OUR TEAM
Nadea Egan
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Nadea Egan has over 25 years of experience in business management and business development including 13 years working in the behavioral health care field. Her professional career began in the fields of operations management, hospitality, casting, and television production as well as numerous speaking engagements on various marketing panels across the U.S.
In 2012, she had a professional calling to work in the behavioral healthcare field where she focused her talents for project management and operational optimization on launching and growing facilities that are focused on helping people with mental health and substance use disorders. She launched and operated several detox, residential, and intensive outpatient facilities.
In 2019, she would go on to manage all facets of business development, marketing and operations as Chief Operations Officer of a physician-owned wellness practice. In her nearly 5 years there, she grew the small group practice to a clinical staff of 20, opened a second office, developed, launched and operated all of its programs, including: TMS, ketamine therapy, outpatient detox, physician monitoring, sleep medicine, and created a program for providing psychiatry services to clients currently in residential programs throughout California. Nadea enjoys spending her free time with her family. She also loves to dance, live music and play pickleball.
In 2012, she had a professional calling to work in the behavioral healthcare field where she focused her talents for project management and operational optimization on launching and growing facilities that are focused on helping people with mental health and substance use disorders. She launched and operated several detox, residential, and intensive outpatient facilities.
In 2019, she would go on to manage all facets of business development, marketing and operations as Chief Operations Officer of a physician-owned wellness practice. In her nearly 5 years there, she grew the small group practice to a clinical staff of 20, opened a second office, developed, launched and operated all of its programs, including: TMS, ketamine therapy, outpatient detox, physician monitoring, sleep medicine, and created a program for providing psychiatry services to clients currently in residential programs throughout California. Nadea enjoys spending her free time with her family. She also loves to dance, live music and play pickleball.
Jason Kellogg, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Jason Kellogg graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. He then went on to Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio where he obtained his medical degree. Subsequently, he attended the University of California, Irvine and completed his residency training including Chief Residency. He served two terms as the Chairman of the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California. He currently serves as Chief of Staff at Newport Bay Hospital.
Dr. Jason Kellogg has been a steadfast advocate for individuals battling substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders throughout his 26 year-long career in the field. With his extensive knowledge and dedication, Dr. Kellogg is Board Certified and is an active member of esteemed organizations, including the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Medical Association. His contributions to the field are not limited to clinical practice; Dr. Kellogg has made significant strides in research and education. He has published numerous articles and presented at renowned conferences such as the American Psychiatric Association and the United States Psych Congress. Dr. Jason Kellogg has also been awarded with two community service awards as a physician. In addition, he has been a principal investigator for 22 clinical research protocols.
In his free time, Dr. Jason Kellogg enjoys spending time with his family and is a proud father of three beautiful daughters.
Dr. Jason Kellogg has been a steadfast advocate for individuals battling substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders throughout his 26 year-long career in the field. With his extensive knowledge and dedication, Dr. Kellogg is Board Certified and is an active member of esteemed organizations, including the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Medical Association. His contributions to the field are not limited to clinical practice; Dr. Kellogg has made significant strides in research and education. He has published numerous articles and presented at renowned conferences such as the American Psychiatric Association and the United States Psych Congress. Dr. Jason Kellogg has also been awarded with two community service awards as a physician. In addition, he has been a principal investigator for 22 clinical research protocols.
In his free time, Dr. Jason Kellogg enjoys spending time with his family and is a proud father of three beautiful daughters.
Lincoln Bickford, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist
Dr Lincoln Bickford takes an integrative approach to the practice of psychiatry, guiding his patients towards wholistic health and wellness through work on all levels of body, mind, and spirit. He also facilitates Taichi/Qigong moving meditation groups as a practice of Oneness.
Dr Bickford graduated from Stanford University with a BS in Chemistry, followed by MD and PhD degrees at the Cornell University / Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center / Rockefeller University Tri-Institutional Program with research focus in Biochemistry and Biophysics. He completed his Psychiatry residency training and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University and is board certified in both specialties.
