Meet the Team
Joanna Jones, MBA, RD -
Executive Director
Joanna Jones, who joined Montecatini in June 2011, has over 20 years of clinical and operations experience in acute care, long-term care, schools, home health and hospice, community, inpatient and outpatient settings. Most recently, she served as Area Vice President for the nation's largest outpatient wound care management company. Prior to this, Joanna worked for a nonprofit corporation that provides coordination, consultation, management, and technical assistance to hospitals and health care facilities.
Joanna has also owned a consultant company for health care, management, quality improvement, dietetics, research, and other related operations. In addition, she spent four years as a Clinical Dietician for a regional health center in Mississippi, and two years as Program Director of the Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies nutrition-based community program.
Joanna earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management of Food Service and Technology, as well as a Master's in Business Administration. She also attended medical school in Wroclaw, Poland.
Dr. Elise A Reed, D.O. -
Psychiatrist
Elise A. Reed, D.O. raised a family of four girls before a job as a hospital medical transcriptionist inspired her, in 1983, to leave her home in southern California, and to attend college and medical school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned a B.S. in psychology from Oral Roberts University in1988 and a DO from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. She spent two years in an OB-GYN residency in West Virginia before realizing that psychiatry was her true calling. She returned to Tulsa where she completed a residency in psychiatry; and in 1998, moved to San Diego where she has been in private practice, treating adolescents and adults since. She has also worked with Eating Disorders in both inpatient and residential treatment facilities.
Nancy Staycer, LCSW -
Program Therapist
Nancy earned her bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and got her Master's degree in Social Work in 2001 from San Diego State University. After completing over 3200 hours of training, she received her License as a Clinical Social Worker. Her training includes substance abuse, anger management, effective communication, conflict resolution, and stress and crisis management. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults using individual, couples, family and group therapy at both the outpatient level as well as the residential level. In addition to eating disorders, her experience also includes adoption issues, grief and loss, PTSD and child abuse. Beyond her professional experience, she also has personal experience with the 12-step model of recovery and uses examples from her own struggles and successes, in order to instill a sense of understanding and ultimately hope for those battling addiction.
Amy Costa, M.A., MFT -
Program Therapist
Amy received her Bachelor’s degree from Endicott College in Massachusetts. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree she worked at a residential treatment facility for eating disorders as a residency counselor for two years. Amy has received her Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and continues to work on her Doctorate of psychology in marriage and family therapy. She has experience working with individuals, couples and families as well as group therapy. She has been trained in sexual abuse, DBT and group therapy. Amy has also been active in promoting education on eating disorders for adolescents and educators.
Sharon Zimbler, MFT -
Program Therapist
Sharon received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida International University's Fine Arts Division. After moving to San Diego from Miami, Florida, Sharon earned her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School of Professional Psychology Division at Alliant International University. She is currently working on her Doctorate of Psychology degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Sharon has experience working with individuals, couples and families as well as group therapy. She also has experience working with substance abuse and eating disorders. In addition, Sharon worked as a school based therapist in the Escondido school district which allowed her to work with high risk children and their families. Sharon's theoretical approaches include family systems theory and the 12 step model of recovery. Sharon uses her knowledge and passion to promote recovery in her community.
Danielle Beck-Ellsworth, PsyD, LMFT -
Part-Time Therapist
Danielle received her Bachelors of Science in Cognitive Science, Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She completed her Doctor of Psychology in Marital and Family Therapy at Alliant International University (AIU). Danielle is a seasoned specialist in obesity and eating disorder prevention and has experience with treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. Currently, Danielle has a private practice in the Sorrento Valley area and is teaching at UCSD and Alliant International University. Her grounded presence creates a calm, safe place for patients to feel comfortable. Metaphors, systems theory, family therapy, mindfulness, and sense of self work are all incorporated into Danielle's treatment of patients.
Amy Darneille, B.A. -
Residential Patient Assistant Supervisor
Amy graduated from California State University, Chico in 2000 with a B.A. in Latin American Studies. Her professional experience includes counseling and coaching work with adolescents in the independent boarding school setting and in non-profit organizations. Prior to joining Montecatini as the Residential Patient Assistant Supervisor, Amy worked as a resident assistant at a sister facility of CRC Health Group in Reno, NV.
Shiloh Reed, M.A. - MFT-I
Program Therapist
Shiloh has a heart for working in the field of psychology and counseling. She completed her undergraduate studies at California State University of San Marcos in 2008 with her Bachelor's degree in Human Development with an emphasis in counseling services. She first came to Montecatini in 2008 where she worked on the front line as a patient assistant for two years. After working with eating disorders, she decided to continue her education and began a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program. Shiloh graduated in 2010 from Alliant International University with her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has worked clinically with eating disorders, domestic violence, sexual assault, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and chemical dependency. Outside of her interest in the professional field, Shiloh enjoys photography, volunteering abroad, and traveling the world.
Jeannie Obermayer -
Intake Coordinator
Jeannie has worked in the medical field for over 15 years. She comes to Montecatini with a background in hospital administration, supporting the needs of inpatients and outpatients in both adult and pediatric populations. Jeannie finds it rewarding to improve the quality of any person’s life in any way she can. She is committed to healthy living and supports the recovery process along with her fellow staff.
Aside from work, her interests are in the outdoors, gardening, and craft projects.
Lynette Kalama -
Office/Operations Manager
Lynette has worked in the Medical field for more than 25 years. Her experience has been in Long Term Care Pharmacy and Drug and Psychiatric Hospitals as the Billing and Office Manager. Lynette has an extensive background in insurance and third party billing. She is also dedicated to creating a positive and healthy environment for the patients and staff and ensuring everyone's needs are met.
