Quality Addiction And Behavioral Health Services Start With Leadership
A Mission Centered Around You
Praesum Healthcare strives to provide dignified behavioral health and addiction services that help you return to a healthier life. Today, we operate more than thirty of the top behavioral health centers in the Eastern United States and proudly serve thousands of individuals and families each year.
A Foundation For Success
Praesum Healthcare was founded in 2004 with a simple idea: Every patient should have a chance to overcome mental health and substance use disorders through quality treatment centers and comprehensive behavioral health services.
We saw a growing demand for compassionate, evidence-based treatments and developed our services from the ground up to address the needs of our communities. By treating the whole patient and not just the symptoms, we regularly update our offerings so that our addiction and behavioral care can make a lasting impact. We are consistently refining our services and searching for new locations so that no call for help goes unanswered.
In 2004, we opened our first medical detox facility, Sunrise Detox, in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, and grew from there. Along the way, we’ve expanded to several states, offering every level of care in substance use treatment. In 2012, we started The Counseling Center in Freehold, New Jersey. to treat both substance use and mental health disorders in a structured Intensive Outpatient Program. Evolve Recovery Center started in 2020, and AffinityOne Structured Living started in 2018, bringing residential addiction treatment programs to patients needing ongoing support.
Praesum Healthcare is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. We swiftly centralized routine administrative tasks so that our clinicians at over thirty centers can focus on what’s most important — your health and recovery.
Praesum has provided services to well over 200,000 patients in various stages of the care continuum and today operates more than thirty of the top addiction treatment and behavioral health centers in the Eastern United States, proudly serving thousands of individuals and families each year.
Meet Our Team
Our patient-first philosophy starts from the top. Meet the team that’s committed to changing the behavioral healthcare industry through excellence in treatment and operational efficiency.
Tim Doran
FOUNDER
Tim entered the behavioral health industry in 2003. A driven visionary, he is committed to changing the behavioral healthcare industry through excellence in treatment and operational efficiency. Under Tim’s leadership, Praesum has managed to grow in size, covering 30 programs across multiple states.
Morgan Poncy, MD
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, OWNER, FOUNDER
Dr. Poncy drafted the gold standard for inpatient medical detoxification protocols for our Sunrise Detox centers. Since then, he lectures nationally on substance abuse and other medical issues. His guidance on designing Praesum’s medical platform across five states allows us to grow at scale while still addressing multiple levels of care on a quality level.
Lynda Micheletti, MHA, CAP
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Lynda has over 20 years of experience in the Behavioral Healthcare industry. Currently, she oversees the daily operations for all 30 detox and outpatient locations. She has provided leadership for Praesum Healthcare since 2004 through multiple roles, including her 13 years as an Addiction Counselor.
John (Jock) White II
GENERAL COUNSEL & EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Jock had been in private practice for almost 40 years when he joined Praesum in 2018—bringing significant experience in complex commercial real estate transactions, contract law, and other business litigation.
Warren Connelly
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Warren has been with Praesum since 2008. He brings 30+ years of operational and administrative management experience, with emphasis on systems implementation and staff development.
Robert White
DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES
With over two decades of experience in behavioral healthcare, Dr. White provides clinical and administrative leadership for all medical services. He works closely with teams to develop policies, mentor staff, monitor outcomes, and ensure compliance with regulations. Dr. White is a skilled communicator and passionate about improving patient lives.
Kristi Watson
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Kristi is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the behavioral healthcare industry. With over a decade of experience and a proven track record of success in developing and implementing effective operational strategies, Kristi has served in various leadership positions, including Operations Manager, Executive Director, and now Director of Operations. Her passion for helping those in need has driven them to ensure that their organization provides the highest quality of care possible.
Joe Baldassarre
DIRECTOR OF LICENSING AND COMPLIANCE
Joe brings knowledge and expertise to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and accreditation bodies such as The Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities. With a strong background in substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders, Joe deeply understands human services and the complexities of providing effective care to those in need.
Patrick Donnelly
CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
Pat is a seasoned professional who spearheads strategic and operational initiatives, propelling the rapid growth of Praesum Healthcare. With an impressive background spanning over two decades in enterprise sales, sales leadership, and business consulting, Pat has collaborated with global powerhouses to effectively address vital business obstacles, thereby enhancing both top and bottom line performance. Residing in the vicinity of Boston, MA, Pat shares his life with his loving wife and two wonderful daughters.
We would love to hear from you.
If you have any questions or would like to work with Praesum Healthcare, we would love to hear from you. For immediate help with alcohol or drug addiction, please call our 24/7 hotline at 833-248-6271. For all other inquiries or partnerships, please contact our corporate office at (561) 318-4401 or complete the form.
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