Dylan Stockdale
Michael Burdetsky
Amber Yanakopulos
Diane Hennessy
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Matthew Ganem has been in recovery for 17 years and has worked in the field of substance abuse treatment since 2014. He has reached thousands of lives through his efforts to battle drug and alcohol addiction. At Aftermath Addiction Treatment Center, Matt takes an active role in the day-to-day activities with the clients, he is usually the first person clients see as they enter the door. Matt makes sure to let each client know that they are not alone as they begin their journey on the path to recovery and tries to inspire them to achieve a better way of life in recovery.
Matt is an award-winning poet and public speaker, the author of “The Shadow Of An Addict” and was recognized as the Recovery Advocate of the year in 2015 by the Massachusetts Organization of Addiction and Recovery. He is well known for speaking on addiction and prevention at schools and local community events. Matt is committed to building Aftermath into a leading treatment provider where people feel welcomed and supported on their journey to recovery.
PRIMARY CLINICIAN
Nicole is a Primary Therapist at Aftermath who received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College, and is on track for licensure in 2024. Nicole has been working in the field of addiction for the past three years in various levels of care. Nicole is dedicated to helping people seeking treatment for substance use disorders better their lives by processing and coping with the underlying issues that exacerbate addiction. Nicole utilizes both her experience from her education and working in the field, and her experience of addiction within her own family to meet patients where they are at and show them the empathy and compassion that they need in the early, vulnerable stages of their recovery. She encourages patients to involve their families in the treatment and recovery process, as she understands that the person seeking treatment is rarely the only person recovering from the impact of addiction. Nicole feels passionately about providing an environment for our patients that is positive, welcoming, and therapeutic. She views the patients and the members of the recovery community as part of her own family, and treats them as such.
Patricia is a Primary Therapist at Aftermath Addiction Treatment Center who is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and working towards a degree in the coming year for Human Services. Patricia is a licensed Shamanic Practitioner as well as a Recovery Coach who has worked in the field of Addiction for over 6 years. Patricia encourages and inspires people to use their own unique abilities to set achievable goals they can be proud of. She has worked in recovery to help individuals to motivate and provide the inspiration for change. Patricia believes in the capacity for change and motivates others to do so. She uses her experience as a person in recovery to identify strengths and skills in others to guide and develop opportunities for growth in individuals in the program.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Dylan is a passionate advocate in the addiction recovery field, firmly believing that addiction is a disease requiring empathy and individualized care. With over three years of experience in various roles, including, most recently, as Director of Operations at an outpatient facility, he is dedicated to meeting patients where they’re at in their recovery journey. His work is driven by a strong commitment to supporting people in recovery and ensuring their needs are prioritized. In his role in Community Outreach at Aftermath, Dylan focuses on expanding access to recovery resources and building partnerships that help individuals overcome barriers to treatment. He is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by addiction, continually advocating for greater support and understanding.
CLINICIAN
After years of struggling with addiction to opiates. I have been dedicated to giving back to those struggling with their own substance abuse. My journey is like many and different from all. I am consistently learning more about this disease. After getting my bachelor’s degree from Umass Amherst I felt like I had no purpose or direction in life working meaningless jobs just to get by. After getting some time under my belt I made the choice to get a job in the recovery field and started working as a RS at a detox center. From there I was able to enroll back in school at Umass Boston where I am currently studying to get my LADC. My purpose is to give back and help others in need and to treat people the same way I was treated while I was in treatment. I have a laid back, but honest approach to recovery with the focus being on not making excuses for the change that we so desperately seek when entering treatment.
PRIMARY THERAPIST
Amber has almost three years of experience working in drug and alcohol addiction treatment, where she has served as a behavioral technician, case manager, and counselor. In these roles, Amber has provided critical support to clients, from facilitating group therapy sessions and implementing treatment plans as a behavioral technician to coordinating comprehensive care and resources as a case manager. As a counselor, she has focused on helping individuals develop personalized strategies for overcoming addiction, using her own experience of over three years of sobriety from alcohol to connect deeply with clients and understand the challenges they face. Amber’s passion for recovery is evident in her belief that everyone has the capacity to change their lives when given the right support. Her empathetic nature allows her to relate to the struggles of those battling addiction, and she is dedicated to helping them find the path to recovery. She is eager to educate others about addiction and the numerous ways people can overcome it, fostering a compassionate and understanding approach to treatment and recovery. Amber’s unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience makes her a valuable advocate for those seeking to reclaim their lives from substance use disorders.
CASE MANAGER
“I was in a world surrounded by functioning alcoholics. I was taught from a young age that you ease your anxiety with a pill and there’s no such thing as an alcoholic, you drink to celebrate or drown out sorrow. It wasn’t a problem as long as I put in a full day’s work. Things spiraled out of control, and I became physically addicted not even knowing what that meant. I went into detox not knowing anything, especially the severity of the effects of Benzos and alcohol on the body and mind”. Diane entered Aftermath as a client in 2022, following 45 days of detox/residential treatment, beginning her recovery journey. Diane completed treatment at Aftermath and was inspired to help others in recovery from addiction. She left her entire career in the mortgage industry to begin working at Aftermath full-time as a Case Manager. Diane received her certification as a Recovery Coach and has now dedicated her life to helping others recovering from addiction.
“Aftermath continues to help me keep my sobriety in the forefront.”
