Our Clinical Team
Dr. Christian Small
Medical Director
Dr. Venice Sanchez
Medical Director
Tony Guerena
VP Akua South
Piyush Saluja
Clinical Director & Compliance Officer
MHA, LMFT
Eaman Saadatifard
Program Director
Danielle White
Program Director
Alicia Robinson
Program Director
Dena Santos
Program Director
Cindy Bevacqua
Program Director
Cheryl Casey
Program Director
Courtney Button
Therapist
Jacquelene Hernandez
Therapist
Spencer Silva
Therapist
MS, AMFT
Akua Strong, Newport Beach
Sydney HarkRuiz
Therapist
Roxanne HarkRuiz
Therapist
Grant Zoppi
Therapist
Gina Wylie
Therapist
Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gina specializes in guiding individuals through mindfulness and emotion regulation techniques in group therapy settings. Her passion lies in assisting clients in reclaiming their lives, overcoming trauma that impacts their daily functioning, and discovering newfound joy. Dedicated to facilitating her clients' individual healing journeys, Gina is committed to making a positive impact on their lives.
Danielle Woolstencroft
Therapist
Akua Strong, Sacramento
Elena Harris
Therapist
Mission Hills
Jessica H Cervantes
Therapist
Fair Oaks, Sacramento
Aubrina Washington
Therapist
Sacramento. CA
Aven Armstrong-Sutton
Therapist
Lauryn Hobbs
Therapist
Carl Fessenden
Program Manager
Akua Strong, Newport Beach
Pao Moua
Program Manager
Malama, Sacramento
Javier Cota
Program Manager
CADC-II
Mission Hills
Jacob Moore
Program Manager
Fair Oaks, Sacramento
Michelle Molnar
Case Manager
Carolina Correa
Case Manager
Joseph Rapazo
Case Manager
Rebecca Brown
Case Manager
Molly Davenport
Case Manager
Candace Dogger
Case Manager
Brandon Dopplick
Case Manager
Vanessa Diaz
Case Manager
Adam Crain
Case Manager
Danyette Johnson
Case Manager
Akua Strong, Sacramento
Sarah Bowling
Case Manager
Ryan Shimokubo
Case Manager
Hugo Sosa
Case Manager
Fair Oaks. Sacramento
Carlos San Miguel
Case Manager
Heather Washburn
Case Manager
Savanna Vaughan
Case Manager
In high school, I played for a nationally ranked soccer team and even landed a full-ride scholarship offer to Loyola Marymount College at just 16. That was a focal point for everyone in my life. It seemed like every adult I leaned on for support hammered the idea into my head that if I did well in my sport, I would do well in life. Unfortunately, my home life was extremely rocky, and I struggled with untreated mental health issues that began when I was just 11 years old. Despite the pressure to perform and the challenges at home, I continued to pour myself into soccer, making it my coping mechanism.
As the pressure to perform at a high level increased and injuries piled up, combined with my unstable home life, I began to look for other ways to cope. I turned to substances as a way to numb myself and mask the problems I was facing; at the time, it seemed like the only way to deal with everything happening. Between 2011 and 2017, I lost three scholarship offers, which included my full-ride to LMU, went through a dual diagnosis treatment program, and found myself working minimum-wage jobs to get by.
On July 4th, 2017, I decided to stop drinking for good. July 5th, 2017, became my sobriety date and marked a turning point in my life. Since then, it's been an uphill battle, but through self-care, therapy, a working knowledge of the 12 steps, and the support of others, I've made incredible progress and found stability in my life.
My journey with mental health and sobriety is what led me to this line of work. I've always wanted to help people, and I'm doing just that. As a case manager at Akua, I have the privilege of walking alongside others on their journey to recovery.
I'm grateful for every twist and turn that brought me here, and I'm excited to see where this path takes me next.
Katie Campo
Detox Manager
Evelyn Soltero
Detox Manager
I have a passion for helping individuals on their journey to recovery, while demonstrating empathy, compassion, and resilience in the face of challenging situations. I am dedicated to staying abreast of the latest advancements in substance abuse treatment and mental health care, continuously seeking opportunities for professional development and learning to help our clients in their journey. I enjoy I enjoy the sunshine, relaxing in the beach and walks in nature. I am happy to be part of the AKUA team!
Delaney Thiel
Nurse
Chloe Hicks
LVN
Brandon Reza
LVN
Orange County, Sacramento
Taylor Stahr
LVN
Akua Strong
Joshua Saucedo
Director of Culinary Services