Kimberly Whitner, LPC, NCC, CPCS, EMDR Certified

Clinical Director

Kimberly Whitner is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and EMDR Certified clinician with more than 13 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and has collaborated with executives and multidisciplinary teams to develop, launch, and enhance treatment programs throughout the Atlanta area.

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  Kimberly Whitner is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and EMDR Certified clinician with more than 13 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and has collaborated with executives and multidisciplinary teams to develop, launch, and enhance treatment programs throughout the Atlanta area.

Rylie Cote

Director of Operations

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  Rylie Cote is a medical professional with a background in phlebotomy and serves as Director of Operations. She works closely with physicians and staff to oversee daily operations and support patients with empathy shaped by her own recovery journey. Rylie believes healing is not one size fits all and leads with compassion, purpose, and lived experience.

Lewis D. Harris, MDiv

Primary Therapist

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  Lewis D. Harris is a Primary Therapist whose life story reflects resilience, healing, and personal triumph. He brings more than 35 years of experience across education, spiritual counseling, couples therapy, marriage and family therapy, conflict resolution, trauma counseling, substance use treatment, and mental health care

Scott Horowitz, Doctorate in School Leadership/ with a concentration in Intervention/CADC II (IT)

Primary Therapist

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  He earned a BA in English/Education, a master’s degree in Intervention, Educational Administration, and Supervision, and completed his Doctorate in 2015. Deeply committed to his own long-term recovery, Scott brings both professional experience and lived insight to his work. He is the Director of Community Outreach and Group Facilitator for a successful recovery residence in Metro Atlanta and now serves as Primary Therapist and CADC II (IT) at Rise Recovery Atlanta. Scott specializes in supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, integrating evidence-based modalities

Georgia Nickles, MSW

Primary Therapist

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  Georgia Nickles is a Primary Therapist with a passion for integrating mental health care and holistic wellness. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Walden University and believes meaningful healing happens when the whole person is supported, both mentally and physically. Outside of work, Georgia enjoys playing tennis, spending time outdoors, and being with her family.

Bryan Bierly, MBA

Co Founder and Chief Financial Officer

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  Bryan Bierly is the Co Founder and Chief Financial Officer of Rise Recovery Atlanta. He brings several years of experience in the behavioral health field and holds an MBA from Middle Tennessee State University. Outside of work, Bryan enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, and shredding at the local skate park.

Darius McGowan

Business Development Manager

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  Darius McGowan focuses on building meaningful partnerships and connecting individuals and families with compassionate treatment options. Known for his creative, people first approach, Darius brings both heart and strategy to every relationship he builds.