Treatment Team
Medical Director
Nathan E. Lavid, M.D. is a clinical and forensic psychiatrist in private practice in Southern California. Dr. Lavid works with our clients in areas of addiction, mood disorders and eating disorders. He received his bachelor of arts in microbiology and subsequently his medical degree from the University of Kansas. He completed his internship and psychiatric residency at the University of California, Irvine. He is a former faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, where he completed a forensic psychiatry fellowship at the Institute of Psychiatry and Law. Dr. Lavid serves children, adolescents, and adults in the Long Beach, California area and also testifies as an expert witness psychiatrist. For more information visit Dr. Lavid’s website at www.nathanlavidmd.com
.Gregory Corbin, MA, LMFT
Clinical Director/Therapist
Greg Corbin’s career in the mental health field has spanned over 24 years working with adults, adolescents and families in the field of substance abuse. Greg has a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Greg is also a consultant in healthcare accreditation management.
William Woodbury, CADC II, NCADC, ICADC
Program Director/Case Manager
Bill Woodbury has worked in the field of chemical dependency since 1989. He was a counselor and resource center coordinator at the Peninsula Recovery Center in San Pedro. While there, he opened an Outpatient Center, developed educational lectures for the community and implemented a standard training course for counselors. Bill has taught at ICDS in Westwood, CA; Glendale College in Glendale, CA; and is currently teaching Criminal Behavior and Chemical Dependency at Loyola Marymount.
Suzanne Barron, LMFT
Therapist
Suzanne Barron is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master of Science in Counseling. Suzanne has worked as the director of an outpatient substance abuse facility as well as the director of a residential program for eating disorders. Her specializations include addictions, eating disorders, trauma, grief, and mood disorders. She has been trained in Somatic Experiencing as well as DBT.
Educational Consultant
Ed Storti, lecturer, author and international Intervention Specialist, developed and refined his special method of addictive disease intervention 30 years ago. He has performed over 3,000 family interventions throughout the United States and abroad. He has been included in Town & Country, Woman’s World, L.A. Steps, People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and various other magazine and newspaper articles.
Leo Booth, ThM, CADC, CEDC
Spiritual Advisor
Leo Booth is an internationally acclaimed author, lecturer, and trainer on all aspects of spirituality and recovery from depression, addictions, compulsive behaviors, and low self-esteem. He is a Unity minister, holds a master’s degree in theology from King’s College and is a certified addictions counselor and spiritual consultant to several treatment centers. Leo’s passion to help other recovering alcoholics and drug addicts compelled him to write his first book, Say Yes to Life, a book that has helped thousands of people over the years.
Amy Lynn Dimiaano, MT-BC
Music Therapist
AmyLynn Dimiaano holds a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Berklee College and an Equivalency degree from the Music Therapy program at California State University Northridge. She is a Board Certified Music Therapist and a certified Remo HealthRhythms drumming empowerment facilitator. She specializes in treating populations facing the challenges of addictions, abuse and grief.
Kelly Konrady, CADCA
Administrative Coordinator/Counselor
Kelly Konrady is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor who has been active in recovery programs for over fourteen years. Kelly obtained her education from California State Dominguez Hills and her counseling certificate from California Paramedical and Technical College where she graduated in the top of her class. She has certified training and experience in Anger Management and P.T.S.D
Karen L. Brockman, MA, NCC
Counselor
Karen Brockman graduated from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT with a Master of Arts in Counseling. She has been working in the fields of mental health and addictions since 2000. Karen is a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors since 2000 and licensed as a LPC in Connecticut.