Sweneda McDonald
Sweneda McDonald, LMHC, is Director of Medication-Assisted Treatment at Lakeview Center in Pensacola, Florida, where her leadership spans behavioral health, addiction recovery, counseling and community outreach. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and President of Hope Above Fear, Inc., McDonald works to expand access to evidence-based treatment while connecting individuals and families with resources that support prevention, recovery and long-term stability. Her leadership reflects a commitment to making recovery more accessible, informed and connected across Pensacola and the Gulf Coast.
Dr. Terry Ptacek, M.D.
Dr. Terry Ptacek, M.D., is an addictionologist with Lakeview Center in Pensacola, Florida, whose work focuses on addiction medicine, opioid-use disorder and medication-assisted treatment. With a background in family medicine and specialized expertise in addiction treatment, Dr. Ptacek helps advance an integrated approach to recovery that combines medical care, behavioral health, counseling and long-term support. His leadership reflects the growing importance of evidence-based addiction treatment across Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast.
Dr. David Josephs, Psy. D.
Dr. David Josephs, Psy.D., Clinical Director at Lakeview Center in Pensacola, Florida, is a licensed psychologist and behavioral-health leader with more than three decades of experience in crisis intervention, clinical psychology, community mental health and integrated systems of care. His leadership bridges clinical expertise with law enforcement, hospitals, courts and community organizations, helping strengthen behavioral-health response and access to care across Northwest Florida.
Shawn Salamida
Shawn Salamida, President of Lakeview Center and Vice President of LifeView Group in Pensacola, Florida, is a behavioral health and human services executive whose career spans counseling, child welfare, crisis care, healthcare operations and statewide leadership. His work reflects a systems-focused approach to strengthening access, collaboration and community-based behavioral healthcare across Northwest Florida, with additional visibility through his participation in the CityBox Magazine Practitioners Collective.