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Dr. Lawrence Fianko

A social work professional with a passion for supporting individuals struggling with substance use, depression, and anxiety. Holding licensure as an LCSW in Illinois and Virginia, LMSW in Maryland, and LSW in Indiana, Lawrence brings clinical experience from Centerstone Indiana, Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center and Indiana University Health Emergency Departments — rooted in empathy, resilience, and high-quality, affordable care for marginalized communities.

Dr. Michael Whiteside II, LCSW

Dr. Michael Whiteside II is an innovative mental health expert specializing in interpersonal relationships involving family, marital, peer, romantic, and occupational dynamics. His work involves assisting individuals and agencies in recognizing, dissecting, and understanding the mechanics and the impact that relationships have on individual satisfaction and overall fulfillment. As the clinical supervisor for Limelight Recovery, Dr. Whiteside brings an arsenal of clinical approaches, rapport building enhancements, and inventive tactics to quality care.

As a clinician, Michael has served in various clinical settings including outpatient private practice, college counseling centers, and psychiatric inpatient care during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout his career, he believes in highlighting patients' strengths, full understanding of their environment and associated impacts on self-image and self-efficacy, as well as the automatic mental processes that hinder the life deserved, not just accepted. Dr. Whiteside uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet the patient's unique needs while focusing mainly on the implicit and nonconscious aspects of life that contribute and create suffering as derived from his training at the Institute for Clinical Social Work that materialized in his PhD in Clinical Social Work. He also balanced this approach with procedural methods such as CBT as derived from his Master of Social Work from Indiana University Bloomington. Dr. Whiteside wholeheartedly believes in seeing the full person, assessing their suffering in their unique cultural experience, and proving care that matters most to the patient and the patient's priorities.

Dr. Michael Whiteside serves as General Partner for his group practice, Reclaiming Royalty, which involves providing strategic vision for the entire organization, managing various administrative aspects including business development, and stakeholder relationship management with various community partners. He balances this work with being the Clinical Director which centers on providing clinical focus and direction for all staff, managing and implementing clinical supervision, patient satisfaction and referral growth, as well as design and implement the cooccurring services such as mental health consulting, workshop and training facilitation, and community education on common workplace mental health challenges under his Success Management™ model.

Alyson Grider, LCSW

Served as Co-Founder and President of Limelight Recovery from 2020 through early 2025, contributing significantly to the organization’s growth and development. She currently serves as a Therapist, providing clinical services and supporting clients through their recovery and mental health journeys.

Denetra Taylor, LMHC, LCAC

My most influential experience includes working with individuals and groups and assuring that their needs have been addressed with case management, counseling, resources, and referrals. I have not only strived to provide services for my clients but their families as well, with experience supporting individuals faced with behavioral and mental health issues, crisis intervention, homelessness, and substance abuse.

Tammi Prince, LMHC, LCAC, CSAYC

Tammi Prince is a Licensed Mental Health and Clinical Addictions Counselor. Her compassionate but assertive approach, paired with her belief that the client brings the expertise of "what is" and the counselor brings the expertise of "what could be", motivates her work with individuals, families and groups. With 22+ years of experience, she specializes in crisis intervention, grief, substance abuse, anger management and empowering individuals through life's transitions.

Brittany Wright, LMHCA

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) with a specialization in substance use. Since 2018, I have worked with individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders, helping them navigate their journey toward healing and stability. Undergraduate degree in Psychology from Georgia State University and Master's in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Kylee Leland, MSW

Kylee is a warm and empathetic therapist who helps clients focus on strengths and practical solutions while navigating life's challenges. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, using a trauma-informed approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). With 18+ years in the mental health field, she creates a supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.