Staff

The Jupiter Counseling team believes strongly in the positive outcomes and success of our client’s. No matter what their area of expertise, their belief in every patient’s ability to succeed means the world to our clients and their loved ones. The goal of each team member is to compassionately, confidentially, and professionally guide you and your loved ones through every phase of your recovery.

SARAH R. SACKS, LCSW, CAP, Executive Director, has worked as a professional in the field of mental health and chemical dependency since 1996. She specializes in dual-diagnosis, treating both addiction and co-existing psychiatric conditions; and has maintained private practice since 2000. She is the CEO of Jupiter Counseling at River Place, and the Intensive Outpatient Program, Transformations at jupiter Counseling.

A graduate from Barry University she completed her Masters Degree in Social Work in 1997, and has worked for the Comprehensive Alcohol Rehabilition center (CARP) in the medical detoxification unit and residential program. She formly worked for Hospice of Palm Beach and Columbia Pavilion, Psychiatric Hospital as their Dual-Diagnosis Counselor. Sacks is affliated with the National Association of Social Work, and has served as President Elect for National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, and still a proud member of NAADAC. She is well known and respected in the community for her integrity and committment to her clients.

PHILIPPE MARTINEAU, M.D.,Psychiatrist has been practicing medicine since 1986, completing his residency in Psychiatry at Brookdale Hospital in New York City in 1997.A resident of Palm Beach County since 1998, he was the Medical Director of Columbia Hospital until 2007. Dr. Martineau is a well known Addictionologist whose empathy, compassion and understanding for addicts, alcoholics and his patients with psychiatric issues, are well known in the treatment community.

CHRISSY KENDALL, M.S., Intensive Outpatient Counselor, graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2002. Chrissy is also a certified yoga instructor. She has been working in the field for over 8 years. Chrissy’s down-to-earth approach provides a safe and supportive environment where the client can explore their true self without fear or judgment.

LA’RHEA PINDER, M.S., Intensive Outpatient Counselor, has graduated from South University with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling December 2011. La’Rhea also has a educational background in legal studies. She has worked as a community educator for Planned Parenthood as well as interned at Children’s Home Society. LaRhea has a passion to work with adolescents and their families, and believes in working with all aspect of the child’s live to ensure a successful experience at Transformations at Juptier Counseling.

AMANDA ALEMAN, Admissions / Outreach Coordinator and Assistant Office Manager, has over 9 years of experience and is well-versed in the administrative aspects of this field and gives the best possible service to our clients when calling or coming into our facility. Amanda is also working towards getting her certification as an Addictions Counselor.

LINDA SMITH, Finanical Department & Office Manager, has over 20 years experince working in the adminstrative side of the healthcare field. Linda has worked with Humana Hospital of the Palm Beaches, now known as Columbia Hospital, and more recently Sandy Pines Hospital. Her areas of expertise are billing, collections, insurance verification, and accounts receivables.

 

 

Transformations at Jupiter Counseling
1001 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 103
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 575-2020