Highlights of his work experience have included: clinical professorships at Columbia University and University of Southern California; residential mental health and substance abuse recovery treatment at The Meadows of Wickenburg and Sierra Tucson; emergency and consult-liaison psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and LA General Hospital; forensic psychiatry with the Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Reentry; inpatient psychiatry at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Las Encinas Hospital, Banner Health, and several other institutions; and private practice with both children and adults. Where possible, Dr Bickford prefers to minimize use of pharmaceutical medications and focuses on naturopathic, functional, orthomolecular, and psychotherapeutic cures.
Dr Bickford has trained intensively for over 15 years in Taichi as a martial, meditative, healing, and spiritual practice under the direct mentorship of Master Waysun Liao, who is widely regarded as the foremost living world expert. Prior to finding Taichi, Dr Bickford explored and practiced a wide variety of yogic and meditation methods for over 10 years. Along the way, he developed a Taichi center and Taoist community on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. He teaches Taichi privately and in hospitals and treatment centers and finds that it can lead to dramatic personal transformation, integration, and alleviation of mental and physical suffering.
Dr Bickford graduated from Stanford University with a BS in Chemistry, followed by MD and PhD degrees at the Cornell University / Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center / Rockefeller University Tri-Institutional Program with research focus in Biochemistry and Biophysics. He completed his Psychiatry residency training and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University and is board certified in both specialties.
Highlights of his work experience have included: clinical professorships at Columbia University and University of Southern California; residential mental health and substance abuse recovery treatment at The Meadows of Wickenburg and Sierra Tucson; emergency and consult-liaison psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and LA General Hospital; forensic psychiatry with the Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Reentry; inpatient psychiatry at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Las Encinas Hospital, Banner Health, and several other institutions; and private practice with both children and adults. Where possible, Dr Bickford prefers to minimize use of pharmaceutical medications and focuses on naturopathic, functional, orthomolecular, and psychotherapeutic cures.
Dr Bickford has trained intensively for over 15 years in Taichi as a martial, meditative, healing, and spiritual practice under the direct mentorship of Master Waysun Liao, who is widely regarded as the foremost living world expert. Prior to finding Taichi, Dr Bickford explored and practiced a wide variety of yogic and meditation methods for over 10 years. Along the way, he developed a Taichi center and Taoist community on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. He teaches Taichi privately and in hospitals and treatment centers and finds that it can lead to dramatic personal transformation, integration, and alleviation of mental and physical suffering.
Ariella Morrow, MD
Integrative Addiction Medicine Physician
Dr. Ariella Morrow is a dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician practicing across detox, residential, and outpatient treatment programs in the Malibu and Los Angeles area. She describes her work as that of an Integrative Addiction Medicine Physician and is particularly sought out by individuals yearning for more from their doctors along the road to recovery — more healing and less doctoring.
Her work blends evidence-based addiction medicine with Eastern medicine principles, nutritional healing, and mindfulness-based practices and incorporates treatments such as auriculotherapy, acupressure techniques, and flower essence remedies. With personal experience on her own healing journey, she brings deep empathy and a whole-person approach to helping patients rediscover their capacity for healing and transformation.
Dr. Morrow attended Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and earned her master’s degree in public health from the University of Southern California. She completed her internal medicine residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where she practiced as a hospitalist for many years and had a private outpatient internal medicine practice prior to transitioning into the field of addiction medicine. She served for several years as an associate professor at the Emperors College of Traditional Chinese Medicine teaching courses in Western medicine, ethics and public health. Her training and experience in integrative medicine. Dr. Morrow currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. She loves spending time with her family, board games, traveling and baking bread. Fun fact: her Havanese pup’s name is Happy.
Her work blends evidence-based addiction medicine with Eastern medicine principles, nutritional healing, and mindfulness-based practices and incorporates treatments such as auriculotherapy, acupressure techniques, and flower essence remedies. With personal experience on her own healing journey, she brings deep empathy and a whole-person approach to helping patients rediscover their capacity for healing and transformation.
