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The Clearview staff is committed to providing the most innovative,
effective treatment possible. Utilizing the latest methodology,
Clearview provides its staff with ongoing training in the following
areas: addiction and dual diagnosis, psychiatric disorders, trauma
related disorders, eating disorders, sexual compulsivity, codependency,
family therapy, and psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation.
Our staff is comprised of a Board Certified Psychiatrist, an
Internal Medicine Physician, PhDs, Licensed and Master’s
level Psychotherapists, Master’s level Social Workers, Certified
Addiction Counselors, Case Managers, a Registered Dietician, and
Vocational Counselors.
Michael Roy, M.S.W.
Executive Director
Michael Roy received his Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree
from the University of Southern California (USC) and has over
fourteen years of administrative, clinical, and management experience
in the fields of chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and mental
health.
From 1990 to 1997, Michael worked as a clinician, administrator,
educator, and Assistant Program Director for Gateways Beit T'Shuvah,
a nationally known residential drug and alcohol and dual diagnosis
treatment center. In this capacity, he was responsible for all
aspects of the program and supervised the clinical and administrative
staff. He provided group and individual counseling and created
and facilitated the aftercare program.
From 1996 to 1998, Michael was an intern psychotherapist at
the Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills, providing clinical
services to adults, adolescents, children, and families. He performed
individual, couple, and family psychotherapy with clients from
diverse backgrounds suffering from a wide range of psychiatric
disorders.
During 1998, Michael worked with the West Los Angeles Veterans
Administration, where he co-supervised treatment for a 150-bed
treatment facility for drug and alcohol addicted, homeless veterans.
He supervised the case management team, a 24-bed social model
detoxification unit, and a 24-bed Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) Program.
From 1999 to 2001, Michael worked at Promises Treatment Center,
a nationally recognized chemical dependency treatment program.
As Program Director, Michael oversaw all aspects of the clinical
program, supervised numerous clinical and administrative staff,
and oversaw three sober living homes.
Michael has also worked in a private practice providing psychotherapy
to clients with dual diagnosis, trauma related disorders, codependency,
sexual addiction, and psychiatric disorders.
Kotra Ajir, M.D.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF PSYCHIATRIST
Residential Extended Care and Outpatient Program
Dr. Ajir received her M.D. from the New York Medical College
in Valhalla New York in 1992. Her four-year residency training
in psychiatry took place at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance.
During that time, she developed an interest in pharmacogenetics,
how different ethnic groups metabolize medications, and published
a paper on the pharmacogenetics and pharmacodynamics of Adinazolam.
In 1996, Dr. Ajir completed a one-year fellowship in substance
abuse at UCLA and the West LA Veterans Administration Medical
Center. She was the principle investigator on several studies
sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). She
was also the study physician for several studies run by LAARC
and served as the physician at MATRIX Institute, an outpatient
treatment program for drug and alcohol dependence.
In June of 1997, Dr. Ajir started a part-time private practice
in psychiatry, while she continued research, and was an attending
psychiatrist on the Substance Abuse Unit at the UCLA-Neuropsychiatric
Institute. Dr. Ajir maintains a private practice in Beverly Hills,
specializing mainly with dual-diagnosis patients.
RAY SANTAMARIA, M.A.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Residential Extended Care
Ray Santamaria received his Master of
Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles.
From 2002 to 2003, Ray was a therapist at Hollywood Sunset Free
Clinic working with a diverse clientele including adolescents,
gay & lesbian clients, artists, and minority clients.
Also in 2002 and 2003, Ray worked at Promises Treatment Centers.
As Outpatient Coordinator and Counselor, Ray oversaw the administrative
components of the Intensive Outpatient Program and provided individual,
family, and group counseling.
From 2003 to 2004, Ray was Primary Therapist
at The Salvation Army’s Way In Youth Services where he worked
with group-home boys, homeless youth, and young adults in the
Independent Living Program.
In 2004, Ray served as the Treatment
Coordinator and Lead Clinician at Summit Centers Malibu, a UCLA
medically directed chemical dependency treatment program specializing
in dual diagnosis. In this capacity, he served in administrative,
supervisory, and clinical roles.
Ray has maintained a private psychotherapy
practice in the West Hollywood/Mid-Wilshire district since 2002.
ROBERT WALDMAN, M.D.
PROGRAM PHYSICIAN
Residential Extended Care
Dr. Robert P. Waldman is a graduate with
Distinction in Internal Medicine at Hahnemann Medical College
in Philadelphia. Dr. Waldman completed his internship and residency
at Hahnemann University Hospital. Afterwards, he was appointed
as Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine at Temple University
Hospital in Philadelphia, where he served his Nephrology fellowship.
