Welcome to Aspen BHC, headquartered in Queens, NY, and operating a nationwide network of behavioral health facilities. Our mission is to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals struggling with substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions, while also offering support and education to their families.
Our staff is highly qualified and trained in evidence-based practices.
We treat each client and their loved ones with empathy and understanding.
We recognize how important support networks are in mental and behavioral health.
Jessica is a seasoned mental health and addiction treatment leader with more than 14 years of experience in clinical practice, operations management, and quality assurance. She holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University Southeast. Jessica maintains multiple professional credentials, including Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor–Clinical Supervisor (LICDC-CS), Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Throughout her career, Jessica has focused on driving organizational growth, developing evidence-based and trauma-informed curricula, and strengthening clinical excellence across state lines. She has played a key role in launching new treatment facilities, enhancing regulatory compliance, and building robust quality assurance frameworks. She is also known for skillfully navigating complex insurance audits to protect access to medically necessary treatment.
Jessica’s clinical background includes delivering CBT-, DBT-, and Motivational Interviewing-based treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, supervising early-career clinicians, and supporting long-term recovery planning. She is deeply committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care grounded in empowerment, insight, and practical skill-building. Through her work, Jessica remains dedicated to improving client outcomes, strengthening clinical teams, and expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services.
Cassandra’s role is built on the belief that residential treatment works when it’s built right, with clear standards, consistent structure, and staff who know exactly what good care looks like. For clients carrying years of trauma, chaos, and broken trust, that structure isn’t administrative. It’s therapeutic. Cassandra’s work at Aspen BHC is grounded in that belief.
As Corporate National Director of Clinical Compliance and Quality, she oversees regulatory strategy and clinical quality infrastructure across a nationwide portfolio of residential treatment facilities, working to ensure the systems that surround care are as intentional as the care itself. She brings to that work a Master of Social Work, a Master of Business Administration, multi-state independent clinical licensure as an LCSW and LISW-S, and a clinical background rooted in trauma-informed care that started with adolescents and primary eating disorders, and has since grown into the substance use and mood disorder field.
With over 13 years of nursing experience, Brooke brings a wealth of clinical expertise, leadership, and a deep commitment to quality care to her role as Vice President of Nursing Services at Ladoga Recovery Center. As a dedicated healthcare professional, Brooke has spent her career focusing on addiction recovery, patient-centered care, and fostering an environment of healing and hope for individuals on their recovery journey.
In her current role, Brooke leads a dynamic nursing team that provides compassionate, high-quality care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Her leadership is characterized by a strong focus on best practices, continuous quality improvement, and a collaborative approach to care. Under her guidance, the nursing team at Ladoga Recovery Center ensures that patients receive not only clinical treatment but also the emotional and psychological support they need for long-term recovery.
Anthony A., is our Regional Executive Director, Western Region Aspen BHC. Anthony has been working in the behavioral health industry for 25+ years. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from The University of Minnesota and his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from National University in La Jolla California. During his career he has worked in a variety of Mental Health and Addictions programs. These include outpatient, inpatients, acute hospital settings, and the full continuum of addictions treatment. He started his career as a part-time Behavioral Health Tech while in college and found his passion for this work at a young age. He has been in executive leadership roles over the past 15 years and has successfully run programs in California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Texas, and now Colorado.
He has a passion for working with individuals suffering from the disease of addiction, because of his personal journey with the disease. He saw three of his siblings struggle with the disease while growing up with the loss of his youngest sister from an overdose. He is committed to helping as many individuals as possible recover from the disease of addiction to lead fulfilling lives. He is an inspirational team leader that builds collaborative, positive, teams that focus on client centered care and building a healthy work culture. He fosters strong relationships with community partners to drive the best possible results for the individuals in the communities that he serves. During his free time he enjoys spending time with family and enjoying all outdoor activities and exploring the world.
Dr. William Cooke graduated with honors from IU School of Medicine in 2001. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, specializing in Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and HIV Medicine. Recognized nationally, he was named Family Physician of the Year by the Indiana Academy of Family
Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Cooke has also received numerous other awards, including the Doc Hollywood Award, the Indiana State Health Commission’s Award, the Ryan White Distinguished Leadership Award, the IU Bicentennial Medallion, and the Physician Pillar of Excellence Award.
Dr. Cooke founded several healthcare organizations, including Foundations Family Medicine, now part of Well Care Community Health Centers, and the nonprofit Refresh (F5), which reduces health barriers for marginalized communities. He is committed to equal access to health and opportunity, a theme he explores in his book, Canary in the Coal Mine, based on the 2015 Scott County HIV outbreak.
A frequent keynote speaker on health equity, healthcare reform, social determinants of health, and the opioid crisis, Dr. Cooke testified before the U.S. Senate Health Committee in 2021 on these critical issues.
Christopher Foster, Chief Executive Officer of Aspen BHC. Christopher entered the behavioral health industry in 2009 and has since accumulated over a decade of executive management experience. His competency in the C-suite ranges from managing individual entities to enterprise-level organizations comprising 20 or more sites. Christopher contributes a wealth of knowledge to his current role, focusing on strategic leadership, program development and improvement, and compliance. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Springfield College and a Master’s in Health Administration from Cornell University. Additionally, Christopher serves as the Treasurer on the Executive Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association. In his spare time, Christopher enjoys traveling with his family and friends, working in the community, and recreational sports.
Yehuda Marx serves as the President of Aspen BHC. Prior to joining the company, he operated as an independent consultant for healthcare firms, specializing in advising on tax credits, grants, and opportunities for securing governmental funding. Leveraging his expertise, he successfully procured over $15,000,000 from various sources, utilizing cutting-edge software solutions.
At Aspen BHC, Yehuda envisions the development of world-class treatment programs that encompass a comprehensive range of Behavioral Health Services. He has orchestrated a network of caregivers and providers aimed at enhancing and expanding the company’s growth trajectory.
Yehuda holds an undergraduate degree in Talmudic law from Atres Shlomo as well as an MBA from Bar Ilan University. Actively engaged in numerous civic and community organizations, he is committed to making a positive impact beyond the realm of healthcare.
