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Addiction Treatment In Newport Beach, California

Unlike other treatment programs, the Brookside Treatment Protocol requires a multi-disciplinary team trained in the treatment of both addictive disorders and mental health issues. Our team includes psychiatrists, physicians, pharmacologists, therapists, counselors and nurses.


Administrative Team


E. Keith Owens
Institute Director



Kim O'Donnell, C.A.T.C.
Managing Director and Admissions

Stephanie Laurent
International Marketing

Clinical Team


Laura Rothafel, M. A., L.M.F.T.
Clinical Director


Janet Blaser, M.A., M.F.T.
Research Consultant and Therapist


Thom Montgomery, CAADAC
Research Consultant and Therapist


Christina M. Carey, Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate, A.S. Human Services
Case Management

Medical Team


Trung Thai, M.D., FACGS.
Medical Director


Michelle Spitler, LVN, MHW
Director of Health Services

Neuroscience Team


Andrea Brokaw, B.A., BCIA- EEG
Sr. Neuroscience Technologist


Alexander Ring, B.S.
Neuroscience Technologist

Residential Team


Marcia May
Home Manager
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