He later moved to California where he
became Co-Medical Director of the Recovery Unit at Daniel Freeman
Marina Hospital in Marina del Rey. Dr. Waldman belongs to the
American Society of Nephrology and currently holds the appointment
of Medical Director of the Hemodialysis Unit at RSG Inglewood.
He holds hospital staff privileges at
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Daniel Freemen Hospitals (Marina
& Memorial), and Centinela Hospital, while also maintaining
a successful private practice in Marina del Rey. Dr Waldman is
trained in the use of Subutex and Suboxone for opiate detoxification
and has extensive experience with the use of these medications.
CAROL HAYMAN, M.A., M.F.C.C.
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Residential Extended Care and Outpatient Program
Carol Hayman received her M.A. from the California State University, Northridge in 1988. She has been in private practice since 1989 and specializes in chemical dependency, eating disorders, and personality disorders. Her practice includes work with individuals, couples, and families.
Carol began her career in 1987 working as a staff therapist at New Start, a drug-counseling clinic. and at the same time was a staff therapist at the Airport Marina Counseling Center. In 1991, she worked at a psychiatric acute care unit at Doctor's Hospital in Los Angeles as a lead therapist, as well as developing and implementing a discharge planning system.
Carol has extensive experience as a clinical supervisor and a special interest in community work. From 1995 to 1998, she was the clinical staff supervisor at Ocean Park Community Center in Santa Monica. From 1999 to present, she has been the clinical staff supervisor at A Place Called Home, a drop-in-center for at-risk youth in South Central Los Angeles.
SARA IANNACO, M.A.
INTAKE COORDINATOR
Residential Extended Care and Outpatient Program
Sara Iannaco graduated from Phillips
Graduate Institute with a Master in Psychology degree. She has
worked in the mental health field for over three years.
Sara has completed a one year training
program in Family Therapy through the California Family Counseling
Center and has completed level one and two training in Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing from the EMDR Institute.
From 2002 to 2004 Sara worked for the
Emotional Support Services of L.A. Shanti providing individual,
couple, family, and group counseling for people infected and affected
by HIV. Sara also worked as a staff therapist at Phoenix House,
a residential adolescent treatment center for chemical dependency,
and also worked with children and adolescents at an outpatient
mental health center.
In addition to her work at Clearview Treatment
Programs, she has a private practice in West Hollywood.
CLAUDIA de GARMO, M.A.
PROGRAM THERAPIST
Outpatient Program
Claudia de Garmo received her Master’s
Degree in Counseling from Phillips Graduate Institute in 1996.
She has extensive experience working with dually diagnosed clients
who have co-occurring addictions and mental health problems.
Claudia began her career as a therapist
at the Los Angeles Free Clinic where she worked with clients presenting
with a wide range of mental health issues.
From 2000 to 2003, Claudia was a Staff
Therapist at Creative Care, a residential treatment facility for
acute dual diagnosis patients, where she provided individual,
couple, family, and group therapy.
Claudia specializes in treating clients
with drug and alcohol problems; eating disorders; mood disorders;
personality disorders; trauma issues; and impulse control disorders,
including self injury, stealing, and obsessive compulsive behavior.
LESLIE D. ROTTMAN, M.A.
PROGRAM THERAPIST
Outpatient Program
Leslie Rottman earned her Master’s
degree in counseling psychology from Ryokan College. Prior to
entering the field of addiction Leslie did her undergraduate work
in child development and early childhood education. In 1990 she
opened Leslie’s Home Base, a large family day care in Pacific
Palisades, which she owned and operated for five years.
Leslie earned her certification in Drug
and Alcohol Counseling and Drug Abuse Studies from UCLA. From
2000 to 2001, she worked at Promises Residential Treatment Center
in Malibu as a Program Technician and Art Therapy group facilitator.
From 2001 to 2003, she worked at Creative
Care in Malibu, a residential treatment facility for acute dual
diagnosis patients. She held multiple positions including Staff
Counselor, Community Liaison, Transition Counselor, Group Facilitator,
Discharge Planner, and Resource Coordinator.
ALICIA MENCACCI, CAS
FACILITIES COORDINATOR AND CASE MANAGER
Residential Extended Care
Alicia received her certification as
a Drug and Alcohol Counselor from UCLA in 2000. Alicia brings
a wealth of knowledge and experience in residential drug/alcohol
and dual diagnosis treatment. Her expertise is in motivating clients
to take personal responsibility for their lives and learn the
skills necessary for healthy independent living.
