He utilizes cognitive, psychodynamic, and behavioral existential therapies to treat individuals with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. As Clear Recovery Center’s Clinical Director, Dr. Sean O’Hara spearheads a multidisciplinary staff of psychiatrists, therapists, clinical social workers, and certified counselors.

Dr. O’Hara served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Addiction Specialists and the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) for nine years. Dr. O’Hara has experience working with a diverse population of corporations, athletes in collegiate and national sports associations as well as celebrities in the entertainment industry. A pundit for sober living, Dr. O’Hara is dedicated to advancing clinical practices for sustainable relief from addiction and mental illness.

Dr. O’Hara enjoys live music, surfing, traveling, and all that Southern California has to offer.

Basel has over seven years of experience working with both adolescents and young adults in addiction recovery. His compassion, professionalism and personal drive make him an exemplary role model.

Basel holds a Masters of Arts degree in counseling from Antioch University. In his spare time, Basel enjoys snowboarding, exercise, hiking and spending time at the beach.

She is double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and has over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and pharmaceutical treatment for individuals and families.

She is a member of the California Association of Marital and Family Therapists. Diane has over 14 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples and children in the South Bay.

Diane is passionate about her work and feels proud to work for an outpatient facility that is dedicated to recovery, integrity and family. In her spare time, Diane enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending theater and music events and broadening her cultural experience.

Known for being direct, authentic and deeply compassionate, Dr. Hanlon seeks to help break the dysfunctional behavior patterns that prevent people from becoming the individuals they are meant to be. Dr. Hanlon lives in the South Bay of Los Angeles with his wife and two young boys. He also had private practice offices located both in Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach.

Sophia specializes in adolescent and young adult therapy, with a focus in addiction and chemical dependency. Sophia utilizes a creative approach in pursuing a deeper understanding of the human psyche, and has extensive experience in residential, inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition to her clinical role at Clear Recovery Center, Sophia provides individual and family therapy at Manhattan Beach Professional Group. As a trained fine artist, Sophia may also incorporate art and creative therapies into her work. Sophia is an active member of the National Associate of Social Workers.

Gracie has experience working with clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and personality disorders. Gracie is especially interested in the correlation between trauma and addiction, and is currently furthering her education on the topic by pursuing licensure in EMDR therapy.

Brian’s areas of strength include working with chronic illness, substance abuse, and helping people who are struggling with relationship and family issues. Additionally he focuses on helping people to identify and work through their unique areas of struggle in order to achieve their optical performance. Brian believes that by increasing awareness of specific areas of struggle, incorporating new perspectives and integrating new experiences, people can become more flexible and have more productive responses to life’s challenges. Born and raise din the South Bay, Brian is excited for the opportunity to help his local community to live more meaningful, productive and fulfilling lives.

Kristina has worked as a therapist in the private practice setting in Hermosa Beach, CA with adolescents, teens, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addiction. Kristina’s passion is to work with individuals struggling with addiction, and the underlying issues that drive the addiction. She utilize a variety of therapy approaches depending on the clients’ needs such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, person-centered, and mindfulness.

Rosa believes that addiction is often a response to trauma and she has attended workshops for the treatment of sexual trauma, eating disorders, LGBTQ counseling and domestic violence and believes that being honest, transparent and forthcoming in a therapeutic context is most beneficial to the client. Rosa has past experience working with women struggling with alcohol and substance abuse at Miriam’s House, a non-profit sober living facility based in Los Angeles and experiential learning as a member of Al-anon.

His primary practice is Gestalt therapy, an existential and experiential form of psychotherapy. He emphasizes personal responsibility, a therapist–client relationship and environmental and social contexts of the client’s life in the recovery process.

Born and raised in South Bay, Evan offers valuable experience with the youths’ challenges, such as balancing academics, social pressures and family relationships. Evan is also highly specialized in school intervention for at-risk teens with 5 years of dedication to the South Bay youth community, counseling 1st to 12th grade students. Evan intuitively understands how to approach, mentor and inspire troubled youth.

Gayle transitioned to the private practice setting where she gained training in EMDR. After obtaining her clinical practicum hours she worked at a psychiatric hospital treating patients for two years with chronic and acute mental illness. For the past 4 years she has worked with children, families, couples and individuals in various settings and continues to carry a high standard of care to all her clients.

Her theoretical approach includes EMDR, attachment and client centered therapy. “I see myself as a watchful guide into deeper parts of themselves that they have suppressed. My ultimate goal in therapy is to encourage the true and real aspects of their personality to radiate from them, no longer hidden by symptoms and addiction. Of course this is something that requires time, courage and endurance however at the end of the day they are on a journey of self discovery and self love.”

She has also worked at an IOP facility that serves adolescents and adults.

Driven by her personal experience of getting sober with four young children at home, Jamie has dedicated the last few years of her life to guiding women to live a healthy lifestyle free from alcohol and drugs. Her personal experience, her strong belief in the 12-step model of recovery and her passion for helping others reconnect with their families make her an incredible asset to the Clear family.

She is passionate about her own sobriety, and she is honored to give back the gift of recovery to our Clear clients.

Alicia’s favorite part about working in recovery is witnessing “the magical shift” that happens for others in the areas of sustained sobriety, health and wellness, family and relationships, and spirituality.

Alicia is currently pursuing her CDAC-I and looks forward to enrolling in an undergraduate program in psychology, so that she can become a therapist and a life coach. In her spare time, she loves spending quality time with her family and kids, going to the gym, and spending quiet time at home.

