Some of our Staff
Katy Mc Dowell: CADCII
25 years working with families and individuals suffering from addiction
Patience Kelly-Wilson: BA, Criminal Justice, CADCI
Worked over 4 years in substance abuse at Positive Progression Inc., including adolescents.
Dr. David Dantes M.D.
After graduating with honors from Stanford University with a BA in Biology, Dr. Dantes went on to UCLA School of Medicine and received his MD in 1972. Dr. Dantes is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Urgent Care Medicine. He treated over 120,000 emergency patients in both community E.R.s and University hospitals.
Manuel Sardhina: IRADT
Facility Manager III 4 yrs. exp. at Positive Progressions Inc. working full time in addiction counseling.
Positive Progressions is always interested in hiring qualified and experienced Staff! Please send your updated resume to info@positiveprogression.org!
Thank you!
Dr. Bret Barker
Dr. Bret is an expert in Addiction Treatment “I love my clients” with 17 years of continued sobriety I was able to get my License back through Positive Progression and God’s miraculous power. I went from shooting up in an out house at Venice Beach to running my own clinic. I’ve been helping patients at Positive Progression Inc. since I’ve been sober. I know how to treat with anti-craving therapies, stress reduction, nutrition, sleeping properly, and having an awesome life! You can too and I can help you and look forward to meeting you.
Dr. Bradley: Private Psychiatrist: Psychiatrist and Medical Director of Good Samaritan Psychiatrist
Dr. Stein: M.D. RAS, ASAM Medical Director of treatment centers for over 30 years
Dr. Hirsch: In network with insurances: Addiction M.D., Psychiatrist
Dr. Indiana: In network takes insurance: Addiction M.D., Psychiatrist
Dr. Carvon: Psychiatrist, In network takes insurance
Dr. Chapman: Clinical Director of Positive Progression, 25 years experience working in Addiction
Dr. Wapner: Psychologist, contracted at Positive Progression and Family, Anxiety and EAP Specialist
Dr. Donaldson, Addiction Specialty, Pain and Medication management
Katy Mc Dowell, CADCII, Outreach and Marketing