Staff
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
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
RDN
Nutritionist
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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
Clinical Outreach
Buck Taplin is a distinguished professional with a decade of dedicated service in the behavioral healthcare industry.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Director of Business Development
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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
Administrative Assistant
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Kevin McConaughy
Case Manager
Born and raised under the golden sun of California, Kevin embodies the spirit of perseverance and transformation.
Lucy
Client Care Coordinator
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