adolescent treatment team
Sustain Recovery in Irvine, CA
At Sustain Recovery, we know that no two adolescents are the same. Similarly, every member of our highly qualified, deeply invested team brings a diverse mix of knowledge and expertise to your treatment experience.
Learn more about our committed, caring team of experts and the qualifications that will help them bring your family beyond better.
the sustain mission
Each client will have their own goals based on their own challenges and needs. However, the overall structure of our program is oriented to achieve the Sustain Recovery mission:
- Incorporate gender-specific treatment that addresses the distinct differences and living needs of adolescent males and females.
- Provide highly individualized treatment plans designed by multi-disciplinary, adolescent, addiction and mental health treatment specialists.
- A commitment to treat addiction, mental health, and wellbeing as a family disease, emphasizing the importance of the family’s involvement in the transition from treatment back into society.
- Endorse the Principles of the Twelve Step Program while providing medical and educational components essential to recovery.
- Provide the ideal environment for adolescents to begin their recovery in a serene, safe, and structured environment.
our founders’ story
leadership team
Pamela Bryan
Chief Operating Officer
/ Co-Founder
For over 25 years Pam has been a leader and a top-performing manager credited with combining implementation, oversight, and program development expertise to deliver substantial services in the substance recovery market. Pam has extensive experience working with youth, adults, and families who struggle with mental health issues, substance dependency, and eating disorders.
Pam’s skills are extensive and include organization, communication, leadership, operations delivery maintenance, policy network development, record maintenance, and staff training. Pam handles all aspects of licensing and administration of Sustain Recovery’s Residential programs in California through the Department of Social Services; Community Care Licensing. She also manages Sustain Recovery’s Outpatient program in California through the Department of Health Care Services, as well as accreditation and oversight.
Pam brings a significant amount of experience working with youth and families and shares a deep commitment and passion to helping others find their road to recovery.
Sayeh Seyedfathi
Co-Founder
Sayeh Seyedfathi is an experienced leader and financial executive with a Bachelor of Science degree in business management.
She is an energetic, forward-thinking individual with a creative personality. She encompasses high ethical standards and is well-organized, self-directed, "politically savvy" and a team player. She has been an active participant in the public school system as PTA president, Vice President, and treasurer. She has received awards from the PTA and the school community for her leadership and commitment to youth.
She has been involved in the world of recovery since 2009 and is bringing her business talent and desire to help families together to be a part of this revolutionary concept in young people’s recovery.
Kyle Carter
RADT I
Co-Founder
Kyle Carter resides in Aliso Viejo, California where he sits in leadership roles on several public service committees, focused on young persons in recovery.
Carter’s professional career began in sales and marketing which lasted for over nine years, most recently with New York Life as a licensed Life Insurance agent. Carter began his career in substance abuse treatment working as a Care Coordinator at Newport Academy in Orange, CA.
Working with young people, Carter was able to utilize his own personal experience with recovery as well as training received from top professionals to advance his career and become a recovery coach. Concurrent to his employment in the treatment field, Carter attended school at Saddleback College earning a certificate of achievement for Drug and Alcohol Studies.
Carter’s passion for working with young people in recovery, combined with his training and education working in the industry has led him to collaborate with other respected professionals to build a program bridging the gap between treatment and aftercare. Sustain Recovery was then created as a transitional living program for young adults to provide that level of care needed to sustain long-term recovery.
Dr. Eugene Dorsey
Medical
Director
Dr. Dorsey joined Sustain Recovery as its Medical Director after a long career in clinical and administrative medicine. He has directed research programs in the pharmaceutical industry, served as Chief of Psychiatry at multiple hospitals, and as Medical Director for a large public mental health agency.
Dr. Dorsey currently practices psychiatry from offices in Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, Santa Ana and Corona, and is Medical Director for another substance abuse program in Costa Mesa. Dorsey is board certified in psychiatry and administrative psychiatry and is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Donata Senda
MA, LMFT (LMFT # 114304)
Clinical Director
Donata is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of hands-on social work and clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, and process addictions, self-harm, eating disorders, suicidality, and other behavioral and emotional issues pertaining to all areas of their lives. Donata works from an individualistic holistic approach, being sensitive and aware of cultural, spiritual, and aspects of client's lives which can impact their daily functioning of each individual in a unique way.
