Kenneth
Gheysar, M.D.
Dr. Gheysar is an Addiction Medicine Specialist certified
through examination by the American Society of Addiction
Medicine (ASAM). He is in charge of all initial medical
assessments. With over 10 years of experience as a Family
Physician, he has attended to numerous patients with a
wide range of diseases. He treats our patients for many
conditions ranging from those requiring urgent care to
ones with psychiatric illnesses requiring referral, as
well as formulates their detox plans for a variety of
substance dependence problems.
Mel
Glass Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Director
Dr. Mel Glass has a Doctorate in Psychology with a specialization
in Counseling Psychology and a Masters Degree in Social
Work with a specialization in Caser Management. He is
licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
and a Marriages and Family Therapist. As a Psychotherapist,
he is licensed to diagnose and treat mental disorder in
the state of California.
Dr. Glass has worked as a professional since 1973. He
has maintained a private practice for 22 years, specialized
in Dual-Diagnosis treating both addictions and coexisting
psychiatric conditions, worked as a Deputy Probation Officer
for the city of Los Angeles for almost 11 years, and has
10 years of hospital experience.
Dr. Glass is well known and respected for his integrity
and commitment to delivering the highest quality of treatment
available.
Michael
Roham P.A.C.
Michael Roham is a Physician Assistant who, under the
supervision of Dr. Gheysar, can make evaluations and prescribe
medications. He enjoys working with all ages and is very
good with young adults.
Penny
Carlsen, R.N.
Administrator
Penny is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of
Nursing. After graduation she spent the next few years
working at Loma Linda University Medical Center on the
Neurosurgery, Neurology and Rehabilitation Units. She
later served as the business manager for Medical Imaging
Specialists, Inc. She has an extensive background in both
clinical and administration. She is a warm and loving
person and is considered by the clients to be the “resident
mom”.
Chad
Carlsen
Director
Of Marketing
Chad Carlsen is the founder of Hope and Serenity. He has
worked in the field of chemical dependency for 4 years.
As a recovering addict and alcoholic he brings his personal
experience of triumph thru adversity and is a true role-model
to the clients. He has vast experience in the field of
health and fitness, with certifications in nutrition and
fitness. Not only does Chad serve as the Director of Marketing,
he personally works with clients in education of health
and fitness.
Jose
Majias
Certified
Counselor
Jose Majias has been in the field of chemical dependency
counseling since 1981. His focus has been working with
clients that suffer from Dual-Diagnosis as well as the
substance abuse population. His strength is working with
the family members, employers and probation departments.
He has found through his years of providing counseling
services that substance abuse is not just dealing with
the use of mood altering chemicals, it is the underlying
issues that need also be dealt with. Jose is a board certified
substance abuse counselor and he attended UCLA.
Cyndie
Dunkerson, BAS, CMA
Operations
Manager / Intake Coordinator
Cyndie came to Hope and Serenity with many years of experience
in the field of chemical dependency. She brings with her
a compassion for recovery. As a medical assistant with
experience in the emergency room she brings calm to any
situation. Cyndie works directly with clients to ensure
their well being. She maintains the day to day operations
of Hope and Serenity.
Kelly
Carlsen
Director
of Human Resources
Kelly, a native of California, has many years experience
as an intervention aide to troubled elementary students.
She currently works as our Director of Human Resources.
She also works directly with the clients in job development
skills and as spiritual mentor.
Amanda
L. Rahling
Certified
Counselor
Amanda has been in the field of counseling since 2000.
She has worked in the field with clients that are experiencing
Co-Occurring Disorders and also with the Department of
Corrections.
She enjoys counseling because it gives her an opportunity
to give back what was so freely given to her. Amanda looks
forward to working closely with all of the clients and
staff Hope and Serenity.
Mark
Kosins, M.D.
Consulting
Psychiatrist
Dr. Kosins established Affiliated Psychiatric Medical
Group, Inc. in 1977. He specializes in innovative diagnosis
and treatment planning for a wide variety of behavioral,
learning and emotional problems for children, teenagers
and adults. APMG, Inc. has a reputation for evaluating
and treating difficult diagnoses and chemical imbalances
that may cause underachievement, school failure, depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorders, bi-polar disorders, panic
and anxiety, aggressiveness and brain toxicity from drugs
and/or alcohol abuse.