Dr. Morrow attended Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and earned her master’s degree in public health from the University of Southern California. She completed her internal medicine residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where she practiced as a hospitalist for many years and had a private outpatient internal medicine practice prior to transitioning into the field of addiction medicine. She served for several years as an associate professor at the Emperors College of Traditional Chinese Medicine teaching courses in Western medicine, ethics and public health. Her training and experience in integrative medicine. Dr. Morrow currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. She loves spending time with her family, board games, traveling and baking bread. Fun fact: her Havanese pup’s name is Happy.
Clint Salo, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Clint Salo was born and raised in CA. In 2004, he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. Upon completing his undergraduate degree, he moved to Henderson, NV to attend Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his degree in medicine in 2008. His next stop began with his acceptance to the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine's psychiatric residency training program in Las Vegas. During his last year of training, he had the opportunity to work as chief resident on behalf of his fellow trainees.. In June of 2012, Dr. Salo completed his training and returned "home" to accept a position with Progeny Psychiatric Group.
Dr. Salo is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He provides care for patients in the following settings: partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, residential programming, skilled nursing, assisted living, and outpatient clinical care.
Dr. Salo is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He provides care for patients in the following settings: partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, residential programming, skilled nursing, assisted living, and outpatient clinical care.
Sarah Sicher, MD
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Sicher completed her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis and her Medical Degree at Ben Gurion University of the Negev's Medical School For International Health in Israel. She completed her Child and Adolescent Fellowship at USC and has done training in the Adult Psychoanalytic program at The New Center for Psychoanalysis in Los Angeles. She is licensed by the Medical Board of California and holds Board Certifications in both Adult Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Sicher blends medication management, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapies, and interventional treatment options to try to offer the most personalized path towards supporting recovery to her patients. She has extensive experience working with adolescents and their families in both outpatient as an attending Psychiatrist at a residential treatment center in Los Angeles.
She is passionate about providing integrated, evidence based, holistic care that takes into account developmental aspects, family dynamics, and underlying intrapsychic dynamics. She works to provide the highest quality compassionate, ethical, and up to date care for her patients.
Dr. Sicher blends medication management, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapies, and interventional treatment options to try to offer the most personalized path towards supporting recovery to her patients. She has extensive experience working with adolescents and their families in both outpatient as an attending Psychiatrist at a residential treatment center in Los Angeles.
She is passionate about providing integrated, evidence based, holistic care that takes into account developmental aspects, family dynamics, and underlying intrapsychic dynamics. She works to provide the highest quality compassionate, ethical, and up to date care for her patients.
Jasmin Scott-Hawkins, MD, MPH
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Hawkins completed her undergraduate career at UCLA. She attended both medical school and graduate school at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine where she received her MD and MPH degrees from their Physician Leadership Development Program. Dr. Hawkins then completed her adult psychiatry residency training at the University of Southern California in association with Los Angeles County (LAC+USC) and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Hawkins has received several awards including the LAC+USC Intern of the Year Award, APA/APAF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, APA/APAF Diversity Leadership Fellowship, AACAP Education Outreach Program Award, and USPHS Excellence in Public Health Award.
Dr. Hawkins has extensive experience in both psychopharmacologic and psychotherapy treatment modalities. She places an emphasis on crafting holistic treatment plans to best fit the unique needs of each patient and their family. She takes great pride in working alongside her patients to empower and work collaboratively to reach desired treatment goals.
Dr. Hawkins has extensive experience in both psychopharmacologic and psychotherapy treatment modalities. She places an emphasis on crafting holistic treatment plans to best fit the unique needs of each patient and their family. She takes great pride in working alongside her patients to empower and work collaboratively to reach desired treatment goals.
Nathan Ngo, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Nathan Ngo is committed to enhancing access to and the quality of mental health care. Fluent in both English and Vietnamese, he specializes in a diverse array of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, trauma-related issues, and substance use disorders. He also provides comprehensive addiction treatment, integrating medication management and psychotherapy to support long-term recovery.
He is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care while actively participating in community outreach and mental health advocacy.
In his leisure time, Nathan enjoys discovering new culinary experiences, weightlifting, and spending quality moments with his family, valuing the importance of connection and overall well-being.
He is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care while actively participating in community outreach and mental health advocacy.
