Clinical Team

Dr. Phoenix Adams

DSW, MBA, LCSW, GC-C – Chief Clinical Officer

As Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Phoenix Adams oversees all clinical programs at Hanley Center and Headwaters. In this role, he strategically guides program evolution, ensuring the organization continues to deliver excellence in care and the highest quality patient experience. Prior to joining Hanley, Dr. Adams spent his career helping patients as a licensed psychotherapist and grief counselor, specializing in bereavement, loss, and grief. He has also held executive roles at renowned treatment facilities, where he developed innovative programs focused on improving patient outcomes.

Dr. Adams is a licensed psychotherapist in Florida, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Florida Atlantic University. He is also a Certified Grief Counselor through the American Institute of Health Care Professionals. His doctoral research, which examined the benefits of family involvement in the treatment of substance use disorders, has been presented internationally, showcasing his dedication to integrating research and clinical practice.

Dr. Angelo Asheh

D.O. – Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Angelo Asheh is a double-board certified physician with expertise in addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, psychopharmacology, prevention, and pain. His work includes a specialized focus on treating childhood trauma and social determinants of health. As Hanley Center’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Asheh oversees all medical operations, ensuring physicians, nurses, and other medical staff have the tools, training, and support they need to deliver world-class patient care.

Dr. Asheh has previously served as lead clinician for several renowned treatment centers nationwide. In addition to his work with Hanley, Dr. Asheh is a medical instructor at the University of California, Florida Atlantic University, and a REACH scholar through Yale University and AAAP. A recent research study he led, published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine in January 2023, on how childhood trauma contributes to addiction and overdose in adulthood, highlights the importance of screening for adverse childhood experiences and overdose when assessing patients for treatment.

Dr. Asheh completed his training at some of the country’s most prestigious institutions, including Yale University, University of California San Diego, Loma Linda University, University of Connecticut, and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

Stephen R. Honaker

LMHC – Clinical Director of Headwaters and Family Services

Stephen’s educational background includes a B.A. in Education, a B.S. in Accounting and a M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling. Additionally, he is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor and is trained in EMDR. Before joining Headwaters in the summer of 2017, Stephen served as an executive director, program director and clinical director of several programs, and also created and facilitated self-created and developed family programs for numerous treatment programs on a contract basis throughout Florida. 

Christine VanBasten

LMHC – Primary Therapist

Christine VanBasten is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with extensive experience in residential substance use disorder treatment and mental health counseling.

Christine holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the City University of Seattle and a Bachelor of Arts in Human and Social Development, specializing in Child & Youth Care Services, from the University of British Columbia. Additionally, Christine is certified in BrainSpotting (Phases 1 & 2), further enhancing her ability to support clients in deep emotional processing and trauma recovery.

With a diverse background spanning private practice, community mental health, acute partial hospitalization programs, and transitional outpatient care, Christine has developed a deep expertise in co-occurring disorders and systemic family dynamics. Her work is rooted in clinical excellence, crisis intervention, and a holistic approach to healing.

Outside of her clinical work, Christine is passionate about wildlife rehabilitation. She has volunteered at McCarthy’s Wildlife Center in West Palm Beach, FL, and Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Chalfont, PA. Her dedication to mental health and animal welfare reflects a lifelong commitment to service and healing.

Ursula Avilus

DNP, PMHNP-BC – Director of Medical Services

Ursula received her nursing degree from Excelsior College in Albany, New York, and her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license from Rivier University in New Hampshire. In addition, Ursula received a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. During her Master’s degree studies, she had a concentration in Administrative and Financial Leadership. Ursula has extensive experience in psychiatric nursing and nursing leadership. She is passionate about serving patients with mental illness and addictions and is committed to providing quality patient care. Before transitioning to the Hanley Center, Ursula worked for the State Hospital System in Florida and served civil and forensic psychiatric patients in Texas. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Tara Paparo

CAC, ICADC – Director of Alumni Services

Tara is a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC). Tara came to Hanley in 2008 as a volunteer with a passion for helping people and their families recover from substance use disorders. Tara became an employee and worked in many departments over the years, such as Admissions, Continuing Care, Human Resources, Family Program, and Executive Assistant to our Executives and Clinical Director. She encourages each person preparing for discharge to attend the many support groups that are offered weekly, in person or virtual. Tara and her team stay in contact with all alumni via phone, email, and text. Tara loves spending time with her family, husband, children, grandchildren, and dogs.