Tomoko Gersch Ph.D.

I am the Founder of Clear Paths Inc. I serve as the Executive Director and the Clinical Supervisor of the program. I have extensive knowledge and experience in dual diagnosis, pharmacology, detox, and opiate addiction. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology and a CADC III.
I have been in the mental health, social services, and addiction field for the past 28 years. I am skilled in matching patients to the best practice, utilizing a variety of evidence based practice. I utilize CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) more frequently than other treatment methods because I would like to see our clients able to understand why they love, work and deal with their lives the way they do. I believe our team provides the highest quality and most individualized treatment services available. Thank you for your interest in Clear Paths, and we look forward to serving your needs now and in the future.

Kris Cooley, Keizer Office Manager

I have over 20 years experience in the Alcohol and Drug field with personal knowledge of 12 step recovery programs. I provide excellent customer service, am friendly and helpful, and have good relationships with referral sources. I also have extensive experience and knowledge of billing multiple insurance companies and payer sources.

Nicole Cotton, CADC I

For the last 4 years I have been working as an addictions counselor. I have worked primarily with adults in the criminal justice system. My approach is strengths-based with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy. I have a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a CADC I in the state of Oregon.

Mark Fisler

I am the Drug Court Counselor for Clear Paths Behavioral Health in Dallas Oregon. As the Drug Court Counselor I provide alcohol and drug addiction treatment for the Polk County Drug Court Program. I have an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Addiction Counseling, and I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Oregon. I am also a Drug Court Graduate. I believe that my experience as a Drug Court participant gives me a real understanding of the challenges that current Drug Court participants may face. My desire is to help Drug Court participants complete Drug Court so that they may live happy, healthy, and productive lives.

Don Kangas, BA, CADC II, QMHA

I have more than 21 years of clinical experience, having worked in methadone maintenance, residential programs, mental health, and DUII programs. I have worked with the corrections population for 12 years. I am culturally sensitive and have experience with Native Americans, African Americans and Asian culture. My specializations include trauma and abuse recovery, and suicidality. I volunteered on the Oregon Partnership Helpline and took crisis and suicidal calls for one year. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from Marylhurst University and a CADC II in the State of Oregon. I am also a Qualified Mental Health Associate.

Chuck Kennedy, NCAC II, CADC II

I have over 30 years experience in chemical dependency treatment. I have worked in residential settings, outpatient, methadone maintenance, diversion, and hospital settings doing individual, group, and family therapy. My skills include specializing in comprehensive ASAM evaluation and diagnosis while matching the right treatment to each client. I use an eclectic approach to treatment including motivational interviewing, stages of change, cognitive behavioral therapy, and 12 step.

Jill Kramer, CADC I

I have over 10 years working in the treatment field. For the majority of that time I worked with youth that were assessed as chemically dependant in the juvenile justice system. I believe in a holistic, strength based treatment approach utilizing motivational interviewing

and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Jennifer Segovia, Dallas Office Manager

I have over 14 years experience as an Office Manager with three years working in alcohol & drug treatment. I am friendly, knowledgeable, and understanding when working with clients. I have extensive computer skills, conduct insurance inquiries and track patient billing and payments. I am currently working on an MBA, have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and two associate degrees in Accounting.

Brendan Kennedy CADC II

I have been a drug and alcohol counselor for seven years. I have a Bachelors degree in Social Science and I am a certified alcohol and drug counselor II. I believe that a client centered approach as being the best approach to helping our clients achieve desired outcomes and healthy change. I have a lot of experience working with clients who are chemically dependent. My approach is holistic with the emphasis not only on the individual but the family as well. I believe that each client has the capacity to grow and be the agents of their own change. I bring personal experience with addiction to my work and feel that it helps me to better understand the challenges that our clients face in their treatment experience. I am committed to the mission and the vision of Clear Paths and the team approach the exists here.

Mitchill Carsley, Keizer Office Assistant

I have had over 3 years of customer service experience and I believe that all customers/ clients should be greeted and treated equally. I am a current student at Chemeketa Community College in the Computer Information Science program. I have come to work here to gain office experience and apply my knowledge of technology to help fix any minor technical problems that may occur. My main duties here are to file documents and helping out the Office Manager when needed.

Mike Beers, BBA, CADC I

I am excited to be the newest member of the Clear Paths staff. Our clinical team approach helps to insure our clients receive the best treatment experience possible. I have a bachelors degree from Idaho State University as well as Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I status. I have nearly ten years experience in the recovery community and have worked in the treatment setting for the past two years. I believe my job as a counselor is not to dictate how my clients should change, but rather to help them become more aware so they can make better life choices. I prefer a solution based, positive, non-confrontational approach. Ongoing support after treatment as well as including family and/or significant others in the treatment process, help to strengthen the client’s long term success. I prescribe to a holistic approach which includes physical, emotional and spiritual components.