Group CEO
Angel Piper, MSW, LCSW
Angel has worked in the behavioral healthcare field for over 20 years; most of those years she has held leadership positions that included program development, clinical leadership/oversight, business development, and assessment and referral. Angel has served as a Chief Executive Officer for the past 6 years at various behavioral health hospitals. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in business from Virginia Commonwealth University. She begin working in the behavioral health field and later pursued her MSW and then her LCSW. Angel has an array of experience in working with adolescents, adults, active duty service members and veterans. She is passionate and dedicated to the behavioral health field and strives to improve the overall patient care systems and the patient experience.
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Chief Executive Officer
Carter Serrett, MA, MBA
Carter has worked in the behavioral healthcare field for over a decade, with ground-level operational and clinical experience including roles as a psych tech, financial counselor, discharge planner, therapist, director of case management, and director of clinical services. Carter has served as a Chief Executive Officer at various mental health and addiction organizations, helping envision and implement a conversion of one of these programs into a DBT-centered facility where all levels of care were involved in the implementation of DBT interventions. He obtained his master’s degree in counseling and psychology and has completed all coursework toward a Ph.D. in psychology. His passion for client-centered approaches aligns with the mission of Clearview Treatment Centers, and he continually strives to improve the client experience at all levels of care.
Resources from Carter
Navigating Political Differences at Work: A DBT Approach in a Polarized Climate
Director of Clinical Services
Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, MBATT
Gillian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Mindfulness-Based Addiction and Trauma Therapist. She has worked in the field of mental health and addiction for over 10 years, beginning her career at UCLA’s Resnik Neuropsychiatric Institute. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child studies with an emphasis on human development and behavior from Northern Illinois University, and Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California and has been a licensed clinician since 2017.
Gillian brings a broad range of experience to Clearview’s Outpatient Program having formerly work in hospital settings, outpatient settings and most recently as a residential clinical director. She understands the flow, the process, and the necessity of navigating each level of care smoothly and with clinical appropriateness.
Gillian is a Chicago native who loves traveling the world, going to see live music, and watching true crime documentaries.
Clinical Program Consultant | Residential Treatment Programs
Lynn Salvatore, Psy. D.
Lynn has worked at Clearview Treatment Programs since 2011. She started as a Program Aide and throughout her education, she worked as a primary therapist at Clearview’s Residential and Outpatient Programs. In 2021, she became the Associate Clinical Director of the Dual Diagnosis program and in January 2022, she was promoted to her current position as Residential Clinical Director.
Lynn received her master’s degree at Pepperdine University and her doctorate degree from Alliant International University. She has presented posters at conferences including the International Society for the Improvement and Teaching of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (ISITDBT), American Psychological Association (APA), and American Psychology – Law Society (APLS). Lynn is comprehensively trained in DBT and has been trained as a National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD) Family Connections leader. She completed her doctoral dissertation on the need for a DBT-based family psychoeducation program for the loved ones of clients diagnosed with comorbid substance use disorder and BPD. She created a six-week program that will soon be implemented across Clearview’s residential programs.
Medical Director
Brian Benjamin, DO
Dr. Brian Benjamin completed his psychiatry training at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Psychiatry Residency Program. He trained in several specialized programs at Sheppard Pratt, including The Trauma Disorders Unit, The Center for Eating Disorders, and The Retreat. He also received extensive training in addiction medicine, including working on Sheppard Pratt’s Dual Diagnosis Unit, the University of Maryland’s Addiction Consult Service, and worked in multiple dedicated outpatient addiction programs. He had the opportunity to train at the Baltimore VA and received specialized training and certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, integrative behavioral couples therapy, and dynamic psychotherapy. Following residency, Dr. Benjamin worked as an attending psychiatrist at Springfield State Hospital in Maryland where he served a primarily forensic population. When the COVID-19 outbreak began Dr. Benjamin served as the sole psychiatrist running the COVID/Admissions unit for patients transferred from the jail system.
