Integrated Health
Andrea Klimas
Sr. Director of Operations, Patina Wellness Center and Patina Mountain Preserve
Andrea has been involved in the alcohol/substance use disorder (A/SUD) treatment and recovery field for close to 10 years, working at NAC in various clinical, assessment, and cultural services roles/positions for 8 years including work as a Cultural Service Provider focused on ensuring clients have access to traditional Native healing practices.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University and a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She is a Board certified Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor in the State of Arizona.
Andrea served as NAC's Clinical Director of Patina Wellness Center in a manner that is consistent with NAC's mission and strengths-based philosophy, as well as clinical and ethical best practices. She has provided daily clinical oversight and manages the clinical program at Patina Wellness Center.
Andrea also has experience with NAC's implementation of its Circle of Strength (COS) program which is designed to foster improved family cohesion and stability through integrated family counseling sessions that addresses interfamilial conflict, communications challenges, and issues unique to the recovering family.