Dr. Carl Williams, Ph.D., LCADC

Executive Director

Dr. Williams has over thirty years experience in the addictions field working with diverse populations in various treatment modalities. He has served on several boards and committees throughout the State of New Jersey as well as Counselor Certification Boards in both New Jersey and Connecticut.

He is passionate about working with persons suffering from substance use disorders and has taught and lectured at several colleges, mentoring many aspiring counselors and professionals.

Dr. Williams secured his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Union Institute and University, Cincinnati Ohio, and his Master’s Degree in Human Services from Lincoln University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He enjoys sports, empowering others and teaching.

Teresa DiBenedetto

Counselor Intern

Teresa is a recent addition to the ATSI team.  She is a recovering addict with 5 years clean and sober. Her experiences help her identify with anyone overcoming the disease of addiction.

During her recovery process, her passion grew to help others like herself find a better way of life.  She is very active in 12 Step Recovery and sponsors others along their journey.

She is currently enrolled in coursework to obtain her CADC, and continuing her education working towards her Masters in Counseling at Kean/Ocean.

Robyn Wood, MSW, LCADC

Facility Administrator

Ms. Robyn Wood has worked in the field of Substance abuse treatment services for 17 years. Her passion is to assist individuals recovering from Substance abuse, reunite with their families. Ms. Wood daily Mantra: Is that a Life of Service motivating and helping others, achieve their goals, is a well-lived life.

Ms. Wood has worked in every level of substance use treatment care services.  She worked extensively with Drug court, Probation, Family court and the private sector, providing clinical assessments and level of care treatment placement recommendations.

She earned her Masters of Social Work Degree at Rutgers-NJ, her BSW @ Stockton university- NJ.  She is DCA/LCADC State Licensed.  She is SIFI Certified: To provide Field Supervision and Instructor Training to Social work/ college students seeking degrees. She is a NASW-NJ Member.  She enjoys the Arts, Jazz and sports.

Dawn Moore

Office Manager

Dawn joined the Addiction Treatment Services International team in December 2013. Her primary background is in finance and management, having started in banking and then moving into the Casino industry, rising to the position of Casino Cage Shift Manager. Her responsibilities included all aspects the Casino Cage, Slot Cage, and Pit Clerk departments.

Her position at ATSI started with some office duties, and then evolved into much more.  As she had no prior experience in the medical or addictions treatment field, this has been a positive learning and very enlightening experience. Dawn enjoys being a member of the ATSI team and assisting other team members to ultimately benefit each and every client.