MEET OUR TEAM
The staff of Lionheart Wellness & Recovery are all here to support you where you are on your recovery journey.
TIFFANY NEUHARTH, LADC-S
CO-FOUNDER, TREATMENT DIRECTOR
Tiffany Neuharth brings more than 14 years of leadership, program development, and clinical expertise to the Lionheart Wellness & Recovery. A visionary builder at heart, Tiffany has a proven track record of creating impactful programs that restore hope, dignity, and stability to individuals and families navigating substance use and mental health challenges.
Before launching Lionheart, Tiffany co-founded Rise Up Recovery and served as its Executive Director for five years. Under her leadership, the organization grew from a small grassroots effort into a thriving recovery community center offering peer support, recovery housing, trainings, and essential community programming. Her ability to design, implement, and scale effective services continues to shape the mission and culture of Lionheart today.
Tiffany is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor, a Recovery Coach Professional Trainer, and a person in long-term recovery. Her personal journey, combined with her professional experience, fuels her commitment to creating systems of care that are trauma-responsive, evidence-informed, and rooted in compassion. As a woman of faith, she credits God’s grace as the foundation of her healing, purpose, and leadership.
Outside of her work, Tiffany finds joy in cooking and baking sourdough bread, hiking, exercising, reading the Bible, and spending time with her family that includes her beloved husband, four amazing kiddo's, and their spunky Corgi. She is passionate about living authentically, serving others, and empowering people to rise into the meaningful, connected lives they were created for.
PAUL GLEICH, LADC
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Paul is dedicated to supporting individuals navigating co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. He has experience in a variety of treatment settings, working with adults involved in the legal system, families, and individuals seeking meaningful change in their lives. His approach is person-centered with a twist of Gestalt, and he draws on evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and motivational interviewing in both his personal approachand his supervision of our other clinicians.
Paul’s goal is to create a safe, consistent, and structured environment for our clients that promotes congruency, accountability, and healing for clients as they discover and implement the resources that support their recovery. He is especially passionate about helping clients build systems of internal and external support that empower them to become active, highly capable, and self-motivated participants in their treatment, while reducing the shame and stigma often associated with mental health and addiction. He values open communication and works closely with community providers, probation, and other supports to promote a seamless continuity of care.
In his free time, Paul loves to go on a good run, drive and tinker with cars, and spend time with his intelligent but mischievous German Shepherd. He believes that change is always possible, and he feels honored to support our clinicians and walk alongside clients as they work toward healthier, more hopeful futures.
CHARLES T. OBIEZE, MA, LADC
ADULT DAY GROUP COUNSELOR
Charles earned his M.A. in Addiction Counseling & Prevention from the University of South Dakota. He also has a B.S. degree in Social Work from Crown College, St. Banficaus, MN, and an AS degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling. He has worked as an Addiction Therapist, providing care in both residential and outpatient settings in Washington State and Minnesota, working with diverse populations. As a former staff member of Teen Challenge, he was inspired to open a similar life-transformation program in Liberia, West Africa, and is one of its founders.
His therapeutic approach combines evidence-based methods with faith-based practices. By focusing on listening to clients' psychosocial histories, he uses person-centered and solution-focused techniques, as well as motivational interviewing, to address addiction and support recovery.
Charles’s commitment to this work is deeply personal. He answered the call to become an addiction therapist because he has firsthand experience with family members and friends whose lives were taken because of addiction. Recognizing that addiction does not only affect individuals in active use but also families and communities, he is determined to help individuals in recovery, supporting their return to a productive lifestyle that benefits the community. He is also passionate about promoting preventative care and community awareness about substance use and recovery. I believe each person can experience transformation and find freedom in recovery.
Outside of Lionheart, Charles’s hobbies include enjoying music, watching football, reading, going trail running, volunteering, and gardening. He also loves traveling to see new cultures and lifestyles.
MICHELLE FORSMAN, LADC
ADULT EVENING GROUP COUNSELOR, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELOR
Michelle has had the opportunity to achieve in two wonderful professions: first as a Dental Hygienist for 30 years and now as an Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor for the past 10 years. She attended Mankato State University and received her license to practice Dental Hygiene, before later completing her Bachelor's degree at Metropolitan State University in 2015 and licensing as an LADC.