An ever-evolving student and teacher who’s compassionately driven journey to healing her own trauma led to a dynamic career in design, personal development, and wellness all through a spiritual lens.

Combining years of interpersonal-organizational management and creative visual merchandising experience with personal therapeutic endeavors, spiritual studies, and professional training in a number of holistic healing modalities, Lindsey creates a unique environment for her client’s transformational healing journey.

Offering an inspiring blend of coaching, mentoring, and counseling she supports courageous humans in what she likes to call “self-directed evolution.”

She is committed to gently challenging individuals to drop beneath the surface level chaos of the self-help and wellness world to focus on the real (inner) work. Guiding them along the path and encouraging them to cultivate more depth and beauty in their life while reminding them of their collective responsibility and connection to one another.

Working with the National Council of Alcoholism beginning in 1980 (which supports many 12 step houses), Dave has a deep knowledge of what it takes to help people in recovery. He has worked in several hospital setting including Gardena Memorial Hospital, South Bay Hospital and Long Beach Memorial Hospital. He is also a founding member of “Wayback Inn” detox center. He is also a founder and current CEO of the South Bay Family Roundup convention for AA and Al-Anon.

Peter is dedicated to passing the gift of recovery to those in need, and having the opportunity to guide clients at Clear with their sobriety, relationships, and emotional stability motivates him.

Peter’s strong foundation in the 12-step model of recovery and aptitude for helping others make him a valuable addition to the Clear Recovery team. He feels fortunate for the opportunity to work with clients and is eager to give away what he has gained from his own experience in sobriety. In his free time, Peter enjoys exercise, playing sports, and spending time with family.

Prior to this job, she has worked with children of disabilities giving one-on-one aid in school activities, while also running assisted sports programs with children living with Autism. She has an Associates Degree in Sociology and is currently attending Cal State Dominguez Hills.

She openly shares her experience with cyberbullying to help teens become more aware of the potential harmful effects of social media and tech usage. Madison is currently training to serve as a Case Manager at Clear Recovery Center to work with adolescents and to follow her passion of helping those in need.

Jess is passionate about providing the best care possible to clients and giving back to a community that has done so much for her. Jess holds her RADT-I and is currently pursuing her CATC. In her spare time, Jess loves to travel, write and spend time with her friends.

As a former educator with a strong professional background in public health research, Emily has extensive experience partnering with communities to improve health and educational outcomes. She has served as a teacher, team-lead and professional curriculum developer for Baltimore City Public Schools as well as a senior research coordinator for the Johns Hopkins Department of Epidemiology and is passionate about connecting great providers in the behavioral health space.

Marina has presented all around the South Bay on topics ranging from teens and technology to communication in the workplace and time management. She has presented at local schools, various community programs, including National Charity League and businesses such as Air New Zealand and Manduka.

Marina is responsible for connecting with local clinicians, psychiatrists, and physicians in the South Bay to spread the word on all that is happening at Clear Recovery. Additionally, Marina works with local schools and community organizations to organize educational events and curates meaningful networking opportunities for mental health providers.

He understands that a compassionate approach to individuals struggling with criminal, family, or civil matters, may help break the endless cycle of incarceration. He is active in the legal community, working towards effecting positive change. Ty is currently pursuing his education and hopes to attain a law degree. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and reading.

His passion for recovery is unparalleled. He has built a wealth of knowledge and experience that translates across many disciplines.

Mike is actively involved in bringing community awareness to living a positive and healthy lifestyle by working as a substance abuse and prevention consultant to various educational and healthcare systems. His expertise has provided him guest appearances in major media outlets throughout the United States. Mike is also a prominent figure in the South Bay recovery community. He is heavily involved with numerous non-profits and gives back through a variety of impactful organizations. Mike’s experience and love of helping others allow him to bring his own unique brand of passion, enthusiasm and warmth to prospective clients and their families.

Jeanette has a background in executing outreach and business development for mental health and substance abuse organizations across California. She has aided in the development of programs from the ground up to meet the need for mental health and substance abuse services for both adolescents and adults, and loves working in a sector where her work benefits so many individuals in need.

Jeanette has worked in both the public and private sectors; developing strategic partnerships and linking professionals and patients to mental health and substance abuse programs. She believes that relationship building and collaboration are key to ensure that professionals, family members and those in need of mental health and substance abuse services know where to find help.

Jeanette is passionate about helping others access resources and support during the most challenging times in their lives. She combines her education and experience to ensure that necessary services and programs are accessible to both professionals and the community.

Of all her duties, Daisy is most excited to watch clients grow and thrive during their treatment at Clear.

In her spare time, Daisy enjoys spending time with friends, family and her dog Sparky, traveling, and going to the movie theater. You may also find her and her daughter hanging out with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland on her days off.

Monica is hard working, efficient, and understanding-a great combination to have for anyone within a Human Resources role. In her spare time she is either listening to music, at the movies watching the latest marvel flick, at the beach or park with her puppy Chester or reading her favorite comics and books with her cat Pebbles.

Having a brother go through his own experience in recovery, her own personal experience and insight to addiction has motivated her to help others through Clear Recovery Center’s various programs. Gricela enjoys being part of a team in order to make sure all of the Center’s needs and requirements are not only met, but exceeded.

Ryan has a passion for helping others and utilizing his experience to guide clients by serving as a peer counselor to them. In his free time he enjoys going to the beach, hiking and bike riding.

Beck has has made the decision to work in the recovery field stemming from a long-standing passion to help others with personal struggles and hopes to help her clients at Clear Recovery Center by sharing her own experience.