In his leisure time, Nathan enjoys discovering new culinary experiences, weightlifting, and spending quality moments with his family, valuing the importance of connection and overall well-being.
Lisa Kelley, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lisa Kelley is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in integrative and psychiatric care. She brings over two decades of clinical experience across critical care, pediatrics, women’s health, and mental health. Drawing from both conventional and holistic frameworks, Lisa supports patients through comprehensive, root-cause healing with an emphasis on nervous system regulation, metabolic balance, and mind-body wellness.
Her work is grounded in a whole-person approach, blending evidence-based practice with deep compassion and cultural sensitivity. Lisa collaborates closely with individuals navigating recovery, burnout, and chronic stress, empowering them to reclaim resilience and vitality through individualized, heart-centered care.
Her work is grounded in a whole-person approach, blending evidence-based practice with deep compassion and cultural sensitivity. Lisa collaborates closely with individuals navigating recovery, burnout, and chronic stress, empowering them to reclaim resilience and vitality through individualized, heart-centered care.
Brejon Harris, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Brejon is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in addiction medicine. Her approach combines evidence-based practices with compassionate care, helping individuals navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
She provides psychiatric services for individuals managing conditions such as Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders (ADHD), Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorders. Her services include Mental Health Counseling via Telehealth.
She is passionate about creating safe, stigma-free spaces for healing and growth, and strives to empower each client toward long-term well-being.
She provides psychiatric services for individuals managing conditions such as Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders (ADHD), Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorders. Her services include Mental Health Counseling via Telehealth.
She is passionate about creating safe, stigma-free spaces for healing and growth, and strives to empower each client toward long-term well-being.
Penn Shelton, LCSW
Psychotherapist
With over thirteen years of experience supporting individuals and families, Penn specializes in mental health, addiction recovery, trauma, relationships, and family dynamics. His work is grounded in both professional expertise and personal insight - drawing from his role as an addiction counselor since 2015, five years as a therapist, and more than fourteen years in his own recovery journey.
Penn offers an integrated, trauma-informed approach rooted in attachment theory and holistic care. He helps clients uncover the root causes of their challenges and develop practical tools to move forward. His therapeutic style emphasizes collaboration - guiding clients toward their own truth rather than imposing external solutions.
Penn incorporates evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to support emotional regulation, improve relationships, and cultivate resilience. He empowers clients to connect their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in ways that foster growth, purpose, and self-understanding. Whether you're navigating addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, Penn is committed to helping you rediscover your strengths, clarify your values, and build a more meaningful life.
Penn offers an integrated, trauma-informed approach rooted in attachment theory and holistic care. He helps clients uncover the root causes of their challenges and develop practical tools to move forward. His therapeutic style emphasizes collaboration - guiding clients toward their own truth rather than imposing external solutions.
Penn incorporates evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to support emotional regulation, improve relationships, and cultivate resilience. He empowers clients to connect their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in ways that foster growth, purpose, and self-understanding. Whether you're navigating addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, Penn is committed to helping you rediscover your strengths, clarify your values, and build a more meaningful life.
Lydia Kosinar, MA, LMFT
Psychotherapist
Lydia received her Bachelors of Science in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Texas, and her Masters of Arts in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University in Los Angeles. Lydia has over 10 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples, in the inpatient and outpatient settings, treating substance abuse, trauma, and personality disorders. Lydia is trained in DBT and EMDR and opened her private practice in 2016, specializing in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, complex trauma and addiction and substance abuse. The goal of DBT is to help clients build a life that they experience as worth living.
In DBT, the client and the therapist work together to set goals that are meaningful to the client. Often this means we work on ways to decrease harmful behaviors and replace them with effective, life-enhancing behaviors. Problematic behaviors evolve as a way to cope with a situation or attempt to solve a problem. While these behaviors might provide temporary relief or a short-term solution, they often are not effective in the long-term. DBT assumes that clients are doing the best they can, AND they need to learn new behaviors in all relevant contexts. DBT helps enhance a client’s capabilities by teaching behavioral skills, and these skills help people develop effective ways to navigate situations that arise in everyday life or manage specific challenges. Lydia loves her kid, two cats and ice cream a lot.