Dr. Benjamin currently does community and street medicine work with a DMH-funded non-profit in Los Angeles that focuses on treating the unhoused community. His work with this program has been featured in multiple news articles. Dr. Benjamin also serves as a supervising psychiatrist, training UCLA psychiatry residents on their community psychiatry rotation, and is on medical staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
At Clearview, Dr. Benjamin serves as a psychiatrist, treating clients across all residential programs. He utilizes his training in addiction and trauma-focused work to develop comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations and treatment plans for clients. Dr. Benjamin works closely with clients throughout their stay, providing ongoing psychopharmacological management, supportive psychotherapy, and collaboration with the rest of the treatment team.
DBT Trainer & Program Consultant
Charlie Swenson, MD
Dr. Charlie Swenson graduated from Harvard College and Yale Medical School. He joined the faculty of Cornell University Medical College in 1982, where for five years he directed a long-term psychoanalytically oriented inpatient program for patients with personality disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Beginning in 1987, Dr. Swenson developed and directed inpatient, outpatient, and day treatment programs for patients with BPD based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In 1990 and 1993, he was voted Teacher of the Year by the psychiatric residents. While at Cornell, he served as a DBT trainer and consultant throughout the United States and Europe, coordinating statewide implementation of DBT in the public sectors of Illinois, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and the Canadian province of New Brunswick.
Dr. Swenson has published widely on the treatment of borderline patients, including the following articles: “A comparison of Kernberg’s psychoanalytic approach to that of DBT” (1989), “The inpatient application of DBT” (2001), “Identifying the factors leading to DBT’s popularity” (2001), and “The barriers and strategies for implementing DBT in community mental health centers” (2002).
From 1997 to the present, he has been associate professor of clinical psychiatry for the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and from 1997 to 2001 he served as area medical director for the western Massachusetts area of the Department of Mental Health.
Since September 2010, Dr. Swenson has had a part-time private practice and worked with the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Psychiatry. He serves as the senior psychiatrist for the western Massachusetts and central Massachusetts areas of the Department of Mental Health, doing community-based clinical consultations and working to strengthen implementations of evidence-based practices in the community mental health system. Additionally, Dr. Swenson serves as a senior trainer and senior consultant for Behavioral Tech, LLC, Marsha Linehan’s training institute.
Dr. Swenson, along with another trainer, provided intensive training to members of Clearview’s DBT team through Behavioral Tech in Northampton, Mass. Currently, Dr. Swenson works with members of Clearview’s extensive DBT team to provide consultation in the areas of program development, staff training, and the provision of clinical services.
Director of Operations | Residential Treatment Programs
Leilani Le
Leilani received a Bachelor’s in Psychology at California State Fullerton. Previously, she worked in operations servicing accounts with prominent banks. She pursued a passion for yoga and became a certified yoga instructor, where she found herself collaborating with an investor and started a yoga company. Leilani sought to integrate her operational experience and passion for helping others and started as a volunteer at Clearview. She went from volunteer to being hired as a Program Aide, then Program Manager, and ultimately Director of Residential Operations.
As the Director of Residential Operations, she oversees operations for the Women’s Center and Dual Diagnosis programs. Leilani is committed to her team and ensuring that the clients receive excellent care. Leilani continued her studies in alcohol and drug abuse counseling and still furthers her education.
If you don’t find Leilani at Clearview or in a textbook, you can find her exploring foodie spots, traveling, skydiving, bungee jumping, caving, river rafting, kayaking, or looking for another adventure.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Residential Treatment Programs
Kate Shantar, PMHNP-BC
Kate is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, having received a Masters Degree from Drexel University specializing in Psychiatry. Kate earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Johns Hopkins University, graduating with honors. She subsequently practiced at the Johns Hopkins Hospital on the solid-organ transplant unit and practiced for 3 years on the pediatric & adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit, concurrently co-directing the Johns Hopkins psychiatric partial hospitalization program. She then practiced for 3 years at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles in Clinical Immunology and Allergy before specializing in her true passion, psychiatry. Kate has practiced psychiatry in many settings in Los Angeles, including residential treatment centers, mental health supportive living facilities, and individualized mental health coaching. She is currently the Director of Psychiatric Services at a supportive living facility and serves the community in private practice. Before becoming pursuing medicine, Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University, served in the United States Peace Corps, and worked extensively with children with special needs.
