Our Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada Team
At Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada, our licensed, multidisciplinary team provides compassionate, evidence-based care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. We are dedicated to being the most trusted rehab in Nevada, offering personalized treatment plans that promote lasting recovery.
Upon admission, clients meet with our clinical experts to review their substance use and mental health history. Using this insight, our treatment directors design individualized plans combining evidence-based therapies and holistic approaches.
Clients receive 24/7 support, engaging in individual and group therapy sessions tailored to their unique needs.
Each client is also paired with a dedicated case manager who helps manage personal, professional, or legal obligations and creates a structured aftercare plan for long-term success.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Nevada, our facilities offers a peaceful environment for healing and transformation.
Experience expert, compassionate care at Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada, your trusted partner in recovery.
Our Team Members
Miya Stafford
Miya Stafford serves as Vice President of Operations Compliance at Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada. Since beginning her healthcare career in 2005, Miya has gained extensive experience across multiple disciplines, starting in dietary services and advancing through a variety of leadership roles, including Behavioral Health Technician, Director of Guest Affairs, Director of Operations, and Executive Director.
Her professional journey reflects a lifelong commitment to learning, growth, problem-solving and service—transitioning from geriatric care to behavioral health to focus on creating safe, empowering environments for clients and staff alike. Miya is deeply passionate about mental health awareness and fostering spaces where individuals can thrive. Outside of work, she enjoys swing dancing and continuing to build meaningful connections in her community.
Vonzella Jenkins
Vonzella Jenkins is a dedicated leader who loves helping and caring for people in need. Her passion for mental health and substance abuse advocacy comes from her own life experiences, growing up with a mother who struggled with active addiction. She truly enjoys being able to support and guide others, witnessing their growth and transformation as they work toward becoming successful.
Vonzella’s goal is to be a reliable source of encouragement and assistance, making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Helping others is not just something she does: it is her life’s passion and joy.
Heather Raley
Heather Raley has always had a passion for helping others, beginning her career in healthcare as a paramedic and CNA. Today, she brings that same dedication to Icarus Behavioral Health, working in the Admissions Department to support individuals facing mental health challenges and those struggling with addiction.
With a strong background in direct patient care, Heather is committed to guiding people toward hope, healing, and recovery.
Rachel Lissor
Rachel Lissor is the Business Development Liaison at Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada, where she builds meaningful connections within the Las Vegas community to ensure individuals and families can access quality mental health and addiction care. She collaborates with other professionals and organizations to connect people to the right resources at the right time. A long-time Las Vegas resident and a person in long-term recovery, Rachel brings both professional dedication and deep personal experience to her work.
As a trauma survivor and passionate mental health advocate, she understands the courage it takes to seek help and is committed to walking alongside others on their journey to healing.
Outside of her professional role, Rachel is a world traveler and lover of the outdoors. She finds joy in hiking, yoga, making art, attending concerts, and exploring new places. Happily married and currently expecting her first child, she’s excited to embrace the next chapter of life: motherhood.
Dwayne Brown
Dwayne Brown was born and raised in the Hawaiian Islands by a single mother who raised 7 children. He grew up in a high crime and impoverished area. His mother sent him to private schools even when she had no money, but she found a way because she believed education was important. Dwayne grew up with trauma, abuse, drugs, alcohol, and addiction.
He went to the service after graduating high school and served 6 years in the Air Force. Dwayne then went to college at the University of Hawaii on the GI bill from the military and then obtained a master’s in psychology. He believes he is in this field because he believes there is hope, he believes that miracles happen, and people can find help and healing to a better life.
Jennifer Howell
Jennifer Howell is a highly respected Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with a profound background in behavioral health and program management. Based in Las Vegas, NV, she holds certifications in both Nevada and California as a supervisor, a testament to her unwavering dedication to the field of substance abuse counseling. Jennifer's extensive experience includes working with a diverse range of populations, including individuals in rural areas and those within the criminal justice system.
She has demonstrated expertise in various treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and inpatient detoxification, ensuring comprehensive care for her clients. Jennifer specializes in conducting thorough assessments and providing individualized counseling services for clients struggling with substance use disorders. Her approach is holistic, focusing on both the physical and mental aspects of recovery, and she is dedicated to delivering evidence-based services that promote lasting change.
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Phoenix and currently furthering her education at the University of Nevada Reno, pursuing an Advanced Certificate in Addiction Studies as well as a master’s in social work. As a trauma survivor herself, Jennifer is deeply passionate about delivering high-quality care to those in need. She believes strongly in the transformative power of change and is dedicated to helping individuals overcome their challenges and achieve lasting recovery.
Her exceptional communication skills, empathy, and steadfast dedication make her a valuable asset in the substance abuse and mental health field, where she continues to make a significant impact on the lives of those she serves.