MEET THE KSC TEAM

Ken Seeley has remained professionally and personally involved in recovery since his sobriety date of July 14, 1989. He applies his relevant experience and boundless enthusiasm to profoundly change the lives of people who suffer from the disease of addiction – for addicts, the addict’s family, and their friends. Ken works to save lives every day as the founder of Intervention911, one of the most prominent and successful private intervention services in the country. Ken is featured on the Emmy Award Winning and 2015 Emmy Nominated A&E television series “Intervention”. He is often asked to speak on addiction, Ken was honored to present to the British Parliament on “Intervention and the Continuum of Care” to help create lasting recovery for those suffering from this disease.

The business of Intervention 911 is to bring the light of recovery into the dark world of the drinker and substance abuser through the thoughtful guidance of highly trained interventionists. With so much emphasis on human service it can be easy to forget that the organization requires management and structure. Thankfully our Chief Financial Officer Eric McLaughlin is here to keep things running smoothly even when our interventionists are on the front lines traveling across the country.

Eric brings over 15 years of management skills to Intervention 911 and has had a positive impact to the service level of the company on all levels. A well run organization always has background players and Eric is one of the often unseen players who maintains the reputation of Intervention 911 as we continue to grow.

Though his background and skills are heavily financial Eric is much more than a number cruncher. He has worked for several service organizations and retail businesses where customer attention and support is always a high priority.

It is this commitment to excellent customer service that makes Eric an outstanding fit with Intervention 911. As Eric says in his own words, I am excited to be able to use my talents to help Intervention 911 to provide services to those in need. This means working with clients and often their families who are facing making additional investments in the recovery of their loved one. Eric understands the challenges some families face and sincerely hopes he has the opportunity to help anyone who reaches out to Intervention 911.

Jasmin Rogg is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Jasmin is in private practice in Beverly Hills and facilitates recovery groups at various chemical recovery treatment centers in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, such as Promises, Sovereign Health, Chabad, Exodus (at Brotman’s Hospital), Pasadena Recovery Center, Casa de Las Amigas, Della Martin Center (at Huntington Memorial Hospital), Boulevard, Ken Seeley Communities, and also several sober living houses.

 Jasmin Rogg is the author of:

“TO HELL & BACK, How to Have Feelings & Stay Sober at the Same Time” (book)

“WAKING UP SOBER … and walking the path” (book)

“ICH HÖR JETZT AUF“ (German version)

“THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT” (set of 50 worksheets)

www.jasminroggmft.com

www.voiceofrecovery.blogspot.com

Mr. Ilya Shtykan is a BBS registered associate and Masters Degree graduate in Marriage and Family Counseling from National University: Woodland Hills campus.

In addition, Ilya has served as a student trainee and intern with multiple organizations working with various types of client populations. Ilya has provided counseling for children and adolescents as part of a school based program. Also, Ilya currently provides counseling services for sufferers of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders at a methadone clinic. Ilya has gained a lot of valuable insight about himself as an aspiring therapist through being a part of these programs. He has also developed an empathetic understanding of the patients and the everyday struggles they endure. Ilya’s long-term goal in this field is to increase his expertise, help make a positive change in the lives of the clients, and provide a meaningful service which makes a difference. Ilya is very interested in expanding his range of knowledge and experience.

Ilya is very passionate about assisting people find positive ways in dealing with their issues and struggles.

Catherine Rodriguez is a family advocate/Case manager with 5 years of experience working in the field of addiction. Catherine specializes in Family Advocacy and interventions working towards becoming a certified interventionist. Catherine has a Associates degree in Psychology, Associates degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies and is currently attending Capella University Online to gain her bachelors degrees in Psychology.  Catherine resides in Palm springs for 30 years and has been married for 29 years. She has three grown children and a grandchild. Catherine is compassionate and a strong believer in positive thinking and enjoys spending quality time with family!

I have worked in a case manager aide position at the same women’s facility for which I am an Alumnus. After receiving my credentials I became an AOD counselor/Case manager at a Dual diagnosis facility, specializing in facilitating many different types of groups including Family Dynamics, Coda, Anger Management, Boundaries and Relapse Prevention. In addition I have worked as a case manager at a MAT facility. * Crisis Intervention * Treatment Planning * One on Ones *Curriculum Development.

