■ Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Erika Dalton, LMSW
Erika brings over a decade of clinical experience to Chattanooga Detox Center.
Erika brings over a decade of clinical experience to Chattanooga Detox Center. After starting as one of the first employees, Erika now works as the Director of Quality Control, leading program development across Chattanooga Detox Center and sister companies Buckhead Behavioral Health and Tampa Bay Recovery Center.
She specializes in treating addiction, mood disorders, co-occurring disorders, trauma and challenges related to life transitions. Her extensive clinical experience includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), expressive therapy, 12-Step concepts, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies and culturally competent interventions. Erika earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia State University and graduated with honors from Walden University with a master’s degree in social work. She has witnessed the devastation that addiction and mental illness can create in the lives of individuals and families and is an ardent believer in human beings’ innate resilience and capacity for positive change.
Gupta Brings Over A Decade Of Experience To Chattanooga Detox Center. Dr. Gupta Specializes In Treating Adults With Substance Use And Psychiatric Disorders. His Extensive Clinical Experience Includes Medication-Assisted Treatment, Medical-Surgical Consultation And Psychiatric Stabilization In Acute Settings. Dr. Gupta Completed His General Psychiatry Residency At The University Of Connecticut Followed By A Fellowship In Addiction Psychiatry At Emory University. He Is Double Board-Certified In Both Of These Specialties. Dr. Gupta Is Passionate About His Work In Substance Abuse And Is An Advocate For Reducing The Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness.
President Alec Pagliarulo has spent his entire career working in the addiction and mental health community. He has worked in various roles, including benefits analyst, admissions coordinator, and business development specialist. Alec is passionate about providing the best possible care to individuals struggling to overcome addiction. He aims to create positive recovery experiences, including programs rooted in integrity that pave a path for long-term growth.
Carter is a successful real estate and private equity investor. Prior to founding Chattanooga Detox Center, Carter worked in insurance brokerage in New York City and as a real estate private equity acquisitions specialist in Atlanta. He completed his undergraduate degree at Washington & Lee University and has an MBA from the UNC Keenan-Flagler Business School.