Meet the Pennsylvania Recovery Center team

Brandt is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pennsylvania Recovery Center, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center and Cherry Hill Recovery Center. He has been in recovery since April 27, 2010.

After finding a transformative spiritual awakening in a recovery house, the dream was born: one day he hoped to have a program of his own. He started his career as a behavioral health technician at the facility where he had been a patient the year prior, then worked his way through the ranks — admissions coordinator, clinical intern, business development.

Brandt has been part of multiple successful start-up operations, but his dream to run a program of his own never wavered. In 2018 he opened one recovery house and an intensive outpatient center. It grew from there to more than 12 recovery houses and multiple facilities across the tri-state area.

Shawn is the Chief Operating Officer of Pennsylvania Recovery Center, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center and Cherry Hill Recovery Center, and Director of Housing for Phoenix Recovery Project.

After years of failed attempts and deeper bottoms, Shawn found sobriety on March 26, 2015 — by force, not by choice. Incarcerated for actions related to his addiction, he came to a point of spiritual belief, humility and gratitude. Given a second chance, he fought for each day to improve himself and prayed for the chance to keep others from following his footsteps.

Released to Phoenix Recovery Project in 2019, Shawn immersed himself in the 12 Steps and rose quickly to house manager and operations. He joined Pennsylvania Recovery Center in 2021 as a behavioral health technician working in operations and housing, and in 2022 was named Chief Operating Officer, helping develop four treatment centers and nearly a dozen recovery homes.

David found recovery in the mid-2000s and discovered his passion for behavioral health soon after. Over the years he has worked in multiple treatment centers, in various departments and at every level of care.

David uses that experience behind the scenes, leading our team toward new ideas and improvements to the old ones. He also makes sure every client's medical and psychiatric needs are met during their own recovery journey.

At home David is a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, and spends the rest of his time playing and tinkering with his guitar collection.

Colin has been part of our team since 2019, serving in several leadership roles before becoming Director of Admissions. With both professional experience and a personal journey in recovery, he brings compassion, understanding and firsthand insight to helping individuals and families navigate the admissions process.

In recovery since January 14, 2018, Colin is passionate about making treatment accessible and helping others take the first steps toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Andrea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC). She earned her master's degree in clinical counseling with Applied Behavior Analysis from Eastern University in 2016, is a certified life coach, and completed Reiki level II training.

She has worked with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders for more than 10 years. Andrea became Clinical Director in January 2024, after years as a clinical supervisor and therapist here.

Andrea is fluent in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and brings holistic practices into her own life — exercise, mindfulness, nature, yoga, spirituality and Reiki. She places a high value on ethics, professional and personal growth, and positive client outcomes, and she loves to travel.

“As the clinical director, I have the privilege of leading an amazing team of dedicated professionals who share my commitment to providing high-quality care. My mission is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can heal, grow and create a lasting recovery.”

Dr. Bass has more than 20 years of experience providing compassionate primary care, acute hospital care and individualized, patient-centered addiction treatment. He is board-certified in Family Medicine.

He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown, PA. Dr. Bass is passionate about patient education and believes in empowering patients to confront addiction and preventive healthcare in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. He received Top Doctor Awards in 2018 and 2019.

Christopher is a licensed social worker and an authority in drug and alcohol treatment, with 20 years of experience as a primary therapist and counselor. He is also a person in long-term recovery.

He draws on a wide range of psychological therapies, tailored through years of experience, to meet clients where they are in recovery. His work is grounded in holism and evidence-based practice — mindfulness, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) — along with encouragement to build a fellowship of recovering people to help maintain continuous sobriety.

Christopher graduated magna cum laude in psychology from Drexel University and earned his master's in social work with honors from Temple University.

Patti leads the family program in Phoenixville. Her role is to help families in their time of need when a loved one is struggling with addiction and mental health issues.

She has 18 years of service in addiction treatment and is dedicated to compassionate, effective care for both individuals and families, with a personalized, evidence-based approach focused on empowering the whole family.

Patti runs a family workshop once a month at our facility where family members can voice their concerns without judgment and learn about the disease concept of addiction.

“Hi, I'm Megan, and I've been sober for more than six years. Before finding sobriety I felt helpless and hopeless, stuck in a relentless cycle of addiction that led me through multiple stints in jails and rehabs. I was a repeat offender, and no matter how many times I tried, I couldn't break free. It wasn't until I was placed in treatment court that I found my desire to stay sober and the strength to turn my life around.

Today I'm not just sober for myself but for my children. Recovery has allowed me to become a better parent, role model and a more present person in their lives. My journey has shown me that no matter how dark things may seem, change is always possible.

I'm also a Certified Recovery Specialist, Certified Family Recovery Specialist and Certified Peer Specialist. These certifications let me combine my personal experience with professional knowledge to guide others who are struggling. Recovery is a journey, and I'm committed to walking it with you. You don't have to do it alone.”

Liberty has been in recovery since July 14, 2018, and has dedicated her life to helping others on their own paths to healing.

After overcoming her own struggles she worked tirelessly to enter the addiction recovery field, driven by a deep passion for making a difference. Through hard work and firsthand experience she has become a compassionate advocate and professional, using her story to inspire hope and change.

Jamie got sober in 2022 after several previous attempts. She arrived at Pennsylvania Recovery Center with one last hope of finally succeeding in her recovery from alcohol, and with dedication and commitment she embraced the work and thrived.

She eventually became house manager at the sober living house where she stayed, gaining invaluable experience supporting others. Driven by her passion to help, Jamie moved into a role as a behavioral health technician here, where she uses her own journey to offer clients the same hope and encouragement that helped her.

“I'm an admissions coordinator with a background as a behavioral health technician at Pennsylvania Recovery Center. Over the course of a year and nine months I had the privilege of working closely with people on their recovery journeys, providing support and care.

Moving into admissions let me use that experience in the field while helping others take the first step toward a better life. I have a deep personal connection to this mission — it changed the course of my own life. Celebrating my sobriety date of June 12, 2022 is a reminder of the transformative power of recovery.”