Lead Therapist| Residential Treatment Programs
Lauren Crane, ACSW
Lauren Crane graduated with honors from Sacred Heart University with her master’s in Social Work: Direct Clinical Practice. While completing her master’s, she conducted her capstone research project on treating pervasive emotion dysregulation with Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Upon graduating, she completed DBT intensive training and began working on Clearview Treatment Program’s comprehensive DBT team in September 2023. Since starting with Clearview, Lauren has demonstrated a keen ability to adapt and manage complex clinical cases and situations while maintaining a compassionate, client-centered approach. Lauren’s dedication to working hand-in-hand with clients and their support systems, as well as her collaboration across departments to provide high-quality care, is what has led her to evolve into her role as Lead Program Therapist.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist | Residential Treatment Programs
Colby Long, MA
Colby Long, MA, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a compassionate and holistic approach to mental health and addiction treatment. With a Bachelor’s in English Literature from Pepperdine University and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, Colby has additional training in psychodynamic and group psychotherapy. As a former Fulbright Scholar, he offers a unique global perspective in his practice, specializing in substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Colby utilizes various modalities including attachment theory, DBT, CBT, and IFS, and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention. His extensive experience in residential treatment settings allows him to provide a calm, non-judgmental space for clients to explore integrity and self-fulfillment, tailoring his integrative approach to each individual’s needs. Colby promotes the idea that engaging with nature can significantly improve mental health. As a lifelong surfer, he finds profound joy and connection in spending his free time riding the waves of the Pacific Ocean.
Lead Therapist | RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Selene Cervantes, MS, LMFT
Selene is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Selene received her B.A. Degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, and her M.S. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Lutheran University. During her graduate program, she specialized in Attachment Theory, which she has used to guide her work through gaining a deeper understanding and solid foundational knowledge of the development of affect regulation, interpersonal relationships, and the emergence of ineffective coping strategies. Selene has comprehensive experience and understanding in working with individuals and their families using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Selene comes from a background working in outpatient, private, and residential care settings where she has gained experience in working with individuals with a wide range of presenting concerns, ages, and cultural experiences. Her goal is to provide a client-centered and humanistic approach to help guide clients in building a life worth living. Selene believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the primary vessel for change and, therefore, is passionate about building authentic, supportive, and non-judgmental relationships.
As a California native, Selene enjoys visiting the beach, hiking, and even snowboarding. In her free time, you are likely to find her spending time with her cat, trying new restaurants, traveling, and indulging in sweets!
Program Therapist | Residential Treatment Programs
Remy Pelzer, AMFT
Remy Pelzer is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Clearview Treatment Programs where she primarily works at the dual diagnosis facility. Previously she worked as a Behavioral Technician at Clearview Treatment Programs and has extensive experience working with clients facing dual diagnoses and has training in behavioral therapies including Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as training in narrative and Rogerian therapy. Remy believes the key to healing and personal growth is a genuine therapeutic relationship centered around unconditional and non-judgmental positive regard, acceptance, and empathy. Remy holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Arts from Sarah Lawrence College.
Program Therapist | RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Jessica Harding, LCSW
Jessica Harding is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in working with adults and families. She is deeply committed to helping individuals discover their purpose, build stronger relationships, and lead more fulfilling lives. Jessica believes that through empathetic listening, we can process and understand our feelings, thoughts, and actions, leading to better strategies and skills. Jessica is a trained practitioner in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an effective therapeutic approach used to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), assisting individuals to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and develop healthy coping strategies. Jessica has a Master of Social Work from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Howard University. In her free time, Jessica practices self-care by taking walks with her dog, relaxing at the beach, and enjoying quality time with friends and family.
