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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, CAT-C III

Bryan Vasquez is a 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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Michael Healy, LMFT

Michael Healy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He has worked in just about every therapeutic setting and trained alongside doctors, neurologists, and psychiatrists in helping individuals, couples and families live balanced…
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Jordanne Bakewell, 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


Perry Passaro, Ph.D.

Perry Passaro, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, a diplomate in cognitive therapy and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. He specializes in using EMDR for the Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing (DeTURâ„¢)…
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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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Ken N. Sokolski M.D. 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

Ken N. Sokolski, M.D.

Ken Sokolski, M.D. is a Diplomate with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Ken is considered among the most knowledgeable and experienced clinical psychiatrists in the Southern California area where he is often called upon by other physicians to…
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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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