Donata attained a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. She also has a Masters in Social Work from the London Metropolitan University. She received her Bachelors of Science in Social Policy from Middlesex University (UK). Donata’s areas of training, specialty, and interests are in crisis intervention, trauma, CBT/DBT Skills, Somatic Experiencing and Family Systems, and Attachment-Based Family therapy (ABFT).
Donata is eclectic in her approach to working with various communities and draws from humanistic, existential, integrative, solution-focused, and family systems modalities. Donata’s philosophy is that she meets each individual exactly where they are at. Donata’s expertise is in working with adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, substance abuse, process addictions, cross addictions, trauma and PTSD, and family systems.
Roxanne Bates
Director of
Business Development
As the Director of Business Development at Sustains, Roxanne plays a pivotal role in overseeing strategic partnerships, clinical outreach, community education, and brand awareness. Her personal journey of recovery began in 1987, marking more than 36 years of sustained sobriety after overcoming addiction during her teenage and young adult years.
Roxanne brings a unique blend of personal growth, recovery experience, and over three decades of executive account management and leadership to her role. Throughout her career, she has consistently dedicated her skills and passion to positively impact the lives of individuals on their recovery journey. Known for her ability to cultivate and maintain relationships within the behavioral health community, Roxanne is recognized for her unwavering commitment to prioritizing patients and their recovery.
With a wealth of experience working directly with individuals and their families, Roxanne ensures they receive the essential care needed to realize the promises of recovery. Starting her career as an admissions manager provided her with invaluable insights into the specific needs of those seeking treatment. In recent years, she has managed clinical outreach teams, showcasing her expertise in crisis and family interventions and her deep commitment to helping those in need.
Roxanne has spent the last decade contributing to the non-profit sector, making significant contributions to organizations such as Hazelden Betty Ford and, most recently, Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA. Outside of her professional endeavors, Roxanne finds joy in beach activities, travel, gardening, restoring old furniture, and cherished moments with friends.
Dr. Yvonne McSkimming
PhD, MA, CACCF, RC
Consultant
Dr. Yvonne McSkimming is a top-performing executive with over 35 years of experience in the social service industry. Yvonne has been credited with combining implementation, oversight, and business development expertise constructing programming, recognized as exceptional in the highly competitive social service market. With a Ph.D. in Social Science (focused on social media, addiction, and mental health for youth) and a Master’s degree in Leadership / Psychology.
Yvonne blends her diverse skill set to provide strong expertise in clinical counseling, group/seminar work, collaborative planning, strategic/risk management, policy/program development, outcome/evaluation management, staff recruitment/retention, network development, and quality improvement. Dr. McSkimming has been nominated for a Women of Distinction Award and been awarded a Women in Spotlight Award for her contribution to the social service industry.
Dr. McSkimming is working with Sustain Recovery as the Chief Clinical Officer providing direction and support for all therapeutic/clinical services.
operations team
Pamela Bryan
Chief Operating Officer
/ Co-Founder
For over 25 years Pam has been a leader and a top-performing manager credited with combining implementation, oversight, and program development expertise to deliver substantial services in the substance recovery market. Pam has extensive experience working with youth, adults, and families who struggle with mental health issues, substance dependency, and eating disorders.
Pam’s skills are extensive and include organization, communication, leadership, operations delivery maintenance, policy network development, record maintenance, and staff training. Pam handles all aspects of licensing and administration of Sustain Recovery’s Residential programs in California through the Department of Social Services; Community Care Licensing. She also manages Sustain Recovery’s Outpatient program in California through the Department of Health Care Services, as well as accreditation and oversight.
Pam brings a significant amount of experience working with youth and families and shares a deep commitment and passion to helping others find their road to recovery.
Sayeh Seyedfathi
Co-Founder
Sayeh Seyedfathi is an experienced leader and financial executive with a Bachelor of Science degree in business management.
She is an energetic, forward-thinking individual with a creative personality. She encompasses high ethical standards and is well-organized, self-directed, "politically savvy" and a team player. She has been an active participant in the public school system as PTA president, Vice President, and treasurer. She has received awards from the PTA and the school community for her leadership and commitment to youth.
She has been involved in the world of recovery since 2009 and is bringing her business talent and desire to help families together to be a part of this revolutionary concept in young people’s recovery.
