Dan Miranda, MS, LCADC, CCS
Director of Substance Abuse Counseling

Dan Miranda joined the Surfside team in 2017 and assisted in transforming our program into a comprehensive extended care, using his extensive clinical experience to shape Surfside’s daily operations. After 6 years of Surfside leadership, Dan shifted gears to wear his clinical hat full time as Shore Break Recovery’s Director of Substance Abuse Counseling. Here, he supports & develops our clinical team with a deep understanding of Surfside’s mission.

A former U.S. Marine with seminary training and a Master’s Degree in Addiction Studies, Dan’s unique background gives him a dynamic perspective when working with men and their families. His versatility, compassion and 15+ years of experience make him a powerful leader who oversees Shore Break’s clinical programming. He understands the complexities of the Surfside program, our unique population, and the need for comprehensive family involvement. Dan provides regular supervision to our Shore Break Recovery clinical team, driven by the desire to build a strong & dynamic clinical team.

Nick Geissler, MS, CFI
Director of Recovery Coaching & Therapeutic Services
Nick Geissler is the heart and soul of Shore Break Recovery.  WIth a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Nick is the perfect combination of kind, funny, direct and firm – traits that are incredibly useful in treating men with substance use disorders.  While initially studying for a Master’s in Education, Nick began working at Bonnie Brae, a residential facility for adolescent boys.  This work piqued his interest in the mental health field and he eventually transferred to the child/adolescent MICA PHP/IOP at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. As he became more passionate about treating substance use disorder, he shifted the focus of his Master’s while working for Surfside Recovery Services.  Upon completing his Master’s, Nick worked closely with Surfside’s Executive Director and Program Director to build a comprehensive recovery coaching program for men in early recovery, with an emphasis on communication with family and sober support systems as men transition to independent living.  At the heart of his clinical approach is a wholehearted belief that men can and do recover from addiction and live meaningful lives.

Jenn Dolan, MS, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Family Therapist
Jennifer Dolan comes to Shore Break Recovery with almost 10 years of experience in the substance use and mental health field. Jennifer received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is currently credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist and a Licensed Professional Art Therapist in the state of New Jersey. Jennifer has a passion for working with families who are impacted by their loved ones substance use and offers a safe space to improve family-relationship functioning. She believes that healing for the entire family can improve communication, resolve conflict and foster a healthy environment conducive to recovery. Jennifer brings her humor, creativity and no nonsense attitude to everything she does and believes we all have the power to change our story.

Kevin Kittredge, BA, CADC Intern
Kevin Kittredge is currently enrolled in Capella University’s Master’s of Addiction Studies program. Kevin joined the Shore Break team after working in direct care at Surfside Recovery Services, where he brought humor and positivity to residents in a long-term extended care. Kevin is skilled at helping our clients identify beliefs and attitudes that feel comfortable but are actually detrimental, creating a partnership with clients as they begin to change. His love of music, sports and the great outdoors are integrated into his work, as he believes recovery enables men to rediscover life’s joys.

Ryuta Amaike, BA, CPRS, CADC Intern
Ryuta (pronounced Utah) is currently at CADC Intern, studying at ACCC’s Addiction Counseling Specialist Program. Ryuta also joins the Shore Break team after working extensively in direct care at Surfside Recovery Services. In addition to running counseling groups, Ryuta works closely with the young adult men in our outpatient program and provides recovery coaching to graduates. He is a skilled athlete and Level 2 CrossFit coach, training both people in recovery and the general community at Saltwater Athletics (located just next door to Shore Break). He enjoys motivating men during challenging workouts, encouraging them to shift their mindset and utilize positive self talk. Ryuta believes that the skills we learn in those moments translate to life in recovery, strengthening mental stamina as we complete difficult but rewarding tasks.

Dr. Norman Chazin, MD

Dr. Chazin is a board-certified Psychiatrist based out of Linwood, NJ. For many years, Dr. Chazin offered psychiatric services and medication management to Surfside residents on an as-needed basis. In 2024, he joined our Shore Break team as our Medical Director.

Robert Briglia Jr., MS, Psychiatric APN

Rob joined the Shore Break Recovery team in January 2024, bringing a wealth of experience as a Master’s level Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He works collaboratively with our clinical team, providing his patients with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, a diagnosis (when appropriate), and treatment. Whether he’s introducing a new medication, altering current meds or simply providing medication management, Rob takes an integrative approach to psychiatric care.