Co-Founder and Executive Director
Mike Jones directs all facets of the Lighthouse Program. He is responsible for the creation of our philosophy and works directly with staff, clients, and families. Mike has worked in the industry for over a decade.
About Our Addiction Treatment Center
We’re a Dallas-based Addiction Treatment Center that helps individuals achieve long-term sobriety through holistic, evidence-based care. Lighthouse was founded in 2016 and provides an intentionally designed, individually tailored, and community-focused approach. Since then, we've helped hundreds of families and gained national recognition as one of the most effective aftercare treatment programs
OUR PROMISE
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Brooke Keels
Clinical Director, Ph.D, LPC-MHSP, LPC-S
Dr. Keels works to create, implement, and oversee the group, individual, and family clinical programs at Lighthouse. She has worked in the recovery industry in a professional capacity for over 15 years in a variety of roles and brings an empathetic and caring approach to all those she works with.
Aaron Stacey
Director of Sober Living Operations
Aaron is tasked with oversight of our Community Managers and works directly with clients and families as a Case Manager. Aaron specializes in conflict-resolution and life-skills training and is nearing a decade of industry-specific experience.
Heath Marso
Director of Outpatient Operations
Heath works closely with the Clinical and Executive leadership and assists in the development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of all Clinical Programming to make sure they meet the Lighthouse standard. Heath enjoys sharing his experience with others looking to start, or continue, their own recovery journey.
Colby Floyd
Director of Community Outreach and Alumni Services
Colby works directly with Local and National Addiction and Mental Health Treatment providers. Colby is responsible for all external Lighthouse messaging and fostering our referral networks. Furthermore, Colby oversees the Alumni Program at Lighthouse.
Grant Young
Treatment Placement Specialist
Grant has worked in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health fields since 2013. He has experience in many facets of client care such as Direct Care, Operations, Staff Management, Business Development, and Intake/Admissions. After moving back to Texas from Connecticut, Grant joined the Lighthouse team to assist with helping families and clients navigate the treatment process, be it at Lighthouse or elsewhere. His mission continues to be making a positive impact with families, clients, and industry professionals.
Frank Gomez
Director of Family Services
Frank works directly with clients in both our Sober Living and Clinical programs. He helps to streamline communication between all parties to build trust and transparency. An alumni of the Lighthouse program, Frank brings a charismatic and passionate philosophy to everyone he works with.
Heather Flynn
Therapist, LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate
Heather earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Sociology, and Master of Science in Counseling with a specialty in marriage, couple, and family therapy from Southern Methodist University. Given the importance of a support system in substance use treatment, Heather regularly incorporates and addresses relational concerns in her work with clients. In her free time, Heather can be found hanging out with her dog, Callie.
Juan Zambrano
Therapist, LPC-Associate
Juan earned his Bachelors & Masters degrees from Southern Methodist University. He also received his yoga training in 2016 & has been teaching it througout the Dallas community ever since. He enjoys his daily practices of meditation & movement (Ido Portal Method). Juan strives to help others understand themselves through a mind, body, & breath connection.
Nora Fleming
Therapist, LPC-Associate, M.S., N.C.C.
Nora graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Masters in Counseling. She currently leads both Group and Individual sessions at Lighthouse’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
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Alexis Luft
Office Coordinator
Alexis is our resident swiss army knife. She keeps the office running smoothly and works with the Clinical and Sober Living teams to make sure all schedules and appointments are accounted for. Alexis is also responsible for conducting the majority of our initials assessments. Alexis joined Lighthouse in 2021 and brings year of operational expertise to the team.
“Lighthouse was the perfect choice for us. The staff were compassionate, caring, and professional. They were instrumental in helping our our family member maintain sobriety and transition to the next stage of life.”
“I’ve known Mike for many years and must say he runs a phenomenal program and is someone you can trust. If I ever had a loved one who needed help – I would send them to Lighthouse.”
“This is without a doubt a well-thought-out program. When you speak to the management team and owners it becomes evident that they really do care about the families and wellbeing of their clients.”
John Bowden
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
John graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Economics with Financial Applications and minors in Philosophy, History, and Art History. He began his professional career in Texas creating marketing platforms for a variety of real estate, oil and gas, and technology companies. John works closely across all facets of the Lighthouse program providing operational support, growth strategy, marketing strategy, financial planning and reporting, compliance, and program design.
Robert Tobolowsky
Real Estate and Financial Advisor
Having graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Economics with Financial Applications, Robert began his professional career at Pegasus Ablon, a Commercial Real Estate investment and development company in Dallas, TX. He then moved to Powder Mountain, UT to join Summit Series. Within his role on the development team, he coordinated acquisition financing. At Lighthouse, he’s responsible for consulting on both the financial and real estate components of the business.
Michael Van Deventer
Program Advisor
Michael has been active in the Los Angeles Recovery Community since 2014 having finally found success in recovery through a stay at an extended care program, after numerous failed attempts at Primary Treatment Centers. After six months at the program, Michael was hired to help oversee programming aspects of the community, before starting work as a Sober Mentor and Companion. Michael worked closely with a variety of clientele and their families, providing personalized 24hr care and guidance.