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Meet the Dragonfly team: Amanda, David, and Tori with their qualifications.

The Wings of Dragonfly was founded by Tori Teska, Amanda Celmer, and David Cleope, bringing together years of professional experience and a shared passion for helping individuals and families affected by addiction. Our team believes in second chances, meaningful change, and meeting people where they are. Through compassionate, individualized substance use disorder treatment, we help clients build the skills, confidence, and support needed for lasting recovery.

About The Wings of Dragonfly Team Members

Tori Teska, CADCII (Founder & CEO)

 

Tori Teska is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II) and co-founder of The Wings of Dragonfly. She is passionate about helping individuals find lasting recovery from addiction while supporting families and loved ones affected by substance use.

Drawing on Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a compassionate, person-centered approach, Tori helps clients build self-worth, develop healthier coping skills, recognize patterns, and strengthen the confidence needed to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Originally from Georgia, Tori earned her bachelor's degree from Radford University in Virginia, where she competed on the equestrian team and studied psychology and exercise science. Her previous career as a private flight attendant allowed her to travel the world, giving her a unique appreciation for different people, cultures, and life experiences.

After becoming a mother, Tori was inspired to pursue a career in addiction counseling, ultimately earning her CADC-II credential. She has additional training in Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT), with a focus on equine-assisted approaches, incorporating experiential activities that support emotional awareness, communication, coping skills, and recovery. Tori is also trained in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), which she incorporates into structured, recovery-focused group counseling.

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DAVID CLEOPE, CADCII, CCDS, BSP (Founder & Executive Director)

 

David Cleope is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II), Certified Co-occuring Disorfers Specialist (CCDS), and co-founder of The Wings of Dragonfly. His passion and life's mission center on helping individuals overcome addiction, recognize their strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Drawing on personal life experiences, genuine empathy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Positive Psychology, David helps clients recognize patterns, navigate challenges, and develop practical strategies for recovery. His approach emphasizes understanding how trauma, emotional challenges, and life experiences can influence substance use, relationships, and overall well-being.

David has extensive experience working with adolescents in crisis, families, individuals involved in the foster care system, veterans, and those transitioning back into the community following incarceration. He is trained in Advanced Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) facilitation and Brainspotting, incorporating these approaches into addiction treatment and recovery-focused counseling within his professional scope.

Outside the counseling office, David is a true outdoorsman. After raising six daughters, he finds peace hiking remote trails with his two dogs. He's also an enthusiastic home chef who enjoys recreating cuisines from around the world, a master of trivia, and a music history buff!

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Amanda Celmer, CADCII, CCDS (Founder & Clinical Director)

Amanda Celmer is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II), Certified Co-occurring Disorders Specialist (CCDS), and co-founder of The Wings of Dragonfly. As Clinical Director, she brings more than 10 years of experience in addiction counseling, clinical leadership, and supporting individuals and families navigating substance use disorders and co-occurring challenges. Amanda has also been recognized as a top counselor in the region by America's Best in Medicine.

Amanda's approach combines evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness-based interventions, and the Matrix Model. She has extensive experience working with justice-involved individuals and families, including those participating in accountability courts. Her work emphasizes identifying underlying patterns, strengthening coping skills, building accountability, and developing practical strategies for sustainable recovery.

Born and raised in Georgia, Amanda brings warmth, authenticity, and a down-to-earth approach to counseling. As someone in long-term recovery herself, she understands firsthand that recovery is about far more than abstinence. She believes lasting change involves rebuilding relationships, developing self-awareness, strengthening emotional well-being, and creating a life worth maintaining.

Amanda is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding addiction, advocating for individuals and families, and helping clients recognize their ability to create meaningful change. Her approach is rooted in compassion, clinical accountability, and the belief that every person deserves an opportunity to grow beyond their past.


Outside of her professional life, Amanda is a wife and mother who enjoys fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. Her love of family, community, and Southern traditions is reflected in the genuine connections she builds with the people she serves.

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Scott Brown, CPS, CADC-t (Intern)

 

Scott Brown is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Training (CADC-T) and Certified Peer Specialist at The Wings of Dragonfly. With more than 20 years of service in the United States Marine Corps and law enforcement, Scott brings a unique combination of professional experience, lived experience, and compassion to his work in addiction recovery.

As a combat veteran, Scott understands the challenges that veterans, first responders, active-duty service members, and their families may face. His approach emphasizes trust, connection, resilience, and helping individuals recognize how life experiences, stress, and emotional challenges can influence substance use and recovery.

Following his retirement from service, Scott earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University, with concentrations in Christian Studies and Psychology. His educational background, professional training, and personal experiences contribute to his ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and meet them where they are.

Scott is passionate about supporting individuals and families affected by addiction, helping them strengthen coping skills, build healthier patterns, and find renewed purpose. Through empathy, encouragement, and a genuine understanding of life's challenges, he strives to create a supportive environment where meaningful change and lasting recovery are possible.

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