About Symetria Recovery

Symetria’s on a mission to change the way drug and alcohol issues are treated. Traditional treatment that’s all-or-nothing leaves too many patients with nothing. It’s time for personalized medicine and care teams that truly care.

Built on Compassion

An All-Star Leadership Team

Our high standards attract well-known behavioral health professionals from across the country. Their commitments to ethics and patient success are backed by the highest accreditation in the industry.
Drew McCartney - CEO
Chief Executive Officer
Drew McCartney
Proven institutional PE-sponsored healthcare CEO with five successful exits in industries including rehabilitation and senior care — leading Symetria since 2020
Lea McMahon - Chief Clinical Officer
Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Lea McMahon · LPC, EdD
Doctorate-level Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years in substance use treatment and neuropsychiatry, adjunct psychology professor at Columbia College
Dr. Andrew Giannotti
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Andrew Giannotti · MD
American Society Addiction Medicine Fellow , Associate Professor at University of Houston College of Medicine and President of the Texas Society of Addiction Medicine
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Chief Financial Officer
Masroor Ahmed
A public accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers followed by investment banking at Deutsche Bank, then taking Physicians Interactive through to sale by Merck
Amy Brunson - Director of Marketing
Director of Patient Engagement
Amy Brunson
More than 25 years of healthcare marketing and communications experience, including CleanSlate and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nate Hartman -
VP of Operations
Nate Hartmann · MBA
Worked in substance abuse treatment for over 10 years, including American Addiction Centers, Foundations and JourneyPure — Master's in Business from Vanderbilt
Joseph Pickett - VP of Finance
VP of Finance
Joseph Pickett · MBA
Over 30 years of finance and accounting experience specialized in strategic planning, forecasting, and financial analytics for healthcare companies
Paul Getzendanner - Senior VP of Strategic Initiatives
VP of Strategic Initiatives
Paul Getzendanner · JD, LCSW
Became a counselor for Hazelden Betty Ford after a successful legal career and his own recovery journey — current member of Illinois’ Opioid Crisis Response Advisory Council

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Founding Principles of Symetria

With more than 3,550 alumni, there’s a reason Symetria is the #1 outpatient rehab in Illinois and Texas. It started with three simple, yet game-changing core beliefs. 

Addiction is a Disease

A treatable disease with evidence-based and research-backed medications and therapies.

Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions Should Be Addressed

Underlying issues like depression, anxiety or trauma continue negative cycles that lead to substance abuse if not diagnosed and effectively treated.

Patients are People That Deserve Respect, Not Judgement

Everyone deserves compassionate one-on-one care that meets them where they're at — focused on listening not demanding.

Real Employees at Symetria Recovery
Symetria Staff for Overdose Awareness
Treatment You Can Trust

Recognized By All Leading Healthcare Institutions

CARF International Gold Seal

CARF Gold Seal

The highest honor in our industry with a 9 to 12 month review process. Only 20% of addiction treatment providers in the world meet and maintain the strict criteria.

Designated Blue Distinction Center Seal

Blue Distinction

The largest U.S. health insurer (Blue Cross Blue Sheild) separates the top 1% of treatment centers that "demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better patient results."

Legitscript Monitored Seal

LegitScript Certified

An accredidation trusted by Google, Microsoft, Visa and Facebook. Most treatment centers don't meet these high ethical standards.

Better Business Bureau - BBB A+ Rating

A+ BBB Rating

All Symetria locations are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau. Listed as the "Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center" by Expertise.com.

Innovations in Addiction Treatment

The Latest Symetria News

Innovations and published research from Symetria doctors moves the entire addiction treatment industry forward. 

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Insurance

In-Network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Texas

All 12 Symetria locations are in-network with major health insurance companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield. Symetria is actively in discussions with Medicaid to expand access.

Veterans

TriWest Healthcare Alliance Credentialed Symetria in the VA’s Community Network

Symetria can accept VA referrals to support veterans in-network with Tricare.  Symetria values accountability in the care delivery process with specific programs to support veterans, families and the VA.

Access

Project Access: Same-Day Appointments

Over the last six months, the time from call to initial appointment has been dramatically reduced. Most patients can receive medications same-day at all locations.