Recovery Is Possible

Come meet the team that can help on the Emerald Coast.

Addiction Treatment Staff

Gulf Breeze Recovery is a healing place where you’ll be supported in finding your way to recovery. Our non-12 step holistic rehabilitation program is effective and you deserve to find a treatment program that works for you. Our addiction treatment staff is here to help you find your footing with evidence-based care every step of the way.

Meet the Professionals at Gulf Breeze Recovery

Barnett Gilmer

Founder of Gulf Breeze Recovery

  • Founder
  • 23 years of experience
  • Masters in Health Care Administration

Danielle Guinaugh

Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Gulf Breeze Recovery

  • Master’s-Level Certified Addiction Professional
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor,
  • National Certified Counselor
  • Qualified Supervisor
  • 13+ years of experience

Medical and clinical expertise for safe, supported recovery

The team at Gulf Breeze Recovery is multidisciplinary and highly experienced. We strive to create a safe, supportive space where guests and families feel welcome and open to do the hard work of recovery. 

Entering rehabilitation treatment staffed by licensed professionals is not only important, but essential. Licensed, experienced professionals will safely guide you or your loved one through every step of treatment. From detoxification and residential treatment to aftercare. Our professionals are flexible and step in to provide immediate care and make any adjustments necessary. Serving those who enroll into our facility is our passion and top priority.

Each employee at Gulf Breeze Recovery, from our founder to our support team, is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones move forward in order to live a life that’s happy and drug-free.

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  • Licensed addiction specialists
  • Local to Gulf Breeze, Florida
  • Trained in non-12-step recovery techniques

Discover the Addiction Treatment Programs Available at Gulf Breeze Recovery

No matter what addiction treatment program our clients participate in, they can access the same high-quality therapies. Our holistic approach runs through all our programs, ensuring that all individuals experience a well-rounded recovery where their physical and mental health are raised. Some of our other programs may be a good fit for you as well, including:

Admissions call

Admissions staff can answer questions, discuss your situation, and verify insurance benefits. Above all, we are here to listen and to offer our help.

Assessment and intake

The clinical team listens to your worries and needs, along with assessing any medication needs, and goals for treatment.

Detox or stabilization

When detox is clinically appropriate, medical professionals support safety and well-being, helping you or your loved one stabilize comfortably.

Residential and holistic treatment

Admissions staff can answer questions, discuss your situation, and verify insurance benefits. Above all, we are here to listen and to offer our help.

Family support

Family support can help loved ones understand recovery, how to communicate with their loved ones, and plan the next steps.

Aftercare and relapse prevention

Clinical and recovery staff support you or your loved one through continued care, outpatient options, telerecovery when appropriate, and practical support after residential treatment.
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Why families trust the Gulf Breeze Recovery team

We know your family is looking for a rehab they can trust. A place where the people providing care are actually making a difference and prepared to support your loved one.

Gulf Breeze Recovery is a top accredited and licensed addiction treatment center. We have decades of experience providing personalized, evidence-based care for people who need it. With specialized care that treats each person as a guest, you can be sure that when your loved one visits Gulf Breeze Recovery, they’ll be treated with compassion and dignity.

  • Licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families
  • Gold-certified by the Joint Commission
  • Located off the Santa Rosa Sound
  • Experienced in caring for veterans and service members

Contact Gulf Breeze Recovery to meet our team

Our team can help you with every program detail. If you have questions about Gulf Breeze Recovery's staff, medical oversight, clinical support, or non-12-step approach, the admissions team can listen to your concerns and situation and help support you on your or your loved one’s addiction rehabilitation journey. Want to take a tour of our residential addiction treatment center? Mention it when you get in touch.

Dr. Lantie Jorandby, MD, CEO

Dr. Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby has dedicated her professional life to treating patients for mental illness and addiction. She’s a nationally recognized expert in the field and is triple-board-certified in general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine.

Dr. Jorandby graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience. She attended medical school and completed her residency at the University of Florida.

After completing her Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Jorandby served as Medical Director for the dual diagnosis unit at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. She also served as faculty at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry.

Dr. Jorandby also served as a staff psychiatrist for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Mental Health Supervisor at the VA Outpatient Clinic in Viera, Florida, the third largest Outpatient VA clinic in the country.

Most recently, Dr. Jorandby worked as Chief Medical Officer for Lakeview Health, a co-occurring substance use disorder facility, for five years. During her time at Lakeview, she oversaw the development of treatment programs for Veterans and First Responders and the expansion of the professionals program for the aviation industry and various state monitoring programs for safety-sensitive workers. She also oversaw the development of Koru Spring, a residential eating disorder program, which opened in 2023.

Dr. Jorandby is a frequently sought speaker on the topic of mental health disorders, including eating disorders and co-occurring disorders with addiction, and a regular contributor to Psychology Today. She is passionate about encouraging patients to seek treatment and recovery for mental health, eating disorders, and addiction.

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