Our Staff
Executive Director- Denise Klein, MSW
Denise Klein, MSW, Executive Director of Milestones Ranch Malibu, one of the nation’s premier dual diagnosis treatment centers, graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Master’s Degree in[…]
Consulting Board Certified Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist – Dr. Judy Ho
Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and published author, penning “Stop Self-Sabotage,”[…]
Primary Therapist- Justin Leitstein, LMFT
Justin Leitstein is a licensed marriage and family therapist. He has an established reputation amongst many treatment professionals for providing instrumental therapeutic results for a wide range of challenges. He[…]
Primary Therapist- Debbie Briem, LMFT
Debbie Briem, MA, LMFT holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is licensed by the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She has training in chemical[…]
Cognitive Rehabilitation Counselor- Celeste Racicot M.Ed.,CRC,CVE
Celeste Racicot was the 2011 recipient of The Stork Award, Brain Injury Center of Ventura County, for commitment to going above and beyond to better the lives of brain injury[…]
Certified Hypnotherapist- Joe Tabbanella, C.HT
Joe Tabbanella is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Motivational Speaker. He is certified as an instructor of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and MER (Mental and Emotional Release). Joe graduated with honors from[…]
EMDR Therapist- Debbie Cohen, LMFT
Debbie Cohen has a double master’s degree in psychology and art therapy. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working both in private practice and in residential treatment. Her long history of working in residential[…]
EMDR Therapist- Anita Kaplan, LCSW
Anita Kaplan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been licensed since 2005. After graduating with Honors from The University of Arizona, she earned her Master’s Degree in Social[…]
Group Facilitator- Ron Borczon, MT-BC
Ron Borczon, MT-BC, founded the Music Therapy Department at Cal State Northridge in 1984. After more than 20 years, Ron remains Director of the program, one of only three in[…]
Group Facilitator- Seth Hall
Seth T. Hall is a certified life coach and founder of Transformational Solutions, who helps people achieve their toughest goals, find their own voice, and think outside the box. He[…]
Group Facilitator- Mikke Pierson
Mikke Pierson is the owner of Pierson Business Growth Solutions, which focuses on helping America’s small businesses define and achieve their goals. Mikke has been an entrepreneur since graduating UC[…]
Group Facilitator- Jessica Martindale, AMFT
For over 15 years, Jessica Martindale has been studying, researching, and helping humans find emotional freedom, through working to increase their connection to themselves and others. After receiving her Bachelors[…]
Group Facilitator- Sara Daoud, M.A., CHWC
Sara has a sincere passion and gift for listening and providing healing to those suffering from all walks of life. She is a Wellcoaches certified Personal Health and Wellness coach[…]
Group Facilitator- Angela McCorkle, ATR, RADT
Angela is an Art Therapist registered with the Art Therapy Credentials Board as an ATR. She received her Master’s degree in Art Therapy from New York University in 2016, and[…]
Group Facilitator- Gabriel Braun, RADT
Gabriel Logan-Braun has shared his knowledge and touched the lives of both our team and residents since arriving at Milestones Ranch Malibu several years ago. After going through a dark episode[…]
Certified Nutritional Consultant- Jennifer Katz, CNC
Jennifer is a Certified Nutrition Consultant (and RADT) working in Recovery for over 15 years. Her background is in Nursing and Psychology and her focus is Functional Nutritional care for[…]
Director of Admissions- Savannah Ganje, LCSW
Savannah Ganje completed her Bachelor’s degree in social work at Colorado State University. While completing her Bachelor’s degree, Savannah worked with pre-school aged children in the head start system as[…]
Admissions Coordinator- Carolyn Hamilton
Carolyn Hamilton has over 25 years of experience in the insurance and healthcare field. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. She managed a[…]
Director of Health & Wellness- Randy Heuser
Randy grew up hiking in the hills of Malibu. He attended California State Polytechnic University School of Architecture. After spending a number of years in architecture, he transitioned into the[…]
Personal Trainer- Kareen Oliveri
Kareen is passionate about helping people effectively achieve their individual fitness goals; whether it is with one-on-one training or in a group setting. She is certified through the National Academy[…]
Executive Chef- Heather Campi
Originally from Bucks County Pennsylvania, Heather grew up in a large family with full time working parents. ‘I would come home from school and comb through our cookbook collection and[…]
Housekeeping Manager- Vilma Gomez
Vilma Gomez has been with Calamigos Ranch for almost 30 years. She began working at Milestones 17 years ago and is the manager of housekeeping. She enjoys working and she[…]