Kyle Carter
RADT I
Co-Founder
Kyle Carter resides in Aliso Viejo, California where he sits in leadership roles on several public service committees, focused on young persons in recovery.
Carter’s professional career began in sales and marketing which lasted for over nine years, most recently with New York Life as a licensed Life Insurance agent. Carter began his career in substance abuse treatment working as a Care Coordinator at Newport Academy in Orange, CA.
Working with young people, Carter was able to utilize his own personal experience with recovery as well as training received from top professionals to advance his career and become a recovery coach. Concurrent to his employment in the treatment field, Carter attended school at Saddleback College earning a certificate of achievement for Drug and Alcohol Studies.
Carter’s passion for working with young people in recovery, combined with his training and education working in the industry has led him to collaborate with other respected professionals to build a program bridging the gap between treatment and aftercare. Sustain Recovery was then created as a transitional living program for young adults to provide that level of care needed to sustain long-term recovery.
Roxanne Bates
Director of Business Development
As the Director of Business Development at Sustains, Roxanne plays a pivotal role in overseeing strategic partnerships, clinical outreach, community education, and brand awareness. Her personal journey of recovery began in 1987, marking more than 36 years of sustained sobriety after overcoming addiction during her teenage and young adult years.
Roxanne brings a unique blend of personal growth, recovery experience, and over three decades of executive account management and leadership to her role. Throughout her career, she has consistently dedicated her skills and passion to positively impact the lives of individuals on their recovery journey. Known for her ability to cultivate and maintain relationships within the behavioral health community, Roxanne is recognized for her unwavering commitment to prioritizing patients and their recovery.
With a wealth of experience working directly with individuals and their families, Roxanne ensures they receive the essential care needed to realize the promises of recovery. Starting her career as an admissions manager provided her with invaluable insights into the specific needs of those seeking treatment. In recent years, she has managed clinical outreach teams, showcasing her expertise in crisis and family interventions and her deep commitment to helping those in need.
Roxanne has spent the last decade contributing to the non-profit sector, making significant contributions to organizations such as Hazelden Betty Ford and, most recently, Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA. Outside of her professional endeavors, Roxanne finds joy in beach activities, travel, gardening, restoring old furniture, and cherished moments with friends.
Stacie Torres
Director of Operations
Coming Soon!
Sarah Carter
Educational Liaison
Coming Soon!
clinical team
Donata Senda
MA, LMFT (LMFT # 114304)
Clinical Director
Donata is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of hands-on social work and clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, and process addictions, self-harm, eating disorders, suicidality, and other behavioral and emotional issues pertaining to all areas of their lives. Donata works from an individualistic holistic approach, being sensitive and aware of cultural, spiritual, and aspects of client's lives which can impact their daily functioning of each individual in a unique way.
Donata attained a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. She also has a Masters in Social Work from the London Metropolitan University. She received her Bachelors of Science in Social Policy from Middlesex University (UK). Donata’s areas of training, specialty, and interests are in crisis intervention, trauma, CBT/DBT Skills, Somatic Experiencing and Family Systems, and Attachment-Based Family therapy (ABFT).
Donata is eclectic in her approach to working with various communities and draws from humanistic, existential, integrative, solution-focused, and family systems modalities. Donata’s philosophy is that she meets each individual exactly where they are at. Donata’s expertise is in working with adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, substance abuse, process addictions, cross addictions, trauma and PTSD, and family systems.
Juliana Hamon
LMFT
Clinical Director
Coming Soon!
Courtney Beals
LMFT
Therapist
Courtney is a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in adolescent mental health. With over a decade of experience in schools, hospitals, and institutions, she passionately supports young individuals fostering their unique identities through empowering narrative techniques. With many years of experience in her own recovery, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those struggling with addiction to create a safe and empathetic space for healing. She has a keen interest in working with creatives, helping them navigate their emotions and experiences through artistic expression. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of parent-child communication, guiding families to strengthen their connections and enhance understanding. Courtney brings her whole heart into her work and is honored to be a part of Sustains mission.
Kamryn Raya
ASW
Therapist
Kamryn is an Associate Clinical Social Worker with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work. She earned her Bachelor's from Dominican University of New York and completed the advanced standing clinical track for her Master's at Azusa Pacific University. Kamryn's professional experience spans diverse populations, from adults with cognitive impairments needing support in maintaining life skills to those with challenging mental health diagnoses. She has worked in various settings, including K-12 schools, mental health facilities, and with adolescents managing sobriety and mental health challenges.
