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Clients begin intensive outpatient therapy with about 12-15 hours per week and as they progress through recovery, program hours may decrease to a minimum of 9 hours per week. The multi-disciplinary team of Registered Addiction Specialists, Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists and Registered Dietitians walk through the program journey with our clients, offering a well-rounded support. The program includes separate tracks for adults and adolescents who are seeking services for mental health, substance abuse and/or eating disorders. https://vuvuzela-endive-bjyy.squarespace.com/substance-abuse-treatment daily 0.75 2021-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1581469100249-2BIGF5DAFO0A0J0EAEGH/substance+abuse Substance Abuse Treatment What We Treat Alternative Options substance abuse counseling is customized to meet each individual client’s needs. 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Research indicates that providing integrated services that address both substance use and mental health issues improves the rate of recovery and overall quality of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1581467498917-0E44O2O79RFUFKPAPVYE/co-occurring+disorders Co-Occurring Disorders - Often individuals struggling with mental health issues turn to substances or addictive behaviors to numb or self-medicate. These same mental health issues can be contributing factors in relapse, as well. To ensure the highest potential for recovery, our staff spends considerable time getting to know clients and identifying their needs. If a dual diagnosis is identified, a treatment plan is implemented that addresses both substance abuse and identified mental health issues. 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Typically you or your significant others would be seeing a therapist once a week. https://vuvuzela-endive-bjyy.squarespace.com/who-we-are daily 0.75 2021-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227554481-6DG0BTNR6NRQ88V6MBL8/20200210-IMG_0615.jpg Who We Are - Danielle Mee AMFT , Therapist/Case Manager - Artesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582226523061-BPP1BW6HSBQYLOJWTOY7/Brigit+Aroz Who We Are - Brigit Aroz MA, AMFT, Interim Clinical Director https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227338107-0T6B7MW5Z2E17D207CHI/20200211-IMG_0647.jpg Who We Are - Jackie Johnston CADC-II, Intake Coordinator - Artesia Jackie is a compassionate person who has held several roles within the company. 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M.A. - University of Phoenix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582228643219-FC1WJMW65ZANOVMIK3IC/20200211-IMG_0678.jpg Who We Are - Gabrielle Gomez M.S., AMFT - Artesia Gabrielle’s therapeutic experience includes elementary school settings as well as adult rehabilitation settings regarding struggles with chemical dependency. She enjoys working with dual-diagnosis, and her goal is to assist the client at a time in their life when they may need more support than they have needed before. Gabrielle uses an eclectic mix of psychodynamic, cognitive behavior, and schema therapies. M.S. Counseling MFT - CSULB B.A. Psychology and Social Behavior - UC Irvine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227429514-IAYZWRKNH6C814H5BC55/20200212-IMG_0947.jpg Who We Are - Christina Allameh AMFT - Huntington Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227285100-UFW2XWAB5YH48NFC387A/20200212-IMG_0743.jpg Who We Are - Danny Abajian CATC - Placentia Danny is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. He has been working with adults in substance abuse treatment since 2009. Danny is a client-centered counselor, who is known for his excellent rapport building skills, warmth and caring nature with clients, and accurate empathy skills. Danny also has a passion for his profession and for his recovery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227391906-4NSQ5BZ7HLRVIXH9ARH1/20200211-IMG_0724.jpg Who We Are - Kari Tuggle-Nord RD, ASW, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator - Placentia As a Registered Dietitian and Associate Clinical Social Worker Kari is uniquely qualified with expertise in both nutritional science and therapeutic counseling. Kari has over 20 years of experience providing nutrition interventions for a variety of audiences and in multiple settings. Her experience in behavioral health includes case management, mental health assessment, individual therapy sessions, and group psychoeducation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227618533-QHUPICQ4D3FC6O71AEES/20200212-IMG_0755.jpg Who We Are - Ray Sinfeld CADC1 - Placentia Ray is a certified drug and alcohol counselor. With experience in detox, residential, PHP and IOP, he has worked in the field of recovery since 2012. Ray works with both the adult and adolescent populations and is known for his empathy and kindness. He believes in understanding the whole person and strives to meet clients where they are. Ray has trained with CCAPP working with the LGBTQIA+2 communities and is committed to helping people rediscover hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582226053151-F7UWHAR38YUPI48VP419/Rebecca+Bernier-Rosales Who We Are - Rebecca Bernier-Rosales MBA, Executive Director Rebecca Bernier-Rosales is the Executive Director for Alternative Options Counseling Center, Inc. In this position, she provides executive leadership over the administration and manages its daily operations to ensure strong integration among all staff and offices. She also provides guidance on operations and policy implementation of the full range of the company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582228565089-340J1R6DOTLR020Q8UZJ/20200211-IMG_0680.jpg Who We Are - Bahram Shabestari M.S., LMFT - Artesia Barry is a humanistic psychotherapist and also borrows from cognitive-behavioral (CBT), psychodynamic, and solution-focused theories. Barry’s areas of specialty include treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, and helping with relationship problems. Barry has an interest in mindfulness principles, and