(Counselor/Co-Founder) Tom is a Certified Addictions Treatment
Counselor and has been working in the field of addiction since 1995.
He interned at South Coast Medical Center and Capo by the Sea. Tom
started his career working in Residential treatment as both a
counselor and case manager. He also worked with the court system in
the PC1000 program so has experience in treating clients involved
with the legal system. Tom interned at South Coast Medical Center
and then became one of their Primary Counselors in the Genesis
Program. He supervised their internship program and also ran the
weekly Family Group for 10 years. He facilitated both Chemical
dependency groups as well as psychiatric educational groups,
sometimes these groups were combined. Tom is a member of CAADE and
has been trained in Interventions by Father Jack Kearney at TIAC.
Tom is also a Certified Clinical Supervisor. Being a CCS allows Tom
to supervise interns and guide them in their journey to becoming
Drug and Alcohol Counselors. Being an addict himself he has a
passion for his work, is active in the recovery community, and has a
genuine desire to help those suffering from addiction and their
loved ones.