Kamryn is extremely passionate about working with clients experiencing anxiety. She aims to empower her clients and help them apply their skills in real-world situations.
Her passion lies in helping adolescents find their voice, normalize mental health, and embrace their authentic selves. Throughout her career, she has explored various therapeutic approaches, with a strong affinity for person-centered and strengths-based theories. Her work in school systems taught her the power of non-verbal communication, where she integrated active listening, art therapy, and journaling to better understand and connect with her clients.
Though skilled in many interventions, Kamryn’s favorite approach is solution-focused. She uses strengths-based methods to build rapport and help adolescents expand upon their existing strengths while developing new ones.
Jacob Mooradian
AMFT
Therapist
Jacob Mooradian is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with over six years of clinical experience. Mooradian graduated from Pepperdine University, where he developed a strong foundation in therapeutic practices and honed his passion for helping others. Jacob’s career began with three years dedicated to working with individuals with disabilities, where he employed a person-centered approach combined with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support their unique needs and promote their personal growth.
The subsequent three years of Jacob’s career has been diverse and enriching, spanning various settings including adult residential, intensive outpatient, and virtual treatment environments. During this time, Jacob has practiced traditional talk therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These experiences have allowed him to develop a versatile skill set and adapt his approach to meet the specific needs of each client.
One of his favorite methods to connect with clients is through the use of pop-culture references, which he find can make difficult topics more approachable and relatable. By integrating elements from movies, TV shows, and other cultural touchstones, Jacob strives to create a therapeutic environment that is both engaging and effective. Jacob’s goal is to make therapy a space where clients feel understood and empowered to navigate their personal journeys toward healing and growth.
Carter Hasrook
AMFT
Therapist
Carter Hasbrook, AMFT, is a compassionate and dedicated therapist. With nearly a decade of experience in mental health, Carter has worked in diverse settings including psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and private practice. He holds a graduate degree from the University of the West, where he studied both Buddhist Psychology and Marriage & Family Therapy, shaping his holistic approach to psychotherapy. Carter is deeply committed to helping individuals and families move from merely managing life’s challenges to truly thriving, both emotionally and relationally. He integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and Mindfulness-Based Interventions into his work, creating a tailored and client-centered therapeutic experience. His passion for fostering inner growth and healing is complemented by his belief that turning inward is key to meaningful change. When not in the therapy room, Carter enjoys spending time on the beach, golfing, or exploring a new restaurant with his wife, Heidi, and their dog, Tobi.
Jenna McBride
CATC
Recovery Counselor
Coming Soon!
Dr. Yvonne McSkimming
PhD, MA, CACCF, RC
Consultant
Dr. Yvonne McSkimming is a top-performing executive with over 35 years of experience in the social service industry. Yvonne has been credited with combining implementation, oversight, and business development expertise constructing programming, recognized as exceptional in the highly competitive social service market. With a Ph.D. in Social Science (focused on social media, addiction, and mental health for youth) and a Master’s degree in Leadership / Psychology.
Yvonne blends her diverse skill set to provide strong expertise in clinical counseling, group/seminar work, collaborative planning, strategic/risk management, policy/program development, outcome/evaluation management, staff recruitment/retention, network development, and quality improvement. Dr. McSkimming has been nominated for a Women of Distinction Award and been awarded a Women in Spotlight Award for her contribution to the social service industry.
Dr. McSkimming is working with Sustain Recovery as the Chief Clinical Officer providing direction and support for all therapeutic/clinical services.
Angie Vega
Mission Academy
Academic Advisor
Coming Soon!
medical team
Dr. Eugene Dorsey
Medical
Director
Dr. Dorsey joined Sustain Recovery as its Medical Director after a long career in clinical and administrative medicine. He has directed research programs in the pharmaceutical industry, served as Chief of Psychiatry at multiple hospitals, and as Medical Director for a large public mental health agency.
Dr. Dorsey currently practices psychiatry from offices in Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, Santa Ana and Corona, and is Medical Director for another substance abuse program in Costa Mesa. Dorsey is board certified in psychiatry and administrative psychiatry and is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Marigangaiah Mahadev
MD
Pediatric Physician
Coming Soon!
Sydni Kinsey
LVN
Nurse
Coming Soon!