MEET THE REST RECOVERY TEAM
Rest Recovery was founded out of a need for an alternate approach to recovery. Our group of compassionate and qualified leaders deliver programming and services with empathy, encouragement and respect.
Partner, CEO
ALEXA MORGENROTH,
MA
Alexa has a masters degree in developmental psychology from Columbia University. She has over 15 years of experience building and overseeing behavior health programs for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction disorders. Alexa lives in Phoenix with her wife Bianca and two pups, Ribs and Noodles.
Executive Director
RACHEL BUETTNER
MS, MRT
Rachel has a deep commitment to helping others live purposeful and happy lives. With 14 years of experience in behavioral health, Rachel has worked as a therapist specializing in adolescent and adult therapy. She has supported individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiance, sexual maladaptive behaviors, and family issues. Rachel is always focused on empowering others to reach their fullest potential and live their best life. Rachel has a heart for animals, with two beloved dogs, A'Ohlina and Daisy, and a strong dedication to animal rescue.
Clinical Supervisor
BETH TIRAS,
MA, LMFT
Beth believes we each hold the capacity for healing and personal growth, and at times we all need help navigating through the barriers in our journey of continual transformation. Beth completed her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2007. She has worked as a therapist for over 15 years in outpatient, PHP and residential settings. Beth enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Sierra and Journey.
Psychiatric Director
SARAH L JENNINGS
PMHNP-BC
Bio Coming Soon.
Intern & Case Manager
BEN ERICKSON
INTERN
Bio Coming Soon.
Partner
BRIAN LYNCH,
BA
Brian graduated from Stockton University in New Jersey with a BA in criminal justice. He has been building relationships with respected professionnals in the behavioral health community since starting his own recovery journey in 2013. Brian lives with his wife Nicole and their dog Bella in Gilbert, Arizona.
Clinical Director
Vaun Williams
PSY.D, LPC
Vaun earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2005 from Arizona State University. Vaun completed her master’s degree in 2011 from the University of Phoenix and is licensed as a professional counselor. She then went on to earn her doctoral degree from Capella University in 2017. She has worked in the behavioral health field for approximately 25 years. She specializes in trauma therapy and is certified in EMDR treatment and working on becoming an approved consultant with EMDRIA.
Medical Director
CHARISSA RIGGS
FNP
Charrisa graduated with her bachelors in nursing from ASU in 2018 and she graduated from NAU in 2015 with her masters degree in nursing. Charrisa is a family nurse practitioner who has a passion for treating individuals with opioid dependence with compassion and respect. Charrisa is a subject matter expert in the field of opioid dependence on 2 ECHO panels managed by ASU; MOUD (medications for opioid use disorder) ECHO and SUD (substance use disorder) in Women ECHO. Charrisa has 3 kids and 3 dogs. She loves to paint and read in her spare time.
Intern & Front Office Coordinator
ADRIENNE PARK
INTERN
Bio Coming Soon.