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We specialize in a cognitive behavioral methodology which is an active, structured treatment that has been proven to be highly effective treating addiction. The strength of this approach is the practicality in implementing new thoughts and behaviors which one can immediately begin to apply in daily life. Our team utilizes a learned model of addiction and corresponding evidence-based techniques which often produce positive changes in a limited amount of time.

Realize Recovery Bryan Vasquez CAT-C III Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor addiction counseling SMART Friends and Family facilitator Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Acceptance and Commit Therapy Community Reinforcement and Family Training Motivational Interviewing Compassion-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Newport Beach Southern California

Bryan Vasquez, AMFT, CAT-C III

Bryan Vasquez is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor and has been integrated in the addiction field for over a decade.  Bryan has worked extensively in psychiatric hospitals, residential and and outpatient addiction programs performing both group…
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Jordanne Stacy, LMFT

Jordanne Bakewell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and specializes in working with co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, and crisis management. She believes developing rapport and a and a strong therapeutic relationship is… Learn more


Dr. Tom Horvath PhD Realize Recovery Bryan Vasquez CAT-C III Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor addiction counseling SMART Friends and Family facilitator Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Acceptance and Commit Therapy Community Reinforcement and Family Training Motivational Interviewing Compassion-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Newport Beach Southern California

Tom Horvath, Ph.D

Tom Horvath, Ph.D., is a licensed and board certified (ABPP) clinical psychologist. From 2000-2010 Tom was adjunct faculty at the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, University of San Diego where he helped leaders in all fields develop their leadership and…
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Cuneyt Tegin, MD

Cuneyt Tegin, MD is a double board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in both addiction medicine and general psychiatry. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University Translational Neuroscience Laboratory.  His drive for this profession stems… 
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Rich Flores, CAT-C II

Rich Flores is a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor who promotes a solution oriented framework to help clients address alcohol and substance use disorders, as well as a variety of behavioral issues associated with addiction…

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Samantha Gilbert FNC CHNP CNC Realize Recovery Bryan Vasquez CAT-C III Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor addiction counseling SMART Friends and Family facilitator Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Acceptance and Commit Therapy Community Reinforcement and Family Training Motivational Interviewing Compassion-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Newport Beach Southern California

Samantha Gilbert, FNC, CHNP, CNC

Samantha Gilbert, FNC, CHNP, CNC is a practitioner of Nutrition Therapy, a Functional Nutrition Counselor, Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, and a member of the Nutritional Therapy Association and National…
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Kim Passaro, B.S. R.N. Realize Recovery Bryan Vasquez CAT-C III Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor addiction counseling SMART Friends and Family facilitator Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Acceptance and Commit Therapy Community Reinforcement and Family Training Motivational Interviewing Compassion-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Newport Beach Southern California

Kim Passaro, B.S., R.N.

Kim Passaro, B.S., R.N. is a retired Behavioral Health Nurse for the County of Orange, California. Kim has worked extensively with dual diagnosis clients, including individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorder…
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