Treatment Team

Nathan E. Lavid, M.D. is a clinical and forensic psychiatrist in private practice in Southern California. Dr. Lavid works with our clients in areas of addiction, mood disorders and eating disorders. He received his bachelor of arts in microbiology and subsequently his medical degree from the University of Kansas. He completed his internship and psychiatric residency at the University of California, Irvine. He is a former faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, where he completed a forensic psychiatry fellowship at the Institute of Psychiatry and Law. Dr. Lavid serves children, adolescents, and adults in the Long Beach, California area and also testifies as an expert witness psychiatrist. For more information visit Dr. Lavid’s website at www.nathanlavidmd.com

Greg Corbin’s career in the mental health field has spanned over 24 years working with adults, adolescents and families in the field of substance abuse.  Greg has a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Greg is also a consultant in healthcare accreditation management.

Bill Woodbury has worked in the field of chemical dependency since 1989. He was a counselor and resource center coordinator at the Peninsula Recovery Center in San Pedro. While there, he opened an Outpatient Center, developed educational lectures for the community and implemented a standard training course for counselors. Bill has taught at ICDS in Westwood, CA; Glendale College in Glendale, CA; and is currently teaching Criminal Behavior and Chemical Dependency at Loyola Marymount.

Suzanne Barron is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master of Science in Counseling. Suzanne has worked as the director of an outpatient substance abuse facility as well as the director of a residential program for eating disorders. Her specializations include addictions, eating disorders, trauma, grief, and mood disorders. She has been trained in Somatic Experiencing as well as DBT.

AmyLynn Dimiaano holds a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Berklee College and an Equivalency degree from the Music Therapy program at California State University Northridge. She is a Board Certified Music Therapist and a certified Remo HealthRhythms drumming empowerment facilitator. She specializes in treating populations facing the challenges of addictions, abuse and grief.

Kristin Hanson is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor Associate through CAADAC. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from U.S.C. where she was on the Dean’s List. She obtained her counseling certificate from ICDC College where she graduated at the top of her class. Kristin is pursuing her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University. She has been active in recovery programs since 2006.

Jenna Haxton is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor Associate through CAADAC. Jenna obtained her education from El Camino College and her counseling certificate from ICDC College in Lawndale, CA. She has been active in the recovery program since 2007.

Mark Lingle trains all staff and residents at New Found Life in fire and earthquake safety and conducts our facility safety inspections. He has been a paramedic since 1986 and a firefighter since 1988. After three years with the City of Alhambra Fire Department in Los Angeles County, Mark was promoted to Engineer, and remained Engineer for nine years before being promoted to Captain. He is certified through the State of California’s Fire Marshall’s Office as a Fire Officer as well as Instructor. He also maintains his Fire Prevention Certification. Mark divides his time as a Captain at the Alhambra Fire Department and as an instructor with the local Fire Academy as well as various Fire Departments in Southern California.