In DBT, the client and the therapist work together to set goals that are meaningful to the client. Often this means we work on ways to decrease harmful behaviors and replace them with effective, life-enhancing behaviors. Problematic behaviors evolve as a way to cope with a situation or attempt to solve a problem. While these behaviors might provide temporary relief or a short-term solution, they often are not effective in the long-term. DBT assumes that clients are doing the best they can, AND they need to learn new behaviors in all relevant contexts. DBT helps enhance a client’s capabilities by teaching behavioral skills, and these skills help people develop effective ways to navigate situations that arise in everyday life or manage specific challenges. Lydia loves her kid, two cats and ice cream a lot.
Larry Hymes, LMFT
Psychotherapist
Larry is an intensively DBT-Trained clinician through The Linehan Institute. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed as a leading treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but its effectiveness has expanded to address a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, impulsivity, substance use, and relationship challenges.
Larry integrates DBT with other evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Therapy. His approach is always collaborative: He begins by asking you what you want, what that would look like, and what’s currently standing in your way; then you work together to create a path forward. He specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder and Addiction.
He offers a DBT skills groups via Zoom, and maintains a private practice in the heart of West Hollywood. He work with individuals, couples, and specialized populations including LGBTQ+ clients, MFT interns, and single parents. With over 10 years of experience working within the LGBTQ+ community, his practice is affirming, non-judgmental, and strengths-based. He also brings a decade of experience in addiction recovery, with a deep understanding of both 12-Step Fellowships and Harm Reduction model
Larry integrates DBT with other evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Therapy. His approach is always collaborative: He begins by asking you what you want, what that would look like, and what’s currently standing in your way; then you work together to create a path forward. He specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder and Addiction.
He offers a DBT skills groups via Zoom, and maintains a private practice in the heart of West Hollywood. He work with individuals, couples, and specialized populations including LGBTQ+ clients, MFT interns, and single parents. With over 10 years of experience working within the LGBTQ+ community, his practice is affirming, non-judgmental, and strengths-based. He also brings a decade of experience in addiction recovery, with a deep understanding of both 12-Step Fellowships and Harm Reduction model
Cathy Herceg, MA. LMFT
Somatic Therapist | Trauma Specialist
Cathy Herceg is a dedicated somatic therapist with over 25 years of experience. Cathy began her professional journey as an elementary school teacher before earning a BA in Clinical Psychology with dual specializations in trauma and child studies from Antioch University in 2009. She went on to complete her Master’s in Clinical Psychology, laying the groundwork for her transition into therapeutic work with youth experiencing autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and emotional disturbances.
Cathy has worked with prominent figures in the trauma therapy field, including Dr. Bonnie Goldstein at Lifespan Psychological Center and Dr. Karol Darsa at Reconnect Trauma Treatment Center. From 2021 to 2024, she served full-time at a trauma treatment center, where she specialized in treating clients with Dissociative Identity Disorder and childhood relational trauma through somatic therapy, play therapy, and trauma-informed interventions.
Her commitment to ongoing professional development is reflected in her extensive training at the Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Center, learning directly from leaders such as Dr. Stephen Porges, Dr. Peter Levine, and Dr. Pat Ogden, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, and Dr. Gabor Maté.
Cathy has worked with prominent figures in the trauma therapy field, including Dr. Bonnie Goldstein at Lifespan Psychological Center and Dr. Karol Darsa at Reconnect Trauma Treatment Center. From 2021 to 2024, she served full-time at a trauma treatment center, where she specialized in treating clients with Dissociative Identity Disorder and childhood relational trauma through somatic therapy, play therapy, and trauma-informed interventions.
Her commitment to ongoing professional development is reflected in her extensive training at the Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Center, learning directly from leaders such as Dr. Stephen Porges, Dr. Peter Levine, and Dr. Pat Ogden, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, and Dr. Gabor Maté.
