Mike Hawkins, BA, CSAC, NCAC II, SAP
Substance Abuse Counselor/Owner

He has over 20 years of experience working with children and families. He is a skilled trainer, public speaker, and has developed several programs to assist community agencies. He is experienced in working with adolescents, parents, adults, families, and groups. He uses a client-centered approach, which allows each person to gain an understanding of the outcomes of their past decisions and empowers them to make better future decisions. He assists individuals with substance related anxiety, depression, and anger. He has extensive experience with persons of faith and community based recovery programs. He understands the importance of ongoing support and encouragement in the long-term success of an individual struggling with addiction. He graduated from Hampton University with a degree in psychology in 1990. He obtained his certification as a substance abuse counselor in 2011 and his certification as a DOT SAP Counselor in October 2016.
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Christine Desiderati , CSAC Resident, LPC Resident

Christine received her B.A. from La Salle University in Philadelphia, and her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She has been involved in the Fredericksburg area recovery community since 2013 as a Celebrate Recovery leader and volunteer for Christian Brothers/Sisters Transition Program, a re-entry program to help folks transition back into the community after release from Rappahannock Regional Jail. Christine has experience working with Autistic children and in adult crisis stabilization and substance abuse. She has worked as a in-home mental health skill builder, a counselor and IOP/SA group facilitator in a MAT program and in-patient Behavioral Health. She lives with her husband and three dogs. Her husband is the Virginia Chaplain for Broken Chains, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who attend Celebrate Recovery. Christine rides her own Harley Davidson Dyna Low.

Dr. Arezoo Khanzadeh, Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Clinical Supervisor

Arezoo “Azy” Khanzadeh is our Clinical Director. She provides clinical oversight and case consultation. She has worked in the Fredericksburg/Stafford community for the past 11 years. She is the owner of North Star Therapy, PLLC, where she provides psychological testing and counseling services.

Ages Treated
  • Adolescents / Teenagers (12 to 17)
  • Adults

Specialties
  • Addiction
  • Substance Abuse
  • Adolescent

Issues/Concerns Treated
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Spirituality
  • Video Game Addiction