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Our Team

Howard C. Samuels, PsyD is a leading drug and alcohol addiction expert. He is a licensed therapist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with years of experience running two successful treatment centers, and is the founder of The Hills Treatment Center.

Dr. Samuels specializes in the treatment of mood and addictive disorders, love addiction and substance abuse intervention. Dr. Samuels has been clean and sober for 26 years from heroin and cocaine addiction.

As the son of a prominent New York state political figure, Howard's private battle with addiction became public when his drug busts in 1969 and 1971 hit the front pages of the New York Post and New York Daily News, and were covered in Newsweek and Rolling Stone magazine.

As a columnist with The Huffington Post, Howard comments on the epidemic crisis of drugs and alcohol in America. His testifying before the California Senate Public Safety Commission resulted in legislation prohibiting the sale to minors of the dangerous hallucinogenic Salvia.

Howard is widely sought after by network television shows such as ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's The Today Show, CBS, CNN, the Larry King Live Show and Entertainment Tonight, as well as syndicated radio programs for his professional and personal experience with recovery.

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William C. Samuels, Chairman, is the Managing Member of Carlyle Capital Group, an equity partner in the Hills Treatment Center.
He is a well-known political activist, entrepreneur and innovator in the development of socially-responsible businesses. He currently Chairs New Roosevelt a political committee devoted to cleaning up New York State government and is Chairman of Resonant Software, Inc.

Previously, as Chairman and CEO of ACTV, Inc., a digital media company he took a startup, thru an initial public offering, a second offering, to an eventual exit and a sale to an affiliate of Liberty Media in 2003.

He also founded a worker training company, building it into a world-wide technology and productivity consulting company that was also brought public. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering from MIT and holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.


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Bruce Turner has a M.A. in Marriage Family Therapy and has been working as an addiction specialist with dual diagnosed clients both in residential treatment settings and private practice for over fifteen years.

Bruce’s experience includes extensive work with clients individually as well as in the group process for addiction education, relapse prevention, grief counseling, and multi-family process groups.

Prior to working in treatment, Bruce has over twenty-three years experience in health care administration including Human Resources Administration and Employee Assistance Programs.


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Jorja Davis has been a leader in the field of addiction both in the private and public sector for the last 23 years. Jorja brings to The Hills her wide expertise with children, adults and families.

Jorja has been trained by the area's leading specialists in addiction, psychiatry and neurology. Parents and family members who have attended Jorja’s addiction 101: “lectures for the family" have often said how easily accessible the information is and exclaimed "how come no one ever told me this before?"

“Addiction is a disease" is not just a marketing phrase for The Hills. With the help of Jorja Davis' neurological understanding, clients and families can attain an understanding of gaining one of the keys to sobriety - emotional intelligence.



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Oren Pius has been working in the field of recovery since 2003. His experience includes work as a clinical assistant, director of operations, marketing, call center manager, residential supervisor, insurance billing, including acting as liaison with insurance companies and clients.

At The Hills, Oren oversees the Admissions and Intake Department processing all admission calls, providing necessary information pertaining to services, program and treatment.



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Nick has worked in the drug and alcohol treatment Industry for the past 7 years and in 2008 became the Director of Admissions at Wonderland Treatment Center, a high end, concierge treatment facility located in Los Angeles, California. At The Hills Center, Nick provides individual and group counseling specializing in addiction and relationship issues.


Nick holds a B.A. in Political Science from The University of Maryland, College Park with minors in Economics and French. He graduated in December 2009 with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles.

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Terre Bridgham is a licensed therapist and registered art therapist with a Masters in Psychology. She brings over 30 years of experience, both personal and professional, working in addiction and recovery. Terre’s experiences include work in the non-profit sector, residential youth, homeless and domestic violence programs and private practice.

Terre provides individual and group counseling, specializing in trauma and attachment, relational issues and relapse prevention. In addition to traditional “talk” therapy, she is able to utilize art therapy interventions to enhance and facilitate insight in the therapeutic process.


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"The impossible can always be broken down into possibilities"

Doree's journey of hard work and success began as an administrative assistant. She eventually took on the roll of technician and quickly found herself becoming an office manager and trainer.

Wanting to contribute more and have a greater impact on those around her Doree moved on to become Quality Assurance Coordinator and Executive Assistant. She was put into the position of Operations Manager where she oversaw 12 facilities.

Doree's experience working in the rehabilitation field has afforded her the opportunity to become part of a community that understands and strives toward the betterment of humanity.

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Colby has worked in the recovery community for 3 ½ years and is returning to school to acquire a masters in psychology.

Like many of the other staff at the Hills he has worked through his own issues with addiction and has abstained from mind altering substances for the past 14 years.







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Melissa comes to The Hills with 5 years of Human Resources and Quality Assurance experience in the healthcare field. Most recently, she has worked for Wonderland Treatment Centers and Promises Treatment Centers.

With her vast experience of Alcohol and Drug Programs accreditation and audits, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our Administration team.







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A business marketing graduate, Gary Hackett uses his specialized training in graphics arts, internet advertising and Search Engine Optimization to assist The Hills Treatment's online marketing department.

With a history of working in the treatment field, Gary applies a wide variety of experience to help us seek to achieve our mission statement by incorporating his knowledge of drug/alcohol addiction, marketing, and business management.



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Hope Schiavello has five years of experience working with addicts and alcoholics. Hope as done work as a Residential/Detox Technician and has experience in group facilitating, life skills, and the 12 step recovery process.

As Residential Supervisor of The Hills Center Hope has put great efforts into her Tech Team to provide the client care that is needed on an individual basis. Hope is currently pursuing her education in the field of Addiction Studies.



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Marc Mahoney is in his second year with The Hills. He started as a Residential Technician and is now the Admissions Coordinator. He works in the Admissions and Intake Department, processing admissions calls and providing clients and their families with information on The Hills services, program and treatment.

Marc brings his seventeen plus years of sober life and work experience into his daily personal and work life. He met Dr. Howard C. Samuels seventeen years ago, a meeting which helped him change his life, he is grateful to Howard and The Hills, to have the opportunity to help others empower themselves and change their lives.

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Crystal has 4 years experience working with Alcoholics and Addicts. As a result of her own sobriety Crystal has gone to American Career College and graduated with honors to receive her certificate and CA State License as a Pharmacy Technician. Her primary responsibilities at the Hills include medical intakes, training the technician department on medical intakes, proper communication with the doctors, and the procedures for ordering medication, client care with doctors, and medication.

Crystal’s compassion for her job is rewarded by seeing the transformation that takes place among the clients as they start their own journey through recovery.

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