Melody J. Anderson, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Melody J. Anderson, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in California and New York with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most difficult challenges. She provides compassionate, solution-focused therapy for those facing overwhelming stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship conflicts, major life transitions, parenting struggles, health concerns, aging, and grief. She also supports clients seeking to deepen their spiritual lives and cultivate greater meaning and balance.
Melody specializes in treating trauma and addiction, working closely with both those struggling with substance use and the loved ones affected by it. Her approach integrates evidence-based and somatic modalities—including Brainspotting with IFS, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed practices—while also drawing from psychodynamic and family systems perspectives.
In addition to her clinical work, Melody has held leadership and teaching roles in the addiction treatment field, including serving as Clinical Director at Friendly House in Los Angeles and developing treatment programs at Hazelden New York. She has presented widely at institutions such as UCLA, NYU Medical School, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on topics including family systems, addiction recovery, and integrating 12-Step principles with psychotherapy.
Melody also offers pre- and post-marital counseling, particularly for couples in recovery, helping them incorporate 12-Step recovery principles into both their wedding ceremonies and married life. Through her work, she guides clients toward creating lives grounded in purpose, inner peace, and lasting joy.
Jake Rose, M.A., LMFT
Psychotherapist
Jake Rose, M.A., LMFT, specializes in supporting adults and adolescents navigating the complex intersection of mental health challenges and addiction behaviors. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, where he pursued specialized training in addiction and recovery, grounding his practice in six years of clinical work with diverse populations.
Jake’s therapeutic approach moves beyond symptom management to examine the full scope of a client's experience. He carefully assesses the habits, daily systems, behavioral patterns, and relationships that shape a person’s life to create a customized path forward that is holistic and individualized. This integrative framework helps clients bridge the gap between their current reality and the potential they know they possess. Jake operates on the belief that real transformation is accessible to anyone willing to engage in honest self-reflection, guiding them toward a life defined by consistency, self-respect, and integrity.
The work itself is highly collaborative, inviting clients into deep work characterized by honest self-reflection and candid communication. Jake challenges his clients to engage directly with their less conscious or "shadow" parts, believing that understanding these driving forces is essential to mastering anxieties, depression, and compulsive and destructive behaviors. For Jake, therapy is not about “fixing” deficiencies but about facilitating a deep recognition of the inherent strengths and capabilities that exist within all of us. The goal of the process is to equip clients to actively use these resources in their daily lives and to sustain their own growth long after sessions conclude.
The work itself is highly collaborative, inviting clients into deep work characterized by honest self-reflection and candid communication. Jake challenges his clients to engage directly with their less conscious or "shadow" parts, believing that understanding these driving forces is essential to mastering anxieties, depression, and compulsive and destructive behaviors. For Jake, therapy is not about “fixing” deficiencies but about facilitating a deep recognition of the inherent strengths and capabilities that exist within all of us. The goal of the process is to equip clients to actively use these resources in their daily lives and to sustain their own growth long after sessions conclude.
Janae Borregol, LMFT
Psychotherapist, Supervisor
Janae is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed in California, Florida, Vermont, and Idaho. She holds multiple advanced certifications, including Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, and Certified EMDR Therapist.
With 14 years of experience in the mental health field—and 12 years as a practicing therapist—Janae has worked across a wide range of roles and settings. She is the founder of JB Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Consulting, where she offers psychotherapy, empowerment coaching, and mental performance coaching to diverse adult individuals. Her work is deeply rooted in affirming, culturally responsive, compassion based and trauma-informed care, which she also promotes through speaking engagements and professional training.
Janae collaborates with various programs as a clinical consultant and has served as Chief Clinical Officer, driven by her passion for developing strong, ethical, and clinically sound mental health programming. She is also deeply committed to the growth of future therapists and actively provides clinical supervision to support their professional development and confidence. In addition to her clinical work, Janae is an active advocate for culturally responsive and affirming care, working to challenge systemic barriers and promote equity across mental health systems.
With 14 years of experience in the mental health field—and 12 years as a practicing therapist—Janae has worked across a wide range of roles and settings. She is the founder of JB Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Consulting, where she offers psychotherapy, empowerment coaching, and mental performance coaching to diverse adult individuals. Her work is deeply rooted in affirming, culturally responsive, compassion based and trauma-informed care, which she also promotes through speaking engagements and professional training.
