Kimberly A. Cox, LBP, LADC, MBA/HCM has a Master of Business Administration – Focus in Health Care Management from the University of Phoenix, a Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences – Focus in Psychology from Cameron University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (#0158) and a Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor (#641). Appointed by Governor Mary Fallin in 2013, she continues to represent LBPs in the State of Oklahoma as a member of the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Licensure.

Ms. Cox is a leadership, management, and development professional with over 18 years of experience in efficiently managing over 18 different programs and supervising over 30 direct subordinates through effective business communication and inter-agency collaboration. She has a proven history in process improvement and reducing company costs while increasing revenue. Ms. Cox is knowledgeable in building rapport and partnerships with customers, peers, and other high-profile stakeholders. Well-versed in fundraising and funding application processes, strategic leadership and planning, policy and procedure implementation, staff development, and budget oversight are among her skill set. Her talents additionally include first-rate supervision and mentoring expertise, training and presentation development, and industry and program oversight. She has assisted aspiring and existing agency owners gain and maintain state licensure in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Colorado, Mississippi and Arizona; CARF accreditation in Arkansas and Oklahoma, and much more through her consulting services.

Samuel Martin, MD, FASAM, Medical Director, is a practicing Addiction Psychiatrist and Neurologist in Oklahoma. Dr. Martin graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Oklahoma State University and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Martin has been in practice for over 10 years in a variety of professional and academic roles. He communicates with clients in a down-to-earth, jargon-free language making learning and application both challenging and enjoyable for the clientele he serves. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in therapy that promotes empathy, understanding of cognitive-behavioral processes, psychodynamics, and motivation for change.

Piettra was born in Brazil and began her work at Avenues in December 2019. She completed her undergraduate degree at Oklahoma City University as well as her Doctorate in Nursing. She is a primary care provider focusing on comprehensive patient-centered care. Piettra believes in helping her patients live their healthiest lives possible.

Jessica Johnson, APRN-CNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Jessica graduated from Midwestern State University as a Nurse Practitioner in 2016. She earned her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Phoenix in 2010, and has worked over the last 20 years in both child and adult psychiatry, with substance use disorders, and in detox facilities.

Kelly is an Army wife and mother of 4 humans and 3 canines. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Kelly left home at 18 to serve in the US Air Force. During her service she struggled with mental illness, and the effects of growing up with an addicted mother. Upon leaving the Air Force, Kelly pursued an education in mental illness and addiction at university. She married a solider and was stationed in Missouri, Hawaii, and Kansas before moving to his hometown of Oklahoma City. Kelly has been with Avenues Recovery since August 2019, serving admirably as a Integrated Dual Diagnosis Counselor.