Detox Center Staff

We believe that the culture and staff at Atlanta Detox Center can be the difference-maker for every individual in our care.

    Each staff member at Atlanta Detox Center brings a combination of education, training, professional certifications, and hands-on experience. Approaching recovery work from a variety of disciplines and therapeutic modalities allows our teams to create a truly comprehensive, individualized treatment plan.

    Many members of our team are in recovery themselves and are excited to share the fulfillment they have found with you. We are real people in recovery. Additionally, we have been where you are and we are excited to help each individual find long-term recovery.

    Each member of our team will facilitate your success. We will be on your side at every turn, serving as a resource and a role model to help you live clean and sober.

    Original Michael

    Original “OG” Michael

    Meet Mr. Original Michael, MA, CACI, CACII, MAC, CCS, CPS, CAMS, recognized as the GA Counselor of the Year 2019 by GACA, he brings an impressive 20 years of dedicated experience to his work with the addictive population, guiding individuals towards a clean and sober lifestyle, one day at a time.

    With a deep understanding of the journey of addiction, Mr. Michael establishes meaningful connections with his clients through a sincere, empathetic, authentic, and non-judgmental approach. His commitment to teaching recovery and relapse prevention techniques has proven instrumental in transforming lives.

    Celebrating 25 years of personal recovery this year, Mr. Michael serves as a Board Member on the DBHDD Advisory Board. He has also contributed as a former Board member of PAIMI, Georgia Advocacy, passionately advocating for the rights of individuals facing disabilities and mental health and substance abuse challenges. Additionally, he holds a position on the Board of the Georgia Addiction Counselor Association.

    As a GACA provider, Mr. Michael not only teaches the certified Basic Substance Abuse Certification Program (180-hour) but also provides Addiction Supervision for those aspiring to become Addiction Counselors. His dedication extends to addressing broader societal issues, as he passionately speaks on racial injustice, police brutality, and the path to recovery from addiction. Mr. Michael has been featured on numerous platforms, sharing his insights on recovery, justice, and community.

    Daniel Cincotta

    COO

    Daniel Cincotta holds a degree in Business Administration majoring in Finance from Florida Atlantic University . Danny has worked in various roles including admissions, mergers & acquisitions, and most recently facility operations at the executive level. Danny has eight years of experience and specializes in launching new facilities, growing existing facilities, facility turn around and quality improvement.

    Danny brings to the Diamond Recovery team expertise in operational experience across a multitude of different states. He possesses a natural ability to lead others and motivate his teams to improve daily. With a strong command of process and protocol he often organizes his teams to operate effectively in order to deliver the highest quality level of client care.

    When not working Danny spends his time either on the beach, in the gym or watching New York Rangers hockey.

    Nicole Smigielski

    Executive Director

    Nicole Smigielski holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Addictions Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University along with being a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant (CADAC).

    For the past nine years, Nicole has dedicated her life to helping others that struggle with substance abuse disorders. Her passion and drive in this field comes from “giving back what she was given”.

    Nicole has worked in many roles including case management, business development and facility operations management at an executive level. Having a clinical and operational background has broadened her scope of work as she specializes in opening facilities, staff training, legal liaison work along with state licensure and regulations.

    When not working, you can find Nicole enjoying the sun near any body of water, watching Notre Dame football in the fall and spending time with her two children.

    Allison Trim

    National Director of Business Development

    Allison Trim attended Temple University studying Public Health, which gave her a firm understanding of how to tackle societal problems systematically. Her education coupled with her personal experience in recovery affords her the expertise and compassion to truly help individuals struggling with mental health or substance use disorders. Ms. Trim is also a certified interventionist (CNDAI II) with the ability to provide many resources for family members seeking help for their loved ones.

    Allison has worked in the behavioral health field for the last 5 years. She has played a pivotal role in assisting behavioral health facilities to grow and create processes and procedures to ensure that each patient is treated based on their individual needs. Ms. Trim has extensive experience in providing each patient and their family with the support they need to not just survive but to truly heal and thrive and maintain lasting recovery.

    Kelsey Rower

    Nurse Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing

    Kelsey brings valuable professional and personal experience to her as Nurse Manager and Assistant Director of Nursing at our Atlanta Detox facility. Overseeing the nursing department, Kelsey is responsible for ensuring that Diamond Recovery’s exemplary quality of care standards are upheld.

    Kelsey believes in implementing holistic nursing into her nursing practice, in sync with Atlanta Detox Center’s focus on treating the mind, body, and spirit. Under her management, our nursing team utilizes motivational interviewing, therapeutic communication, and active listening, in addition to pharmacological interventions.

    Working in substance abuse treatment since 2017, Kelsey became a nurse in 2021. Her personal journey earned her 8 years of continuous sobriety and invaluable experience in recovery that enables her to relate to our patients with genuine empathy and understanding.

    Start Your Recovery Today!

    If you or someone you care about has been battling addiction issues or having mental health problems, it is worth reaching out to a healthcare professional like the ones at Atlanta Detox.