Meet The Team
Meet Our Experienced Staff
All of our clinicians are at minimum Master’s level and continuously work to ensure they are educated and trained on the most effective techniques for treating substance abuse and mental illness. We employ different individuals, all with unique backgrounds and specialties. This allows us to provide specialized treatments to a wide variety of clientele.
Rachel Barone
Chief Executive Officer
Rachel Barone grew up in Atlanta, GA and before finding my forever home in South Florida in 2014, I studied psychology and criminology at Miami University, followed by Georgia Southern University. After starting my career-life in Corporate America, I knew there was something missing and it wasn’t until I began my career in the recovery industry owning & operating Recovery Residences that I found a deep passion & purpose in helping those that struggle with substance abuse and mental health.
As the Chief Executive Officer at Gateway & Power House, I ensure that our facility and care are second to none and that we never meet a standard we don't exceed. After spending the last 5 years in the role of a CEO of 2 dual-diagnosis treatment programs, I like to think my 7 years in the industry have grown into a wealth of experience and knowledge. However, it's always been my personal experience with the disease of addiction and my own journey of recovery that has allowed me to learn and grow within a very difficult, often heartbreaking industry, and has taught me the beauty of advocating passionately for all that walk through our door.
After seeing countless treatment programs lacking elements within their curriculum that contribute to long-term sobriety & success for their clients, I found myself saying "We can do better...we have to do better" way too often. With that, the journey leading to Victory Recovery Center, Gateway Recovery Center and Power House Recovery Project were born. Often, people seriously underestimate the power and healing that can come with having somewhere
that you can walk through the doors and be accepted for exactly who you are…and that’s why we’re here.
Dr. Carlos Satulovsky
Medical Director
Dr. Carlos Satulovsky is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and serves as Gateway’s Medical Director. Along with his medical license, Dr. Carlos Satulovsky is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, European Association of Neurology & Psychiatry, California Society of Addiction Medicine and The American Academy of Private Physicians, Dr. Satulovsky has been awarded recognitions for contributions to the field by American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, Patient's Choice Award (several years), Hospitals Excellence Awards, Healthtap System Founding Expert & Member of the Editorial Board (category Distinguished), Best Doctors Awards (Florida/Nationally ranked), and Top Doctor & Thought Leader awards (Healthtap).
Dr. Satulovsky has been practicing psychiatry for over 33 years and has extensive experience treating mental illness and substance use disorders in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and detox levels of care.
He believes in a holistic approach to mental illness incorporating bio-psycho-social-spiritual elements to help patients achieve emotional stability and true inner peace. He strives to provide excellent client-centered care and use new treatment modalities to improve the quality of life and overall health of his patients.
Cheryl Nunn, CAC, ICADC, CRSS
Primary Therapist
Cheryl has over 10 years of experience in the addiction & mental health field, working with adults who have substance use and mental health diagnoses. She is a caring and compassionate therapist, with 15 years sober herself, that focuses on her client’s strengths to empower and support them to make their own positive and healthy lifestyle choices.
She is dedicated to helping her clients and their families through their journey of recovery with her unique, dedicated and compassionate approach to all under her care. She is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Certified addiction counselor (CAC), Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC), Nationally Certified Food Addiction Coach (NCFAC), Nationally Certified Nutritional Recovery Coach (NCNRC), and a Nationally Certified Intervention Professional (NCIP).
Ana-Maria Peana
Clinical Director
Ana is a licensed psychotherapist and qualified clinical supervisor with extensive experience in substance abuse treatment, families in crisis, and individuals in a dual diagnosis setting. As the former Clinical/Executive Director of Fort Lauderdale Addiction Treatment Center and former Chief Operations Officer of a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Fort Myers Beach, Florida she has been responsible for directing and overseeing all aspects of treatment.
Her widespread knowledge has included facilitating nationwide drug and alcohol interventions, drug court, substance abuse, and psychotherapy groups, providing individual, family and crisis counseling and supervising clinical programs. Her knowledge in helping families and individuals overcome the challenging and devastating effects of substance abuse and mental health issues have been the foundation of her professional career. She is passionate about the career that allows her to bring hope to families and individuals. Ana understands the importance of commitment and dedication, and her family is a cornerstone in her life. Ana looks forward to the opportunity of helping you and your loved ones through all of your substance abuse and treatment related concerns in a professional, compassionate, and dignified manner.
Opree Joyner, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Opree Octavian Joyner, also known to many as Mr. O,. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, a Master of Social Work degree with a clinical focus from Barry University, and a Master of Arts in Adult Education while becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Mr. Joyner has over 15 years of clinical experience working to empower persons with co-occurring disorders and their families. Mr. Joyner has effectively utilized social and community resources in inpatient, outpatient, residential, forensic, and psychosocial rehab settings, utilizing individual and group modalities that promote substance abuse and mental health recovery.
Mr. Joyner provides proven clinical ability applying motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and solution focused therapy. As a proud member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) with experience as Broward County’s first ever Forensic Coordinator a decade ago, a previous crisis therapist on Broward’s mobile crisis team and Director of Case Management Services, coupled with his clinical licensure, Mr. Joyner’s knowledge & experience bring an expertise to the Gateway team that is unparalleled.
Mr. Joyner provides his compassionate skills to ensure meaningful behavioral outcomes by empowering restorative initiatives dedicated to recovery and helping individuals reclaim their lives.
Allison Slack, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric ARNP
Allison Slack, PMHNP-BC, is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience in treating acute and chronic psychiatric conditions across the lifespan and practice settings. She is certified to provide treatment for a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis. Allison is also certified to provide treatment in drug and alcohol addiction, including acute detoxification, stabilization, and treatment. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she is committed to providing individualized, personalized, and comprehensive care for her patients.
Allison Slack was born and raised in Pembroke Pines, FL, and always dreamed about becoming a nurse. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Bachelor of Nursing Degree in 2011. While working as a registered nurse at Holy Cross Hospital was fulfilling and challenging, she realized that she wanted to expand and enrolled in an advanced practice nursing program. Allison was rewarded her Master of Nursing Degree, specializing in psychiatry and mental health, in 2013, from StonyBrook University. For the past eight years, she has worked as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and concentrates on educating, mentoring, advocating, and prescribing for her patients.