Caring, Professional & Experienced
Meet Our Team
Decades of Experience Helping Others
Meet Our Experienced, Educated & Caring Professional Staff at Rise in Malibu
Our Executive Team
Parviz Damavand
CFO/Owner
Ron Finnerman
Owner/Founder
Dr. Nesha Tandon, PhD, LMFT
Clinical Director
Our Medical & Clinical Team
Dr. Damon Raskin, M.D
Detox Specialist & Internist
Dr. Ashley Benjamin, M.D.
Psychiatrist & Addiction Specialist
Dr. Mark Stahlhuth, Ph.D
Chief Clinical Officer
Spencer Scotti, CATC
Recovery Counselor
Jose Gonzalez, LVN
Nurse
Beth Farar, LMFT
Group Facilitator
Michael Pierce, LMFT
EMDR Therapist
Cat Macary
Holistic Practicioner
Sharie Lloyd
Head Nurse
Our Support Team
Nam Ngo
Operations Manager
Samantha Rae
Massage Therapist
Jake Bernard
Executive Chef
Cesar Gomez
Housekeeper
Average Rating of 4.9 on Google
A Few Words From People Who Trust Us
Rise in Malibu believes that recovery is possible for anyone who seeks it. We provide each client with the tools and therapies needed in order to overcome addiction for good. Long-term, sustainable recovery is our ultimate goal. Don’t get lost in a crowd at other facilities, at Rise in Malibu your recovery is the focus.