Brittany Garber earned a BA in Psychology and Anthropology and has extensive experience in behavioral health. Her primary career goal is to support individuals navigating mental health challenges, addictions, and disabilities. Working as both an alcohol and drug counselor and…
Ivan Macias is a Clinical Supervisor at Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health and a self-appointed supervisor of morale. He holds a master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, and a second master’s degree in Kinesiology: Sport Psychology. Ivan takes a…
Brandon Sanchez is a Program Manager with over 12 years of leadership experience in behavioral health and healthcare settings, including four years specifically in program management. His background includes serving underserved populations, working in skilled nursing facilities, and overseeing behavioral…
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Vanessa Smith is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds an M.A. in Clinical Counseling from Alliant International University and a B.Sc. in Applied Psychology from Hochschule Fresenius in…
Garrett Johnson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Clinical Supervisor for the Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program. He is fully EMDR trained and specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. With five years of experience…
Aaron Vargas has earned his Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from National University and a Bachelors in Criminology from CSU Fresno. Aaron comes to Sierra Meadows as Director of Residential Programs, where he has helped establish the treatment of…
Jeanne Chapman serves as Human Resources Manager at Tatum Psychology Employment Group, Inc., where she provides strategic HR leadership for a 200+ employee behavioral healthcare organization operating across multiple states. With more than 25 years of progressive HR and operations…
When someone is in the middle of a mental health crisis, every minute matters. Whether it’s severe anxiety, depression, or a sudden emotional breakdown, waiting days—or even hours—for admission to a treatment center can feel impossible. That’s why many rehab…
At Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health in Orange County, we treat people every day who struggle with panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and panic disorder. One of the most common fears people have is: “Can I faint or pass out during a…
