Chaim Teichman is the Chief Operating Officer of Aspire Recovery. A licensed counselor with more than five years of clinical experience, Chaim brings together hands-on therapeutic work and executive leadership to support both the team and the clients they serve. He has counseled individuals and groups through substance use, trauma, anxiety, and difficult life transitions, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
At Aspire Recovery, Chaim leads the direction of the organization while keeping the focus where it belongs: on the counselors, peer specialists, and staff who work with clients every day. He mentors and supports his team, builds the systems that keep care consistent, and makes sure clinical quality is never an afterthought to operations. His leadership pairs accountability with genuine warmth, so that both staff and clients feel supported, respected, and set up to succeed.
Before joining Aspire, Chaim founded his own private practice and spent years working in substance use and mental health clinics, supporting clients through recovery, trauma, and difficult life transitions. That blend of clinical depth and leadership shapes how he leads today, grounded in the belief that strong, well-run programs are what make lasting recovery possible. Outside of work, Chaim recharges by snowboarding, hiking, and reading a good novel on the beach.
Chaim Teichman is the Chief Operating Officer of Aspire Recovery. A licensed counselor with more than five years of clinical experience, Chaim brings together hands-on therapeutic work and executive leadership to support both the team and the clients they serve. He has counseled individuals and groups through substance use, trauma, anxiety, and difficult life transitions, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
At Aspire Recovery, Chaim leads the direction of the organization while keeping the focus where it belongs: on the counselors, peer specialists, and staff who work with clients every day. He mentors and supports his team, builds the systems that keep care consistent, and makes sure clinical quality is never an afterthought to operations. His leadership pairs accountability with genuine warmth, so that both staff and clients feel supported, respected, and set up to succeed.
Before joining Aspire, Chaim founded his own private practice and spent years working in substance use and mental health clinics, supporting clients through recovery, trauma, and difficult life transitions. That blend of clinical depth and leadership shapes how he leads today, grounded in the belief that strong, well-run programs are what make lasting recovery possible. Outside of work, Chaim recharges by snowboarding, hiking, and reading a good novel on the beach.
His professional background includes behavioral health operations, admissions management, peer recovery support services, revenue cycle management, and quality improvement initiatives across PHP, IOP, and recovery support settings. Lance is passionate about improving access to care, strengthening operational systems, and creating supportive environments that promote long-term recovery and stability.
Lance holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is currently pursuing his Master of Social Work (MSW) while continuing advanced studies in cybersecurity policy and data analytics. He is also a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor-Supervisee (CSAC-Supervisee).
Drawing from both professional and lived recovery experience, Lance believes in meeting people where they are with compassion, dignity, and grace. He is deeply passionate about helping individuals rediscover hope, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with purpose in their lives. He values authentic human connection and believes some of the most meaningful moments in recovery come from feeling genuinely seen, heard, and supported without judgment.
Outside of his professional work, Lance enjoys personal growth, community engagement, leadership development, and exploring ways to improve systems of care within behavioral health and recovery services. He is passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe enough to grow, challenge themselves, and begin new chapters in their lives.
His professional background includes behavioral health operations, admissions management, peer recovery support services, revenue cycle management, and quality improvement initiatives across PHP, IOP, and recovery support settings. Lance is passionate about improving access to care, strengthening operational systems, and creating supportive environments that promote long-term recovery and stability.
Lance holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is currently pursuing his Master of Social Work (MSW) while continuing advanced studies in cybersecurity policy and data analytics. He is also a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor-Supervisee (CSAC-Supervisee).
Drawing from both professional and lived recovery experience, Lance believes in meeting people where they are with compassion, dignity, and grace. He is deeply passionate about helping individuals rediscover hope, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with purpose in their lives. He values authentic human connection and believes some of the most meaningful moments in recovery come from feeling genuinely seen, heard, and supported without judgment.
Outside of his professional work, Lance enjoys personal growth, community engagement, leadership development, and exploring ways to improve systems of care within behavioral health and recovery services. He is passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe enough to grow, challenge themselves, and begin new chapters in their lives.
He brings a strong background in client advocacy, casemanagement, and group facilitation, with a proven ability to connect withindividuals from diverse backgrounds.
Gary has facilitated PHP and IOP programs, conductedcomprehensive assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, anddelivered both individual and group counseling using evidence-based approachessuch as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Before joining Aspire Recovery, he held leadership andprogram-management roles at OneSource Mental Health, Regenesis, and TrainingCenter Behavioral Health—supporting recovery residences, reentry strategies,team development, data management, and interagency coordination.
He holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Alliant International University, and previously served on the Virginia Association of Recovery Residences Board. Gary is dedicated to empowering clients through compassionate support, structured guidance, and a deep commitment to recovery-oriented care.
He brings a strong background in client advocacy, casemanagement, and group facilitation, with a proven ability to connect withindividuals from diverse backgrounds.
Gary has facilitated PHP and IOP programs, conductedcomprehensive assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, anddelivered both individual and group counseling using evidence-based approachessuch as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Before joining Aspire Recovery, he held leadership andprogram-management roles at OneSource Mental Health, Regenesis, and TrainingCenter Behavioral Health—supporting recovery residences, reentry strategies,team development, data management, and interagency coordination.
He holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Alliant International University, and previously served on the Virginia Association of Recovery Residences Board. Gary is dedicated to empowering clients through compassionate support, structured guidance, and a deep commitment to recovery-oriented care.
Through her work withChesterfield County Mental Health Services, Mental Health America of Virginia,Volunteers of America, and Robin’s Hope, she has developed a strong reputationfor her outreach skills, empathy, and ability to meet people where they are.
Melissa specializes in helping individuals feel safe, heard,and connected to the right resources. Her person-centered, strength-basedapproach allows her to build trust quickly and guide clients toward the supportand healing environment that fits them best.
At Aspire Recovery Centers, Melissa brings her warmpresence, lived experience, and genuine dedication to helping people find hope,stability, and a place where they can truly begin to heal.
Through her work withChesterfield County Mental Health Services, Mental Health America of Virginia,Volunteers of America, and Robin’s Hope, she has developed a strong reputationfor her outreach skills, empathy, and ability to meet people where they are.
Melissa specializes in helping individuals feel safe, heard,and connected to the right resources. Her person-centered, strength-basedapproach allows her to build trust quickly and guide clients toward the supportand healing environment that fits them best.
At Aspire Recovery Centers, Melissa brings her warmpresence, lived experience, and genuine dedication to helping people find hope,stability, and a place where they can truly begin to heal.
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