About Us

Turning Interest Into Action

Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. GCRS, INC founders emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in the late 2000s, we’re an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support.

Santos Ramirez, M.MFT, LCDC, LMFT Associate

Santos Ramirez MFT,LCDC, LMFT Associate is the founder and owner of GCRS, Inc . Mr. Ramirez has over 25 years of experience working with the Substance Abuse Population and Family Systems. He has worked for nonprofit organizations, private hospitals, for profit companies, Methadone Programs, Probation and Corrections Departments. His approaches and beliefs coincide with rehabilitative efforts and in stabilizing the relational family system. He believes in the advocacy for the wellness of the systemic family system and how individuals with domestic, trauma, anger, or substance abuse problems can become a central tool for balancing the family systems by addressing those issues. Mr. Santos Ramirez is a License Chemical Dependency Counselor, holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M Corpus Christi and a Master Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University.

Meet the Team

Savannah R. Rosales, LCDC-I

Savannah R. Rosales is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-I) for GCRS, INC. She holds an Associate of Applied Science for Addiction Studies in Human Services and is currently working on her Bachelors in Community & Mental Health at Texas A&M University of Corpus Christi. She brings over 8 years of administrative experience and expertise in scheduling, billing, and coordinating services for individuals with substance use and mental health-related disorders. Ms. Rosales uses an integrative therapeutic approach that consists of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy. Ms. Rosales believes that all individuals can overcome any type of situation with the right support and resources within the community. Her primary goal is to reunify individuals with their families and help them overcome the stigma of addiction.

Beatrice Sugar Rodriguez, LCDC-MS

Beatrice Sugar Rodriguez is a LCDC for Gulf Coast Rehabilitative Services. She has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology ,, Masters of Science in Counseling former and current licensure LBSW, CCJP, LCDC 40 years of experience in psychiatric counseling inpatient and outpatient adult and juvenile, medical social worker outreach clinic with patients w/ high risk pregnancy, social service director with geriatric in- patient residential, alcohol and drug treatment residential and outpatient, coordinator for drug and alcohol group for MH clients, alcohol and drug assessments for probation, alcohol and drug education for alternative schools.

Lorenna Castanon, LCDC-I

Lorenna Castanon is part of the SUD program. She has recently graduated from Delmar College with her Associates in Addiction Studies in Human Services in 2022. She has worked in the medical field for over 10 years. She currently a LCDC intern a. Her approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Lorenna joined our team in April 2022.

Jocasta Jimenez, BAAS, LCDC

A licensed chemical dependency counselor in the state of Texas. She is a native to Corpus Christi, Texas. Jocasta has over five years of substance abuse counseling experience. She has both inpatient and outpatient clinical experience.

She is currently working on her master’s degree through Walden University to become an LPC. Her goal is to help her clients with substance and mental health disorders. Jocasta finds purpose in helping others break the chains of addiction over their lives. She is passionate about recovery and believes that change is possible. Jocasta enjoys helping students and counselor interns gain the experience and knowledge needed to succeed in this field. Specializes in: CBT, DBT, Contingency management, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use, Addictions

David Buentello, LCDC, LPC, MS

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist. I specialize in CBT addressing anxiety/depression disorders. I also have experience in chemical dependency counseling working with various non-profit and private sector organizations locally, including Methadone Maintenance therapy, HIV Medical Case Management, working with the incarcerated population, domestic violence cases, alcohol and drug abuse, co-occurring disorders, and working with troubled youths in an Outpatient setting. I completed a Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M Kingsville with a double major in Psychology and Sociology. I also completed a Master’s degree from Texas A&M Kingsville in Counseling and Guidance. My passion is from a practical viewpoint helping people overcome and find answers to their individual situations and believe the answers are “within us”. I enjoy fishing and working with my hands and find this therapeutic and spiritual

Lydia Dyckman, LPC, MS

Lydia Dyckman has been with GCRS, INC for over two years. Mrs. Dyckman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She graduated from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi in 1997 with a master’s degree in Counseling. Mrs. Dyckman has worked in psychiatric hospitals, DFPS clients for approximately 15 years and as a Military Family Life Counselor at Fort Hood for approximately 5 years. She specializes in children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her areas of expertise are in sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.