A pioneer in the substance abuse treatment and services arena, Mr. Wales has proven to be resilient, innovative, and ever evolving with treatment protocols.  His ability to facilitate, commanding structure and obedience with the 12-step program, has provided multiple individuals a chance in life through the recovery process.  As a treatment provider, Mr. Wales relies on his knowledge of the recovery dynamics program to establish successful results with each client served.

Erica Honeyman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She received her Master's degree from Lindsey Wilson College in 2013 and has been working in the counseling field throughout her academic career.  Ms. Honeyman gained in employment as the Clinical Director with Ladies of Promise, Inc. in December of 2021.  Because of a commitment for serving individuals struggling with addiction and mental illness, her passion allows her to adapt to a variety of populations and provide a high quality of care.

Ms. McMillian has been a psychotherapist for 8 years. She has worked with pre-trial, parole, and probation clients. Ms. McMillian has guided clients by ensuring the clients are not only drug free but wholistic, including addressing their Mental Health. Ms. McMillian feels the best part of her job is to see them all evolve, learn, grow and, change no matter what they go through. 

Ms. Whitfield has been on an uninterrupted recovery journey for the last 20 years. Serving 18 years as a clinician Ms. Whitfield came to us after working for various companies such as VOA, Crossroads and Wellstone Regional Hospital. She feels the most important part of her job is to work through uncomfortable conversations with clients for them to begin to heal.  

An advance practice nurse, with an accreditation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Ms. Lanham specializes in primary care and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) treatment. Her educational studies began at Bellarmine College, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; with continued studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, she gained a Master of Science in Nursing. Because of her dedication to serving individuals in need, Ms. Lanham understands the needs of individuals suffering from substance disorders and concentrates her efforts providing the highest quality of care to the clients of Ladies of Promise, Inc.

Amanda Cohen is a Louisville native that came to work at LOP, December of 2021 as the Intake Manager. She is a former Deputy Clerk at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. She has served in the court system as Deputy Clerk at the Circuit Clerks Office for the last 16 years.  Being the first person, a client will see when entering the facility, Ms. Amanda feels the most important part of her job is to give the client their first shot of HOPE.  

Pastor Joy comes to us from the Jefferson County Drug Court Division of the Clerk's Office. She has been an asset as well as a liaison between the court system and LOP. Pastor Joy has completed her Peer Support since joining LOP in January of 2022. She feels that the most important part of her job is to give back to the community. Pastor Joy often says, “Yes you may have been bent, but your victory is that you are not broken.”  

Kenneth Hemphill is the Clinical Director of Ladies of Promise, Inc.  Comprised of many industry-leading assets, Mr. Hemphill is an award-winning counselor with 29 years of experience in the substance abuse arena.  Because of education and an ability to evolve with substance abuse trends, Mr. Hemphill possess the ability to produce stellar results using facilitation and tools from the Recovery Dynamics program. 

Ms. Drane has been a therapist  with LOP for 2 years. She is currently working on her Master's degree in Counseling. Having worked with clients in recovery for 16 years, she feels that the most important part of her job is to see the clients recover, while she provides hope and support.  

Mr. King is a retired Veteran of the Army. He has been a Marriage & Family Therapist since 1998. Jeff enjoys God, his children, teaching the word of God, helping people and life itself. He has been a mechanic, Postman worked with the US Space force as well as an amazing father. Jeff feels that the most important part of therapy is to focus on the higher power for the higher power will lead you when you can’t see your way through. 

Dr. Irfan Afaq, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Jeffersonville, IN and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Afaq has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse, Psychotic Disorders, and General Mental Health Disorders & Therapy. He graduated from BAHUDDIN ZAKARIA UNIVERSITY / NISHTAR MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1995. He is affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital.

Ms. Nelson has been a Case Manager for the last 3 years. She is a proven leader and champion of helping to heal our community. Ms. Nelson has 8 years of non-interrupted sobriety. She enjoys helping others who suffer from addiction. Ms. Nelson feels that the most rewarding part of her job is watching the clients become the best version of themselves. 

Sarah Brock has worked in the recovery field at Ladies of Promise, Inc. for 2 years, and is a licensed clinical therapist. Currently, Ms. Brock holds a TCADC and is pursuing her LCADC. Academically, Ms. Brock obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Education, and completed her studies at Eastern Kentucky University, where she received a Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership. She credits herself in aiding clients in understanding their self-worth, all in an effort to develop inner self-love.