuse and Addictions and later a Master of Science through University of North Texas Rehabilitation and Addictions Counseling Department. She has maintained her focus on treating persons struggling with dual diagnosis throughout school and her career. Michele is also trained in biofeedback, vocational counseling, and she integrates Animal Assisted Therapy into the healing process. She was working in crisis stabilization and acute detox care in a Houston-area psychiatric hospital before arriving at Origins. She has also provided counseling in residential settings for children and teens affected by severe trauma. Michele believes all people have the ability to recover when they discover their own balance, strength, hope, guidance to self-discovery, spirituality, and become actively engaged in the 12 steps. She believes addiction recovery should include a holistic approach which includes biological, psychological, social, and spiritual components of well-being. Michele is known for conveying genuineness in her encounters with every client which help them feel safe, develop trust, and disclose openly. Michele enjoys gardening, reading, soap making, jewelry design, family, pets, and spending days at the beach.
Mavis Jackson, AAPSY, LCDC,CART – Adult Case Manager/Weekend Clinical Supervisor
Mavis is a native Houstonian who has been in the counseling aspect of the treatment field since 2007. She held the position of Senior Support Specialist at UT Residential Treatment Program in Houston for 6 years before pursuing her LCDC, and graduated with honors from the Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies. Mavis realized her passion for helping others through her own personal battle with addiction and says today that she knows it is also her purpose. Mavis holds an Associates of Arts in Psychology from, and is currently working toward her Bachelor’s degree. Mavis is the proud mother of five and an even prouder grandmother of ten. She loves spending time with family and her chihuahua Tinkerbell.
Stephanie J. Smith, LCDC, LPC Intern
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