Behavioral Technician Program Supervisor | Residential Treatment Programs
Linda Ihesiaba, BS, HCM
Linda Ihesiaba-Oliver, started her journey into healthcare by initially pursuing a degree in nursing. During that time, she became certified as a CNA and In-home Health Care Provider. Within the course of her undergraduate education pursuit, Linda accepted a job as a program coordinator for elementary school students. Though this occupation was not in the healthcare sector, Linda learned that she had an intuitive passion to be of service to others while also gaining valuable experience with program supervision, budget management, and creation of operating procedures. Linda rerouted her education direction and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare management from Cal State Dominguez Hills, with an induction into the Alpha Eta Honor Society for her high gpa.
In 2021 after completing maternity leave Linda decided to pursue a job opportunity more aligned with her college degree. Linda began working at Clearview as a program aid and while in that position she contributed to expanding programmatic systems and staff camaraderie. After six months Linda was promoted to Shift Supervisor, and prides herself in guiding staff to understand more about emotional intelligence and uses it in conflict resolution, crises management and client engagement. Some of these skills can be attributed to Linda’s self-care journey and attending mindfulness workshops.
Linda feels coming to work at Clearview is the most fulfilling part of her days aside from being a full-time mother to her son. Linda is devoted to the notion of family and on her days off she spends it enjoying game nights with her family, karaoke with friends and watching movies with her husband and son.
Chef | Residential Treatment Programs
Johanna Lawrence
Johanna Uy Lawrence was born in Cebu, Philippines, and became interested in cooking at a very young age. Her parents own several famous restaurants in the Philippines, and she was always fascinated with the chefs in the kitchen.
After graduating from culinary school, Johanna had the opportunity to train with some of the best chefs in Cebu. Once she moved to the United States, she worked in restaurants as a chef and later for a personal chef, where she learned the ins and outs of the business.
As a personal chef, she has worked in homes and at television and movie studios. She was also a finalist on “Guy’s Grocery Games” on the Food Network.
At Clearview, Johanna cooks meals for clients in the residential treatment programs. She loves nothing more than to make clients happy through her food.
Program Director | Clearview Outpatient – Los Angeles
Sean Doster, CADC, SUDCC
Program Therapist | Clearview Outpatient – Los Angeles
Stephanie Gianakopoulos, MA, APCC
Stephanie is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Michigan State University, while double minoring in Sociology and Human Behavior. Stephanie continued her education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, receiving a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Stephanie has experience working with diverse populations in various treatment settings. Stephanie began fieldwork as a Behavioral Aide in a residential setting, working with adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries and other mental health diagnosis. She then became a Registered Behavioral Technician, working as an Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist with young adolescents and teens on the Autism Spectrum.
Stephanie started her counseling journey at Gateway Foundation, a non-profit Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Treatment Center. Stephanie worked closely with a wide range of adult clients, conducting both individual therapy and group therapy in an Intensive Outpatient setting.
Stephanie utilizes therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Stephanie believes in evidence-based psychotherapy, focusing on thoughts, behaviors and feelings.
Stephanie is passionate about mental health and finds joy in helping others. She enjoys building human connections in both her career and personal life. Stephanie is an ally to all and proudly demonstrates empathy and inclusivity
PRIMARY THERAPIST | CLEARVIEW OUTPATIENT – LOS ANGELES
Jason Sleisenger, APCC
Jason Sleisenger graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Case Western Reserve University and received his Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. He comes to Clearview with experience working in community mental health clinics at the San Fernando Valley Counseling Center and Valley Community Counseling Clinic, along with experience working with social services agencies such as Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles and integrated mental health training programs with California State University Northridge. Most recently, Jason gained experience working within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) with Concert Health Medical Group in association with Dignity Health Hospitals, where he delivered psychotherapy and crisis intervention services to clients throughout California.
Jason possesses a strong psychodynamic and person-centered therapeutic style, along with the integration of Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Fundamentally, he believes his work is to be a liaison to help people achieve lasting improvements and make healthy adaptations in their lives.
He is an avid lover of the arts and culture, and in his free time, he enjoys exploring neighborhoods, hiking, surfing, and checking out independent coffee shops.
