Tiffany Washington's passion for psychiatry began during her very first psychiatric clinical rotation in nursing school. It was there that she discovered the significant impact compassionate mental health care can have on a person's life, inspiring her to begin her nursing career in pediatric residential psychiatry as a registered nurse.
She later transitioned into primary care and urgent care to strengthen her medical skills and better understand the connection between physical and mental health. While caring for patients with chronic medical conditions, she saw how often depression, anxiety, trauma, and other psychiatric concerns went untreated. This inspired her to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner so she could care for both the medical and psychiatric needs of her patients and help those who may feel unheard or overlooked.
Tiffany earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing from Palm Beach Atlantic University, followed by a post-graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate from Wilkes University. She is board certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Throughout her career, Tiffany has cared for patients across the lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics in a variety of healthcare settings throughout Florida. She is committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and individualized care that recognizes the connection between mental and physical health, helping patients improve their overall well-being and quality of life.
Tiffany proudly serves at Amber Behavioral Health, a place she considers home. She is passionate about helping individuals during some of the most difficult moments of their lives by creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where healing can begin. Her goal is to empower each client with the knowledge, coping skills, and resources needed to achieve lasting recovery and become the healthiest version of themselves.
Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her French Bulldog, Bentley, who is her world. She also loves Spider-Man and Disney.
Jurema Laboy-Padilla is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse and SANE-trained professional with 30 years of nursing experience and over 15 years in executive leadership positions. Throughout her distinguished career, she has served in a wide range of clinical and leadership roles, including Case Manager, HIV/Critical Care Nurse, Director of Nursing, Infection Control and Risk Manager, Nurse Educator, Behavioral Health Program Development Consultant, and founder of two mental health organizations.
Jurema is passionate about advocating mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and strengthening behavioral care delivery systems. She received her Bachelor of Nursing from Lehman College in 1997 and immediately started her career in the Behavior health field as a staff nurse for Jewish Board and Family services. In 2003 she received her Master's of Science in Allied Health with a concentration on Public Health and Health Promotion. In 2004, she collaborated with the Hispanic AIDS Foundation and founded, “The Master’s Touch, "a faith-based organization dedicated to serving the church and surrounding community through compassionate outreach and holistic support. The organization provided health workshops, youth empowerment, HIV/STD testing and counseling, and hosted AA/NA recovery meetings. In 2011, in response to the 911 incident, the Masters Touch program expanded and added bereavement services with trauma informed care trainings for clergy, health care professionals, and families impacted by post-traumatic stress events, and domestic violence.
Jurema remains dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities through education, compassionate care, and evidence-based practice. She serves on the Treasure Coast Task Opioid Board and volunteers in local mental health youth programs. A proven healthcare leader, Jurema has successfully built high-performing teams, and improved clinical outcomes across diverse healthcare settings. Her extensive leadership experience, combined with her commitment to excellence and innovation, has enabled her to drive meaningful organizational growth while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
For leisure and enjoyment, Jurema enjoys cooking and hosting family game nights, refueling her soul with a good hike or a day at the beach, indulging in a good crime thriller series, or just hanging out with her children and enjoying doing “nothing!”
Quincey Giles is a Miami, Florida native currently earning his degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. From an early age, Quincey discovered a deep passion for working with adolescents and adults facing mental health challenges—and that passion has guided every step of their professional journey.
Quincey began his career in South Florida as a Youth Case Manager, providing direct support and advocacy for at-risk youth. This experience led to a role as a Mental Health Professional at Lake County Corrections, where Quincey worked closely with adults navigating mental illness within the criminal justice system. Building on this foundation, Quincey advanced into leadership as a Residential Manager in Orlando, Florida, overseeing programs focused on mental health and substance abuse treatment.
With over five years of hands-on experience across community-based care, corrections, and residential treatment settings, Quincey brings a compassionate, informed, and results-driven approach to mental health services. Driven by purpose and a lifelong commitment to helping others, Quincey found his calling early—and never looked back.
Lauren Roberts, LMHC, is the Clinical Director for Amber Behavioral Health. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Florida Qualified Supervisor with more than 30 years of experience providing direct clinical care and leading behavioral health programs. Lauren specializes in trauma-informed treatment using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), with extensive experience treating individuals with complex mental health conditions, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.
Throughout her career, Lauren has worked in residential, inpatient, and outpatient behavioral health settings, serving adults, adolescents, veterans, first responders, and individuals with complex psychiatric needs. She is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that promotes lasting recovery and improved quality of life.
Lauren earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. In her role as Clinical Director, she oversees clinical programming, supports multidisciplinary treatment teams, and is dedicated to advancing trauma-informed systems of care while mentoring clinical professionals and promoting excellence in behavioral health treatment.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys her new role as a grandmother.
David Dukes serves as the Executive Director of Amber Behavioral Health, where he leads the organization with a strong commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality mental health treatment services.
David began his career with USR Holdings in 2017, serving in a variety of roles across clinical services, intake, operations, and admissions. This diverse experience provided him with a comprehensive understanding of behavioral healthcare operations and patient care. Prior to joining Amber Behavioral Health, David served as the Executive Director of Ignite Recovery Center, an outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) specializing in mental health and substance use treatment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A passionate advocate for mental health, David brings extensive leadership experience and a deep dedication to supporting individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. His background in healthcare administration and operational leadership enables him to guide teams in delivering exceptional care while fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, and excellence.
David holds a Bachelor of Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys spending time with his dog Lou and his family and friends. David also has a passion for traveling and exploring new restaurants.
