Our Providers
The Catalyst Health Team
Leadership
Jerome (Jerry) Cohan, APRN
Chief Executive Officer
Nurse Cohan is an alumnus of East Tennessee State University College of Nursing. His clinical background includes experience in Neurology, Pain Management, and Addiction Medicine. He has a strong interest in fostering and maintaining community relationships to address polysubstance abuse and addictions. His practice focus is on Methamphetamine and Benzodiazepine addictions as well as adolescent and young adult fentanyl abuse.
Timothy Smyth, MD
Chief Medical Officer & Medical Director
Dr. Smyth has served the residents and communities of Northeast Tennessee for nearly 20 years. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed residency training at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Dr. Smyth is an addiction medicine specialist, and has a background in addiction services, anesthesiology and pain management. He’s a diplomat of the American Board of Addiction Medicine and is the sitting President for the Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine.
Michael Manning, MAH
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Manning is an alumnus of East Tennessee State University Department of Allied Health Sciences. His administrative background includes direction of private practice, ambulatory surgery facilities, and healthcare consulting services.
He currently serves on the board of two local non-profit organizations. In addition, he is a committee member for surrounding anti-drug coalitions and prevention and education task forces.
Bettina Cohan
Chief Financial Officer
Bettina comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs in her hometown of Santa Barbara California and holds a degree in Business Management and Finance. She has called East Tennessee her home for 25 years. She has primarily served the local small business market through community center development, educational non-profit support, and outpatient mental health and substance abuse service programming. Her daily focus is creating pathways for individuals to access healthcare services through grant funding, charity care, and health coverage navigation.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for Ashley Academy and is an active member of the Tri-Cities MGMA Chapter.
Zachary Hammons, MD
Director, Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Services
Counseling Team
Andy Baker, LPC
Mr. Baker is a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is an alumnus of Middle Tennessee State University and completed his graduate work at East Tennessee State University. Mr. Baker pursued a career change in 2010 upon discovering his passion for counseling others undergoing addiction treatment.
Christen Moseley, LPC
Ms. Moseley is an alumnus of East Tennessee State University, receiving both her undergraduate and graduate degree. She is focused on helping her patients uncovering the best version of themselves through connecting with others and resources that support their recovery.
Steve Sherfey, MCJ
Steve is an alumnus of East Tennessee State University and Liberty University with degrees in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Psychology. He is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Steve recently retired from the Johnson City Police Department as a Captain after 34 years in law enforcement. He also teaches Smart Recovery and the InsideOut program at various jails in the area. These programs assist inmates with addiction and prepare them for reentry into the community.
Ashlynn Pierce, LMSW
Ashlynn is an alumnus of East Tennessee State University with a Master’s in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in both Social Work and Studio Art. Ashlynn enjoys learning about mental health and believes psychoeducation is an important part of treatment. Ashlynn’s primary therapy modality is Person Centered Therapy, however Ashlynn pulls from several other modalities as needed. In her spare time Ashlynn enjoys long walks through craft aisles and plant nurseries, as well as spending time with her cats.
Greg Boykin, MSW, CPRS
Lauren Graham, LMSW
Keshia Dunn, LPC, ADS, AcuDetox Specialist
Ms. Dunn has over 14 years of experience helping individuals with Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Disorders. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Keshia utilizes that experience to enhance the minds, and lives of individuals who are willing to seek help.
By focusing on making sure patients end up in the winner’s circle of their recovery, Keshia has been able to put the therapy certifications she earned at Bluefield University, and Grand Canyon University to good use. Over the years, her strengths at Catalyst Health have garnered some recognition each year. Keshia may spend her days in the office, but it’s the thrill of the success and the glory of the patients coming in that gets her up in the morning.
When she’s not behind the desk, Keshia loves spending time in the great outdoors with loved ones. Her favorite quote is “Live everyday like it is your last”
Ashley Sell, LMSW
Ms. Sell is an alumnus of Walden University as well as King University with her Masters in Social Work, specializing in trauma. Ashley has been working in the social work field for greater than 5 years, she has work history with in home services, working with kids, and group work, she also has a passion for community outreach. Addiction has affected Ashley’s life as well as some of her loved ones so helping others see and reach their full potential is very near and dear to her heart.
Robert Perry, LPC-MHSP
Robert Perry is a Licensed Professional Clinical Therapist with Licenses in KY, FL, VA, OR & TN. Robert has 25 years’ experience working with those struggling with addiction and has a passion for helping all clients define and achieve their mental and behavioral health goals. Robert’s experience includes working with veterans, young adults, clients in all aspects of the legal system, mental health clients, families, and those just trying to find some direction. Robert believes firmly in creating an environment that is judgement and stigma free, utilizing evidenced based methods to help clients realize their goals. Robert is versed in many counseling theories and practices; focusing on CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, and Existentialist practices.
Robert lives and practices in the mountains of N.E. Tennessee and is a single father of 4 children. In his free time Robert enjoys hiking, kayaking, rock hounding, and exploring new places and activities. Robert’s passion to help people achieve their goals was born out of successfully navigating his own hardships and struggles with the help of others. Robert’s dedication to the Therapeutic Relationship creates lasting bonds with his clients and is the driver behind his success as a therapist and the reason he is trusted by those he serves”.
Clinical & Nursing Services
Charla Bacon, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, FNP-C
Nurse Bacon is a native of East Tennessee and an alumnus of East Tennessee State University. She is dually boarded in Women’s Health by the National Certification Corporation and in Family Health by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She received her graduate nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati with a focus in Women’s Heath. Later she received a post-master’s in Family Health from King University.
Her clinical background include experience in pain management, primary care, and women’s health. She has dedicated her entire career to treating patients holistically, combining mind, body and soul.
Kimberly Lilley, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Lilley is a native of East Tennessee. She recognized her passion for medicine while working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a local skilled nursing facility. Kimberly worked her way through the ranks of nursing and then attained her Master of Science in Nursing in 2017. Kimberly completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at East Tennessee State University.
Her clinical background includes acute care and primary care. She has dedicated her life to nursing and to serving the surrounding Tri- Cities communities. She feels every patient deserves to be treated with respect, kindness, and compassion.
Lauren Berry, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Lauren is an alumnus of East Tennessee State University with her graduate degree in nursing as well as her undergrad in business administration. She is board certified in family health by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her clinical background includes experience in pain management and primary care. She is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their optimal health.
Meghan Hollier, PMH-NP, BSN
Meghan is an alumnus of East Tennessee State University where she received her graduate degree in nursing, specializing in psychiatry and mental health. She is certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Her clinical background includes experience in emergency medicine and psychiatry.
Brianne Dunning, MSN/PMHNP-BC
Kathleen Seaton, MD
Martin Eason, MD
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