Tennessee Valley Recovery Staff

Bobby is a person in long term recovery who has dedicated his life to helping others. Bobby came from a family of addicts and alcoholics so he seen addiction from all angles. Bobby believes in treating the whole person’s mind, body, and soul which is Tennessee Valley Recovery incorporates multiple modalities of treatment.

Jesse Stone, born in New Jersey, is a person in long term recovery. Since getting clean in 2014, Jesse has dedicated his adult life to educating those suffering with substance abuse and mental health conditions. With over 7 years of experience working in the field, Jesse serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Tennessee Valley Recovery located in Knoxville.

Karyssa Hartsell is a Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW) in Tennessee. She obtained her Master of Social Work from the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Spelman College. She has been in the mental health field for over 5 years and has experience working with adolescents, families, and adults from various backgrounds. She is very skilled in recovery based treatment and trauma informed care. She has experience utilizing several treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. She is here to help those who are ready to learn and develop the proper tools for growth and self-fulfillment.

Dr. Ana Lisa Carr, MD, MBA is a board-certified physician with extensive experience treating patients in a number of clinical settings, including addiction management, private practice, emergency medicine, and occupational health. Throughout her career, Dr. Carr has been a fierce advocate for her patients, diligently working to ensure that they receive the care that they need in a complex healthcare system. With over a decade working in the addiction space, Dr. Carr understands the unique needs of the community and applies her knowledge and expertise to treating the whole person — body and mind.