Dr. Everette Coffman, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed mental health counselor known for his work in attachment science, family systems, and addiction recovery. He is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the University of South Florida, where he teaches, mentors graduate students, and conducts research on relational and attachment-based therapy. Dr. Coffman earned his PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education from the University of Florida and has built his career around strengthening families, training future clinicians, and advancing evidence-based practice. 

Alongside his academic work, Dr. Coffman is the Executive Clinical Director and Owner of Priority One Coaching, Counseling, and Consulting. His practice focuses on relationally grounded treatment for couples and families, integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and trauma-informed addiction recovery. As a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and Supervisor, he is known for helping couples and individuals move through distress, rebuild safety, and form secure attachment bonds. 

His research and writing center on attachment and family systems. He has presented nationally and internationally, including at NCFR, IAMFC, and ACA. His contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards, including the Emerging Leader Award from IAMFC and the Relational Ethics Fellowship Award from The Doherty Foundation. 

Dr. Coffman also leads Priority One Community Center, a nonprofit committed to expanding access to mental health services. Under his direction, the center has secured funding to support counseling scholarships, family services, and reintegration programs for individuals transitioning from incarceration. 

His professional involvement includes active membership in AAMFT, NCFR, IAMFC, and ACA.

David Dougherty is Vice President of Revenue Cycle–Technology Enablement at Elite DNA Behavioral Health, where he leads multidisciplinary teams spanning billing operations and enterprise systems. With 30+ years in healthcare revenue cycle leadership, David drives system-wide improvements that strengthen stability, scale growth, and align cross-functional teams around clear goals. His initiatives advance price transparency, billing support, and a streamlined patient journey from check-in through payment. A Philadelphia native, David earned a B.S. in Business Management with a technology concentration from Temple University. He applies deep operational expertise and a technology-forward mindset to build reliable processes that improve financial performance and elevate the overall patient experience.

Omar Rieche, MD, is Chief Medical Officer at Elite DNA Behavioral Health and a board-certified psychiatrist. He leads a multidisciplinary psychiatry team and continues to see patients across the lifespan. A longtime clinical leader, Dr. Rieche previously served as Medical Director for Lee Memorial Behavioral Health Clinic and for Florida’s Children’s Medicaid and Welfare Services (Magellan Health), and directed Intensive Outpatient Services at Park Royal Hospital while maintaining a private practice. A committed advocate, he serves with C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention, the Lee County School Board’s Autism Task Force, and CHADD. His work centers on integrated, team-based care to expand access and improve outcomes for underserved and complex populations.

Logan Bowen is a Lakeland Liaison at Elite DNA Behavioral Health. He earned a BSW and MSW from Southeastern University and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults across mental health settings. Logan uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach to help people set meaningful goals and build resilience. He brings curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong-learner mindset to treatment, and enjoys recreational sports, reading, music, and writing poetry. Logan aims to leave a positive impact and looks forward to supporting each client’s growth.

Chip Zeller provides patient-centered, integrative care for individuals and families. Trained in Advanced Community and Social Development and holding an MSW from the University of Kentucky, Chip meets clients where they are most comfortable, including homes, schools, and community spaces, to reduce barriers and encourage engagement. The approach is empathetic, collaborative, and evidence informed, tailored to each person’s goals.

Claudia Mora supports individuals, couples, and families in creating coherence and intentionally shaping their lives. She uses an integrative, person-centered approach drawing on Conscious Parenting, CBT, trauma-informed care, and resilience-building strategies. Trained in PTSD in children and youth and positive parenting techniques, Claudia offers practical tools to help clients make meaningful changes and strengthen relationships. She holds an M.S. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Holy Family University and practices in English.

Cynthia Aiello is Vice President of Strategy and Network Development at Elite DNA Behavioral Health, bringing 30+ years of executive leadership in healthcare operations. She leads a cross-functional team of clinical recruiters, clinicians, and peer navigators to strengthen networks and expand access across Florida and Virginia. Cynthia forges partnerships with providers, facilities, and payors to advance innovative, integrated care models that improve outcomes and reduce stigma. Previously, she served as a vice president at a large health plan, overseeing a multi-state behavioral health network. Collaborative and outcomes-driven, Cynthia works closely with payor partners on value-based strategies and system improvements that make compassionate, affordable mental health care more accessible to the communities Elite DNA serves.

Reese VanCamp, DNP, is Vice President of Psychiatry at Elite DNA Behavioral Health, providing strategic oversight and clinical guidance across Florida and Virginia. A trusted advisor, she partners closely with the Chief Medical Officer to ensure consistent, high-quality psychiatric care. Reese began her career as a NICU registered nurse, experience that anchors her holistic, patient-first lens. As one of Elite DNA’s earliest psychiatric providers, she has helped shape the department’s growth and culture. She champions individualized, whole-person care, collaboratively defining goals with patients and equipping teams with evidence-informed practices that integrate medical, behavioral, and homeopathic approaches to improve outcomes and experience across the organization.

