About Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers
We are in the business of helping people to heal their lives from the destruction of the disease of addiction.
Treatment
Staff
Teresa Jackson, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Jackson is a board-certified Addiction Medicine physician. Prior to joining Lakeside Milam, she was the Medical Director of Addiction Medicine for EvergreenHealth. After receiving her undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Arizona, she completed a surgical residency and fellowship. She began her Addiction Medicine career in 2014 in Arizona and moved to Seattle in 2018. Dr. Jackson currently serves as the Region VIII Director on the national ASAM Board of Directors.
Ross Finke, SUDP, LCSW
Clinical Director
Ross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been part of the Lakeside family for over 30 years; the last several with a focus on intervention, family education, and patient care. Ross is currently the Clinical Director at Lakeside-Milam. He is responsible for the oversight of Lakeside’s treatment philosophy throughout the continuum of care. Also, he leads the development and execution of additional mental health services for patients and their family members.
Elizabeth Gould, M.Ed., SUDP
Director of Admissions
Elizabeth has been working in the behavioral health field since 2004 and has been with Lakeside-Milam since 2013. During that time Elizabeth has held a variety of roles and is currently the Administrator of the Kirkland Inpatient Treatment Facility. Elizabeth is a certified Substance Use Disorder Professional and has a Master’s degree in Education. Her experience in the field and the value she places on helping others in achieving individual recovery has been an integral part of her ability to represent the mission of Lakeside-Milam.
Kat Larson, B.S., SUDP
Administrator of Kirkland Inpatient Facility
Kat Larson has been helping individuals since 2009. Prior to beginning her employment with Lakeside-Milam (2013), she volunteered with various organizations aimed at helping young individuals reach for and achieve a better life. At Lakeside-Milam, she has proven talent in many areas including direct clinical care, utilization review, administrative tasks and organizational planning. She is a certified Substance Use Disorder Professional and has special training in clinical supervision. Kat is the Administrator of the Kirkland Inpatient facility and she exudes a passion for recovery and quality care that can be felt throughout the facility.