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…
Matthew Tatum, PsyD received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology. Early in his career, he played a key role in helping develop two integrated behavioral health departments for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Fresno County. In…
Alicia comes to Ascend Behavioral Health with more than 10 years of experience leading programs supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses. After graduating with her BA in Social Work from CSU Fresno and launching her career with…
Louisa was born and raised in Scotland and attended the University of St. Andrews, where she earned her MA in Social Anthropology. After finishing school, she emigrated to the United States and earned her MA in Marriage, Family, and Child…
Amanda Frantz brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as the Program Director at Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health. With a Master’s degree in Social Work, Amanda is deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals struggling with…
Ana has a passion for the fields of behavioral and mental health and in the last 15 years, she has served as a therapist and leader in inpatient, outpatient and private practice mental health settings. She loves helping and guiding…
Graceson holds a BA in Psychology and a MSW from California Baptist University. Graceson started with Sierra Meadows as an ACSW and was promoted to Program Manager on her one-year anniversary with the company. Graceson has always had a passion to…
Vanessa Samaniego brings over a decade of dedicated experience in Behavioral Health Short Term Residential Therapeutic Placement to her role at Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health Residential Treatment Center. With a profound commitment to serving disadvantaged youth, Vanessa has honed her…