Primary Therapist | Clearview Outpatient – Los Angeles
Katie Pfannkuche, AMFT
Katie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo while minoring in Child Development. While working towards her undergraduate degree, Katie interned at a local crisis hotline where she found her passion for helping others. After graduating, Katie began working as a recovery coach and mental health worker at Reasons Eating Disorder Center and Monte Nido’s Clementine facility. Here, she learned from amazing clinicians and eventually continued her education at Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology receiving a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Katie began her clinical work at Exodus Recovery in their high acuity locked inpatient unit. From there, she began as a primary therapist at Destinations for Teens where she worked with adolescent clients in a residential setting. Next, Katie moved to Ascend Healthcare and learned to utilize ecotherapy while working with neurodivergent adolescents in a residential setting. Her time at Ascend taught her to be creative with her approach and utilize various modalities to address clients’ needs. Most recently, Katie was a primary therapist at Shoreline Eating Disorders, where she worked at residential and outpatient clinics with adults and adolescents.
Katie strives to seamlessly utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and others to find what works best with each client. Katie has completed level 1 training in Radically Open- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) and plans to continue to level 2 as soon as possible. Katie loves to learn and intends to continue her education in as many modalities as possible to best serve and support each client.
Case Manager | Clearview Outpatient – Los Angeles
Chloe Director
Office Coordinator | Outpatient – Los Angeles
Aileen Roman
Aileen graduated from California State University Channel Islands with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Chicano Studies. Her goal is to go back to school for a master’s degree in counseling and eventually work as a school counselor. Previously, she worked in a residential facility for teens where she facilitated different groups (self-esteem, self-identity) with an emphasis in DBT. During her free time, she likes to walk, paint, hang out with friends/family, and travel.
Executive Director of Outpatient Services | Clearview Outpatient – Pasadena
Adrine Bazikyan, MS, LMFT
Adrine Bazikyan, M.S., LMFT started her career when she first joined Valley Trauma Center as a rape crisis advocate 20 years ago. As a young therapist, she had the opportunity to work with the most vulnerable population, victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. From that point on, she started to do presentations, visit hospital settings to be with victims, provide individual counseling and crisis management, case management and participate in community outreach projects and presentations.
Her learning continued and advanced when she earned her Master of Science in Counseling and started her employment as a therapist associate with Trinity Youth Services. Her learning expanded through providing treatment to individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, poor body image and relationship issues by using psycho-dynamic, existential, humanistic approach to treatment. Soon thereafter, she became a Clinical Director and started her career in Leadership. She understood the importance of leading a group of professionals in an organization, at the same time creating a program that served best for adolescent boys on probation with various mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Additional leadership positions she held include Director of Clinical Quality Assurance, Utilization Review Analyst, and Quality Improvement Director with Penny Lane Centers, and The People Concern and Clinical Director with Valley Recovery Center. Her work continued with auditors on a state level, ensuring that clinical treatment interventions were appropriate and adequate and met the Joint Commission, State and Department of Mental Health standards. These experiences of many years helped her understand not only her love for providing and helping others grow and thrive but also help other professionals advance personally and professionally. Adrine Bazikyan is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Human Development to further her passion for knowledge and growth.
Primary Therapist | Clearview Outpatient – Pasadena
Eva Campos, ASW
Eva Campos has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the California State University in Northridge. During Eva’s early years, she worked as a resident counselor and upon achieving her master’s degree worked as a therapeutic behavioral coach where she focused on children and families. Her clinical training includes evidence-based practices focused on trauma, cognitive behavior therapy, managing and adapting practice and seeking safety. Eva is happy to be part of a great team at Clearview Pasadena, and strives to support every client to help continue their recovery and healing by helping them to independently use the tools/skills they are learning in treatment.
In Eva’s free time, she enjoys the outdoors on walks and hikes, music, anything Star Wars/Disney and spending time with friends and family.
