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Susan Watts, ms, LPC, icaadc
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Ashlun Falkner
Title: Counselor II

  • Bachelor of Science, Human Services
  • ​Two (2) years of experience in substance abuse
  • ​Certified Case Manager through the Alabama Department of Mental Health
Jennifer Mitchell, LBSW
counselor
We'll help you find your way!

Jennifer Mitchell
Title: Counselor II


  • Bachelor of Science, Social Work
  • Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LSBW)
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with IC&RC reciprocity
  • Qualified Substance Abuse Professional, level II
  • ​13 years of experience working in substance abuse
  • ​Recovering addict with 14 years of sobriety
Laura KING, m.a., LPC, ICAADC
CLINICAL director
Ashlun Falkner, BS
Counselor 
Cynthia Johnston, LBSW
counselor

NewLife for Women

Laura King
Title: Clinical Director

  • Master of Arts, Rehabilitation Counseling
  • Licensed Bachelor of Social Work
  • Qualified Substance Abuse Professional, level 1
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with IC&RC reciprocity
  • Over seventeen (17) years of counseling experience with substance abuse
  • Recovering addict with 21 years of sobriety.
  • Over sixteen (16) years experience in outreach​​
Candace Suttles
Facility Manager

Candace Suttles
Title: Case Manager

  • Employed with NewLife over 5 years​
  • ​Certified Case Manager through the Alabama Department of Mental Health
​Kate Newman, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
​Julia young
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 

Susan Watts
Title: Clinical Supervisor

  • ​Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Employed with NewLife for over 6 years
  • Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with IC&RC reciprocity
  • ​Licensed Professional Counselor
  • ​National Certified Counselor

Kate Newman
Title: Chief Financial Officer

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  • Master of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science, Accounting
  • Oversees all accounting and financial functions of NewLife
  • Over 8 years of service at NewLife for Women
  • Over 20 years progressive experience in accounting and financial oversight​

Julia Young
Title: Administrative Assistant

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  • Works in conjunction with the Clinical Director to ensure daily operations are handled professionally and efficiently
  • 15 years of service at NewLife for Women
  • Has 20 plus years' experience as a medical office manager
  • ​Has 9 years of experience in meal planning and purchasing
  • ​Assists the Facility Manager in ensuring the safety of the clients
  • ​Assures the facility meets and exceeds local, state, and federal regulations

​Cindy Johnston
Title Counselor II

  • ​Bachelor of Science, Social Work
  • Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LSBW)
  • Qualified Substance Abuse Professional, level II
  • Employed with NewLife over 9 years
  • Recovering addict with 14 years of sobriety​