OUR FAMILY

Jesse Cook is the Program Director at Villa Oasis in San Diego, where she leads program operations and supports clients in their recovery journeys. Starting as a LVN at the center, Jesse’s passion for helping others quickly propelled her to the role of Operations Director, and now to Program Director. Her background in nursing and operations allows her to guide the center with both compassion and expertise.

Coming from a family in recovery and being in recovery herself, Jesse was inspired to help others overcome challenges and rediscover their self-worth. She finds fulfillment in seeing the light return to clients’ eyes as they heal. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children, attending concerts, and connecting with friends. Jesse’s personal and professional experiences in recovery drive her commitment to making a lasting impact in the lives of those she serves.

Christian is board certified in addiction psychiatry, general psychiatry and family medicine. He is one of a handful of doctors in the US who have the experience and training to treat full spectrum medical and psychiatric illness. Dr. Small has become a leader in delivering evidence based addiction practices, medical and psychiatric care to addiction treatment programs. He is the founder of Headlands Addiction Treatment Services, an innovative company bringing the highest level of patient care to substance treatment and mental health programs. Dr. Small was previously employed by the Veterans Administration in La Jolla as an addiction psychiatrist and at the University of California San Diego. He is a graduate of the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine and completed a residency in Psychiatry and Family Medicine at UCSD.

Michelle J. Beaupre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate degree in Mind Body Medicine from Saybrook University, with an emphasis in mental health treatment, a Master’s degree in Social Work from University of New England, Portland, with an emphasis in addictions counseling and children, youth and families. She has a private practice in San Diego, California. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies at University of New England.

Michelle has over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples and has been a licensed therapist for 10 years. She began her career working with youth and families at Spurwink Services in Portland Maine. She was trained in the Functional Family Therapy model to provide family therapy to youth and families involved in the Department of Corrections in Cumberland and York County Maine. She then moved from Maine to California to complete her PhD in Mind Body Medicine. While attending graduate school, she worked with youth involved in the Juvenile Justice system at San Diego Youth Services in San Diego County, providing supervision to staff and individual and group therapy to youth. In 2021 she began her private practice in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In addition, she is contracted to provide mental health services for Villa Oasis San Diego residential treatment center, serving those with substance use disorders.

Her areas of expertise include: family and relationship issues, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and personal growth. She especially enjoys working with individuals with substance use disorders. She is trained in EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy.

Michelle utilizes a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring each individual’s biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs. She desires to come alongside others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving communication in their relationships and reaching their goals.

Her therapeutic approach is to evaluate each person within their environment, provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Professional Background: As a licensed psychotherapist in Arizona and California, with a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health from the University of the Cumberlands, Daniel brings over a decade of first-hand experience in the treatment of mood disorders, substance addictions and trauma therapy. Daniel is a trained and experienced clinician in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT). While serving as an addictions and acute level-of-care psychotherapist in California, Daniel simultaneously runs a depression and addictions-focused private practice in Arizona and California. Personally, Daniel is a passionate advocate for the rehabilitation of addicts in the local community, and commits pro bono work to serving human trafficking survivors and underserved individuals struggling with addiction.

Current Role and Duties:
Complete intake assessments for detox and residential clients, and conduct individual and group psychotherapy for the IOP mental health program.

Education/Certifications:
-Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Liberty University
-Graduate, Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health and Counseling, University of the Cumberlands
-LPCC, CADC
-EMDR trained through EMDRIA, CBT trained through the Beck Institute, IPSRT trained through University of Pittsburgh

Personal Info:
My interest in psychotherapy began after my own experience with addiction, entering a rehab center and working with my own psychotherapist to achieve sobriety. I began work within the mental health field as a personal fitness trainer, and worked with local rehabilitation clinics in southern California to help their clients with physical health goals. After completing my education, the first three years of my work as a therapist was working with women coming from human trafficking backgrounds, and who also struggled with substance use disorders.

At the present time, I am raising two dogs with my wife and daughter, and enjoy fitness activities and traveling whenever possible.

Chris has previously worked in education after graduating from NYU in 2002, specializing in physical education, emotional health and conflict resolution. He began his career in Substance Abuse Counseling after getting sober himself and decided to transition to help adults who were suffering from similar problems that he had overcome on his road to recovery. He enjoys making new connections with clients and helping them identify their problems and solutions. Chris is a fully certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor with CADTP and is completing a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy as a therapist intern.

When he is not working, Chris enjoys spending time outdoors by going to the beach, scuba diving, backpacking, hiking and camping.

With a robust background in physical education and applied behavioral science, Sean Scanlon has dedicated over two decades to the field of mental health and recovery. His journey into the recovery field was deeply personal, stemming from his own transformative experiences and a commitment to supporting others in their paths to healing.

Sean is instrumental in providing comprehensive counseling, coordinating alumni programs, and spearheading outreach efforts. His holistic approach integrates modalities such as cold plunge, hot/cold contrast therapy, breath work, meditation, Chi Kung, grounding, cardiovascular exercise, nutrition,and water aerobics, reflecting his belief in a well-rounded, mind-body-spirit connection.

Sean is RADT certified and on track to receive his CADC certification in January, further solidifying his expertise. In his personal life, Sean embraces the beauty of nature and water, finding joy in paddleboarding and spending time outdoors. His dedication to recovery is matched by his passion for holistic health and a vibrant, nature-centric lifestyle.

Jessica is a RADT (Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician) certified through CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals). Currently furthering her education to become a CADC (Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor). She has worked in the mental health and substance abuse field on and off for over 6 years. Having worked both inpatient and outpatient levels of care, she has found inpatient detox/residential to be more of an intimate, raw experience that allows for tremendous growth and transformation in clients.

In her time working in recovery, She has been able to be a part in helping individuals transform their lives for the better. Working in the mental health and substance abuse field has opened her eyes to the struggle, pain and suffering people go through and the many obstacles humans are able to overcome when given the appropriate care, tools and education they need. It is a great privilege to be witness to how remarkable people are and can become.

In her spare time, she enjoys meditation, exercising, traveling, spending time with her loved ones and spending time in nature. There is something grounding and healing to her about getting lost in the forest or listening to the waves.

Vladimir is a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician with a sobriety date of December 25, 2019. He has been free from meth and all mind-altering substances since then. After years of struggling to get clean, Vladimir found his calling in helping others who are battling addiction. His journey began with assisting individuals through energy work, helping them discover grounding tools and ways to stay present. Vladimir is passionate about guiding others on their recovery path, and he is constantly reminded of the challenges that still exist. With his knowledge and experience, he is dedicated to supporting those who are willing to change their lives for the better.

Marjorie is the Environmental Services Technician at Villa Oasis. She has vast experience in this field having worked in a hospital setting where she first gained knowledge of the many facets of sanitation and cleanliness in a clinical setting. When not working, Marjorie enjoys the outdoors by camping, waterskiing, and fishing. She helps provide a friendly and overall safe environment for our clients as well as staff.

Curtis got his passion for cooking at a young age, spending time with his mother cooking on the weekends. At 17 he attended California Culinary Academy, where he received an education in culinary arts and nutrition. Since then, he has worked at Park Hyatt Aviara and numerous other restaurants and resorts around the country focusing on a wide range of cooking and ethnic styles.

Curtis is an avid fisherman and enjoys other outdoor activities including hiking and gardening. Family is important to him, and he spends much of his free time offering support where it is needed.