Ohio Problem Gambling Clinical Fellowship

Brandy has more than 11 years of experience in addiction treatment and problem gambling treatment for the past 5 years. Earlier this year, she was honored to be promoted to Gambling Treatment Coordinator. She believes everyone deserves access to treatment in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where they feel heard and supported. When she's not working, you can probably find her rewatching Titanic or singing half of a song because she can never remember the rest of the lyrics.

Olivia Burris, LCDCII-GAMBp, is a clinical coordinator at Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, where she provides problem gambling counseling and supports behavioral health education. She is passionate about person-centered care, understanding the experiences behind addictive behaviors, and helping clients develop practical tools for change. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys horror movies, creative projects, and spending time with her cats.

Jasmine Dunn, LICDC-GAMB, has been employed with Maryhaven since January 2025 as a Substance Use Counselor in the Medication-Assisted Opiate Treatment Program (MAOTP). She obtained her Gambling Endorsement in September 2025.

Her career in community mental health began in 2013 as a case manager while studying Social Work, Mental Health, and Developmental Disabilities at Columbus State Community College. This experience opened doors to various roles across the social services field, where she developed a client-centered approach grounded in education, experiential learning, and empowerment.

Jasmine earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Human Services from Urbana University, using her time at Columbus State to re-enter the workforce with renewed passion and purpose. Inspired by her education and mentors, she pursued a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Her work has spanned diverse communities in Columbus and beyond, including Indigenous populations. At Maryhaven, Jasmine continues to expand her understanding of addiction through the lens of problem gambling. She is committed to education, prevention, and treatment at every level and is proud to contribute to this mission alongside a resilient and passionate team. Outside of work, Jasmine enjoys quiet time, family gatherings, caring for plants, roller skating, and cooking.

Nicole serves as the Clinical Director and Veteran Services Coordinator at The Recovery Center. Nicole retired from the U.S. Army in 2019 after 27 years of service and became a counselor later in life. After obtaining a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Dayton, she discovered her passion for community mental health and working with veterans. 

Nicole supports veterans involved in the justice system by serving as a member of the Fairfield County Patriot Court treatment team. She is a Star Behavioral Health Provider, who is a resource for military-connected individuals seeking military-aware mental health services and a training network for behavioral health services.

Nicole is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Gambling Disorders treatment, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), CBT for Suicide Prevention, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk, and Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Anger Management.

Outside of work, Nicole stays active in her community, roots for the Buckeyes and enjoys binge watching murder mysteries.

Kevin Luzader is a Clinical Substance Use Counselor at Catalyst Life Services in Mansfield, Ohio, where he has been employed since 2024 working in both men’s residential and outpatient services. He has worked in the addiction and behavioral health field since approximately 2012, gaining experience across multiple levels of care, including juvenile residential treatment, adult treatment services, and outpatient programming in a variety of clinical and supportive roles.

Kevin is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II) with a Preliminary Gambling Endorsement and earned an Associate Degree in Human and Social Services from Stark State College in Canton, Ohio, in 2019. His professional interests center on group processes, substance use disorders, co-occurring behavioral addictions, and expanding access to gambling-related prevention, treatment, and recovery services. He is currently involved in efforts to strengthen and grow gambling treatment programming within his agency.

Kevin is passionate about helping individuals find hope, purpose, and long-term recovery. He believes that meaningful change is built through authentic connection, practical support, and a willingness to continue learning and growing as a clinician. He is excited for the opportunity to expand his knowledge through this fellowship and to further develop services for individuals impacted by gambling-related concerns. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, Jenessa, family, friends, and his two dogs, Mia and Miley, who keep life interesting. He is also an avid University of Oregon sports fan and is always happy to make time to cheer on the Ducks.

Julie Walter is a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) with a preliminary gambling endorsement (GAMBp). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Dayton, and her Master of Science in Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky. Julie’s early career was spent in the social work field, where she worked for a homeless services organization at their women’s shelter. Seeing people struggling with addiction and wanting to be part of the solution, 

Julie shifted careers and began working as a substance use counselor. Most recently, Julie works as an outpatient counselor at The Ridge, Ohio, conducting assessments and as an aftercare counselor. Julie’s approach for counseling integrates traditional cognitive behavioral models and substance use education with mindfulness, which she has come to appreciate both personally and professionally. Julie’s interest in problem gambling has developed over the past year, and she hopes to be able to help expand services at her agency to include more focused screening, assessment, and treatment for those with Gambling Disorder, at both an individual and group level. 

When not at work, Julie enjoys spending time with her husband, two grown daughters, two large dogs and one tiny cat, who all give her joy, while helping keep her grounded and focused on gratitude.