CLEAR RECOVERY CENTER STAFF
Clinical Staff

DR. SEAN O’HARA PSY.D, NCAC I, SAP
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Sean O’Hara is a Licensed Psychologist with 26 years of experience providing psychiatric services for individuals seeking relief from addictive diseases and mental illness.

BASEL SHADFAN, M.A.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Basel serves as Program Director at Clear Recovery Center. His firsthand experience and in-depth knowledge of recovery make him a valuable contribution to the Clear Recovery Center Team.

DR. MARTHA KOO, M.D.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Martha B. Koo, M.D., a graduate of Princeton University and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, completed her psychiatry residency training at the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Institute and her psychoanalytic training at the New Center for Psychoanalysis.

DIANE BAGATOURIAN, MS, LMFT
ADOLESCENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Diane received her Master of Science Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from California State University, Dominquez Hills.
Therapists

DR. REID HANLON, Psy D
THERAPIST
Dr. Reid Hanlon has spent more than a decade working in the mental health field. His experience providing psychological assessments, psychotherapy, and case management allows him to serve individuals, couples and families who struggle with substance abuse or mental health issues.

SOPHIA GALANO, LCSW
THERAPIST
Sophia Galano, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#87234). After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts from Pitzer College, Sophia earned a Masters Degree from New York University.

GRACIE WALKER, MFTT
ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR /
THERAPIST
Gracie Walker is a Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee who received her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in ‘Addiction & Recovery’ from Antioch University.

BRIAN LUTZ, LMFT
THERAPIST
Brian earned his Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. He is an alumni and graduate of Clear’s outpatient program. After personally experiencing what the program has to offer and realizing the impact that it had on his life, Brian is eager to help others in their recovery.

KRISTINA CLELAND, AMFT
THERAPIST
Kristina earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from San Diego State University and Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy from USC. She has extensive experience with adolescents, adults, families and groups in the outpatient treatment setting working with co-occurring disorders such as addiction and mental health.

ROSA BLASI, MFTT
THERAPIST
Rosa is a Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee, who received her BA in Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and will complete her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in ‘Addiction & Recovery’ from the same university in June 2019.

EVAN PAPADAKIS, LCSW
THERAPIST
Evan Papadakis is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a Masters in Social Work. At Clear Recovery Center, Evan creates individualized treatment plans for adolescent clients ranging from recovery goals to life aspirations, by encouraging daily discipline and continual self-reflection to help clients achieve success.

SHAWN HOWARD, AMFT
THERAPIST
Shawn earned his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University (Marriage & Family Therapy 2009) and is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts (BFA Theater/Acting 1992).

GAYLE DARGEL, M.A., AMFT
THERAPIST
Gayle Dargel M.A., AMFT attended Whittier College for her undergraduate degree where she studied neuropsychology and child development. Gayle later moved to work with children with autism, providing in-home parent coaching and floor time attachment-based play therapy to families and children of the ASD population. While attending Hope International University as a master’s student of clinical psychology she earned her induction to the Delta Kappa Honors society RHO chapter for academic achievement.
Case Managers

JAMIE ARTHUR, CATC, CADC-CAS
FACILITY MANAGER
Jamie Arthur is a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor with five years of experience in substance abuse treatment. Prior to her time at Clear, Jamie was a counselor and program coordinator at a structured sober living for women with children.

SEBASTIAN MARTIN, RADT-I
LEAD CASE MANAGER
Sebastian has been working in drug and alcohol treatment for the past 5 years and has a passion for assisting people as they work through areas of life similar to the ones that he has struggled with. Before joining the team at Clear Recovery Center, Sebastian was a program director for New Life House East.
Sebastian is currently attending school, and is RAD-T certified. Sebastian takes pride in having the opportunity to help and assist individuals who are struggling with mental health, and or substance abuse.

ALICIA MOLINA, CATC-I
LEAD CASE MANAGER
Alicia has been serving Clear Recovery Center as a case manager for over two years. Her passion for working in recovery comes from a love and respect for those trying to get well, better themselves, and recover from the disease of addiction.

LINDSEY RAE ACKERMAN, MFTT, CHHC, RADT-I
LEAD CASE MANAGER
Lindsey Rae is a Certified Health and Life Coach and a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee currently finishing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University. She has also completed a specialized course for Addiction and Eating Disorders at The Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies.

