Meet Our Team
World-Leading Clinical & Wellness Team
Honey Lake Clinic is widely recognized among the world’s leading evidence-based, Christian residential programs for adults (men & women), delivering transformational outcomes across all core behavioral health, mental health, & addiction conditions.
Our nationally-acclaimed team of Board-certified and licensed clinicians, wellness, & care team professionals develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient that transforms lives—where every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, including mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Personalized, Accredited Care
- Each patient’s treatment is led by a board-certified Christian psychiatrist and a highly experienced team, including licensed therapists, nurses, wellness professionals, & care team.
- Collaborative Approach
- Our experts work together to design fully customized treatment programs tailored to each individual’s specific needs.
Our comprehensive care team includes distinguished experts in psychiatry, psychology, wellness, & spiritual development:
Karl Benzio, M.D.
Founder and Chief Psychiatric Officer
Dr. Benzio, Founder & Chief Psychiatric Officer, is a Board-certified psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He received his MD from Rutgers Medical School and a B.S.E. in biomedical engineering from Duke University with a focus on brain imaging. He specializes in decision-making sciences and Christ-centered psychiatric care. With a background in addiction medicine and trauma recovery, he designed the transformative model we use at Honey Lake to help patients align clinical treatment with biblical truth and spiritual renewal. He has also served as consultant and expert witness to the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court.. Dr. Benzio also serves on Focus on the Family’s Physician Resource Council and as Medical Director of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
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Timothy R. Jennings, MD, DLFAPA
Medical Director, Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Jennings is an award-winning brain science expert and national leader in faith-based mental health who combines cutting-edge brain science expertise with compassionate, biblically-grounded care to promote lasting healing. Dr. Jennings is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a multi-year recipient of the prestigious ‘America’s Top Psychiatrists Award’. Dr. Jennings brings decades of experience and a heart for biblical truth to our clinical approach. He’s the author of six groundbreaking books including The God-Shaped Brain and other works that help bridge neuroscience and faith. He is also founder of “Come and Reason Ministries”.
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Dr. Michael Zoda
Clinical Director with dual Ph.D. degrees in Marriage & Family Therapy and Organic Chemistry
Dr. Zoda is a renowned therapist with over 80,000 hours of clinical experience, known for his extraordinary success rate & transformative approach that countless patients cite as life-changing; brings unique scientific background to therapeutic work with trauma, PTSD, & complex family dynamics; combines technical expertise with profound compassion that creates breakthrough healing experiences.
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Dr. Tricia Smith
Adult Clinical Director with Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology
Dr. Smith holds multiple advanced certifications including EMDR, Grief Specialist, and NABITA Violence Risk Assessment; distinguished leader who has chaired teams on Sexual Assault Response and Behavioral Intervention; specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, and grief counseling with over 15 years of clinical expertise.
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Dawn Rettig
Wellness Director with over 15 years of expertise in holistic health
Certified Brain Health Nutrition Advocate with deep understanding of how dietary choices enhance cognitive function; expert in personalized wellness programs integrating mindfulness, movement, and nutrition; consistently cited by patients as a key factor in their transformation through her evidence-based, compassionate mind-body-spirit approach.
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Dr. James L. Johnson
Chief Officer of Spiritual Development with a Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary
Certified Clinical Pastoral Educator bringing profound spiritual guidance to patients’ healing journeys; decorated Military Chaplain (Major) with over 16 years of service & 34 military awards including international decorations; host of the Restoration Living Podcast; brings unparalleled expertise in helping patients address spiritual trauma and discover renewed purpose and meaning.
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Elizabeth Braswell Fulford, ARNP
Senior Medical Officer with advanced Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees
Elizabeth Bradwell brings over 20 years of clinical expertise, including specialized work in residential mental health; holds advanced Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees from Florida State and Valdosta State Universities; uniquely combines administrative leadership with excellence in patient treatment, delivering compassionate, comprehensive care that addresses both physical and spiritual healing.
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These leaders ensure that your care is both clinically sound and spiritually grounded. You won’t
just receive treatment—you’ll be encouraged, and equipped to live with purpose with the Bible
as the ultimate source of truth for direction in our lives.
These leaders ensure that your care is both clinically sound and spiritually grounded. You won’t just receive treatment—you’ll be encouraged, and equipped to live with purpose with the Bible as the ultimate source of truth for direction in our lives.
Compassionate Care for Life’s Most Challenging Struggles
At Honey Lake Clinic, we provide expert, faith-based care for a wide range of mental health conditions and addictions. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, or other challenges, our Christian psychiatrists and licensed therapists are here to help you heal and regain control of your life.
We know that no two journeys are the same. That’s why we offer personalized, evidence-based treatment in a supportive and understanding environment. Explore the conditions we treat and see how healing begins with the right care.