Primary Therapist | Clearview Outpatient – Pasadena
Marina Villanueva, LMFT
Marina Villanueva, LMFT started her career as a volunteer at the Suicide hotline. She decided to get into mental health world after she started to attend her own therapy. Her passion lies with working with immigration and with the Spanish speaking population. Marina went to Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles and graduated in 2018. Marina worked at Clinica Romero in Los Angeles with only Spanish speaking clients and learned to lead group therapy and found her passion assisting adults with trauma therapy. She then moved in Aviva Children and Family services in Los Angeles where she worked with teenagers and families in the school, community, and office setting. During her time at Aviva she worked with teenagers that were in Juvenile Hall.
Office Coordinator | Clearview Outpatient – Pasadena
Michelle Dominguez, CMA
Michelle graduated from United Education Institute College as a Certified Medical Assistant. She previously worked as an office coordinator and case manager at a speech, occupational, and physical therapy facility, where she provided therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Michelle has extensive experience with admissions, customer service, and operations.
Here at Clearview Outpatient – Pasadena, Michelle strives to create a welcoming, caring, and safe atmosphere for clients and families. Michelle will act as both the first and continuing point of contact as clients begin their treatment program.
In Michelle’s free time, she enjoys walking her dogs, lake fishing in the mountains, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Executive Director | Clearview Outpatient – Woodland Hills
Leanne Cohen, LCSW
Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the field of mental health since 2013. She earned her master’s degree in Social Work at California State University, Northridge. Leanne has served as a Clinical Program Director within various levels of care including residential treatment, partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP).
Leanne is passionate about fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for every client at Clearview Outpatient, Woodland Hills. She utilizes a collaborative approach to support each client in building their resilience and confidence. Leanne strives to help each client leave treatment with an increased sense of self-worth and self-respect. In doing so, she aims to support every client continue their recovery and healing by independently using the tools and skills they have learned while in treatment.
In Leanne’s free time she enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Primary Therapist | Clearview Outpatient – Woodland Hills
Logan Adler, AMFT
Logan Adler is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a background working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. Before entering the mental health profession, Logan worked in the film and television industry, where she discovered her purpose for helping others. She is passionate about helping individuals to find their purpose, strengthen relationships, and live more enriched and holistic lives.
Logan earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. She previously worked in intensive outpatient and school-based settings specializing in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict while utilizing evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, and Family Systems and Attachment modalities. Logan dedicates her job to fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for clients to achieve their individualized goals and rediscover themselves.
In her free time, Logan enjoys implementing self-care by taking Pilates or yoga classes, spending time outdoors, and sharing quality time with friends, family, and dogs.
Office Coordinator | Clearview Outpatient – Woodland Hills
Fay Gardner
Fay graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in German from Pepperdine University, and is currently completing her master’s in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine to become a Marriage and Family Therapist. Fay has a passion for working in the field of mental health. She previously worked as a counselor for teens at a residential treatment center where she facilitated group therapy and monitored the safety and supervision of the clients she served. In addition to her clinical experience, Fay acted as Community Outreach Liaison at Clearview Outpatient Woodland Hills, building partnerships in the community and supporting the population we serve to gain access to exceptional mental health care.
As Office Coordinator, Fay strives to create a welcoming, caring, and safe atmosphere for clients and families. She acts as both the first and continuing point of contact as clients go through their treatment program.
In Fay’s spare time, she enjoys going on walks, taking care of her cat, and spending time with family and friends.
Executive Director | Clearview Outpatient – Long Beach
Daniel Brezenof
Daniel Brezenoff is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience in community mental health, social services, and policy advocacy in Los Angeles County. He obtained his MSW at the University of North Carolina School of Social Work in Chapel Hill, NC, and has been licensed since 2006. Daniel has worked as a direct service provider and in leadership roles at Starview Behavioral Services, College Hospital Cerritos, Telecare, Mental Health America Los Angeles, Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, Provia Psychology, and for the City of Long Beach. His approach is founded in Rogerian Existential-Humanism, and includes Cog-B, Gestalt, systems work, and psychodynamic techniques as well. A musician and avid hiker, Daniel lives in Long Beach and also maintains a virtual private therapy practice.
