Kat Sorensen

Kat Sorensen

B.A.
CEO

A Colorado native, Kat grew up in a suburbs of Denver and earned her degree in business administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Matthew Beck

Matthew Beck

B.A., M.A., LMFT
Clinical Director

Matthew is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about building the lives of those suffering from addiction.

Heather Deranja

Heather Deranja

RDN
Nutritionist

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John Hunter

John Hunter

Program Administrator

John came to California in 2005 from Colorado Springs CO. Today, John has nearly 15 years experience in all aspects of recovery home administration, and brings nearly 30 years business experience with a national food chain.

Buck Taplin

Buck Taplin

Clinical Outreach

Buck Taplin is a distinguished professional with a decade of dedicated service in the behavioral healthcare industry.

Jordan Ebach

Jordan Ebach

RAC
Program Supervisor

Jordan is a dedicated and passionate individual who has made a significant impact as the Program Supervisor at Laguna Shores.

Tamzen Lorence

Tamzen Lorence

E-RYT 500/ RADT-I
Holistic Practitioner

TamZen is a certified professional holistic practitioner who has been serving those in recovery for the past decade.

Matthew Beck

Jeffrey Thomas

CATC-I
Case Manager

“With almost a decade of service in the treatment industry, Jeff brings a unique and experienced perspective to his work with those suffering with addiction.

Mikaela Willis

Mikaela Willis

Nurse

Mikaela is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with a passion for helping individuals on their journey to recovery from substance abuse.

Maria Tietruszka

Maria Tietruszka

Program Administrator

Maria’s journey began in Poland, but it was her upbringing in Southern Orange County that shaped her path. In 2015, she discovered her true calling in the substance abuse treatment field.

Andre Evans

Andre Evans

Therapist

Originally from Biloxi, Mississippi, he grew up in Southern California. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Business Law.

Tyler Galemba

Tyler Galemba

RAC
Program Supervisor

Tyler’s journey began in Southern Connecticut, but in the summer of 2020, he took a courageous step towards sobriety.

Daniel Leiderman

Daniel Leiderman

Director of Business Development

BIO COMING SOON

Cody Lehman

Cody Lehman

Detox Techician

Cody, a Long Beach native, has lived his whole life in Southern California. On December 3, 2019, he began his recovery journey at Laguna Shores.

Regina Marth-Hunter

Regina Marth-Hunter

Administrative Assistant

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Kevin McConaughy

Kevin McConaughy

Case Manager

Born and raised under the golden sun of California, Kevin embodies the spirit of perseverance and transformation.

Lucy

Lucy

Client Care Coordinator

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