We Will Treat You Like Family
The Fairwinds Clinical Team has an exceptional amount of clinical experience and patient experience. Our therapists are highly trained and a patient can expect superior counseling and results from treatment at Fairwinds. Being a 30-bed facility, each patient has significant time devoted to their treatment by a specific therapist. Fairwinds Treatment Center specializes in individual care to restore your family.
Our Team
Jess Loven, Clinical Director, CAP
Jess brings over 30 years of experience working in the addictive field in a variety of roles ranging from primary therapist to CEO. Jess has been a Certified Addictions Professional (C.A.P.) in Florida since 1987. Jess has an extensive background in working with adolescents and adults, specializing in co-occurring disorders and impaired professionals. Jess also has a range of special skills relative to quality assurance and improvement from his years working in facilities that were both State of Florida licensed and certified through the Joint Commission of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Most recently he spent the past year and a half as a licensing specialist for the Department of Children and Families, and was the authorized agent for many local treatment programs in the Tampa Bay area. Jess sums up his treatment philosophy in these simple terms, “Everyone deserves recovery and an opportunity to have the best care possible. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t want to get better on some level; no matter how hopeless or helpless they may feel. Sometimes we may feel we’re beyond help but I’ve spent my entire adult life working in treatment centers, and I know that its the work that keeps me energized. I do not believe in “lost causes.” I do believe strongly that there is always hope for a new future in recovery.”
Susan R. Wachter, MA, LMHC, NCC
Susan is a full-time therapist at Fairwinds who has been working with the dual diagnosis addictions and eating disorders program at Fairwinds Treatment Center since 2005. Previously, Susan worked in a private practice setting in Maitland Florida working both with adults and adolescents as well as group therapy. Susan’s specialties include: eating disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse issues, dissociative identity disorders, sexual abuse issues and relationship issues. Susan connnects very well and builds strong relationships with her patients in our Eating Disorders program.
Kourtney Gordon, M.S.R.D., L. D., C.E.D.R.D.
Kourtney has been with Fairwinds Treatment Center since 2000 and serves as our Clinical Dietitian and Eating Disorder Program Manager. She is an active member of the Academy for Eating Disorders and is currently the President-Elect for the local iaedp Tampa Bay Chapter.She was also recently awarded certification through iaedp as an Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDRD). Kourtney is responsible for the weekly nutrition groups and outings to re-familiarize/ desensitize patients to healthy eating habits and attitudes about food in normal community activities. Kourtney is involved in facilitating and counseling patients to begin recovery eating patterns and weight stabilization through educational and experiential activities, as well as act as liaison between departments to ensure the eating disorder program is meeting it’s goals in facilitating the patients recovery process.
Evan Burton, Program Therapist
Evan Burton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the state of Florida. Evan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Psychology from Florida State University and his Master’s degree from the University of North Florida in Counseling Psychology. Evan specializes in working with substance abuse/dependency, domestic violence, child welfare (i.e., abuse and neglect concerns), and family and couple issues. Evan is experienced in working with adults, children, and adolescents involved in social services and with criminal justice populations during incarceration.
Kathleen Sullivan - Art Therapist, ATR-BC, MAAT
Kathleen has been with Fairwinds Treatment Center since 2009. She started with our art therapy program as an intern before attaining her Masters of Arts in Art Therapy in 2010. Kathleen has clinical experience with adult chemical addictions and eating disorders with an emphasis on dual diagnosis. She also works closely with adolescent eating disorder patients. At Fairwinds, Kathleen is responsible for individual and group art therapy sessions, development of art therapy interventions, and staff presentations. Before joining Fairwinds, Kathleen worked as an art educator and private instructor for many years. Kathleen is a current member of both the American Art Therapy Association and the Florida Art Therapy Association.
Courtny Batt - Therapist
Coutney has been with for Fairwinds for over three years. She participates in the Eating Disorder IOP doing therapy groups. Courtney received her BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice from SUNY Fredonia and her MA in Mental Health and Counseling from Argosy University. Courtney has completed practicum for mental health and counseling at St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center as well. Courtney has extensive experience working with clients with eating disorders, substance abuse, and mental health issues. Courtney works with individuals, families and couples.