Brian Benson, MD, PhD
Medical Director
Dr. Benson, first obtained a doctorate in biochemistry before achieving his medical degree. As a family physician, his knowledge of behavioral and mental health led him to pursue additional training to treat chronic disease and substance disorders. His mentor, Dr. Julie Kmiec, an addiction psychiatrist, provided a wealth of knowledge on how to help patients maintain sobriety through available pharmacotherapies. To his patients, Dr. Benson is one who truly cares; doing more than writing prescriptions. Dr. Benson takes time to understand the patient as an individual, to better address the root causes of the illness.
Kaley Benson, BSN
Director of Patient Care Services
Kaley graduated from Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing and Allied Health in 1998 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2006. She has been a practicing oncology nurse for 20 years. Drawing on over two decades of clinical experience as a registered nurse, Kaley works with patients to provide answers to questions about the programs and information about the culture of the practice.
Dr. Kristen Ducote, LAC, AADC, CCDP-D, CCGC
Dr. Ducote earned a Bachelor’s in Biology, and a minor in Psychology from Louisiana State University before achieving her medical degree from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in 2011. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at the Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program in 2015. Dr. Ducote is board-certified in Family Medicine!
With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Ducote cares for her patients; treating complex conditions with care. She has focused her clinical practice on addiction medicine, providing evidence-based treatments for alcohol, opioid, and other substance-use disorders. Her care is designed to fit seamlessly within demanding personal and professional lives. Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi, Dr. Ducote offers both in-person and telemedicine visits to ensure flexible, concierge-level access to care.