Janae collaborates with various programs as a clinical consultant and has served as Chief Clinical Officer, driven by her passion for developing strong, ethical, and clinically sound mental health programming. She is also deeply committed to the growth of future therapists and actively provides clinical supervision to support their professional development and confidence. In addition to her clinical work, Janae is an active advocate for culturally responsive and affirming care, working to challenge systemic barriers and promote equity across mental health systems.
Jaynee Golden, LCSW
Family Coach | CADC-1
Jaynee is a licensed therapist, certified drug and alcohol counselor, and parent coach. For over a decade, she has worked with adolescents, adults, and parents in individual and group settings in schools, Wraparound programs, residential treatment, PHP and IOP levels of care, as well as in her private practice.
Jaynee’s dedication to this work is deeply personal: she grew up in a family impacted by addiction and mental illness. She understands firsthand that when one person in a family struggles, everyone is affected. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, drawing on both her professional expertise and lived experience.
Jaynee believes that family members have the power to positively influence their loved ones’ substance use. With the right support, practical tools, and guidance, they can learn to use that influence constructively—helping their loved one move toward change while also honoring their own needs and well- being. Jaynee has training in CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), as well as other therapeutic modalities, including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT.
Jaynee’s dedication to this work is deeply personal: she grew up in a family impacted by addiction and mental illness. She understands firsthand that when one person in a family struggles, everyone is affected. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, drawing on both her professional expertise and lived experience.
Jaynee believes that family members have the power to positively influence their loved ones’ substance use. With the right support, practical tools, and guidance, they can learn to use that influence constructively—helping their loved one move toward change while also honoring their own needs and well- being. Jaynee has training in CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), as well as other therapeutic modalities, including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT.
Stephen Kirven, AMFT
Psychotherapist | CADC-1
Stephen Kirven (he/him) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-I). He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles. With nearly a decade of experience in the treatment field, Stephen has provided compassionate, integrative care to adults navigating addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and the broader challenges of the human experience.
A Los Angeles native, Stephen grew up immersed in nature and the ocean. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and began volunteering as a water safety and lifeguard instructor for children, sparking his passion for helping others. His love of travel and interest in cultural understanding continue to shape his worldview, and he brings cultural sensitivity and awareness into his therapeutic work.
Stephen’s approach is rooted in curiosity, humility, empathy, and authentic connection. He is committed to creating a brave, collaborative space where clients feel supported in their healing journey and empowered to advocate for themselves.
A Los Angeles native, Stephen grew up immersed in nature and the ocean. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and began volunteering as a water safety and lifeguard instructor for children, sparking his passion for helping others. His love of travel and interest in cultural understanding continue to shape his worldview, and he brings cultural sensitivity and awareness into his therapeutic work.
Stephen’s approach is rooted in curiosity, humility, empathy, and authentic connection. He is committed to creating a brave, collaborative space where clients feel supported in their healing journey and empowered to advocate for themselves.
Jennifer Rudich, LCSW CSAT
Psychotherapist
Jennifer Rudich, LCSW, CSAT is a therapist, speaker, and creator of original clinical frameworks with over two decades of experience guiding individuals and couples through addiction recovery, intimacy repair, and relational healing.
She is the founder of The Intimacy Clinic and the architect behind two models—Embracing Aloneness and The King’s Path—which challenge conventional approaches to healing from betrayal, compulsive behavior, and emotional chaos. Her work moves beyond symptom management into embodied transformation by integrating attachment theory, trauma recovery, spirituality and behavioral change.
Jennifer holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Master’s in Jewish Communal Service from Hebrew Union College, bringing a layered cultural and spiritual lens to her trauma-informed approach. She consults with treatment centers, trains clinicians, and presents nationally—including at the recent IITAP Symposium 2025 where she spoke on Embracing Aloneness as a clinical framework for healing relationship trauma. Her forthcoming books explore emotional leadership, sexual reintegration, and post-traumatic growth. safe, stigma-free spaces for healing and growth, and strives to empower each client toward long-term well-being.
