About Us

Kris Houser, MD, is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Originally from Paducah, Kentucky, Dr. Houser graduated with a bachelor of science from Murray State University and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Houser completed his residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Houser has provided psychiatric care in various clinical settings since he arrived in Knoxville in July 1992. He treats clients with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse. Dr. Houser also serves as Chairman of the medical board of MedUltra CBD. In his free time, he enjoys making his children laugh and is an avid sports fan, especially for the University of Tennessee — Go VOLS!

Meet Dina, originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dina made the move to sunny south Florida in 2020 and quickly found her place in the world of mental health. After completing her Master's in Social Work (MSW) from Barry University, she is now pursuing a PhD in Human Services with a focus on neuroscience. Dina's passion for mental health is matched by her deep desire to make the world a better, kinder place. Compassionate and trauma-informed, she is dedicated to helping others heal and thrive.

Justin Denenberg, our Director of Business Development, was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in New Jersey. After overcoming substance abuse and achieving sobriety in 2012, Justin entered the rehabilitation industry in 2013. His personal recovery journey fuels his passion for helping others. At Prevail Recovery Center, Justin uses his unique experiences to support clients and guide them through treatment, making him a vital part of our team.

Andrew Turner is from Bangor, Maine and struggled with addiction after being prescribed narcotics for a sports injury. Realizing he was in trouble, Andrew reached out to find his way back to a sober life. He moved to South Florida in 2013 in search of sobriety and stayed ever since. Andrew has dedicated his life to helping others who struggle with addiction and mental health illness and regularly goes above and beyond for anyone in need. He started working as a Behavioral Health Technician working up to various roles including case management, outreach and operations. He also has experience working with adolescents as a local outreach coordinator. Andrew believes every addict deserves a second chance at life and is dedicated to making that a reality.

Evan Prager, 33, is from East Meadow, NY. He found himself struggling with substance abuse early on in high school which followed him into adult hood addictions to drugs. Recognizing the need for change he sought the help of others for his sobriety and decided to dedicate his life to helping others find their own path to clean and sober living. Evan relocated to South, Florida and began working in the detox and rehabilitation industry. Evan has worked at multiple treatment centers in various roles from Admissions Director to Marketing Director increasing patient outreach all over South Florida. His desire in life is give other fellow addicts the tools to live a healthy sober life like him.

Jessica is originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her work in mental health. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida and went on to complete her Master of Science in Psychology at Florida International University. Dedicated to helping others, Jessica focuses on supporting individuals in forming healthy connections, improving their mental health, and enhancing their interactions with the world around them.

Meet Jennifer, our Administrative Assistant here at Prevail Recovery Center. She is a Florida native who has gained most of her experience from being in recovery herself. In early recovery she realized that she enjoys helping others and decided to get into the field. She is a dedicated and detailed oriented Administrative Assistant with over Eight years of experience in providing exceptional support in the recovery field. With a strong background in office management, she excels in organizing schedules, managing communications, and ensuring smooth operation of daily activities. In her spare time, she enjoys parenthood, taking care of her animals and traveling with her family.