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Harvard trained Drs Ronnie Frankel Blakeney and Charles Blakeney, brought Harvard’s developmental model to the identification and treatment of people trapped in mental illness and addiction. They founded, and for 20 years co-directed, Berkeley Academy for Youth Development/The Institute for Clinical-Developmental Psychology. Together they have been among the foremost leaders in the field for the past 35 years, and most recently at the Department of Education and Educational Psychology, Univ. of Fribourg, Switzerland for 10 years refining the Developmental Integrity Approach to addiction and recovery; an addiction treatment manual (One Grain of Sand); two recovery and prevention-related program evaluations; and founding and implementing the Developmental Integrity Profile that assess developmental needs and strengths and guides tailored treatment in a range of recovery programs. Drs Blakeney consulting on human development includes two years at the White House Office of Domestic Policy, two years at the California Legislature, and two years as research scientists for the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health

“The universe reveals its secrets to those who dare follow their hearts” Gevo has made a major come back in his recovery from run-ins with the law, institutions, and almost death at some points. He found a new way of life after being introduced to the world of recovery and the main principle of helping others before himself. Through his experiences, he has gained the strength to live with an open heart, always striving to make a difference for the people around him. It is these qualities in him that make people want to be around him. Life for Gevo is all about being there for people, leading by example, and staying grateful for the second chance in life he received after losing everything. Gevo wants to reach out and help those who are in need of someone to be there for them. He is a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration to countless individuals struggling with a lifestyle of drugs and alcohol.

Montoya has been in the field of mental health for over 12 years. Dr. Whitfield has experience with the following populations; children, adolescents, young adults and families. Specialty diagnosis; Anxiety, Autism, Eating Disorders, Depression, Substance Abuse and Trauma. Dr. Whitfield brings a wealth of academic experience as well, she has her BA in Mass Communications, M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and she recently completed her Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) in Applied Clinical Psychology.