








Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge
Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge
Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge
About Pasadena Villa - Smoky Mountain Lodge
Set in the mountains of East Tennessee near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pasadena Villa Smoky Mountain Lodge provides 24-hour structured residential care and day treatment for adults. The nature-based campus features scenic mountain views where clients manage complex mental health conditions, including anxiety, trauma, and autism spectrum disorder. This environment enables individuals to focus entirely on building vital daily habits and independent living skills.
Practice Skills For Daily Life
The staff uses a proprietary Social Integration Model to blend clinical treatment with real-time social practice, guiding clients as they apply skills in real-life situations. Through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), clients learn to reframe negative thoughts, regulate intense emotions, clarify personal values, and build practical coping skills for daily life.
Recharge with a Mountain Backdrop
The mountain lodge provides on-site housing for both residential and day treatment clients to ensure a safe, structured environment. Set against the backdrop of the mountains, the campus features outdoor walking trails, sweeping views, and a courtyard. Indoors, residents have access to a fully equipped gym and a dedicated art room for recreation and creative expression.
Build Support for the Future
After completing treatment, clients join an active alumni program to stay connected to the recovery community. The team hosts weekly support groups and provides ongoing resources, peer support, and family programming to maintain long-term well-being. This ongoing connection allows individuals to navigate life after discharge alongside a dedicated network.

Highlights from the Center
Joint Commission Accredited
Therapeutic Location
Certified Professionals
Mental Health Disorder Treatment
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay Rates




Recovery.com Verified Listing
Recovery.com verified that the name, location, contact information and license to operate for this treatment provider are valid and up-to-date.

Joint Commission Accredited
Licensed by Tennessee
Recovery.com is an independent, third-party mental health resource. Verification does not imply endorsement and does not guarantee the quality of treatment services.
Meet Your Care Team

Dr. John Kupfner
Medical Director
MD

Brenda Keller
CEO
LPC

Maddison Park
Director of Clinical Services
MSW, LMSW

Doug Bates
Clinical Services Director
LCSW, LIAC, ACHPSW, CAGCS, CCTP, APHSWC, FT, CDBT

Michael McKerrocher
Director of Nursing
RN

Erica Burnette
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
LCSW

Lucinda Brabson
Therapist
MDiv, M.Ed

Jessica Hubbard
Therapist
MS

Alexia Rutland
Therapist
LMSW

Ashley Caradine
Therapist
MS

Leaxus Justus
Therapist
LMSW

Desirae Gammichia
Therapist
LMSW

Matthew Hicks
Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist
MS, CTRS

Tony Helton
Life Skills Coach

Buffy Russell
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Your Care Options
Specializations
Who We Treat
Treatment Services
Approaches
Therapies
Languages
Conditions We Treat
Substances We Treat
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Activities
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
Learn More About the Center
Treatment Outcomes
See the Pasadena Village’s recent treatment outcomes.
Beyond Trauma Program
Discover how Pasadena Villa personalized treatment to help women heal from trauma.
Alumni Testimonials
Read testimonials from alumni at Pasadena Villa.
What’s Social Integration?
Pasadena Villa explains what social integration is, why it’s important, and their social integration model of treatment.
