Our Drug Rehab TeamOur staff at Renaissance Recovery Outpatient consists of caring professionals committed to excellence.
We work together to provide a safe and respectful environment while communicating with clients one-on-one and in group settings to help them achieve their addiction recovery goals. Our staff utilizes a team approach to ensure that all clients receive a comprehensive, in-depth treatment experience. Our staff takes pride in the success of our patients and their family members. |
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Taz Decker
Owner - Saint George, UT
Taz is a proud member of the recovery community with multiple years of personal and professional recovery experience. In June 2014, Taz and his wife Katie opened a substance abuse treatment center in St. George, Utah. Taz was introduced to recovery in 2009 with the help of his wife and family. Through treatment, recovery, and the 12 steps, Taz has been able to find peace, hope, and transcendence through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Taz has compassion for those who are struggling with addiction and understands the depth, darkness, isolation, and torture caused by using drugs and alcohol. His lifelong mission is to guide those who suffer with the disease of addiction to Christ and His healing power. Taz is extremely excited to share with you his wisdom and experience in recovery because it has forever changed his, and his family’s lives forever.
Owner - Saint George, UT
Taz is a proud member of the recovery community with multiple years of personal and professional recovery experience. In June 2014, Taz and his wife Katie opened a substance abuse treatment center in St. George, Utah. Taz was introduced to recovery in 2009 with the help of his wife and family. Through treatment, recovery, and the 12 steps, Taz has been able to find peace, hope, and transcendence through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Taz has compassion for those who are struggling with addiction and understands the depth, darkness, isolation, and torture caused by using drugs and alcohol. His lifelong mission is to guide those who suffer with the disease of addiction to Christ and His healing power. Taz is extremely excited to share with you his wisdom and experience in recovery because it has forever changed his, and his family’s lives forever.
Katie Decker
Owner & Family Support Director - Saint George, UT
B.S. University of Utah FCS 2004
Since 2009 Katie has been in recovery from Codependency with years of Al-anon experience. Katie has a passion to pass along what was given to her throughout her journey. Sharing her experience, strength, and hope she has gained over the years in many different support groups which include: LDS 12 step support groups where she facilitated a sex and pornography addiction support group for spouses, leading restorative women's retreats for the non profit HOYH Inc., and online courses given by Brene Brown. In 2019 Katie launched www.braveheartliving.com which will give you the ability to designed to face codependency, stop enabling and caretaking, heal relationships and create better connections with loved ones, learn to set boundaries, remove toxic relationships, connect with your higher self, learn conflict resolution, understand the grief cycle, create shame resilience, process anxiety and fear, receive more grace through life's adversary, fully embrace bravery. Katie firmly believes that not only does the addict need healing and support but the family members do also.
Owner & Family Support Director - Saint George, UT
B.S. University of Utah FCS 2004
Since 2009 Katie has been in recovery from Codependency with years of Al-anon experience. Katie has a passion to pass along what was given to her throughout her journey. Sharing her experience, strength, and hope she has gained over the years in many different support groups which include: LDS 12 step support groups where she facilitated a sex and pornography addiction support group for spouses, leading restorative women's retreats for the non profit HOYH Inc., and online courses given by Brene Brown. In 2019 Katie launched www.braveheartliving.com which will give you the ability to designed to face codependency, stop enabling and caretaking, heal relationships and create better connections with loved ones, learn to set boundaries, remove toxic relationships, connect with your higher self, learn conflict resolution, understand the grief cycle, create shame resilience, process anxiety and fear, receive more grace through life's adversary, fully embrace bravery. Katie firmly believes that not only does the addict need healing and support but the family members do also.
Mark Pepper - CMHC
Clinical Director - Saint George, UT Mark Pepper has over 20 years of experience in substance abuse, and other mental health treatment issues. A strong and important tenet of his approach is the relationship between client and therapist. He strives to be authentic, genuine and present– and encourages and empowers the client to do the same. Both aspire to be self-aware, honest and real. This makes for a powerful therapeutic relationship where tremendous change can take place. . Mark received his Masters in Professional Counseling from University of Phoenix |
Claire Rubio
Office Manager - Saint George, UT Claire Rubio is the office manager here at Renaissance Recovery. Claire has over 10 years’ experience in the addiction recovery world. Ranging from her own personal experiences with addiction as well as being a Certified Peer Support specialist, she also has experience in case management, community outreach and other various areas. Claire has a passion for giving back to the addiction recovery community, she enjoys the opportunity to sit one on one or in a group setting and share her experience strength and hope with others. Claire likes to get to know people from her own perspective and can find a light of goodness in anyone. As the office manager Claire oversees and serves as the point person for the St. George office. She is directly involved in company budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for growth of the company. She assists the billing company in facilitating the process by ensuring documentation and much more. Claire enjoys the outdoors, spending time with her family and sharing love and hope with others. She loves to jump in and get involved with any RR activities whenever she can, whether it’s a 12-step group, a holiday experiential or any other activities. 
Chasity Edwards SUDC II
Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Saint George, UT Chasity has over 13 years of experience in the recovery field. She has a strong passion for helping those struggling with chemical use to find love for themselves and address the obstacles that have stood in the way of success and happiness. Chasity completed her Bachelor’s in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University and is a Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor; as well as a Nationally Certified as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Level II. She brings her personal experience, strength and hope from all aspects of addiction, and believes spiritual connection is the key to happiness. Chasity is a Southern Utah native and is the mother of four children. She is currently enrolled in Master’s program and plans to pursue further her education and licensure to continue helping those who suffer from childhood trauma. |
Christian Hawes ACMHC
Therapist - Saint George, UT After completing his B.S. in Political Science from USU in 2002 Christian entered the U.S.A.F. where he served as an Intelligence Officer, learning valuable lessons about team-work and leadership from men and women he served with. Christian enjoys hanging out with his three kids and being outside. Christian earned his M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UNLV. |
