Bridges to Recovery's clinical staff specializes in the treatment of bipolar disorder, personality disorders, mood disorders and anxiety disorders

The Bridges to Recovery team consists of committed doctors and professionals, providing quality assessment and treatment. Our staff meets daily to privately discuss our patients. In addition Bridges to Recovery holds weekly treatment team meetings to continually assess and implement effective clinical strategies for our patients.

Bridges to Recovery patients are seen four times per week for individual therapy. patients are assigned to a Doctor who is their lead case manager for their treatment stay. Each clinical staff member has an in-depth understanding of emotional experiences, and a wide range of therapeutic approaches.

At Bridges to Recovery, we specialize in creating a specific fit between the approaches of each therapist and the therapeutic needs of each individual.

As part of our philosophy of respectful and personalized treatment, referring professionals are welcome to consult with our house staff and follow their patients' treatment while staying at Bridges to Recovery.

Primary Clinical Staff

	John Sharp, M.D. Executive Medical Director M.D. Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Faculty, Harvard Medical School, and David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Expertise in integrated treatment -- including depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, and addiction.

	Trevor Small, Psy.D Clinical Director Psy.D. from Pepperdine University with an expertise in the treatment of Bi-Polar disorder, personality/character disorders, substance abuse, addictive behaviors, and trauma. Further expertise in psychological evaluation with adolescents and adults and the understanding of early mental life.

	Katie Gregory Executive Director BA in Psychology, Ursuline College, Cleveland Ohio. Former national and international marketing and business development director for treatment facilities. Served as a board member for the Santa Fe Recovery Center.

	Alisa Land, MD General Psychiatrist Dr. Land received her MD from Harvard Medical School and completed residency at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. She is a licensed adult psychiatrist with expertise in psychopharmacological management of a wide range of mood, anxiety, and thought disorders. She has a specific interest in women's mental health, managing illness that can be affected by menses, pregnancy, and menopause. With prior training in clinical social work, she focuses on integrating medications into a comprehensive approach to mental health and wellness.

	Nancy L. Goldman, Psy.D. Psychotherapist/Psychoanalyst Psy.D., Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles. Training and Supervising Analyst, Faculty, Member of the Board of Directors. Expertise in depression, anxiety, relationship and couples therapy, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, addiction, and attachment disorders. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Psychoanalyst.

	Cheryl Grant, MFT, CSAT Somatic Experiencing and EMDR Therapist M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles. Specialty in trauma, sexual abuse, mood and symptom regulation, and addictive disorders.

	Michelle Le-Chau, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist/Somatic Experiencing Therapist Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology � Los Angeles. Mindfulness/Acceptance-Based Psychotherapies and Somatic Experiencing training. Areas of interest: mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and grief.

	Deborah Sandy, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist Psy.D. California School of Professional Psychology, Senior Candidate Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies. Expertise in eating disorders and addictions, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma.

	Darcy Lubbers, MFT, ATR-BC Art Therapy Program Director Marriage and Family Therapist Expertise in treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and relationship and family issues.

	August McLaughlin, CN, CPT Therapist Certified nutritionist (AFPA, IFA), St. Cloud State University and Edison Institute. She holds specializations in eating disorders, special diets, cooking therapy and sports nutrition.

	Hilary Combs, Psy.D. Clinical Outreach, Northern California. Psy.D. Ferkauf School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein School of Medecine, NY. Former Clinical Director, Perinatal Depression Treatment Program, Kings County Hospital, NY. Expertise in treatment of perinatal mood disorders, sexual abuse, trauma and dissociative disorders. Previous clinical supervisor and faculty teaching group therapy, and family therapy. Trained in the use of Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).