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Krista Smith

CEO
Reed Smith

Founder
Laura Wagar, MS, LPC

Clinical Director
Dr. Tim Cummings, MD

Medical Director
Mallory Long, M.Div., CAADC

Primary Clinician
Nick Valdes, LPC

Primary Clincian
Rimsha Khan, Pre-Licensed Counselor

Primary Clinician
Jennifer Lopes, MS CMHC Intern

MS Clinical Intern
Tanya Primo-Jones, LCSW, CADCII, RYT200

LCSW, RYT200
Elexus Babb, BS Psy

Case Manager
Robert Schlien, BS Psy

Mindfulness Group Facilitator
Maureen Whatley

Sound Healing Practitioner
Sean Owen

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Krista Smith

CEO

Krista Smith is the co-founder of Centered Recovery along with her husband Reed. She serves as CEO of this nationally acclaimed drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, and also teaches interpersonal neurobiology to its clients on a regular basis. Krista has a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Psychology and works in conjunction with Dr. Ellen Langer’s Mindfulness Lab at Harvard University. Krista is the author of “Transformational Recovery, A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Substance Abuse Recovery” in conjunction with clinically proven MBCT, MBRP, behavioral psychology, and cutting edge neuropsychology. She also serves as a business consultant for Georgia area treatment facilities who wish to gain licensure or CARF accreditation.

Reed Smith

Founder

Reed Smith is the Founder and Co-Owner of Centered Recovery drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers. He serves as Director of Client Services for the drug rehabs Marietta, drug rehabs Roswell and is in charge of assisting the drug rehabs Atlanta centers in Georgia. Reed began in the field of addiction first as Director of Admissions and Interventionist, but quickly became highly sought out for teaching and training for his unusual wit and expertise in mindfulness. Reed is an internationally known speaker in the field of drug and alcohol addiction and mindfulness. His personal story allows him to bring his own unique style and passion to his substance abuse rehabilitation classes ar the IOP drug rehabs Roswell location. He is passionate about helping people recover their physical and mental health through mindfulness, and serves as an educational speaker for the recovery industry in North Georgia.

Laura Wagar, MS, LPC

Clinical Director

Laura Wagar serves as Centered’s Clinical Director. Laura completed her Master of Science at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2012. Laura has been in the mental health field for 10 years. Starting off in crisis stabilization and moving into primary substance abuse programs has allowed her to work with a wide range of diagnoses and has given her a deeper understanding of the person as a whole being. She is able to work with clients who struggle with substance abuse diagnoses, personality disorder diagnoses, anxiety, depression, trauma and everything in between.

Dr. Tim Cummings, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Tim Cummings serves as Centered’s Medical Director for our drug rehabs Roswell and drug rehabs Marietta locations. He provides individualized medical services for our clients. Dr. Cummings received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1980 and completed medical school at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1986. He has a private practice in Roswell where he has been providing high-quality care to his patients for over 15 years. Dr. cummings was voted as one of America’s Top Physicians by the Consumer’s Research Council for ten consecutive years. He has helped educate on substance abuse rehabiltation with our drug rehabs Atlanta, Georgia service area.

Mallory Long, M.Div., CAADC

Primary Clinician

Mallory feels privileged to do the work with those with Co-Occurring Disorders and Substance Use Disorders and uses visual and experiential methods often to help the therapeutic relationship. She has the M.Div., Master of Divinity degree, the CAADC credential, and has worked in all types of settings in the behavioral health field, including inpatient units, detoxification settings, MAT clinic, drug court/accountability court, outpatient, sober living, etc. She enjoys long-term recovery herself and finds it to be a joy to assist others on their recovery journey.

Nick Valdes, LPC

Primary Clincian

Rimsha Khan, Pre-Licensed Counselor

Primary Clinician

Rimsha Khan is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and foster meaningful connections. Holding a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, Rimsha is committed to providing a supportive and nonjudgmental space for clients. With a focus on trauma, relationship dynamics, and self-discovery, she utilizes evidence-based modalities, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Bowen Family Systems Theory, Narrative Therapy, and the Gottman Method, to create personalized, client-centered treatment plans.