From 1998 to 2003, Alicia worked for Promises
Residential Treatment Centers and held positions as the Intake
Director and Technician Supervisor. In 2004, she helped to start
The Canyon at Peace Park, a residential dual diagnosis treatment
facility in Malibu, where she held the position of Intake Director.
JOE SCHOCK, CAS
CASE MANAGER
Residential Extended Care and Outpatient
Program
Joe Schock received his certification
as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor from UCLA. He has worked in the
fields of chemical dependency, mental health, and dual diagnosis
for the last six years. Joe began his career in the mental health
field at Daniel Freemen Hospital's psychiatric unit working as
a Psychiatric Technician as well as facilitating groups for patients
suffering from mental illness.
From 1997 to 2000, Joe worked on the
locked and unlocked psychiatric units at Cedars Sinai Hospital
in Beverly Hills, California. As Technician Supervisor, he oversaw
technicians on both units and conducted various groups.
From 2000 to 2002, Joe held several positions
with Promises Treatment Centers including Tech Supervisor and
Intake Counselor/Coordinator. His responsibilities included phone
and in-person assessments, intakes, and facilitating groups with
substance abusing clients.
In 2002, Joe worked in South Central
Los Angeles facilitating groups with adolescents in the Charter
School System. From 2003 to 2004, Joe worked at Brotman Hospital’s
Exodus Recovery Unit, providing counseling services to patients
undergoing detoxification from addictive substances.
SHERRY FIXELLE, R.D., C.D.N.
PROGRAM NUTRITIONIST
Residential Extended Care and Outpatient
Program
Sherry Fixelle graduated from Hunter
College in New York City with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Nutrition and went on to work at Columbia's Psychiatric Institute
in the Eating Disorder Research Unit. Sherry has appeared on Prime
Time Live and Turning Point T.V. newsmagazines and more recently
on PBS's Freedom Speaks, discussing body size acceptance and eating
disorders.
Sherry has been a nutrition advisor and
writer for health and fitness newsletters, eating disorder journals,
and lectures and develops wellness programs at a number of hospitals,
sports centers, and out-patient treatment programs. Sherry is
a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, The Academy of Eating
Disorders, The American Dietetic Association, The American College
of Sports Medicine, and The American Anorexic and Bulimia Association.
For the past eleven years, Sherry has
worked in private practice counseling individuals on the importance
of normalized eating by encouraging a diet that is more inclusive
and accepting of all foods.
ROBERT BIRNBERG
YOGA AND MEDITATION INSTRUCTOR
Residential Extended Care and Outpatient
Program
Robert began studying yoga in 1978 to
treat back pain and anxiety disorders. When he experienced the
ease with which Yoga helped to resolve these chronic problems,
he decided to make Yoga a lifelong endeavor.
After an extensive Yoga Therapist training
program in South India, Robert began teaching Yoga as an integrative
treatment for emotional illness, stress reduction, and physical
injuries. His studies also include anatomy, physiology, and relationship
counseling.
In addition to working with Clearview,
Robert studies yoga regularly in India, conducts workshops in
Los Angles and around the world, and teaches group and individual
classes at his studio in Silverlake, Los Angeles.
HOLLY HEIN, Ph.D.
GROUP FACILITATOR
Dr. Hein received her MSW from New York
University School of Social Work. She earned her Ph.D. from the
Institute of Clinical Social Work in Berkeley, California. She
holds several post graduate degrees from the Institute of Ego
Psychology in New York, and the Institute for Contemporary Psychology
in Los Angeles. Dr. Hein is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing (EMDR). She uses it extensively in her work with
PTSD clients and interweaves it with her work in the chemical
dependency field.
Dr. Hein has developed and conducted workshops
in a variety of subjects including Relapse Prevention, The Effects
of Trauma, Managing Anxiety, Parenting, Building Intimacy &
Decoding Infidelity, Tools to Affirm Boundaries, Facing Audition
and Performance Anxiety, Building Intimacy with Yourself in Sobriety,
Family Relations, Pitfalls of Adolescence, and Differentiating
One’s Addictive Needs from Real Needs.
Dr. Hein‘s also holds a private
practice where she works with individuals, couples, and families.
Her specialties include eating disorders, chemical dependency,
dual diagnosis, aging, grief and trauma, and groups in the process
of recovery.
Dr. Hein has made many guest appearances
as a relationship expert on national television and radio. Her
book, Sexual Detours, (The Starling Truth Behind Love, Lust, and
Infidelity) St. Martins Press, 2001 was well reviewed. She is
in the process of writing another book.
GARY S. FISHER, Psy.D., CADC
GROUP FACILITATOR
Dr. Gary S. Fisher received his Doctor of Psychology degree from
Ryokan College in 1999. Dr. Fisher is an expert in the treatment
of addictive disorders and has worked for the past 24 years as
a counselor, administrator, and therapist with treatment programs
in Texas, Hawaii, Australia, and California.
