Our Team

Frederic J. Wilson, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Frederic J. Wilson is a licensed MD specializing in psychiatry. He is board-certified in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and his specializations include dual diagnosis with co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and behavioral problems. He received his undergraduate degree from California Lutheran University and attended medical school at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. His general psychiatry residency was completed with the UT Southwestern Program in Austin. He has experience at a number of facilities including Seton Shoal Creek, the University of Texas Mental Health Center, Austin State Hospital, Dell Children’s Medical Center, and more.

As Medical Director of Nova Recovery Center, Dr. Wilson sees clients on a regular basis. Dr. Wilson utilizes a multidimensional approach to the mental health needs of Nova clients, incorporating biological, psychological, and social aspects into addiction treatment.

To learn more about Dr. Wilson, please visit his website.

Jennifer Wright

Primary Licensed Counselor

Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from Southern Methodist University and a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has eight years of professional experience in mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment. Throughout her professional career, she has served clients and their families in a variety of capacities and stages of treatment. As someone who has been in recovery for more than 13 years, Jennifer chose this line of work because she truly believes that it works. She says the most inspiring part of her job is watching her clients’ eyes come back to life as they transition out of a life of addiction and into a life of recovery. When she’s not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her two rescued dogs, Chloe and Rudy, and traveling with her husband.

Brittney Lollis

Licensed Clinical Counselor

Brittney has a Bachelor’s degree in behavior analysis and a Master’s degree in social work. She is an LMSW, LCDC, and a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC). Before working for Nova, Brittney was an employee at Recovery Place in Savannah, Georgia where she worked in DUI court before transitioning to the women’s residential program as the Therapeutic Childcare Coordinator. In this position, she worked with clients and their children to rebuild communication and parenting skills and improve the family dynamic. As the court liaison for the Family Dependency Therapeutic Court Program, she also met with lawyers, judges, and child welfare representatives to provide treatment reports for mothers in the program. Upon completion of her Master’s degree, Brittney transitioned to in-home care for teens struggling with addiction. She began working for Nova in August of 2016 and currently serves as a residential Clinical Counselor, facilitating process groups, individual and family therapy sessions, and chemical dependency education. Brittney is passionate about working with chronic relapse clients and she enjoys seeing sober alumni come back to share their story. In her free time, Brittney enjoys shopping, camping, hiking, yoga, playing with her dog Shane, and playing adult slowpitch softball during the summertime.

John Olrech

Recovery Specialist Director

John has worked in the addiction treatment field for more than seven years. He has served as a team member in various roles, including a Resident Care Associate, Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Recovery Manager, and a Recovery Specialist, helping numerous clients implement the 12-step values as they transition from rehab to independent sober living. Currently, he also leads 12-step groups, co-facilitates Nova’s three-day intensive Family Program, and oversees the Recovery Specialist Department and the Clinical Department with the goal of maintaining the unification and culture on the Nova campus. John has been with Nova since October of 2014 because he firmly believes in the company’s vision. “Nova is not centered on creating an image or producing a cookie-cutter version of someone in recovery,” he says. “Nova is very interested in maintaining one’s truth, while at the same time, introducing them to a community in which one person cares about another.” In his free time, John enjoys playing music in a band, spending time with friends, playing golf, and meditating. He is also married and has a fourteen-year-old son.

Derek Stone

Recovery Specialist

Derek struggled with addiction at a very young age and first experienced the freedom of recovery at the age of 20. He received his associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Elgin Community College in Elgin, Illinois and has nearly eight years of professional experience in substance abuse treatment. At Nova Recovery Center, Derek guides clients through a spiritual process of awakening and growth. As a mission-driven person, he gravitates toward mission-driven companies, so working for Nova was a chance to pursue a set of values that both he and the company share. Derek also enjoys the family atmosphere that Nova provides. “Within a month of working here, I already felt like family,” he says. “I’ve never experienced that anywhere before.” When he’s not working or attending recovery meetings for his own recovery, Derek actively sponsors others, maintains his recovery blog (bigbookwizard.com), and facilitates recovery-related workshops. He also enjoys a game of chess or Magic the Gathering and is an avid reader.