About Care Star
Recovery & Wellness
- THE CARE STAR PARADIGM
Lighting the Way to Recovery
- Join Support Groups for Families
- Attend Support Group Meetings Regularly
- Stay Connected to Local Resources
- THE CARE STAR APPROACH
A Model for Healing
Developmental History
A client’s developmental history is used to track emotional development.
Emotional State
The therapist assesses whether a client’s emotional state is less than optimal.
Client Actions
The therapist identifies client actions that create unmanageability and relational problems.
Younger Ego
Clients learn to identify when they are “activated” or “triggered” into younger ego states.
Increased Resiliency
Increased resiliency allows for availability in relationships, living in the here and now, exploring options, understanding choices, and creating stability.
Born Valuable
Clients learn that everyone is born valuable, vulnerable, imperfect, dependent, spontaneous, and open.
Gain Tools
Clients gain tools to track progress and develop the vocabulary to describe emotions.
Younger Ego
Clients learn to identify when they are “activated” or “triggered” into younger ego states.
- WHAT WE DO
Structured Outpatient Care, Built Around You
Care Star Recovery & Wellness provides evidence-based outpatient mental health and substance use treatment designed to support real-life responsibilities. Our programs combine therapy, psychiatry, and continuity of care to help individuals stabilize, make progress, and move forward with clarity.
If you’re exploring treatment options for yourself or a loved one, our admissions team is here to answer questions, explain next steps, and help you determine the right level of care.
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Trusted Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Care
- MISSION STATEMENT
Our Guiding Light: The Care Star Mission Statement
At Care Star Recovery & Wellness, we believe in being “Guiding Stars” as we help empower you to become your best self.
Professional Care in a Supportive Environment
Community Building
Holistic Wellness Approach
We believe in a holistic approach to mental health and substance abuse treatment, addressing the interconnected facets of mind, body, and spirit. Our comprehensive programs integrate evidence-based therapies, wellness practices, and innovative strategies to promote lasting well-being.
Empathy-Driven Healing
Person-Centered Focus
With profound respect for people from all walks of life, we are dedicated to meeting all of the diverse needs of our community.
Lifelong Learning and Growth
We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, staying at the forefront of mental health and substance abuse research and innovative treatment modalities.
Strength-Based Resilience
Community Advocacy and Awareness
- MEET OUT TEAM
Recovery and Rehabilitation Team
Micaela Alexander, MBA, LPC
Executive Director
Dr. Sri Venkata Uppalapati, MD
Medical Director
Blessy Kuncheria, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Abigail Bon, LCSW
Lead Therapist
Andrew Chalk, LPC – A
Therapist
Katerina Elie, LMSW
Therapist
Keonna Wilson
RN
Paulina J.
Client Services Coordinator
Zandria Hooks
LCSW
Mackenzye G
Graduate Intern
Amy D
Graduate Intern