Our Team

When it comes to matters of mental health treatment, the clinical staff is where the true difference lies

Whether its focus is on drug & alcohol addictions, mental health illnesses, dual-diagnosis disorders or anything of the like, the effectiveness of a treatment center is largely determined by the quality, experience and dedication of its staff. In that spirit, we can truly affirm that our clinical and support staff is among Southern California’s finest. As you browse through our staff bios below, you will notice we have also included certification numbers for all of our LMFT’s and AMFT’s. We do this because:

  • We have a steadfast commitment to integrity & transparency
  • We are proud and honored to have each & every one of them on staff with us
  • Considering the importance of selecting the right mental or behavioral health recovery option, we strive to further simplify the due diligence process for you should you choose to do so

Should any question arise regarding staff information on this page, or for any reason, please call us 7 days a week at: (760) 777-7720

 

Executive Staff

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    Kelly Lewallen

    LMFT #37832

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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    Gregg Homme

    CFO

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    James Gallegos, Associated Marriage Family Therapist

    James Gallegos

    MH Clinical Director/AMFT #138738

    Associated Marriage Family Therapist

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    Wyatt Lewallen

    LMFT #129490

    Associated Marriage Family Therapist

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    Rob Lewallen

    Administrative Director of The Lewallen Center

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Clinicians

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    Robert Barron

    LMFT #45967

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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    Rita Romero

    LMFT #121610

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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    Kate Homet, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

    Kate Homet

    LMFT #142324

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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    Jose Gonzalez, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

    Jose Gonzalez

    LMFT #140048

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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    Kasey Rissman

    LPCC #9950

    Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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    Michael Tripet

    LMFT #91096

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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    Jane Gaunt

    LMFT #41412

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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    Madeline Stevens, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

    Madeline Stevens

    LPCC #1123

    Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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Associate Clinicians

    Kimberly Bolanos Alcocer

    LIC#12388

    APCC

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    Craig French

    Practicum Student

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    Suzy Salgado

    ACSW LIC#129615

    Associate Clinician

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    Michael “Mike” Jacobs

    AMFT #139027

    Associate Marriage Family Therapist

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    Lorena Sarrouf, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

    Lorena Sarrouf

    APCC#12583

    Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

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    Hayli Boiko, AMFT LIC#129727

    Hayli Boiko

    AMFT LIC#129727

    Associate Marriage Family Therapist

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    Emma Lukes Associated Professional Clinical Counselor

    Emma Lukes

    APCC #144534

    Associated Professional Clinical Counselor

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    Corynne Betts

    LIC#129661

    ACSW

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    Briana Chopin Associate Counselor Social Worker

    Briana Chopin

    ACSW#105368

    Associate Counselor Social Worker

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    Claudia Cabrera Associate Marriage Family Therapist

    Claudia Cabrera

    AMFT #133133

    Associate Marriage Family Therapist

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    Adriana Gomez

    AMFT#121779

    Associate Clinician

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Dietitian and Nutritional Techs

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    Ashley Lytwyn

    Registered Dietician Nutritionist

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    Mariana Granados, Nutritional Tech Aide

    Mariana Granados

    Nutritional Tech Aide

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    Isabel Bojorquez-Lopez

    Nutrition Tech

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Case Managers and Behavioral Health Techs

    Cynthia Ibarra

    Mental Health and Eating Disorder Case Manager

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    Victoria Beltran

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    Jordan Bradley

    UR Specialist/BHT

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    Gail Jacobs MH Clinical Case Manager

    Gail Jacobs

    Behavorial Health Technician

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Administration

    Eva Lewallen

    Intake Specialist

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    Sydney Hodges

    Intake Specialist

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    Rick S

    Head of Transport

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    Zenaida Salinero

    Registration Intake Specialist

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    Iris Marrufo, Intake Specialist

    Iris Marrufo

    Intake Specialist and Bookkeeper

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    Gerardo (Tito) Benitez

    Billing Specialist

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    Linda Hale, Facility Manager/HR

    Linda Hale

    Facility Manager & Human Resources

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    Patricia Rivera

    Insurance Manager and UR Coordinator

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    Liza Ramil, Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator

    Liza Ramil

    General Office Assistant

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Therapy Dogs

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    Bobby

    Therapy Dog

    V.P of Fun

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    Tug

    Therapy Dog

    V.P. of Treat Acquisitions

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    Lulu

    Therapy Dog

    Anxiety Specialist

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Contact Us

The team at Desert Marriage & Family Counseling would be happy to assist you in any difficulties that you might be experiencing as a couple or individual. Contact us today for an appointment.

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