The approach Michelle adopts is client-centered, with a strong utilization of motivational interviewing. She loves helping clients acquire and apply practical skills to their recovery. She cares deeply about helping her clients develop their sense of personal responsibility and self-awareness, equipping them with the tools that help them achieve fulfilling and productive lives.
For recreation, Michelle enjoys travelling, hiking, music, and reading. She has a large family who she is very close with, and she loves spending her days with them. Her experiences have given her a positive outlook on life and those she works with on a daily basis.
BERNIE MENGE, MA, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
With a background in marriage and family therapy, Bernie brings a holistic perspective to his work. He understands that mental health is shaped not just by our inner world but by our relationships and experiences. He works collaboratively with his clients to uncover the underlying issues that may be holding them back, helping them build the tools to face life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. His approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and rooted in evidence-based practices that support meaningful and lasting change.
His professional focus includes certifications in trauma, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), personality disorders, ADHD, parent coaching, and Adlerian principles When working with clients, he loves to collaborate with them on developing your inner resources—enhancing self-awareness, building problem-solving skills, and helping them uncover the authentic version of themselves.
Outside of work, Bernie loves learning about other cultures, tinkering with cars, barbequing on his grill, and spending time with his wife, kids, and grandchildren.
BROOKE HANSEN, A.A., B.A.
TREATMENT COORDINATOR
Brooke is a dedicated Treatment Coordinator with a strong passion for supporting individuals on their mental health and recovery journeys. She earned her Associate of Arts degree from Inver Hills Community College in Spring 2023 and is completing her bachelor's in psychology at Metropolitan State University, graduating in May 2026. With particular interests in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Abnormal Psychology, Brooke is drawn to understanding the complexities of human behavior and applying evidence-based principles to support meaningful change.
She chose to become a Treatment Coordinator because she genuinely enjoys helping others to the best of her ability and values the opportunity to do so in a positive, engaging way at Lionheart. Brooke finds fulfillment in contributing to an environment that not only supports recovery but also improves the lives of those seeking care.
Outside of her professional work, Brooke enjoys expressing her creativity through arts and crafts and spending time hiking, embracing both creativity and the outdoors as part of a balanced and fulfilling life.
JAKE JONES, CPRS
CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST
Jake has more than three years of lived recovery experience and sustained sobriety. In addition to his work as a certified peer recovery specialist, he is currently pursuing his LADC credentials at Bemidji State University. He has worked in high-intensity inpatient as well as outpatient treatment settings, and has loved every moment of helping others not only find but also walk out their recovery pathway.
The approach Jake adopts in his peer support is compassionate and strengths-based, coupled with practical connections to numerous resources. Drawing on his lived experience and professional training, he seeks to offer hope, advocacy, and effective relapse-prevention strategies tailored to each person's goals. He believes every person deserves the opportunity to recover with grace, dignity, and a freedom to rediscover themselves.
Beyond his work, Jake loves spending time outdoors. While Minnesota can be very cold in the Winter months, once it warms up he enjoys nothing more than to go camping and kayaking with his white Labrador, Koda.
B. DAWSON URQUIDEZ, B.A., CPRS
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Dawson is Lionheart's jack of all trades, supporting our clinical team and director with anything and everything they need to help clients and keep Lionheart running smoothly. He is almost always the first face to greet clients, and the last one to wish them goodbye with hopes for a great day. He guides clients through Lionheart's pre-admission and intake processes, and is always present to assist staff and clients alike with their needs.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Law, Politics, & Society from Drake University in 2024, then briefly returning to his home state of Washington to assist with the election season in his hometown, Dawson came to Minnesota and shortly thereafter was brought on to help with Lionheart's grand opening and everyday operations thereafter. He has a tireless passion for helping others with a quick, easy, and genuine smile. He has personal experience with recovery, both in his family and his own life. He feels honored to use all his experiences to realize Lionheart's mission and help clients discover the gifts of recovery for themselves.
In his free time, Dawson loves hiking, reading, keeping up with professional hockey, exploring the Twin Cities, and running. He also loves traveling the United States, continuing a tradition from his upbringing in a military family that frequently moved across the country.