Our Team Members

Kimberlynn Richards

Kimberlynn Richards, MD, is a Georgia-based addiction medicine specialist and internist with over 10 years of experience. She is affiliated with Wellstar Health System as well as serving as a Medical Reviewer for Ingrained Recovery, and specializes in treating alcohol and drug dependency, having trained at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine.

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Brittney Wilcox

Brittney Wilcox, LPC-MHSP, is a licensed mental health professional and psychology faculty member with over a decade of experience serving justice-involved and high-risk populations. She has worked extensively in correctional facilities, drug recovery courts, and substance abuse treatment programs, addressing trauma, addiction, anxiety, and behavioral health disparities.

Her clinical approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, identity restructuring, and long-term behavioral sustainability. Brittney is passionate about bridging gaps in mental health access for underserved communities and advocating for evidence-based, humane treatment within institutional systems.

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Christa Patterson

Christa Patterson, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience in substance use and behavioral health treatment. She has worked across all levels of care, including detox, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, and has held leadership roles including Clinical Director. Christa has extensive experience in clinical oversight, program development, and ensuring alignment with ASAM criteria and evidence-based practices. She is committed to maintaining high standards of clinical accuracy, ethical integrity, and patient-centered care in behavioral health content.

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Travis Ward

Travis Ward is a retired U.S. Army Officer with more than 20 years of service, including leadership roles focused on supporting active-duty soldiers and their families through medical transitions, behavioral health referrals, and post-service care coordination.

Throughout his military career, Travis worked closely with service members navigating complex healthcare systems, benefit eligibility, and access to appropriate care during periods of transition and high stress. His experience and current role as Operations Manager at Ingrained Recovery provide insights and support into how policies, referrals, and benefits function in real-world behavioral healthcare settings.

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Bryan Garman

Bryan Garman is a writer with a background in creative writing and a personal understanding of addiction and recovery. After studying writing at Florida State University and Florida Atlantic University, Bryan began focusing his work on recovery-oriented content that speaks to both the emotional and practical realities of substance use disorders.

Bryan’s writing reflects lived experience combined with thoughtful research, allowing him to approach addiction topics with empathy, honesty, and realism. His work aims to help readers feel understood while guiding them toward reliable information and professional support. Bryan specializes in recovery narratives, early-stage education, and content that addresses the human side of addiction and change.

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Steven Neft

Steven has worked extensively in the digital marketing space and has lived experience as a loved one with family members in long term recovery. He brings a wealth of knowledge regarding outreach channels to his daily work on behalf of Ingrained Recovery.

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