Program Therapist | Clearview Outpatient – Long Beach
Madeleine Meyer
Madeleine Meyer is a compassionate Associate Practicing Clinical Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her internship at Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) Life Skills Center laid a strong foundation in Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which she now brings to her work at Clearview. With over eight years of experience in neuroscience research and community mental health, Madeleine combines expertise with a dedication to accessible care and impactful change.
Madeleine blends evidenced-based therapies with a warm, irreverent communication style that fosters trust and authentic connection with clients. Madeleine adapts her person-centered approach to meet each client’s unique needs, often incorporating a psychodynamic lens to explore the roots of behavior and generational patterns. Her certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Personality Disorder treatment, and Crisis Management allow her to provide individualized support to clients and advocate for diverse communities.
In her free time, Madeleine enjoys crocheting, comedy shows, tending to her many indoor plants, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Program Therapist | Clearview Outpatient – Long Beach
Joshua Levitt, LMFT
Joshua is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for the last nine years. He has received two Masters in Psychology, a MA in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from the University of the Rockies, and a MS in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from the University of Phoenix. Joshua has a wide range of experiences, including working with the LGBTQ+ community, working with youth in a Wraparound program, and working with substance use programs. As a therapist, Joshua is adaptive in his approach, using therapy styles that best fit the client and their needs, often using approaches that include Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family-Based Therapy models. He prioritizes developing a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families by finding solutions to current issues, and helping them work through past traumas, to help a client achieve their goals and become the person they want to be.
Joshua has previously worked as a lead therapist, helping a previous location develop additional aspects of their program that helped to improve the experience for both the clients and staff. He is dedicated to the idea that treatment can be both rewarding and fun for all those involved, and has been able to apply this idea in every setting he has worked in by including activities such as games to help promote teamwork and self-esteem, and even incorporating Dungeons and Dragons as a way to help clients roleplay to work through their various issues while also practicing being the types of individuals they want to be. He is passionate about ensuring that clients get the help and treatment they need, as well as including everyone in their treatment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or culture.
In his free time, Joshua enjoys spending time with friends, playing board games, and playing video games.
Regional Executive Director
Jeffrey Moreira
Jeffrey Moreira comes to Clearview Outpatient with over 15 years of operations management experience. He prides himself in helping strengthen and grow clinical programs that meet the needs of clients. He believes that each client should be treated with compassion and care in a supportive environment by a highly qualified clinical team.
Prior to his Regional Executive Director position, Jeffrey was the Director of Development for Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare where he helped meet the needs of communities by establishing behavior health practices throughout the eastern and western United States. Jeffrey previously served as the Director of Operations for Rogers Behavioral Health in Los Angeles. The program focused on exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients diagnosed with depression.
Jeffrey has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, a Leadership Advantage Certification from the Dale Carnegie Training Institute, and was a member of the Project Management Institute.
Alumni Relations Manager
Stefan Glamp
Stefan leads Odyssey’s efforts in developing the alumni communities at each of their facilities. Stefan’s approach sustains treatment effectiveness by providing timely, systematic, and supportive engagement for all clients who have completed treatment. With extensive experience developing and directing robust alumni communities in the addiction and mental health fields, he focuses on engaging people within their specific recovery journeys and developing community partnerships with a belief that long-term recovery is an attainable life goal.
Alumni Relations Coordinator and Client Services Representative
Penelope Core
Penelope’s goal as the Alumni Coordinator is to bring previous clients together to give clients a sense of
community and connectedness after discharging from Clearview Treatment Programs residential
facilities. Penelope believes that one of the most important aspects of sustaining long lasting success in
recovery is peer-to-peer support, maintaining relationships, and helping others through shared
experiences thus the word community. Penelope follows clients through the very start of their journey to
recovery as the Client Service Representative, to the end and after treatment by conducting all pre intake
client care calls, intaking clients, running recovery-based groups, conducting discharge interviews, and
staying in contact with the discharged client through the alumni services.