Rimsha’s work is driven by her deep commitment to empowering others, breaking through emotional barriers, and helping clients build resilience. Whether working with individuals seeking personal growth or couples and families aiming for healthier dynamics, Rimsha offers a holistic approach that respects each client’s unique story, needs, and goals.

Jennifer Lopes, MS CMHC Intern

MS Clinical Intern

Jennifer Lopes is a native of Philadelphia who relocated to the North Atlanta area during her school years. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate mental health and substance use challenges through connection, compassion, and evidence-based care. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Addictions from Purdue University and is currently completing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University.

As a Graduate Counseling Intern at Centered Recovery Programs, Jennifer provides individual counseling, facilitates therapeutic groups, and supports clients throughout their recovery journey. Jennifer specializes in addiction recovery, mindfulness-based interventions, attachment, parts work, self-esteem, and polyvagal theory to help clients build meaningful, lasting change. She is committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, develop new skills, and move toward their goals.

Tanya Primo-Jones, LCSW, CADCII, RYT200

LCSW, RYT200

Tanya is a skilled clinician and certified yoga instructor who leads an incredibly impactful Recovery Yoga and Process Group where she helps provide Centered clients the opportunity to incorporate breath work, mindfulness and gentle yoga poses for more integrative mind, body, spirit healing. She specializes in substance abuse/addiction and all that goes along with that such as family dynamics, codependency, adult children of alcoholics (ACOA), trauma, shame/guilt, grief/loss, body image and low self-esteem; her sub-specialties include anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Her website states: “My mission is to instill hope and self-love to those that are struggling. I am humbled and honored to be doing this work, and that my clients allow me to walk alongside them on their journey to recovery.”

Elexus Babb, BS Psy

Case Manager

Elexus is a BS Psychology graduate with a focus in human development and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. She is deeply passionate about mental health, healing, and trauma recovery. Elexus leads with empathy and warmth, creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and understood. Her goal is for everyone she works with to feel warmly supported, valued, and leave each interaction feeling a little lighter, more at peace, and with a genuine smile.

Robert Schlien, BS Psy

Mindfulness Group Facilitator

Robert Schlien joins Centered as a Mindfulness Master Group Facilitator. He shares his decades of wisdom and understanding in mindfulness, meditation, and breath work. Robert has a Bachelor of Science from Long Island University in Psychology and has worked in mental health hospitals and in hospice care for over 11 years. Robert has spent many years volunteering with Big Brothers, Big Sisters program of Broward County and was twice nominated for “Big Brother of the Year.” Robert holds certifications to teach Transformational Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, Insight Meditation, Patanjali, and Bhagavad Gita courses. He completed his mindfulness training from the Transformational Meditation Institute through the Poverello Center and the Holy Angels Church in Wilton Manors, Florida, where he then taught meditation and yoga for 18 years for HIV/AIDS patients.

Maureen Whatley

Sound Healing Practitioner

Maureen Whatley provides Group Facilitation and Sound Healing Meditation groups for clients of Centered. Maureen is a Certified Health Coach with special training in Emotional Eating Psychology, Whole Person Health, and Detox Whole Life, as well as a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, among other specialties. Maureen loves to help clients flourish–living to their fullest potential, engaged in relationships and activities that are meaningful and aligned with their own values and has over 10 years of experience in the coaching field.

Sean Owen

Sean is well known in the local recovery community for his great work with clients in a variety of ways. Sean provides Breathwork Meditation groups for Centered clients and has a strong foundation in recovery to provide a truly meaningful experience. He holds a Level 1 Certified Addiction Counselor certificate, and is also a Certified Experiential Specialist, a Certified Anger Resolution Specialist, and a Yoga and Meditation teacher. The various roles he has held within the recovery community allows him a unique perspective to fully understand the entire process to help clients and their families feel extremely comfortable during the entire recovery process.