Meet The Staff

Gus Crocco is the owner and founder of Treatment Solutions of South Florida. He has over 25 years of direct clinical experience in the substance abuse and mental health fields. Gus has worked with such diverse populations as prisoners in department of corrections, adolescents, school social work and various psychiatric facilities. He also worked as an adjunct professor teaching group therapy to college students. He has extensive training in Jungian Psychology, rational emotive, behavioral modification and Gestault therapies. He is well versed with experiential therapy, drama therapy and performs family sculpting and role reintegration with recovering families. A number of Gus's specializations include: obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders, acute and general anxiety disorders, bipolar and clinical depressions.

Gus is one of the few executive directors who utilize his clinical expertise by providing hands-on clinical services to clients. One of his essential beliefs is that the disease of addiction can only begin to heal when ego-modifying therapy supersedes ego-supportive therapy. When this occurs, clients begin to internalize a recovering identity and accept addiction as a true medical condition. To achieve continued success in recovery one must believe there is no choice.

Treatment Solutions of South Florida was founded on the concept of providing a full continuum of care. We pride ourselves on having achieved our goal of becoming one of the few accredited care facilities that determines their client's discharge date based upon clinical assessment rather than financial resources. Our goals extend beyond the client's enrollment in our program as we continue to provide support and encouragement well beyond discharge.

Holds a degree in Science and is a Certified Medical Professional with over 22 years experience in the medical and administrative fields. Marge is chiefly responsible for all financial operations. Her fiscal management and budgetary knowledge allows Treatment Solutions of South Florida to provide all clients the best possible care. In addition, she is a hands-on administrator committed to her staff and an active member of the day-to-day operations, while providing a strong leadership presence. As Director of Admissions, she oversees all client accounts, facilitates all admissions into the program, verifies insurance benefits and coordinates claims processing. Marge's creative skills enable her to provide clients and/or families with reasonable solutions to affordable treatment. She is also personally involved with our aftercare community. Her frequent visits with the clients enable her to give support, advice and assistance while ensuring they remain in a safe and sober environment.

Primary Therapist has over 35 years of experience working in the field of addiction and mental health issues. He has worked in a variety of different settings consisting of psychiatric, mental health, hospice, and substance abuse treatment centers. Michael has extensive training in co-occurring disorders and family therapy. Michael is a dedicated clinician who assists clients in identifying and addressing underlying issues contributing to addiction. Michael's role on the clinical team is an asset with his long history of working with alcoholics/addicts and their family members. He provides individual and group therapy as well as Alumni/Aftercare and Family Services

Primary Therapist has over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and criminal offenders.  Julian specializes in addiction and mental health issues; in particular, trauma, sexuality, and family of origin issues.  Julian is certified in the state of Florida as an Addiction Counselor and Prevention Specialist.  He has continued to enhance his clinical skills in areas of psychology, criminology, human development and behavioral analysis.  Julian’s success with young adults is an asset to the treatment provided by Treatment Solutions of South Florida.  His role on the clinical team is significant in providing quality, innovative treatment to adult clients with a variety of needs. Julian provides individual and group therapy as well as Alumni/Aftercare Services, and Family Services.

She Joined the Treatment Solutions of South Florida family in 2005 as a Chemical Dependency Technician. She soon moved into the medical department as Medication Coordinator, which is when Shawn realized her love for the medical field. She began taking classes to further her knowledge of the medical and nursing profession. Shawn has obtained her LPN licensure, and will be continuing her education to become a Registered Nurse. Shawn is now the Medical Support Supervisor and acts as a liaison to the Medical Director and the two licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners. Shawn provides infection control education to clients as well as staff members. In addition, she provides medication education to clients as well as their family members. Shawn's role on the clinical team provides professional and caring skills to staff members, clients, and client's family members.

She has been a vital member of the treatment team since 2004. She serves as a liaison between the clients and their employers, clients and their attorneys, EAP, etc. She provides documentation for clients with leave-of-absence from work, disability papers, and also for clients involved with the criminal justice system. She works closely with attorneys and our court liaison. Gail is also skilled in helping clients applying for assistance, both for vocational and financial needs. Gail's role on the clinical team is significant in that she offers assistance with numerous resources in the community. Gail assists each client with compassion, support and dignity as she guides them through these complex matters. It is of extreme importance to her to make certain our clients are able to accomplish their goal of returning to the workplace after treatment.