Dr. Prescott | Medical Director & Addiction Medicine Specialist in Vero Beach
Dr. Terri Prescott, DO, FAPA, is a board-certified addiction medicine and psychiatry specialist serving as Medical Director at Vero Beach Recovery Center (VBRC). As a leading Dr. Prescott addiction medicine Vero Beach expert, she brings over 30 years of clinical experience helping patients overcome substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Furthermore, her dual-diagnosis approach integrates evidence-based psychiatric care with compassionate, individualized treatment planning to address the full spectrum of addiction and mental health needs.
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Dr. Prescott’s Approach to Addiction Medicine in Vero Beach
Dr. Prescott practices a holistic, biopsychosocial model of care. This approach considers how life experiences, biology, and environment all affect a person’s path to addiction and recovery. As a result, each patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to support lasting sobriety and improved mental health. She treats children, adolescents, and adults, addressing conditions ranging from opioid use disorder and alcohol dependence to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. In addition, her deep understanding of trauma-informed care makes her uniquely qualified to guide patients through dual diagnosis treatment at Vero Beach Recovery Center.
Credentials & Education of Dr. Prescott, Addiction Medicine Specialist
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Rowan University (1994)
- General Psychiatry Residency, Albert Einstein Medical Center
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Board-Certified in General and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
- Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA)
- Program Developer for Trauma and At-Risk Mental Health Initiatives
- Member, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Furthermore, Dr. Prescott stays current with the latest research and innovations in addiction medicine, ensuring patients at Vero Beach Recovery Center receive the most effective, evidence-based care available.
Treatment Services Led by Dr. Prescott at Vero Beach Recovery Center
As Medical Director, Dr. Prescott oversees all clinical programming and directly supervises the treatment team. In addition to her administrative leadership, she provides direct patient care and psychiatric evaluations. The programs she leads include:
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Integrated SUD and mental health care
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for flexible, structured recovery support
- Comprehensive substance use and mental health treatment for a wide range of conditions
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) under medical supervision
- Trauma-informed therapy and PTSD treatment
Why Choose Dr. Prescott for Addiction Medicine in Vero Beach?
- 30+ years in psychiatry and addiction medicine, updated with the latest innovations
- Holistic alternatives beyond medications — focusing on your full story
- DCF-licensed, CARF-accredited facility ensuring the highest quality of care
- Located at 333 17th Street, Suite M, Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Accepts most major insurance plans; same-day consultations available
As a result of Dr. Prescott’s compassionate leadership, Vero Beach Recovery Center has helped hundreds of individuals and families rebuild their lives from addiction. Her philosophy centers on treating the whole person — not just the substance use — to achieve meaningful, long-lasting recovery.
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Prescott
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction or a co-occurring mental health condition, our team is ready to help. Call or Text (772) 584-3083 today to speak with our admissions team and schedule a consultation with Dr. Prescott at Vero Beach Recovery Center. Furthermore, you can learn more about our facility and mission on our About Us page.

