Our Team

Recovery begins the moment you are truly seen and supported. We provide the expert clinical guidance and serene environment necessary to reclaim your future.

Our Luxurious Residential Care

Meet Our Team

At Amend Treatment, we set the standard in residential mental health care. With over 100 years of combined experience, our team is dedicated to providing personalized care that supports each client’s journey to emotional well-being. To uphold the highest standards, we hire only the most qualified and compassionate professionals in every role. For more on the transformative care we offer, click here for client testimonials.

Clinical

Dr. William Huang

Chief Psychiatrist

Shira Rebibo, LMFT (129161)

Clinical Director

Alyssa Hackett, M.A., LMFT

Therapist

Elaina Farokhzad, M.A., LMFT

Therapist

Daniel Gradias, M.A., AMFT

Therapist

Clinical and Medical Support

John McNeilly

Program Coordinator

Whitney Powell

Lead Clinical Assistant

Nicole Rivas

Lead Clinical Assistant

Megan Wu

Lead Clinical Assistant

Jacueline Hollander, RN

Lead Nurse

Kyung Hwang, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Medical Practitioner

Therapeutic Modalities

Kaitlin Robinson, M.A., LMFT

Guided Imagery

Madeline Madison, M.A., AMFT (AMFT141401)

Therapist

Stephanie Lekkos

Sound Bath Practitioner

Chris Lang, M.S. Exercise Psychology

Fitness Therapist

Nick Casey

Pickleball Instructor

Dylan Drew

Yoga Instructor

Culinary Team

Matthew Levinson

Director of Hospitality and Executive Chef

Jose “Manny” Liceaga

Chef

Our Philosophy of Care

Amend Treatment was founded with the sole mission of providing world-class mental healthcare to individuals feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps. While many treatment centers focus exclusively on drug and alcohol rehabilitation, I recognized a critical gap in care for those struggling with mental health challenges. This prompted a powerful question: Where do people turn when they’re grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health conditions or co-occurring disorders?

Amend Treatment was created to answer that question.

Drawing on my entrepreneurial background, I felt a deep responsibility to use my business experience to elevate the quality of care in an industry that too often falls short. Whether you’re struggling with mental health alone or alongside substance use challenges, Amend Treatment was built with you in mind. We are here to help you navigate and amend your journey.

Helping Clients Everyday

Stories of Success and Recovery

Our client testimonials offer a window into the real-life impact of treatment at Amend Malibu. Our clients share what it’s like to engage in the process, build trust with our providers, and see the potential for meaningful change.

Anna H.

A small community in Malibu, this is a group of individuals dedicated to making a difference in patient lives. Each touch point from admissions to specialists, the clinicians, the kitchen, to the clinical assistants you are handled with love and support. Managing two decades of treatment resistant depression and working through burnout from an intense performance based career, I needed a place to get grounded as well as inundate myself with professionals who could help.

Marlon R.

Absolutely stunning properties in a prime yet private location. The treatment environment matters and I was highly impressed. The care environment was clean and organized. The staff were friendly and dressed professionally. The chefs were cordial and accommodating. There was easy access to many tranquil activities as well as fitness activities. The frequency of the individual therapy session was top notch up to 4 times a week plus weekly virtual visits with psychiatry and psychological testing. This type of clinical focus is rare. This is a great example of premium treatment.

Goli S.

I helped facilitate care for a dear friend at Amend. I was skeptical about any mental health program, but was blown away by the level of care at the facility. The whole team went above and beyond to ensure comfort and the best level of care in a way that is indescribable. I really do not have anything negative to say. Every aspect of the program and facility is 100/10. I would highly recommend Amend to anyone struggling with mental health.

Start Your Healing Journey

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

Recovery begins the moment you are truly seen and supported. Whether you are managing complex trauma, depression, or co-occurring disorders, we provide the expert clinical guidance and serene environment necessary to reclaim your future.

Your journey toward healing starts with a confidential conversation. Please fill out the form, and our admissions team will reach out to discuss how we can support your recovery.