With close to two decades working in the alcohol and drug addiction recovery field, Leonard brings real world, practical insight combined with an effective and proven managerial skill set generating successful growth and development of treatment environments.

His background includes journalism, film production and several successful entrepreneurial ventures, which have led him to the opportunity to work in this industry where his passion for helping others sustain life-long recovery is his primary motivation.

LaMitchell has been in the recovery community since 2015. He is originally from Alabama, where he went to Jacksonville State University and worked in sales and operational management before moving to California in 2016.

LaMitchell is an RADT-1 and is currently working on his RAS and CADC certification. LaMitchell initially worked as an Admissions and Marketing Manager for Palm Desert Recovery Center and soon became a coordinator for Intervention 911. In 2017, he was promoted to Admission Director and Family Advocate for Ken Seeley Communities.

LaMitchell welcomes new clients into Ken Seeley Communities and performs outreach campaigns to clients and the community. He loves to work with the families and impact the lives of other people by helping them find value in their past mistakes and help them gain the courage to enter treatment.  He is looking forward to fatherhood in February of 2019!!

Deborah has over 20 years experience in the mental health field.  Her career started as a volunteer at a domestic violence shelter where she started their substance abuse program that is still being used today. She was the director of mental health for Vista Guidance centers growing the company from 2 clinics expanding to 10 and oversaw over 100 employees.  This was the pilot agency for prop 36 working with clients just coming out of jail with a chance of treatment.  The agency also provided mental health, battered treatment, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, parenting, parole groups, prevention counselors in two school districts 36 prevention counselors working with children from elementary to high school about drug abuse and bullying.  Deborah was responsible for all these programs including pre and post-tests in ALL our programs.

She later became the CEO for CASA court-appointed special advocates for children in foster care and oversaw 8 employees and 300 volunteers.  Deborah was responsible for board recruitment, training, and all grant writing and funding sources.  The program was developed by a judge who saw the need for foster children to have a “voice in court”.   After attending a conference, she learned almost 100 percent of lgbtq foster youth were abused by the people the state paid to take care of them.   She designed and implemented the first in the nation special training for advocates working with lgbtq foster youth.   This program is still being used across the nation to train Judges and social workers on the issues lgbtq foster youth faced.

Deborah then became the director for Make A Wish in Palm Springs.  She recruited and trained their advisory council, recruited and trained wish makers for the children needing a wish.

Certifications include:

Adolescent and adult anger management (court approved also a trainer)

Same sex couple counseling

Certification in Transgender issues

Crisis training

Trauma

Greg shares a dual role at Ken Seeley Communities / Intervention 911 as Outreach Director and Case Management Supervisor.  As a marketing executive, Greg has held many positions within the field.  Greg has a passion for the treatment field and has been instrumental in connecting individuals to their correct recovery path for many years.  Greg is a licensed Mediator and in his spare time, advocates for rescue dogs.

I am currently supervisor of sober living. I started as a house manager and have been working in treatment for 1 year. I enjoy helping others and work the 12 step in a daily basis.

Committed to supporting the wellness and empowerment of struggling addicts, Wade has worked closely in behavioral health and addiction services for over 3 years. An outspoken and active member in the Coachella Valley 12 Step community, he passionately works to help others find recovery and a new way of life.”

I’m Anthony Collura a RADT Behavioral Health Technician. Originally From Milwaukee Wisconsin & moved to California in 1980. I have spent time helping others throughout my whole life.

A neighbor boy with Muscular Dystrophy was my childhood pal.

We engaged activity together involving his wheelchair limits.

My own sister was born with physical difficulties.

This allowed my family a perspective most seldom experience.

I worked as a house manager & an aid to a wealthy invalid woman.

This was great training to later assist my father fighting lymphoma.

Those final days helping with hospice care were dear to both of us.

My life has always included this desire to help others.

My experience with the Ken Seeley Family further affords me additional growth & satisfaction in caring for those fighting with addition & abuse.