About Us
THE NEXT GENERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH
Our Story
The Partners In Treatment Conference was the visionary creation of Kerry Paulson, Co-Founder of Anew Treatment Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Launched in 2023, it was born from a powerful collaboration among some of the nation’s most respected mental health and addiction treatment organizations.
What began as Kerry’s bold ambition—to deliver a world-class continuing education and networking experience for Arizona’s behavioral health community while highlighting the clinical excellence of its founding partners—has, with the dedication of an exceptional leadership team and industry collaborators, far exceeded its original vision. In just a few short years, Partners In Treatment has evolved from a regional event into a highly regarded mid-size national conference and an influential, trusted brand in the mental health and addiction treatment space.
At its core, the conference remains unwavering in its mission: to provide unparalleled educational value, cultivate genuine professional relationships, and advance the field through meaningful collaboration.
Today, Partners In Treatment stands as a premier platform for clinical innovation, evidence-based practice, and transformative networking in behavioral health. The entire team of founding partners invite you to be part of this growing movement—whether as an attendee, sponsor, exhibitor, speaker, or strategic collaborator—as we continue raising the standard of care and expanding our national impact.
Together, we are shaping the future of behavioral healthcare.
Meet the Conference Team

Aaron Johnson
Conference Director

Dr. Karlyn Pleasants, PsyD
Clinical Advisor

Jaime Vinck, LPC
Clinical Advisor

Dr. Paul Keck Jr., MD
Clinical Advisor

Kerry Paulson
Anew Treatment Center

Tom Parker
Lindner Center of HOPE

Perrin Ehler
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare

Cindy Warren
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare

Tiwi Nicks
Embark Behavioral Health

Jessica Roselle
Embark Behavioral Health

Jordan Hubert
Horizon Recovery

Meg Horne, LMSW
McLean Hospital