New Existence Recovery clinical team
Our Dedicated Team

Healing Guided by
Experience & Compassion

Our board-certified specialists and licensed therapists bring decades of combined expertise in addiction medicine, trauma-informed care, and holistic wellness.

25+

Years Combined Experience

100%

Board Certified Staff

6:1

Patient-to-Staff Ratio

98%

Family Satisfaction Rate

Leadership

Clinical Leadership

Our leadership team sets the standard for compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment at New Existence Recovery.

Dylan Walker - Chief Executive Officer at New Existence Recovery

CEO

Dylan Walker

Chief Executive Officer

Leadership & Strategic Vision

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Chief Executive Officer

Dylan Walker

CEO

Dylan Walker founded New Existence Recovery with a vision to transform addiction treatment through compassionate, evidence-based care. With a deep commitment to helping individuals and families heal, he has built a team of exceptional professionals and created a treatment environment that prioritizes dignity, respect, and lasting recovery. His leadership philosophy centers on innovation, clinical excellence, and treating every client as family.

Nicholas Risse - Executive Director at New Existence Recovery

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Nicholas Risse

Executive Director

Operations & Client Care Excellence

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Executive Director

Nicholas Risse

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Nicholas Risse brings extensive experience in addiction treatment operations and client care management to New Existence Recovery. His dedication to creating exceptional treatment experiences and ensuring the highest standards of care delivery has been instrumental in building our reputation for excellence. Nicholas's hands-on approach and commitment to both staff development and client success creates an environment where healing truly happens.

Our Philosophy

A Collaborative Approach to Lasting Recovery

At New Existence Recovery, our team operates as a unified care system. Every clinician, therapist, nurse, and wellness specialist collaborates daily to create individualized treatment plans that address the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.

Evidence-Based Protocols

Every treatment decision is grounded in the latest clinical research and proven methodologies.

Multidisciplinary Rounds

Daily team meetings ensure every patient receives coordinated, comprehensive care.

Trauma-Informed Environment

Our entire staff is trained in trauma-sensitive practices to create a safe healing space.

New Existence Recovery team collaboration

“Recovery is not a solo journey. Our team walks beside you every step of the way.”

— Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Care Team

Your Complete Care Team

Every member of our multidisciplinary team plays a vital role in your recovery journey — from medical care to holistic wellness.

John O'Donnell - Clinical Director at New Existence Recovery

John O'Donnell

LMFT #131080 | CATC IV #156594 | EMDR

Clinical Director

Individual & Group Therapy
Latoria Gardner - Substance Use Disorder Recovery Coach at New Existence Recovery

Latoria Gardner

SUDRC

Substance Use Disorder Recovery Coach

Client Advocacy & Care Coordination
Marcus Nichols - Program Manager at New Existence Recovery

Marcus Nichols

PROGRAM MANAGER

Program Manager

Program Coordination & Client Success
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Schedule a confidential consultation with one of our clinical specialists. We are here to answer your questions and help you take the first step toward lasting recovery.

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