We have made it to a new year, hello 2024! We are excited to share with you all that in this new year we plan to make some exciting updates to our company which includes new team members, new company opportunities, new facilities, new marketing, and new outreach! Hold onto your hats as we drive into the new year of exciting possibilities.
Greetings to our team members!
Since the last quarter we have welcomed three amazing team members -
Meet Jose-Antonio Aguilar, PsyD
Dr. Aguilar is a licensed clinical psychologist. He started his career working in different non-profit organizations whose mission was to provide care to often under severed and overlooked populations. Dr. Aguilar has been part of many innovating initiatives in LA County to help end homelessness and continues to be an advocate for the unhoused community in Los Angeles. He has presented on EMDR, Trauma Informed Care, and Harm Reduction at local, national, and international conferences. Welcome Dr. Aguilar!
Meet Chellie Shaffer, PsyD
Dr. Shaffer is a licensed psychologist and earned her clinical doctoral degree from Ryokan College Los Angeles. Prior to joining the team, Dr. Shaffer utilized her clinical expertise in outpatient settings, assisted living facilities, board and care facilities,
detention centers, and private practice. She also was a school psychologist for the Torrance USD and Corona-Norco USD where she led multidisciplinary meetings as an administrator. Welcome Dr. Shaffer!
Meet Cherish Jordan, PsyD
Dr. Jordan is a licensed psychologist. With almost 20 years of experience, she has treated individuals, families and children dealing with issues of Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Stage of Life Issues, Child or Elder Abuse and other Significant Impairments due to Mental Illness. Dr. Jordan is a highly capable and compassionate clinician with experience providing care to residents in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team. Dr. Jordan views the therapeutic alliance/relationship as key to positive outcomes in treatment. Welcome Dr. Jordan!
Company Retreat
We are grateful to have a team of 26 people who are dedicated to this population, our mission, and the wonderment of mental health.
Earlier this month we held a retreat to recognize/celebrate the wonderful year we had in 2023, build stronger team relationships, and send special thanks to our award recipients.
We honored Shauna Papenbrook, Ph.D. as our Employee of the Year. Dr. Shauna has continuously supported everyone of our team members. In addition Shauna has made impeccable strides toward making our company culture one that we all are happy to be a part of. Dr. Shauna’s encouragement, consistency, and beaming personality is what we all strive for.
We also recognized Patricia Sikkeland, Psy.D. as our Clinician of the Year. Dr. Sikkeland has created a lasting impact on both her patients and her facilities. Throughout the year Dr. Sikkeland has taken on new opportunities of becoming a Pod Supervisor, engaging more patients, and making positive adjustments as changes occur.
We also honored Dr. Joshua Williams as he has created an environment that fosters cohesion, growth, passion, and excitement among his team.
We wish you all a prosperous, healthy, and happy 2024!