Tia Cooper, LAC, AADC, NCACI
Program Director
Tia Cooper is a Licensed Addictions Counselor and an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling. She has been in the Addictions Counseling field since 2000 and has extensive experience with licensed healthcare professionals, adults with dual disorders, and adults in outpatient treatment, jail and mental health settings. She is a past member of the SCAADAC Board of Directors. Tia enjoys volunteering, reading, listening to music and vacationing on the beach in her free time.
(803) 896- 4765 or tcooper@lradac.org
Rebecca A. Payne, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Payne received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency and an addiction psychiatry fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. She practiced in a variety of settings as an Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Department of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Science. She returned to training and completed forensic psychiatry fellowship at the University of South Carolina prior to assuming her role as the Medical Director of the South Carolina Recovering Professional Program. She is board-certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry and is an active member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
(803) 960-8428 or rpayne@lradac.org
Thomas R. Smith, Esq.
Special Counsel | Administrative Coordinator
Thomas Smith is a dedicated legal professional with a strong foundation in healthcare, employment, and administrative law. A proud graduate of the University of South Carolina and its School of Law, Thomas has had the privilege of serving in impactful roles at the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, and the Defense Health Agency under the Department of Defense.
Thomas’s work has consistently centered around supporting healthcare professionals and navigating complex regulatory environments. He brings a collaborative spirit, a strategic mindset, and a commitment to public service to every role he undertakes.
Outside the office, Thomas is passionate about hiking, fitness, and enjoys a good game of chess. He also values quality time with family and friends – because balance is key.
(803) 896-5708 or tsmith@lradac.org
Erin Griese, LPC, LAC, CAC
Recovery Specialist
Erin Griese is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addictions Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor. Upon graduating from the College of Charleston in 2004, Erin relocated to Miami, Florida, for 12 years. where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Psychology specializing in mental health counseling. During her graduate studies, Erin worked with clients diagnosed with various eating disorders in a residential treatment setting and then transitioned to working in the addiction field after graduation. Before joining the RPP team, Erin worked as a clinical counselor in the Women’s Intensive Outpatient Program at LRADAC in Columbia, South Carolina. Erin also has experience working with dually diagnosed clients in the community mental health field and has worked extensively with Richland and Lexington County Probate Courts, serving as a liaison between treatment providers and the judicial system.
(803) 896-5685 or egriese@lradac.org
Paul Fox, LPC, ADC
Recovery Specialist
Paul Fox graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Paul is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC) with Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification through Addiction Professionals of South Carolina. Paul has worked in the addiction field since 2018. Paul enjoys being with family and having adventures with his kids in his free time.
803-896-5707 or pfox@lradac.org
Alexandria Anderson MS, ADC- IP
Recovery Specialist
Alexandria Anderson has a Master’s Degree in Psychology and is working towards becoming a certified addictions counselor. She started working in the substance use treatment field in 2010 and has worked in a wide variety of clinical settings, including Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient treatment, and Medicated Assisted Treatment. In her free time, Alexandria enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
803-896-8658 aanderson@lradac.org
Julie Martin, BA
Recovery Specialist
Julie Martin graduated from the University of South Carolina–Aiken with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Julie has worked in an outpatient substance use disorder setting for more than 20 years. She has worked with substance use prevention, clinical case management and a variety of other roles in the outpatient setting. Julie enjoys spending time with family and friends and serving her community in her free time.
(803) 896-5705 or julie.martin@lradac.org
Katherine Russell, LMSW
Recovery Specialist
Katherine Russell is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree. She has worked extensively in Employee Assistance Programs and addictions treatment for over twenty years. In her spare time, Kathe enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
(803) 896-5709 or krussell@lradac.org
Olivia von Rosenberg, ADC, LPC-A
Recovery Specialist
Olivia von Rosenberg is an Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Wake Forest University. Olivia has over 10 years of experience working in the Human Services field in residential and outpatient settings and is passionate about working at mission-driven nonprofit organizations. In her free time, Olivia enjoys spending quality time with loved ones, working puzzles, reading, and traveling.
(803) 896-5704 or O.vonrosenberg@lradac.org
Dee Branham
Office Manager
Dee Branham graduated from Southern Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Dee has worked in the administrative field for 30+ years. Dee enjoys trips to the beach, boating on Lake Murray, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, in her free time.
803-896-5797 DBranham@lradac.org
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