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The first step is often the hardest—but you don’t have to take it alone. Reach out today and let’s take that next step together.
The first step is often the hardest—but you don’t have to take it alone. Reach out today and let’s take that next step together.
Clinical Supervisor
Cynthia Rose has over 18 years of working within the mental health field in the US and Europe. She has extensive experience treating mental health and substance abuse issues in jail and probation populations, domestic violence offenders, active and retired military personnel, and emergency mental health providers. She is an LMFT, an EMDR-trained therapist, and is certified in DBT.
Clinical Director
Dr. Joanna Contreras-Schwartz has been providing therapy to adolescents and adults since 2008. Joanna has worked in leadership roles for over 10 years and is passionate about developing and providing high quality clinical care to those in need. She believes that compassion, honesty, and a little bit of humor create a great experience in therapy. She is trained in various modalities such as DBT, CBT, MI, EMDR, and equine assisted psychotherapy, and takes a trauma-informed approach.
Operations Director
Vanessa Hurr serves as the Operations Director at EHN Health USA, bringing over 10 years of experience in healthcare operations and strategic leadership. She specializes in designing and scaling mental and behavioral health programs, specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) recovery, telehealth innovation, and harm reduction methodologies. Previously, Vanessa has served as the Chief of Staff at Lionrock Recovery and VP of Operations at Mindfuli, where she led go-to-market strategies, launched specialized treatment programs, designed peer support communities, orchestrated live event activations, and optimized progressive operational frameworks to drive scalable growth.
Vanessa is the Founder and President of Momentum In Recovery, a Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) that champions recovery campaigns through treatment scholarships, food insecurity relief, and psychedelic health initiatives. As a peer support facilitator, Vanessa leads the Madison Psychedelic Society’s Recovery Peer Support Meetings, fostering connection and support for those navigating recovery.
Vanessa’s expertise lies in operational strategy, telehealth expansion, and community-driven care. She is passionate about advancing equitable, compassionate healthcare and creating sustainable recovery pathways for underserved populations.
Executive Director
Ashley Loeb Blassingame is a leader in behavioral health care, focused on expanding access to treatment and developing effective programs. In 2010, she co-founded the first virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), pioneering telehealth in behavioral health when it was still uncommon. Under her leadership, the program became the first virtual IOP to earn Joint Commission accreditation and grew into an industry leader before its acquisition in 2024. In addition to her leadership role, Ashley serves as an Operator Advisor at Halogen Ventures, supporting over 75 portfolio companies with expertise in digital health, treatment, and business scaling. She also hosts an award-winning podcast on recovery and mental health, sharing stories of perseverance and change. As a thought leader in mental health, recovery, and workplace wellness, Ashley applies her clinical and business experience to drive growth, develop programs, and build strategic partnerships.
National Business Development Specialist
Heather Burr is the Business Development Lead at EHN Health USA, driving the organization’s growth and expansion across the U.S. With 15 years of personal recovery experience, she has a deep, firsthand understanding of the challenges of Substance Use Disorder and mental health. Combined with eight years in the behavioral health industry, she brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise to her role.
Specializing in business development, relationship management, and strategic partnerships, Heather is committed to increasing access to high-quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Her ability to cultivate meaningful connections with providers, organizations, and referral partners supports EHN Health USA’s mission to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care.
Passionate about expanding access to treatment, Heather plays a key role in establishing EHN Health USA’s national presence, helping to ensure more individuals and families receive the support they need.