Jennifer holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Master’s in Jewish Communal Service from Hebrew Union College, bringing a layered cultural and spiritual lens to her trauma-informed approach. She consults with treatment centers, trains clinicians, and presents nationally—including at the recent IITAP Symposium 2025 where she spoke on Embracing Aloneness as a clinical framework for healing relationship trauma. Her forthcoming books explore emotional leadership, sexual reintegration, and post-traumatic growth. safe, stigma-free spaces for healing and growth, and strives to empower each client toward long-term well-being.
Sarah Segal, M.A.
Career Coach
Sarah holds a B.A. in Linguistics from UC Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Loyola Marymount University. She is a Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and a certified Peer Support Specialist, and is currently working toward certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
Sarah Segal is a career coach, educator, and Certified CliftonStrengths Coach with more than a decade of experience supporting individuals in building stability, confidence, and direction. Drawing from both professional training and lived experience, she brings empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for each person’s journey, helping clients recognize what is already strong within them and how to build forward from that foundation.
Sarah’s background spans higher education, workforce development, social services, and behavioral health. She blends practical skill-building, strengths-based coaching, and values-driven goal setting to help clients clarify next steps, strengthen motivation, and translate insight into meaningful action. Through individual coaching and group facilitation, she supports people in identifying transferable strengths, navigating career and education pathways, and building sustainable routines that support long-term growth and recovery.
Sarah Segal is a career coach, educator, and Certified CliftonStrengths Coach with more than a decade of experience supporting individuals in building stability, confidence, and direction. Drawing from both professional training and lived experience, she brings empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for each person’s journey, helping clients recognize what is already strong within them and how to build forward from that foundation.
Sarah’s background spans higher education, workforce development, social services, and behavioral health. She blends practical skill-building, strengths-based coaching, and values-driven goal setting to help clients clarify next steps, strengthen motivation, and translate insight into meaningful action. Through individual coaching and group facilitation, she supports people in identifying transferable strengths, navigating career and education pathways, and building sustainable routines that support long-term growth and recovery.
Ty Butler
Certified Interventionist
Ty Butler is a Certified ARISE® Interventionist and recovery professional who brings deep compassion, lived experience, and steady leadership to his work with individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.
Outside of his professional work, Ty is an Ironman athlete and devoted father of four. He loves skiing, staying active, and creating intentional moments with his kids—whether it’s taking his daughters out for mani-pedis or spending meaningful one-on-one time with his son. Ty leads with authenticity in all areas of life, and he brings that same spirit to every family he serves.
He specializes in family-centered interventions, crisis navigation, and guiding men and adolescents through early recovery with structure, accountability, and genuine support. Ty’s calm presence and direct approach help families find clarity during difficult moments and move toward healing with confidence. Originally from Arizona, Ty was shaped by a life rooted in hard work, integrity, and a commitment to personal growth. Later in life, he found a passion for horses and spent time riding and working cattle—experiences that strengthened his resilience, patience, and ability to stay grounded under pressure.
These traits, combined with his own journey in recovery, influence the authentic and compassionate style he brings to Blackburn Clinical Services.
Outside of his professional work, Ty is an Ironman athlete and devoted father of four. He loves skiing, staying active, and creating intentional moments with his kids—whether it’s taking his daughters out for mani-pedis or spending meaningful one-on-one time with his son. Ty leads with authenticity in all areas of life, and he brings that same spirit to every family he serves.
He specializes in family-centered interventions, crisis navigation, and guiding men and adolescents through early recovery with structure, accountability, and genuine support. Ty’s calm presence and direct approach help families find clarity during difficult moments and move toward healing with confidence. Originally from Arizona, Ty was shaped by a life rooted in hard work, integrity, and a commitment to personal growth. Later in life, he found a passion for horses and spent time riding and working cattle—experiences that strengthened his resilience, patience, and ability to stay grounded under pressure.
These traits, combined with his own journey in recovery, influence the authentic and compassionate style he brings to Blackburn Clinical Services.