DAVE BARGE, CADC-I
CASE MANAGER
Dave Barge has served in the recovery/treatment community in several different capacities during his 46 years of sobriety. He has been on the Board of several transitional living homes including the House of Hope, Serenity House and House of Miracles.

PETER EHRENFRIED, RADT-I
CASE MANAGER
Peter is a Case Manager at Clear Recovery Center. His experience with addiction and recovery inspires Peter to help clients build new lives for themselves in sobriety. He is currently working towards his CADC-I.

THOMAS HOFFMAN, RADT-I
CASE MANAGER
Thomas is a Case Manager currently working towards his CADC. Thomas has been apart of the Los Angeles recovery community for over 9 years and enjoys assisting newly sober individuals find freedom from addiction the way he has. Aside from work, Thomas insists on enjoying life through surfing, exercise and spending quality time with friends and family.

DELANEY MCCASLIN, RADT-I
CASE MANAGER
Delaney is a Case Manager at Clear Recovery Center. Delaney has been working in the field for 7 years and has been apart of the recovery community for over 9 years. Delaney is passionate and dedicated to help women in recovery and better improve their lives. Aside from work, Delaney enjoys hikes with her dog and spending quality time with her friends and family.

MADISON DECKER, RADT-I
CASE MANAGER
Madison Decker works at Clear Recovery Center as a Case Manager. Madison has aspired to work in recovery and help adolescences dealing with similar issues that she has learned to overcome herself.
Group Facilitators

ANNE SPINNER
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Anne has been teaching yoga since 2009. Trained in the vinyasa modality of yoga, Anne brings all sorts of aspects of the yogic lifestyle into her practice to strengthen mind and body in an equal and balanced way. Using mindfulness and meditation in a variety of ways, Anne helps each student to find something within the practice that they enjoy and will take with them to use as a tool for many years to come.

JESSICA MOSS, MFA
GROUP FACILITATOR
Jess received her Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from The University of Washington and earned her BFA from Boston University.
Outreach

EMILY PEDERSEN, MPH, M.S.Ed.
CLINICAL OUTREACH
Emily Pedersen holds a Master’s degree in Education and a Master of Public Health degree with a certificate in health inequities from Johns Hopkins University.

MARINA BRAFF, LMFT
CLINICAL OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Marina Braff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She works in the South Bay as a private practice therapist, specializing in adolescents and working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and managing life transitions.

TY STILLERMAN
LEGAL OUTREACH
Ty Stillerman has been a part of the Clear Recovery Center community for almost three years. Ty is a strong proponent of reform in the justice system surrounding issues of substance abuse and mental health.
Executive Team

MICHAEL JOLY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mike Joly is the CEO of Clear Recovery Center, with over 20 years of experience in addiction and mental health recovery. Mike has devoted his entire career to helping individuals and their families heal and recover from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.

JEANETTE BARRETO, MPA
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Jeanette Barreto is the Director of Business Development at Clear Recovery Center and holds a BA in Sociology from California State University, Fullerton and a Master’s degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from National University.
Admin Team

DAISY BARAJAS
OFFICE MANAGER
Prior to her time at Clear, Daisy worked in the real estate industry as a paralegal and mortgage loan processor. She will be applying her stellar customer service skills and her highly organized work style to support our clinical and operations teams in providing excellent clinical services.

MONICA JUAREZ
HR COORDINATOR
Monica handles all of the Human Resource responsibilities for New Life House. Prior to working here, she had experience in the Aerospace and Defense industries as a recruiter and human resources coordinator. She looks forward to bringing her expertise to New Life House in any way she can.

GRICELA MENDOZA
PATIENT ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Gricela joins the Clear Recovery Center staff as an administrative assistant. Her past work experience in the hospitality industry as well as helping people get back on their feet with credit repair has helped move her into an even more empathetic role of helping others navigate through their own recovery.

RYAN BURSIK, CADC-I
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Ryan has been sober for 9 years and has been working in the field of recovery for the past few, managing and directing a sober living home.

BECK RICHARDS
QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR
Beck joins Clear Recovery Center as a Case Manager helping guide others through their journey in recovery. Beck graduated from UCLA Extension in 2018 with a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
Locations
Redondo Beach Location
201 Herondo Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Manhattan Beach Location
515 N Sepulveda Blvd Suite B
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Torrance Location
Coming Soon!
Hours
Tuesday : 9AM–8PM
Wednesday : 9AM–8:30PM
Thursday : 9AM–8PM
Friday : 9AM–8PM
Saturday : 9AM–6PM
Sunday : Closed