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David brings more than 28 years of leadership experience to The Right Step. Prior to joining the team, he held positions as director of admissions, director of clinical services, director of outpatient services, regional operations officer, business/marketing liaison, interim CEO/COO and clinical services administrator for private psychiatric facilities. David has developed and managed psychiatric and substance abuse services for all levels of care including outpatient and residential treatment.
David’s earliest inspiration came from his father, a military psychologist, who demonstrated great compassion for helping people with mental illness and substance dependence. This led him to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in clinical psychology from Auburn University. He is also licensed as a professional counselor and addiction counselor. David enjoys eating foie gras and is a fan of Turner Classic Movies.
Dr. Garcia is devoted to helping people change their lives for the better. He is board certified by ABPN in psychiatry and neurology and has worked in a wide variety of psychiatric settings. A native of Texas, Dr. Garcia attended Rice University and completed a combined M.D./Ph.D. program at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. He pursued residency training in psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he remained as faculty until 2010. He relocated to Austin to continue his academic career with the Dell Medical School and Seton Family of Hospitals.
Dr. Garcia has cared for patients with co-occurring substance abuse and psychiatric conditions across the spectrum of treatment settings including inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. In 2017, he left academics to start his own practice and has been the medical director for The Right Step Hill Country since then. He has published over 20 articles and chapters across a wide range of topics and has provided mentorship to numerous resident psychiatrists and students. In his spare time, he relaxes by playing guitar and spending time with his family.
Caren revels in the opportunity to help people turn their lives around. She believes everyone deserves the opportunity to fulfill their potential and develop the tools to change their narrative. She is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work from Our Lady of Lake University. She also has a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies with a specialization in addiction studies from Texas Tech University. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and prolonged exposure therapy.
Prior to joining The Right Step, Caren was the director of clinical services for a psychiatric facility. She has served as a director of social work for a hospital that included a military trauma program as well as mental health, detox and rehab services for adults. She also worked as administrator of outpatient services for adult and adolescent outpatient services, in the foster care system, and with chronically homeless suffering from substance use disorders and mental health issues. In her spare time, Caren rescues Pit Bulls and enjoys reading, going to the beach and cheering college football.
Ashley offers compassion and support when she connects with people at the most vulnerable time of their lives. They have reached a low point and need help, and she guides them toward recovery. As a member of the Promises Behavioral Health family since 2015, she has a deep knowledge and understanding of mental health and substance abuse.
Prior to her work in the behavioral health field, she held jobs in customer service and insurance, all of which provided the foundation for her work in admissions. Ashley loves having a career that allows her to truly help others. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children, family, and friends.