uses this practice to reduce stress and provide a gateway for overall well-being. M.S. Counseling - CSUF B.A. Psychology - CSUF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582226970084-9I7ZINEAE61MXFCSXG3G/20200212-IMG_0750.jpg Who We Are - Rachel Nishimura RYT , Yoga Instructor - Artesia & Placentia Rachel is a YogaWorks certified instructor and has been studying and teaching yoga since 2012. Her classes emphasize restorative, yin, and mindfulness. Also Usui Reiki 1 certified and a pastry chef, she has learned that through any mindfulness practice there is freedom to transform, whether turning flour into cake or resistance into self-acceptance. She is honored to carry on the healing tradition of yoga in a safe, trauma informed setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582228983739-BBTP8VBGW9WPQITKPA3U/20200212-IMG_0934.jpg Who We Are - Kristen Casteel M.A., AMFT, Case Manager - Huntington Beach Kristen has worked in various mental and behavioral health treatment settings. She tailors treatment to the individual client, often drawing from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and mindfulness-based approaches. She enjoys working with clients to address depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, attachment and identity issues, relationship problems, life transitions and body image issues. Kristen has completed eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy training. M.A. Clinical Psychology MFT - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582228938449-FP1X613QLKTCH8U83BMP/20200212-IMG_0752.jpg Who We Are - Sadaf Shalchian AMFT - Placentia Sadaf enjoys working with individuals and couples who like to self-explore and self-improve. She focuses on what clients bring to the present moment, recognizes and works through healing root causes, and teaches them skills and provides powerful tools to create a thriving self in healthy relationships with others. Her approach is helpful for a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, sadness, guilt, and shame, and problems with sleep. She is trained in EMDR and certified in CBT and will do spiritual and faith-based therapy upon request. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227138013-P6GVGFAS8RF8RSBD42MH/20200211-IMG_0717.jpg Who We Are - Michael Leland M.A., LMFT - Artesia Michael has counselled students and their families in private and public school settings since 1981. His experience includes school and family related concerns, antisocial behaviors, substance abuse, and grief counseling. Michael will often combine cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapies with illusion and magic tricks (from his background as a magician) to offer a unique therapeutic approach for adults and especially for children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582228683817-AIF2QST7WW9Y59KWOLCU/20200211-IMG_0735.jpg Who We Are - Joy Ji Hye Kang M.A., AMFT, PHP Coordinator - Placentia Joy’s experience includes working with substance abuse, anxiety/depression, PTSD, personality disorder, trauma, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and more. She utilizes a variety of techSolution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Structural Family Therapy and more to help her clients. She believes it is important to work in partnership with clients by putting client’s needs first. M.A. MFT - Hope International University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1587767713364-BR384XIA33O8ZD3E1C53/Susan%2BHo%2BBerzon Who We Are - Susan Ho Berzon PsyD, LMFT - Huntington Beach Susan has experience in various clinical settings working with clients in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, community clinics, treatment facilities, and schools. As a psychodynamic therapist; Susan specializes in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family dynamics, and is trained in EMDR. Susan is an adjunct faculty at TCSPP in Irvine. PsyD MFT - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology M.S. - Nova Southeastern University M.B.A. - Illinois State University B.A. Indiana University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227168166-JHB1QLM7JICSI3BZF476/20200212-IMG_0748.jpg Who We Are - Victoria Brown M.A., LMFT , Program Manager - Placentia Vicky has found working with clients with trauma to be one of the most rewarding experiences of her career. She utilizes a wide range of modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and EFTs to help clients with a trauma background. As program manager, it is very important to her that all clients feel welcomed and supported. Vicky is excited to work with such a wide range of professionals, enabling her to build programs that tailor to the clients' needs, giving them the best chance for success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227046020-PPOG82HGXO607QSRBK9F/20200212-IMG_0929.jpg Who We Are - Christiane Arevalo M.A., AMFT - Huntington Beach Christiane has experience working with a variety of populations treating mental health and chemical dependency issues. She uses an eclectic approach to therapy employing cognitive-behavioral and internal family systems therapy. She has training in Level I Gottman Couples therapy. M.A. Clinical Psychology, MFT - TCSPP Current Doctoral Candidate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582230332645-QY44AW3VHQQ9UGWXOF3Z/20200211-IMG_0675.jpg Who We Are - Cindy Keney APCC - Artesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582229108906-WEOC2LUTHDXYKTSUT52Z/20200211-IMG_0719.jpg Who We Are - Kalila Magbanua-Stein M.A., AMFT - Artesia Kalila offers individual, family, couple and group therapy to our clients. She is trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is creating a niche in her practice for this kind of trauma-work. She believes and practices from a place where compassion and understanding create the space for people to heal and grow. M.A. MFT - Hope International University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582230041101-K7AHA0BXAGL4JYKXBYLK/20200210-IMG_0622.jpg Who We Are - Nikki Cully M.S., LMFT, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator - Artesia & Placentia Nikki serves as the eating disorder program coordinator for our adult and adolescent programs in Artesia. She also provides individual, family, and group therapy for a wide range of clients. With Alternative Options since 2014, she has found her passion in working with eating disorder recovery where she incorporates intuitive eating principles and dialectical behavior therapy. M.S. Counseling, MFT - CSULB B.A. Psychology - UCLA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582228590555-TAM1TMD290MMUWR97BY3/20200211-IMG_0732.jpg Who We Are - Jamie Boylan LMFT, Program Case Manger - Placentia Jamie runs the shame & resilience group as well as the adolescent process group for our IOP/ PHP programs. She specializes in working with kids/ teens, trauma or trauma-related issues, anxiety/depression and relationship issues. Jamie uses an eclectic blend of CBT, DBT and attachment-focused treatment. She is trained in EMDR, trauma-resiliency model, trauma-focused CBT and levels 1&2 of Gottman’s couple’s therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582230196255-71B59O01QB8BYZJUUB98/20200211-IMG_0669.jpg Who We Are - Kristi Fonseca LMFT - Artesia Kristi treats adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Her focus is with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and personal crises. She primarily works from a psychodynamic lens, bringing the unconscious thoughts into the conscious mind. Kristi believes that your past shapes who you are today and the choices you make. That understanding your past and processing these thoughts and feelings help you live a happy and peaceful life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582228479098-5O9LXW74P5FLTKV2UXTC/20200212-IMG_0951.jpg Who We Are - Jessica Brown M.Ed., AMFT - Placentia & Huntington Beach Jessica is a humanistic therapist that believes counseling requires patience, honesty, and effort from all parties. She has a special interest in treating people struggling with trauma and has completed specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) modalities. M.Ed. Professional Counseling - Oklahoma University B.A. Sociology - University of Central Oklahoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582228888346-DRLM015HQIO7RP8WPXMC/20200211-IMG_0662.jpg Who We Are - Linda Bates CADC-II, Case Manager/Utilization Review- Artesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582228857348-ICS6PXXBIOLNFSWAGI7Z/20200212-IMG_0741.jpg Who We Are - Sarah Megally AMFT, Therapist/Case Manager - Placentia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582229038167-61MBJ0AL4MHX3WUP9CEA/20200211-IMG_0632.jpg Who We Are - Katie Plumb M.A., LCSW - Artesia Katie works particularly well with those struggling with trauma and PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, attachment disorders, challenging family dynamics, and other relationship issues. Her goal is to make therapy an enjoyable and productive endeavor. Katie’s experience in art, play and attachment therapies provide adolescents and adults a medium allowing for greater exploration, expression, and resolution of conflictual feelings and behaviors. M.S.W. - University of Southern California M.A. Clinical Psychology - Columbia University B.A. Psychology - Scripps Women’s College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227099728-5OBC2UGLKPXSJ1WEV5ID/20200211-IMG_0739.jpg Who We Are - Alexis Van Acker AMFT - Placentia Alexis is excited to assist her clients in bringing positive change and healing into their lives. She uses Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), and experiential approaches. Trained in EMDR and Gottman Couples therapies, she enjoys working with all ages, experiences, and stages of life, individuals, couples and families. Upon request can integrate spiritual and religious beliefs into a client’s therapeutic treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582229857020-B3S97ODY6NIWUM83HZ4Y/20200211-IMG_0635.jpg Who We Are - Christal Vizcarra M.A., LMFT - Artesia Christal acts as supervisor for some of Alternative Options associate therapists. She has over a decade of experience working with adults, adolescents and families experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, chemical dependency, and relationship difficulties. Christal uses a mix of solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and client-centered therapies. M.A. - Chapman University B.A. Psychology - Biola University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582229595712-QIG43D3GERQBM1QVXY8E/20200211-IMG_0649.jpg Who We Are - Sarah Brown AMFT, Therapist/Case Manager - Artesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582230096172-06WOJJSY269PLYG77AWC/20200211-IMG_0656.jpg Who We Are - Monica Girard RADT-1 - Artesia Monica is a Drug and Alcohol Counselor/Case Manager at our Artesia location and works with both adolescent and adult populations. She has been with the company since 2017. She graduated top of her class from the LA Training Institute for Drugs and Alcohol Counseling, and has been working in the field since 2015. Monica has continued sobriety since 2012. She understands the impact addiction has on one’s physical and mental health and what it takes to help someone achieve sobriety and create positive change in their lives. She is passionate about the work she does with her clients and continues to further her education in mental health and eating disorders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1e91ead17eee43e64d28f6/1582227230786-UX17R8XDBSF5A1PE14BF/20200212-IMG_0922.jpg Who We Are - Brianna Czerkawski M.A., LMFT, Program Manager - Huntington Beach As well as serving as the Program Manager in Huntington Beach, Brianna provides therapy services to both adolescents. Brianna has a special interest in utilizing Emotion-Focused Therapy, which helps individuals focus on problematic emotional states and the resulting negative patterns of interaction with those around them. M.A. MFT - Chapman University B.S. Psychology and Communication - U.C. Santa Barbara https://vuvuzela-endive-bjyy.squarespace.com/insurance-verification-form daily 0.75 2021-04-07