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Rachel has worked as a licensed clinical social worker in the field of addiction treatment for a decade. Born and raised in Hawaii, she holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii and an undergraduate degree from Southern Oregon University. She is inspired by her work in residential treatment at Promises Austin because she helps people transform their lives and become the person they want to be.
Over the course of her career, Rachel has supervised detox, residential, day treatment and intensive outpatient programs. She’s engaged in program development and grant writing. And she has travelled across the country to train treatment providers on an evidenced-based curriculum to address addiction in families with young children. She shares a home in Austin with her husband and two dogs. In her free time, she gardens, runs, bakes and crochets. She loves to go swimming anywhere she can.
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.
