HEATHER RAY
CSA, CEOHeather Ray is the owner and operator of Cumberland Valley Behavioral Health LLC.
Heather Ray is the Owner and Operator of Cumberland Valley Behavioral Health LLC. With a strong background in serving the public, Heather brings both experience and compassion to her role. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals who require Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program (TRP) services, ensuring they receive personalized care that empowers them to thrive within the community.
Her passion lies in meeting people where they are and helping tailor services to better fit their unique needs, promoting growth, independence, and overall well-being.
Heather and her husband, Wes, are the proud parents of one daughter, named Lilly. In her free time, Heather enjoys spending time with her family. As reading is also a passion of Heather’s, an ever-revolving library of books can always be round at the facility for our clients.
ROSEMARY HAYTON
Billing Specialist/CSARosemary serves as the billing specialist for Cumberland Valley Behavioral Health LLC. With 25 years of professional experience, she brings extensive knowledge, reliability, and attention to detail to her role.
Her years of experience allow her to navigate billing processes efficiently while providing dependable administrative support for our Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program. Rosemary is committed to ensuring operations run smoothly so that both staff and clients can focus on what matters most — quality care and support.
Driven by her genuine compassion for others and a strong desire to make a positive impact, she is dedicated to serving and supporting those around her.
Rosemary is a mother of six, and grandmother of eight. Around the facility, you will find our patients often referring to her as “Momma” as she is always taking great care of our TRP family at any given opportunity.
Karisha Hayton
TCMBachelors of science in Psychology, Sociology & Criminal Justice
Karisha Hayton serves as our dedicated Case Manager, providing comprehensive case management services to individuals in need. With several years of experience, she brings extensive knowledge and dedication to ensuring those in need receive the support and resources necessary to meet their individual needs. Her commitment to coordination of care helps promote stability, growth, and success for those we serve.
Outside of her professional role, Karisha is a proud mother of three. She has been married to her husband, Kevin, for over 20 years. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and is passionate about giving back to the community by assisting those in need.
As Program Director, J.D. Salyers oversees the clinical operations of the therapeutic rehabilitation program with a deep, personal commitment to the power of second chances. His own path to the field was anything but traditional; beginning his college career at 26, after serving honorably in the United States Army for eight years, he spent the next eight years in dedicated pursuit of his next mission, achieving his independent licensure as an LCSW.
Having built an extensive background in substance abuse treatment, mental health, and advocacy as a board member of the KY-NASW, J.D. is driven by a simple but profound "pay it forward" philosophy. He views his work as a way to return the same life-changing opportunities he was once given by others. Under his leadership, the clinical program is a place of empathy and growth, designed to help others find the same success he worked so hard to achieve.
JIMMY DEAN SALYERS
LCSW