Matthew Murrell provides collaborative, outcomes-focused therapy for individuals, couples, and families. He tailors treatment plans to each client’s needs, drawing on CBT, reality therapy (RT), and REBT to reduce life dissatisfaction and rebuild satisfying relationships. Matthew emphasizes open, honest dialogue within a safe environment to identify concerns and set short- and long-term goals. He holds an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University and is board-certified in tele-mental health, offering flexible care to meet client needs.

Misty Brueckner is a licensed clinical social worker at the Fort Myers Metro clinic of Elite DNA Behavioral Health. She earned an MSW from Fordham University and a BS from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. An EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Supervisor, and WPATH member, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Provider, Misty has 20+ years working with survivors of trauma and with LGBTQ+ clients. She provides trauma-focused, strengths-based care in a safe, non-judgmental space and collaborates with clients to support healing and resilience.

Scott Kramer is Vice President of Strategic Finance at Elite DNA Behavioral Health, leading long-term financial strategy, planning, modeling, and analysis to enable data-driven decisions and sustainable growth. Before joining Elite DNA, Scott spent a decade in investment banking, most recently at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., advising middle-market physician practices and behavioral health companies; earlier, he worked in healthcare investment banking at J.P. Morgan. Over his banking career, he closed 30+ transactions totaling $20B+. Earlier roles include audit and assurance at Deloitte and corporate finance at Forest Laboratories. Scott holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Miami University and an M.B.A. from UVA’s Darden School of Business. Outside work, he’s a fitness enthusiast and devoted family man.

My philosophy of care is grounded in the belief that meaningful change comes from an intentional blend of psychiatric medication, therapeutic tools, and integrative practices. I view medication not as a standalone solution, but as a catalyst that can create stability, clarity, and momentum—allowing patients to engage more fully in the work of healing and real-world transformation. I prioritize understanding each person’s lived experience so that any intervention, whether pharmacologic or therapeutic, is purposeful, personalized, and aligned with their values. My approach incorporates evidence-based modalities alongside integrative strategies to support the whole person, empowering clients to build resilience, regain autonomy, and create sustainable change in their daily lives. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from UMass Amherst and am currently a PhD candidate in dissertation at NSU

Isabella Alcantara practices patient-centered social work, listening to each person’s story to understand them beyond a diagnosis. She uses strengths-based and trauma-informed techniques to empower clients to set and reach meaningful goals, build resilience, and increase agency. Isabella holds BSW and MSW degrees from Florida Gulf Coast University and focuses on collaborative, respectful care.

Sasson Batatt specializes in guiding emerging adults through life transitions, identity development, and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. Trained at Florida State University, Sasson uses a compassionate, strengths-based, and collaborative approach to help clients clarify goals, build coping skills, and regain confidence. Sasson creates a supportive space where clients are heard and empowered to set short- and long-term goals, develop practical strategies, and work toward meaningful change.

Sathya Romero Rueda is a bilingual clinician (English and Spanish) who helps adolescents, adults, and families through self-discovery and goal-focused care. She uses solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, trauma-focused, and emotion-focused approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Sathya creates a warm, accountable space for building coping skills, navigating stress, and improving relationships. She works with diverse and marginalized populations, including LGBTQ+ clients, and holds an MSW from the University of South Florida.

Bree Rondina is Chief Performance Officer at Elite DNA Behavioral Health, bringing 25+ years of executive leadership across operations, HR, marketing, customer experience, and leadership development. She leads organization-wide performance, spanning Patient Success, New Patient Experience, Business Development, and Marketing, by building sustainable processes that enable growth while keeping culture people-centered. Bree’s approach blends disciplined execution with innovation and continuous improvement, guiding high-functioning teams to deliver quality care and positive patient experiences. Prior to Elite DNA, she served in senior roles, including COO and CEO, in the B2B marketing sector, leading cross-functional teams and large-scale transformations. She is passionate about developing emerging leaders to advance accessible, high-quality behavioral health care.

Wade Bayless is a physician assistant specializing in psychiatric care with training from the University of Florida, the University of South Florida, and Lincoln Memorial University. He treats body, mind, and relationships, integrating medication, therapy collaboration, and relational support to improve functioning and quality of life. Wade meets patients wherever they are, tailors care to life’s changing seasons, and focuses on practical, compassionate plans that honor each person’s goals and stage of recovery.

Alex Conrad, LMHC is a counselor at the Estero Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic. Practicing in Southwest Florida since 2014, Alex brings experience with severe and persistent mental illness, community-based services, crisis intervention, and family/relationship counseling. He works with clients from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of presenting concerns. Alex’s approach is practical, collaborative, and outcomes-oriented, drawing on evidence-based interventions to match each client’s goals and stage of change. He earned an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University. To increase access for working adults, Alex offers evening appointments two days each week.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful change. With extensive experience across private practice, community mental health, and clinical leadership, I bring a deep understanding of relational dynamics, trauma, and family systems to her work. I have spent my career supporting clients through some of life’s most challenging moments including healing from trauma, navigating relationship stress, strengthening communication, and rebuilding trust. My background includes years of providing therapy to children and families impacted by physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect, as well as supporting families and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure client well-being.