His wide range of experience includes work with adolescents,
adults, dual diagnosed clients, couples, and families, in culturally
diverse populations. Dr. Fisher has gone through rigorous training
in the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
for both addictive and trauma related issues.
Utilizing a combination of cognitive-behavioral and transpersonal
psychological approaches, Dr. Fisher is qualified to aid individuals,
couples, and families, in the difficult task of dealing with an
addictive disorder. His work also addresses other life issues,
including relationship difficulties, life stage transitions, and
grief work.
JEAN CAMPBELL, MSW, CET III,
TEP
GROUP FACILITATOR
Jean Campbell holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Fordham
University, is certified as a Master’s Level Experiential
Therapist (CET III) by the American Society of Experiential Therapy,
and is certified as a Trainer, Educator and Practitioner (TEP)
of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy by the American
Board of Examiners. In addition, she is certified in Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Jean is a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker in the state of New York and is in the process of
obtaining her California license.
Jean has extensive experience working with chemical dependency,
codependency, trauma, and bodywork. From 1995-2000, she worked
at several chemical dependency treatment programs in New York
City, including Freedom Institute and Inter-Care. While at Inter-Care,
she was the Family Program Director, an Interventionist, and the
Staff Psychodramatist. From 2000-2004, Jean was in private practice
in New York City, facilitating individual, couples, and group
sessions, using psychodrama and bodywork extensively in her practice.
Jean has trained clinicians nationally and internationally in
psychodrama.
KATHRYN A. MASTROGIOVANNI,
M.A., MFT
GROUP FACILITATOR
Kathryn Mastrogiovanni received her Master's Degree in Clinical
Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. She has worked
extensively in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis for the
past eight years.
Kathryn began her career in the Los Angeles school district working
with severely troubled adolescents suffering from learning disabilities,
drug addiction, and gang related trauma. During this time, she
facilitated process groups and conducted numerous workshops.
During 1999, Kathryn worked as a therapist at the Maple Counseling
Center in Beverly Hills conducting assessments and providing clinical
services to adults, adolescents, children, and families.
From 2000 to 2002, Kathryn worked for Promises. As Outpatient
Coordinator, she was responsible for day-to-day operations of
the program and performed individual and family counseling sessions.
In addition, she facilitated psycho-educational groups, psychotherapy
process groups, and multi-family groups.
Kathryn's focus includes intensive psychodynamic work with individuals
and couples dealing with emotional trauma, sex addition, eating
disorders, codependency, mood and personality disorders.
JOELENE KNIGHT, CAS
GROUP FACILITATOR
Joelene received her Certificate in Chemical Dependency Counseling
from Los Angeles Mission College and completed the CADAC program
at UCLA. Joelene has over thirteen years of experience in the
field of chemical dependency treatment and has developed a specialty
in working with young adults going through difficult transitions.
She began her work in 1991 at Coldwater Canyon Hospital working
with adolescents struggling with addiction and quickly found her
passion for working with young adults in their quest for sobriety.
She continued to expand her experience by helping to implement
various different programs in junior high and high school within
the Los Angeles Unified School District.
From 1995 to 2001, Joelene worked as the Senior Counselor for
Promises Treatment Centers. Her responsibilities included individual
counseling, group counseling, and case management as well as working
closely with managed care companies. Joelene also has extensive
experience in outpatient treatment settings.
Joelene helped to set up and open Visions Adolescent Treatment
Center, in Malibu. She remains passionate about helping people
overcome their addictions and enabling them to meet the challenges
of life once recovery begins.
MARGIE FETTING, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.
Program Consultant
Margaret Fetting, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., completed her graduate training
at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr Fetting has a private practice
in Santa Monica, specializing in several areas, most notably chemical
dependency and abuse with adults. She is well regarded in the
field, specifically recognized for her depth and breadth of knowledge
and diversity of treatment approaches.
Dr Fetting is an Associate Adjunct Professor at the USC School
of Social Work and is also on the faculty of Antioch University,
Santa Barbara. In addition, Dr Fetting has designed and taught
hundreds of Chemical Dependency Workshops throughout Central and
Southern California for hospitals, social service departments,
clinical organizations, children and family agencies, and large
sponsored seminars and workshops.
Dr Fetting conducts pre and re-licensing workshops for several
organizations including NASW. She also supervises clinicians in
this field on a regular basis. Dr. Fetting has been on the staff
of several hospitals and programs specializing in chemical dependence
as well as eating disorders. Her experience in these areas spans
over 14 years.
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