Who We Are
The professional staff at TRI Center is comprised of experienced, highly trained clinicians. Our team includes Licensed Certified Social Workers (LCSWs), Ph.D. psychologists, Certified Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs), nurses, case managers and an MD psychiatrist, all situated on the premises of our three local offices.
Jose Gonzalez
President/CEO
LCSW, Founder
Our highly qualified team is led by the vision of TRI Founder and President, Jose Gonzalez, a licensed psychotherapist and specialist in substance use disorders. Mr. Gonzalez is a graduate of Boston College and holds a master's degree from Hunter College Graduate School of Social Work. With over 35 years of experience in the field of substance use disorders, he has worked in various settings, both inpatient and outpatient, where he formulated his treatment philosophy. In 1990, he founded TRI Center, a unique treatment program employing an innovative holistic approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Mr. Gonzalez actively participates in the intake process, trains and supervises clinical staff and fosters personal relationships with community members who refer patients for assistance.
Ms. Greene is responsible for the day-to-day contractual obligations for all three TRI Center clinics. She has over 20 years of professional experience in both residential and outpatient settings. Highly detail and goal-oriented, Ms. Greene has maintained compliance standards for all awarded Federal, State and City contracts over the past 20 years. Her organizational and motivational skills are key strengths in obtaining positive results and upholding standards for each contract.
Deborah Greene
Chief Operating Officer
LCSW, CASAC-M
Tina Rendini is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner providing adult psychiatric and MAT TX services. She has over 10 years of experience working in mental health with young adults and adults across their lifespan. Ms. Rendini specializes in promoting well-being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, care, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Ms. Rendini provides psychiatric and MAT services for TRI center’s Mental Health and SUD population.
Tina Redini, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn
Meet Our TRI Center Team
TRI Center Manhattan:
Annabelle Kwon
MSW
Manhattan Office
Kelly Couturier
CASAC-T
MS, Yoga Therapy
Manhattan​ Office
Brian Drinkwine
LMSW
Manhattan Office
Mariah Maldonado
LMSW
Manhattan​ Office
Hannah Ehrlich
LMSW
Manhattan Office
Rachel Wechsler
LMSW
Manhattan Office
Norman Martinez
Case Manager
Manhattan & Bronx Office
TRI Center Bronx:
Aneta Skrobacz
LMHC, CASAC
Bronx Clinical Director
Paul Kalaydjian
CRPA
Bronx Office
Katherine Laragy
LMSW
Bronx Office
Peter Oboshenure
LMSW
Bronx Office
Michael Bolden
CRPA-P
Bronx Office
Ronnie Matthews
Administrative Office Manager
Bronx Office
Selena Mason
CASAC-T
Bronx Office
TRI Center Brooklyn:
Gabriella Massimino
MSW
Brooklyn Office
Shamaine Robertson
Assistant Program Director
Brooklyn Office
Mary Brannon
Program Site Director
Brooklyn Office
Valerie Jones
CASAC
Brooklyn Office
Michael Longhini
LMSW
Brooklyn Office
TRI Center Credentials
High retention rates, low positive drug screens, successful program completion, and the continued procurement and renewal of major State, Federal and Private contracts are evidence of TRI Center’s relentless dedication to treating chemical dependency. Our success is attributed to our culturally diverse staff and the intensive training and supervision they receive. The high level of professionalism by our dedicated staff and our track record of success have led to a range of significant achievements:
OASAS Licensure Awarded
TRI Center Inc. Clinics are licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services to provide SUD treatment. TRI Center continues to receive 3-year compliance reviews from its OASAS audits.
National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Study
TRI Center was awarded a NIDA Phase I grant to research the effectiveness of its virtual reality system in the treatment of chemical dependency.
Our Approach
At TRI Center, we embrace an integrative approach to treating substance use disorders, blending state-of-the-art clinical techniques with time-tested methods.
We believe that substance use disorders have multiple underlying causes often manifested in self-defeating attitudes and behaviors. Our treatment is based on cognitive-behavioral techniques that help patients learn to restructure self-defeating thought processes and modify negative behavior patterns. CBT therapy is combined with other treatment modalities, including psychodynamic, family systems, psycho-educational and motivational counseling, as well as complementary practices such as yoga, hypnosis and mindfulness meditation.
All participants in our treatment programs are enrolled in random urine toxicology and Breathalyzer screenings to reinforce sobriety maintenance. We encourage joining an outside support network that may include a 12 Step or other support systems.
We are committed to utilizing all available treatment resources to provide patients with quality professional care.
